Grade 9 → Grade 10
Choosing your subjects
What you pick now decides which programmes are open to you in Grade 12. Ten minutes here can save you a lot of regret.
The subjects you pick at the end of Grade 9 decide which university doors are open in Grade 12. Some choices are easy to change later and some are not, so it is worth ten minutes now.
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Subject planner
Pick one to three careers you’re curious about. We’ll show which subjects the programmes we’ve captured actually ask for.
Pick a career above to start. (This works out its answer in your browser from the same sourced data as the rest of the site.)
Where to check this yourself
- Your school’s guidance teacher
- Email the university to confirm its current subject requirements
The bare minimum for a degree
To be considered for a bachelor’s degree at UCT you need an NSC with level 4 (50-59%) or better in four subjects. That is the floor - not the goal.
Nationally, the requirement is 30% in the language the university teaches in plus 50% in any four 20-credit subjects; a diploma needs 40% in four. Since August 2018 there is no "designated subjects" list - many websites still say four designated subjects, and they are out of date. Universities are now allowed to set their own subject requirements for each programme, and that is where the real barriers are.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: the choice that matters most
If there is one decision to get right, it is this one. Mathematics keeps almost every door open. Mathematical Literacy closes most of the Science, Commerce, Engineering and Health doors.
What our data says
Across the 1436 degrees Studypath has captured:
- 805 (56%) need Mathematics
- 282 (20%) accept Mathematical Literacy as an alternative
- 349 (24%) have no Maths rule in what we captured
| Area | Programmes | Need Maths | Accept Maths Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 419 | 274 | 61 |
| Commerce & business | 310 | 150 | 107 |
| Engineering & built environment | 264 | 234 | 9 |
| Humanities, education & arts | 257 | 32 | 64 |
| Health sciences | 153 | 105 | 34 |
| Law | 33 | 10 | 7 |
Counted by Studypath These numbers are counted from the requirements we captured – each programme below links to its source. They cover only the 26 universities we have so far, so they show a pattern, not the whole country.
Engineering
Needs Mathematics and Physical Sciences
UCT is explicit: "Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics cannot be substituted for Mathematics, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences."
UCT asks for Mathematics 80% and Physical Sciences 70-75% for its engineering degrees. Other universities ask for less - the table further down is generated from every engineering degree we have captured, with a link to each one.
Not every university is as strict as UCT: UJ, for example, accepts Technical Mathematics for engineering. Always check the specific degree.
Commerce & business
Needs Mathematics
UCT says you must take Mathematics at school: "Mathematical Literacy is NOT sufficient." Its Commerce minimums are Maths 60% (70% for Computer Science and Analytics, 80% for Actuarial Science).
Accounting, Economics, Business Studies and IT are not required for UCT Commerce - Maths is.
Architecture & property
Needs Mathematics
UCT requires Mathematics for Architecture and Property Studies and does not consider Maths Literacy. Wits Architectural Studies likewise requires a minimum of 50% in Mathematics and does not accept Mathematical Literacy. (Wits publishes two different APS figures for this degree - see our data page.)
Health sciences
Medicine needs Maths + Physical Sciences; some allied health accepts Maths Literacy
Medicine everywhere in our data needs Mathematics and Physical Sciences, and often Life Sciences too - see the table below for each university.
Some allied-health and nursing degrees accept Mathematical Literacy as an alternative - the list below is generated from the programmes we have captured, each with its own source link. It varies by university, so never assume.
Humanities, Law & teaching
Often open to Maths Literacy - but usually at a higher mark
Wits BEd Foundation Phase accepts Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 OR Technical Mathematics level 5 (note: the Maths Literacy bar is one level higher). Some Law degrees combine with Commerce and then need Maths: Stellenbosch’s BCom (Law) needs Mathematics 60% and the MAT.
Specific majors inside an "open" degree can still need Maths - for example UCT’s Economics major needs Maths 60%.
If you can pass Mathematics, keep Mathematics. It is far easier to drop from Mathematics to Maths Literacy later than to go the other way, and it keeps nearly every degree possible. (This is advice based on the evidence above, not an official rule.)
Programmes that accept Mathematical Literacy (from our data)
Each of these lists Maths Literacy as an allowed alternative. Note the level or mark it asks for – it is often higher than for Mathematics.
Show all 282 programmes that accept Mathematical Literacy
| University | Programme | What it asks for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | BSc Occupational Therapy | Mathematics: 60% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%; Physical Sciences: 65% OR Life Sciences: 65%; English: 65% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language; Next 3 subjects: 60%; NBT – NBTs are compulsory and must be at Intermediate level or above. | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc Audiology | Mathematics: 60% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%; Physical Sciences: 65% OR Life Sciences: 65%; English: 65% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language; Next 3 subjects: 60%; NBT – NBTs are compulsory and must be at Intermediate level or above. | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc Speech-Language Pathology | Mathematics: 60% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%; Physical Sciences: 65% OR Life Sciences: 65%; English: 65% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language; Next 3 subjects: 60%; NBT – NBTs are compulsory and must be at Intermediate level or above. | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Job shadowing – A job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours) is required. | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | LLB (4-year stream) | English: level 6 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BA with Law (part-time) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | B Nursing | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%; Life Sciences: 50% | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEd Foundation Phase | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60%; Languages – Your language of teaching at Home Language 60%, plus a second language at 50%. | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEd Intermediate Phase | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60%; Languages – Your language of teaching at Home Language 60%, plus a second language at 50%. | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BAgric in Agricultural Production and Management (Elsenburg) | English or Afrikaans – English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) at 50%.; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 80%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Life Sciences: 50% OR Agricultural Sciences: 50% | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BA in Human Resource Management | Language – Home Language 50% and First Additional Language 40%.; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | Bachelor of Nursing | English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | LLB | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | Bachelor of Sport Science | English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | Bachelor of Laws (part-time) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | LLB | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Additional language – An additional language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching (Grade R-3) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BCom in Industrial Psychology | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Communication Design) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Digital Media Design) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Industrial Design) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Interior Design) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Fashion Design) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Visual Art) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Fashion Production | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BCom in Hospitality Management | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BCom in Human Resource Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BCom in Tourism Development and Management | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA in Public Management and Governance | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BCom in Information Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Accountancy | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Business Information Technology | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Financial Services Operations | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Logistics | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Marketing | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in People Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grade 4-7) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEd Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Commerce: Business Management) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Bachelor of Biokinetics | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Science | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | Diploma in Sport Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 3 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BA (Law) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Additional language – An additional language at level 4 (waived for international students whose school-leaving certificate has no second language). | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | LLB (4-year) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Additional language – Another official language (Home or First Additional Language) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Bachelor’s pass – NSC Bachelor’s Degree pass with an achievement rating of at least level 4 in four subjects. | law.uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Social Work | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BA (Psychology major) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another subject – One other subject at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (First Additional) at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Nursing | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BSc Physiotherapy | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Administration | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Four subjects at level 4 – A Bachelor’s pass with four subjects at level 4 or better. | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BSc Sport and Exercise Science | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BSc Occupational Therapy | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BSc Dietetics | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Oral Health | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BA (Law) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BCom (Extended Curriculum Programme) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Library and Information Studies (BLIS) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another subject – Another subject at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BEd in Languages and Life Orientation (Senior Phase and FET) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BEd in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Senior Phase and FET) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Nursing (Extended Curriculum Programme) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | Bachelor of Community Development | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Western Cape | BA Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | uwc.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Rhodes University | LLB | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ru.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Rhodes University | BEd Foundation Phase | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ru.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Medical fitness – Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the course before starting. | health-sciences.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | Diploma in Animal Science | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | studies.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | Diploma in Plant Science (Crop Production) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | studies.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BCom (Management Sciences: Marketing and Tourism Management) | Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Language – Afrikaans or English at level 4 (50%). | commerce.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Free State | LLB | English: level 6 if it is your Home Language, level 6 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); NBT – The Academic and Quantitative Literacy National Benchmark Test is compulsory. | ufs.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Free State | Bachelor of Nursing | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%; Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | ufs.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Free State | Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | ufs.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Bachelor of Nursing | Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 65%; Life Sciences: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% | nursing.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEd Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) | English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa – English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at 50%, and Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home Language or First Additional Language) at 50%.; Mathematics: 45% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Bachelor of Health Science (Biokinetics) | Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 65% OR Technical Mathematics: 65%; Life Sciences: 50%; Medical report – A medical report is required. | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) | Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 65% OR Technical Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 50%; Life Sciences: 60%; Interview and fitness – Departmental selection includes an interview, a medical fitness report and a physical assessment. | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 65% OR Technical Mathematics: 40% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Bachelor of Human Movement Science (BHMS) | Mathematics: 45% OR Mathematical Literacy: 65% OR Technical Mathematics: 65% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BCom (Hospitality Management) | Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% OR Technical Mathematics: 50% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BCom: General (Tourism) | Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% OR Technical Mathematics: 50% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Accountancy | Mathematics: 45% OR Mathematical Literacy: 65% OR Technical Mathematics: 45% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Human Resource Management | Mathematics: 35% OR Mathematical Literacy: 55% OR Technical Mathematics: 35% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Marketing | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Management | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Logistics | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Tourism Management | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma in Public Relations Management | Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 50% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BA (Media, Communication & Culture) | Language – Any one NSC language (Home or First Additional) at 60%.; Mathematics: 35% OR Mathematical Literacy: 55% OR Technical Mathematics: 55% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BA (History, Philosophy, Sociology, Politics, Language & Literature Studies) | Language – Any one NSC language (Home or First Additional) at 60%.; Mathematics: 35% OR Mathematical Literacy: 55% OR Technical Mathematics: 55% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEd Foundation Phase (Grades R-3) | English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa – English (Home or First Additional Language) at 50% and Afrikaans or isiXhosa (Home or First Additional) at 50%.; Mathematics: 45% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma: IT (Software Development) | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma (Interior Design) | Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 45% OR Technical Mathematics: 30%; Portfolio and placement assessment – Admission is subject to departmental selection, a creative portfolio of work and a placement assessment. | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma (Sport Management) | Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40%; Competitive sport – Active participation in a competitive sport, as approved by the department. | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Additional language – An additional language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); 3 more subjects – Three further subjects at level 4 or better contribute to the minimum APS total. | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | BA (Criminology and Psychology stream) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Additional language – An additional language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); 3 more subjects – Three further subjects at level 4 or better contribute to the minimum APS total. | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Additional language – An additional language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); 3 more subjects – Three further subjects at level 4 or better contribute to the minimum APS total. | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | First language – A first language (Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga or English) at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | BA (Cultural Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Political Studies streams) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); 3 more subjects – Three further subjects at level 4 or better contribute to the minimum APS total. | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies stream) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); African language – If an African language is chosen as an elective, the additional language must be Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga at level 4. | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Anthropology stream) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Psychology stream) Extended Curriculum Programme | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Venda | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50%; Home language – Tshivenda, Sepedi or Xitsonga at 50%. | univen.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Venda | BCom Tourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Two more subjects – Level 3 in any two of Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Geography and Tourism. | univen.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Venda | BCom Business Information Systems | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: 75%; Two more subjects – Any two of Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology or Computer Studies. | univen.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | Life Orientation: level 5 (60% or more); Home language – isiXhosa (Home Language) at level 4.; English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any other two subjects totalling at least 8 points on WSU’s scale. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Bachelor of Commerce | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | English: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in ICT: Applications Development | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Hospitality Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Any three relevant school subjects at level 3. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Internal Auditing | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Bachelor of Commerce in Economics | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in ICT: Business Analysis | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in ICT: Communication Networks | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in ICT: Support Services | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Fashion | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 2 (30% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Administrative Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any two additional subjects at level 4. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Human Resources Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any two school subjects at level 3. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Marketing Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any other two subjects at level 3. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Office Management and Technology | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any other two subjects at level 4. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Small Business Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any other two subjects at level 3. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Tourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Any three relevant school subjects at level 3. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | Bachelor of Nursing | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Any other two subjects at level 4 or better.; Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | Bachelor of Health Sciences in Human Movement Science | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Three other subjects – Any other three subjects at level 4 or better.; Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Two other subjects – Any other two subjects at level 4 or better.; Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Home language – isiXhosa or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 4. | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Another home language – Any other Home Language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Four more subjects – Four further subjects at level 4 or better.; Life Orientation: level 5 (60% or more) | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Four more subjects – Four further subjects at level 4 or better.; Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Fort Hare | Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension | English – English at level 5 (Home Language) or level 4 (First Additional Language).; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Three further subjects at level 4 or better.; Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ufh.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | Diploma in ICT in Applications Development | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | Diploma in Agriculture | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more); Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Agricultural Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | Diploma in Retail Business Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); One more subject – One of Accounting, Business Studies or Economics at level 4. | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | Bachelor of Arts | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching (Grade R-3) | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Another language – Afrikaans, Setswana or isiXhosa (Home or First Additional Language) at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sol Plaatje University | Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurship | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Business subject – At least one of Accounting, Business Studies or Economics at level 3. | spu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | English: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Diploma in Hospitality Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One language and four more subjects – One additional language plus any other four subjects. | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Development Studies | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more); Geography or History – Geography or History, plus one other social or commercial subject.; Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Social Work | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Arts (General) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Additional language – Another language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Administration | English: level 4 (50% or more); Second language – A second language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Diploma in Nature Conservation | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more); Recommended subjects – Life Sciences and Geography at level 4 are recommended, not required. | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Diploma in Animal Production | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Agricultural Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Two of three subjects – Two of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences or Geography at level 4. | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Higher Certificate in Event Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more); Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Other subjects – Any three additional vocational subjects at level 2. | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Mpumalanga | Higher Certificate in ICT in User Support | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Other subjects – Any other three content subjects at level 2. | ump.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | Bachelor of Management Sciences in Accountancy | English: 50%; Accounting: 60%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | National Diploma: Information Technology | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Information Technology: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | BEd Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Economic and Management Sciences) | Accounting: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | BEd Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Technology) | Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Nursing (BPNURS) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60%; Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Accountancy | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Accounting: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Agricultural Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Horticulture | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Landscape Architecture | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Architectural Technology | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Interior Design | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Nature Conservation | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Environmental Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Geography: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Architectural Technology (Extended Curriculum) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Agricultural Management (Extended Curriculum) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Horticulture (Extended Curriculum) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Landscape Architecture (Extended Curriculum) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Environmental Management (Extended Curriculum) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Geography: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Nature Conservation (Extended Curriculum) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in ICT: Applications Development | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Two more subjects – Two further 20-credit NSC subjects. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Accounting | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) OR Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); More subjects – Two NSC 20-credit subjects at level 3 plus one recognised subject at level 3 (DUT rule G7). | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in ICT: Business Analysis | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language, excluding Life Orientation) plus one more recognised subject at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Business and Information Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Four more subjects – A pass in four 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language, excluding Life Orientation). | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Taxation | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) OR Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); More subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (excluding Life Orientation, not more than one language) plus one recognised subject at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Two further recognised subjects at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Public Relations and Communication Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Law | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language). | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Two more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language). | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Marketing | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject, at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Retail Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Tourism | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 3 (40% or more); Three more subjects – Three recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Computer Science | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | English: level 5 (60% or more); Home/First Additional Language – Your other official language at level 4 or 5 depending on which is Home Language.; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Informatics | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Information Technology | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Nature Conservation | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Public Affairs (Administration of State) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Crop Production | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Economics | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Financial Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Retail Business Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Multimedia Computing | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Integrated Communication | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Internal Auditing | English: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Financial Planning | English: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Public Finance | English: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Administrative Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting (Finance majors) – Accounting at level 3 for students who intend to major in Finance. | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Credit Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Entrepreneurship | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Operations Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Work Study | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Human Resource Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Sport Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Food Operations Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Tourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Event Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Ecotourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Wildlife Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Horticulture | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Science subject – Life Sciences, Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences at level 3. | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Information Technology | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Accounting | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Marketing | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) OR Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); Four more subjects – Four further subjects at level 3 or better. | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Human Resources Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 3 (40% or more); Four more subjects – Four further subjects at level 3 or better. | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Local Government Finance | English: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting | English: level 4 (50% or more); Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Finance and Accounting (Public) | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Accounting: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Community Extension | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more); Subject combination – Agricultural Science, Consumer Studies, Life Sciences, Geography, Economics or Business Studies at level 4 in the combinations the handbook lists. | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Information Technology | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | BEd Senior Phase & FET Teaching | Language of Teaching & Learning – At level 4.; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Hospitality Management (Food Service Management) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Hospitality-related subject – One of Hospitality Studies, Hotel Keeping, Tourism, Catering, Accounting, Business Studies or Consumer Studies at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Human Resource Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One other subject – One further subject at level 4. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Marketing | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One other subject – One further subject at level 4. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Retail Business Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One other subject – One further subject at level 4. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Sport Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One other subject – One further subject at level 4. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Logistics | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One other subject – One further subject at level 4. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Agricultural Management | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Agricultural Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) OR Life Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Information Technology (Extended Programme) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Fashion | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: 30% OR Technical Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 40%; Interview and portfolio – A practical interview and portfolio submission are an additional compulsory selection criterion. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Photography | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: 30% OR Technical Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 40%; Interview and portfolio – A practical interview and portfolio submission are an additional compulsory selection criterion. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Graphic Design | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: 30% OR Technical Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 40%; Interview and portfolio – A practical interview and portfolio submission are an additional compulsory selection criterion. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Fine Art | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: 30% OR Technical Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 40%; Interview and portfolio – A practical interview and portfolio submission are an additional compulsory selection criterion. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Tourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); One of four subjects – One compulsory subject at level 4: Tourism, Geography, Business Studies or History. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Public Relations Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Other language – Another language at level 4. | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Ecotourism Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Legal Assistance | English: level 5 (60% or more); Other language – Another language at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Labour Law | English: level 5 (60% or more); Other language – Another language at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Safety Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Policing | English: level 4 (50% or more); Other language – Another language at level 3.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Bachelor of Communication Studies | English: level 5 (60% or more); Additional language – An additional language at level 4.; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | isiZulu Home Language – Level 4.; English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Commerce (General) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Commerce (4-Year Augmented Programme) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Administration | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Nursing (General Nursing and Midwifery) | English: 50%; Life Sciences: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Higher Certificate in Accountancy | English – English at level 3 (or Senior Certificate symbol D / HG E).; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Higher Certificate in Marketing | English – English at level 3 (or Senior Certificate symbol D / HG E).; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Diploma in Logistics Management | English – English at level 3 (or Senior Certificate symbol D / HG E).; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Diploma in Management of Co-operatives | English – English at level 3 (or Senior Certificate symbol D / HG E).; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Diploma in Transport Management | English – English at level 3 (or Senior Certificate symbol D / HG E).; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more) | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | BEd Foundation Phase Teaching | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing Internal Auditing | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Consumer Science Fashion Retail Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Consumer Science Fashion Small–Business Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Consumer Science Food Service Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Consumer Science Food and Clothing | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Consumer Science Food and Nutrition | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Consumer Science Hospitality Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and Life Skills | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Technology | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching School subject combination: Mathematics and Social Science | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Accounting Sciences | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Administrative Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Explosives Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Human Resource Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Local Government Finance | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Marketing Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Operations Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Public Administration and Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Small Business Management | English: 50%; Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management | English: 30%; Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70% | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
Physical Sciences and Life Sciences
Engineering and most BSc degrees ask for Mathematics plus Physical Sciences. Medicine and most health degrees ask for Mathematics plus Physical Sciences and often Life Sciences. The table below is generated from the degrees we have captured, each linking to its source.
Technical Mathematics and Technical Sciences do not replace Mathematics and Physical Sciences for UCT Engineering.
Medicine (MBChB) at the universities we’ve captured
| University | Programme | What it asks for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | MBChB (Medicine) | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; English: 65% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language; Next 3 subjects: 70%; NBT – NBTs are compulsory and must be at Intermediate level or above. The final NBT date is 3 October 2026. | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | MBBCh (Medicine) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); NBT – The NBT must be written in person by 17 August. | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | Bachelor of Health Sciences: Health Systems Sciences | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Life or Physical Sciences – Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences at level 5.; NBT – The NBT must be written in person by 17 August. | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | MBChB (Medicine) | Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50%; Life Sciences: 50% | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | MBChB (Medicine) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | MBChB (Medicine) | Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); English: level 5 (60% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more); Aggregate – An overall aggregate of 65% is required. | chs.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Free State | MBChB (Medicine) | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | ufs.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | English: level 5 (60% or more); African language – Another African language at level 5.; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); One more subject – Any other subject at level 5 or better, excluding Life Orientation. | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Limpopo | MBChB (Medicine & Surgery) | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Two more subjects – Two further subjects at level 4 or better. | ul.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | MBChB (Medicine) | English: level 6 (70% or more); Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more); Life Sciences: level 6 (70% or more); Life Orientation: level 5 (60% or more); Two more subjects – Your best two other subjects, at level 5 and level 4 or better (ranked highest to lowest) - these ARE on the standard 1-7 NSC scale. | smu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | MBChB Extended Curriculum (Foundation Year, ECP I) | Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Life Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); English: level 5 (60% or more) | smu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | English: 60%; Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 60%; Life Sciences: 60% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
Show all 143 engineering degrees we’ve captured
| University | Programme | What it asks for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cape Town | BSc (Eng) Civil Engineering | Mathematics: 80%; Physical Sciences: 70% | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc (Eng) Electrical / Electrical & Computer / Mechatronics | Mathematics: 80%; Physical Sciences: 75% | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc (Eng) Chemical Engineering | Mathematics: 80%; Physical Sciences: 75% | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc (Eng) Mechanical / Mechanical & Mechatronic | Mathematics: 80%; Physical Sciences: 75% | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc (Eng) Electrical & Computer Engineering | Mathematics: 80%; Physical Sciences: 75% | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Cape Town | BSc (Eng) Mechatronics | Mathematics: 80%; Physical Sciences: 75% | uct.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Chemical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Civil Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Electrical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Aeronautical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Industrial Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Mining Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Mechanical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Biomedical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of the Witwatersrand | BSc (Eng) Information Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | wits.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEng Chemical Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 60%; English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEng Civil Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 60%; English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering (incl. Data Engineering) | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 60%; English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEng Industrial Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 60%; English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEng Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 60%; English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Stellenbosch University | BEng Mechatronic Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 60%; English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language | files.su.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Chemical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Civil Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Electrical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Electronic Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Industrial Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Mechanical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Metallurgical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng Mining Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more); Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more) | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Pretoria | BEng 5-year programme (previously ENGAGE) | English: 65% if it is your Home Language, 65% if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65% | drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Eng Agricultural Engineering | Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65%; English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Eng Chemical Engineering | Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65%; English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Eng Civil Engineering | Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65%; English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Eng Electrical Engineering | Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65%; English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Eng Electronic Engineering | Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65%; English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Eng Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 65%; English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | BSc Engineering Access Programme | English: level 4 (50% or more); Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEng Civil Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEng Mechanical Engineering | English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Industrial Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Mining Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Chemical Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Extraction Metallurgy | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Johannesburg | BEngTech in Physical Metallurgy | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | uj.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng (all disciplines) | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Chemical Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Computer and Electronic Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Mechatronic Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| North-West University | BEng in Industrial Engineering | Mathematics: 70%; Physical Sciences: 70%; Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%. | engineering.nwu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Walter Sisulu University | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | wsu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Engineering Graphics & Design – Recommended, not compulsory. | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Electrical Technology – Recommended, not compulsory. | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | BEngTech Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Engineering Graphics & Design, Mechanical Technology – Recommended, not compulsory. | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | BEngTech Chemical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | BEngTech Industrial Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | BEngTech Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | BEngTech Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Three more subjects – At least level 4 in any three additional subjects. | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Operations Management | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Diploma in Work Study | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more) | tut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Operations Management | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Chemical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Industrial Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Electronic Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Power Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Process Control Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Extended, 4 years) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended, 4 years) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Industrial Engineering (Extended, 4 years) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Vaal University of Technology | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Extended, 4 years) | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | vut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | BEngTech Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Combined Maths + Physical Science – DUT also requires your Mathematics and Physical Science percentages to add up to at least 120%. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | BEngTech Electronic Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Combined Maths + Physical Science – DUT also requires your Mathematics and Physical Science percentages to add up to at least 100%. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | BEngTech Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Combined Maths + Physical Science – DUT also requires your Mathematics and Physical Science percentages to add up to at least 100%. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | BEngTech Chemical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Two more subjects – Two further recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 4.; Combined Maths + Physical Science – Applicants are ranked on Mathematics plus Physical Science, with a minimum combined score of 100%. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | BEngTech Industrial Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Two more subjects – Two further recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 4.; Combined Maths + Physical Science – Applicants are ranked on Mathematics plus Physical Science, with a minimum combined score of 100%. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | BEngTech Power Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Two more subjects – Two further recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 4.; Combined Maths + Physical Science – Applicants are ranked on Mathematics plus Physical Science, with a minimum combined score of 100%. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more); Two more subjects – Two further recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 4. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Durban University of Technology | Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations Management | English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more); Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject, at level 3. | dut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 60% OR Electrical Technology: 50% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Chemical Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering | English: 60%; Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 60% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering | English: 60%; Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering | English: 60%; Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 60% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering | English: 60%; Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 60% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Extended Curriculum) | English: 50%; Mathematics and Physical Science – English 50%, with one of Mathematics or Physical Science at 50% and the other at a minimum of 45% (or Technical Mathematics / Technical Science at 60% with the other at 55%), subject to space. | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended Curriculum) | English: 50%; Mathematics and Physical Science – English 50%, with one of Mathematics or Physical Science at 50% and the other at a minimum of 45% (or Technical Mathematics / Technical Science at 60% with the other at 55%), subject to space. | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering (Extended Curriculum) | English: 50%; Mathematics and Physical Science – English 50%, with one of Mathematics or Physical Science at 50% and the other at a minimum of 45% (or Technical Mathematics / Technical Science at 60% with the other at 55%), subject to space. | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering (Extended Curriculum) | English: 50%; Mathematics and Physical Science – English 50%, with one of Mathematics or Physical Science at 50% and the other at a minimum of 45% (or Technical Mathematics / Technical Science at 60% with the other at 55%), subject to space. | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Marine Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 60% OR Technical Sciences: 60% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology | Bachelor of Marine Engineering (Extended Curriculum) | English: 50%; Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 50%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50% | prospectus.cput.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | BEngTech Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Central University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering | Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | cut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more); Engineering Graphics & Design: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Chemical Engineering | English: level 4 (50% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended Curriculum, 4 years) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Extended Curriculum, 4 years) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Extended Curriculum, 4 years) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 5 (60% or more); Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Chemical Engineering Access Course (bridging) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Civil Engineering Access Course (bridging) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Electrical Engineering Access Course (bridging) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Mechanical Engineering Access Course (bridging) | English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 3 (40% or more); Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more); Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more) | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Mangosuthu University of Technology | Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering | Prior qualification – An appropriate NQF level 6 diploma, or a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field; preference goes to higher academic achievement. Intake is in the first semester only. | mut.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Chemical Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Civil Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Industrial Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Mining Engineering | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of South Africa | Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology | English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language; Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more); Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) | unisa.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) | English: 50%; Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 60% | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) | English: 50%; Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 60% | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 60% | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| University of Zululand | Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering | English: 50%; Mathematics: 65%; Physical Sciences: 60% | unizulu.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEngTech Civil Engineering | Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50% | eleceng.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEngTech Electrical Engineering | Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50% | eleceng.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEngTech Industrial Engineering | Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50% | eleceng.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEngTech Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50% | eleceng.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEngTech Marine Engineering | Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50% | eleceng.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | BEng Mechatronics | Mathematics: 60%; Physical Sciences: 65% | eleceng.mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
| Nelson Mandela University | Diploma (Chemical Process Technology) | Mathematics: 55%; Physical Sciences: 50% | mandela.ac.za (opens the official page) |
Mistakes that catch people out
Life Orientation
At UCT, UP, UJ, UKZN, NWU and Stellenbosch it does not count towards your score. Rhodes does not score it but wants at least 50% in it. Wits counts it a little (up to 4 points), and UFS and UWC give it small points.
So do not count on Life Orientation to lift your score - at most universities it will not.
Your language mark has its own bar
The legal floor is 30% in the language of teaching, but faculties set much higher bars. UCT Commerce, for instance, asks for English Home Language 50% or First Additional Language 60%.
Advanced Programme (AP) subjects
UCT’s APS leaves out scores for "Advanced Programme" subjects.
Grade 10 and 11 marks count
You apply in Grade 12 using your final Grade 11 results (UCT counts Grade 11 final, Grade 12 preliminary and Grade 12 final marks).
So the work you do from Grade 10 builds the record universities will see.
Who to ask
We could not find an official Department of Basic Education Grade 9 subject-choice document that we could check, so this page does not claim to be DBE guidance.
Stellenbosch’s student recruitment team gives individual subject-choice advice: csr@sun.ac.za or 021 808 4709.
Where to check this yourself
- Your school’s Life Orientation or guidance teacher
- The faculty page of a degree you like - look at its subject requirements
- Our "Ask a university" page