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Sol Plaatje University

20 programmes captured from SPU’s own official sources, across 6 faculties.

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SPU APS

SPU sums seven subjects on the 8-point scale (90-100% = 8 down to 0-29% = 1): your Home Language, First Additional Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation, and your best three others. On top of that base sum, Mathematics and your Home Language each earn a bonus from their own level (+2 at level 5+, +1 at level 3-4, +0 below) - and Life Orientation is scored on its own separate scale (4 points at level 8, down to 0 at level 4 or below) instead of the main 8-point scale. General minimums: Bachelor’s degree APS 30, Diploma APS 25.

This score means nothing at another university – it can’t be compared with any other university’s.

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  • The calculator screenshot showed no calculated total, so we have not checked our arithmetic end to end against a worked example. The scale itself is read directly from SPU’s table.

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Programmes

20 programmes in 6 faculties. Pick a faculty to see what you can study there.

Natural & Applied Sciences 6
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Diploma in ICT in Applications Development

Natural & Applied Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 25

  • 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)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. From SPU’s Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences programme page. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date (only a stale 2021 date was found on SPU’s applications page).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Diploma in Agriculture

Natural & Applied Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 25

  • 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)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. From SPU’s Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences programme page. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date (only a stale 2021 date was found on SPU’s applications page).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Natural & Applied Sciences · 4 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. From SPU’s Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences programme page. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date (only a stale 2021 date was found on SPU’s applications page).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BSc Data Science

Natural & Applied Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. From SPU’s Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences programme page. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date (only a stale 2021 date was found on SPU’s applications page).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BSc Physical Sciences (Geology)

Natural & Applied Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 30

  • 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)
  • Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. From SPU’s Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences programme page. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date (only a stale 2021 date was found on SPU’s applications page).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Science (Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences or Biological Sciences)

Natural & Applied Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus - the general BSc, distinct from the standalone Data Science and Geology degrees shown above. Mathematical Literacy is explicitly not accepted. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Education 5
From an older document

BEd Foundation Phase Teaching (Grade R-3)

Education · 4 years

SPU APS 30

  • 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)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. A lower-APS (25) route exists for applicants who also hold a SAQA-accredited ECD Level 5 qualification. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching (Languages, Maths, Natural Science & Technology)

Education · 4 years

SPU APS 30

  • 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 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Teaches Grade 4-6. A sibling stream (Languages, Social Sciences & Life Skills, requiring Geography or History at level 4 instead) shares the same APS. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BEd Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Life Sciences, Natural Sciences & Mathematics)

Education · 4 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Teaches Grade 7-12. Three sibling streams exist at the same APS: Languages (or Language and History), History/Geography/Language, and Accounting/Economics/Business Studies/EMS. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BEd Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Accounting, Economics & Business Studies)

Education · 4 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Two of three subjects – Two of Accounting, Business Studies or Economics at level 4.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Teaches Grade 7-12. A sibling stream to the Sciences-focused BEd Senior Phase & FET shown above, same APS. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching (Languages, Social Sciences & Life Skills)

Education · 4 years

SPU APS 30

  • 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.
  • Geography: level 4 (50% or more) OR History: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Teaches Grade 4-6. A sibling stream to the Sciences-focused BEd Intermediate Phase shown above, same APS. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Economic & Management Sciences 3
From an older document

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematics + Accounting – Mathematics at level 4 AND Accounting at level 3.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 30

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematics + Economics/Business Studies – Mathematics at level 4 AND Economics or Business Studies at level 3.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Diploma in Retail Business Management

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

SPU APS 25

  • 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.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Humanities 3
From an older document

Bachelor of Arts

Humanities · 3 years

SPU APS 30

  • 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)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - APS and levels match; confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. A major in Geography needs Geography at level 4. Focuses on Afrikaans, English, Setswana, History, Heritage Studies, Geography, Mathematics and Sociology. Read directly (pdftotext) from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus. Source PDF labelled "2026", not yet confirmed for 2027.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting

Humanities · 1 years

SPU APS 25

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Another African language – Another African language at level 4 (home language) or level 5 (first additional language).

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Higher Certificate (NQF 5): NSC pass with Higher Certificate requirement and a minimum APS of 25. English Home Language level 4 or First Additional Language level 5.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies

Humanities · 1 years

SPU APS 25

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Higher Certificate (NQF 5): NSC pass with Higher Certificate requirement and a minimum APS of 25. English Home Language level 4 or First Additional Language level 5; Mathematics level 2 or Mathematical Literacy level 3.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Economic and Management Sciences 2
From an older document

Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Economic and Management Sciences · 1 years

SPU APS 25

  • 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.

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Higher Certificate (NQF 5): NSC pass with Higher Certificate requirement and a minimum APS of 25. English Home Language level 4 or First Additional Language level 5.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older documentNo cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in Management

Economic and Management Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – A relevant NQF level 6 diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with management-related subjects and an average of 60% in the qualification that gives access (recognition of prior learning applies).

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Offered in the evening over one year (hybrid online and contact classes).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Natural and Applied Sciences 1
From an older documentNo cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in ICT in Applications Development

Natural and Applied Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – A three-year Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (or equivalent at NQF level 6 in the same field) with an average of at least 60% in the third-year exit modules.

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Built on the Diploma in ICT in Applications Development.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

What we couldn’t verify at SPU

We publish our gaps instead of hiding them.

partially verified

5 programmes, all in Natural & Applied Sciences

General APS minimums (Bachelor’s 30, Diploma 25) and the English rule are confirmed, and 5 programmes were captured from a direct fetch of SPU’s own Natural & Applied Sciences programme page. SPU’s prospectus PDF could not be extracted (returned only binary/stream data, not text) to confirm the exact points-per-subject formula, so SPU_APS is non-computable. Education, EMS, Humanities and ICT faculty programmes beyond the one Diploma found are a full gap. No 2027 closing date confirmed (only a stale 2021 date found on SPU’s applications page).

partially verified

SPU: all rows re-read against the 2026 prospectus; 2027 prospectus is an unreadable online viewer

SPU publishes its 2027 prospectus only as an Adobe online viewer (bit.ly link), which cannot be read here, so the 2026 prospectus PDF was used. All 15 rows match it; two were incomplete and are fixed: Diploma in ICT (APS 25, English 4/5, Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 5) and Bachelor of Environmental Science (Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences at level 4). Flagged dated-document. The how-to-apply page confirms 2027 applications close 31 October 2026.

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