mthatha campus - Walter Sisulu University

MTHATHA CAMPUS 2017 – ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS NELSON MANDELA DRIVE SITE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 - No late applications accepted thereafter. QUALIFICATION CODE

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

MT5210

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

OFFERING TYPE Full-time

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION

6

APS

National Senior Certificate 2008-

National Senior Certificate (Old)

Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree)

Senior Certificate:

Achievement rating of: 5 (60-69%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language Level

Full exemption with overall C aggregate symbol (higher) at first attempt with:

5 (60-69%) in Mathematics

English HG-D or SG-C

5 (60-69%) in Physical Science

Physical Science HG-D or SG-C

5 (60-69%) in Life Sciences All candidates shall be subject to selection process

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Additional or alternative requirements

Mathematics HG-D or SG-C Biology HG-D or SG-C All candidates shall be subject to selection process

MT5211

Bachelor of Nursing (Basic)

Full-time

4


Senior Certificate:

Achievement rating of:

Matriculation exemption;

4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language Level 5 (60-69%) in isiXhosa at a Home or First African Language Level

Conditional/Mature age exemption if candidate is 23 years old in the year of registration.

4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy or

English HG-E or SG-D

3 (40-49%) in Mathematics

Biology HG-E or SG-D

Please note: Although information in this brochure has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council and Senate of Walter Sisulu University accepts no responsibility for errors and omissions. WSU reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to this brochure as and when the need arises. *This brochure is only applicable for the 2017 academic year.

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4 (50-59%) in Life Science 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science 4 (50-59%) in Information Technology 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation

MT5212

Bachelor of Science -Health Promotion

Full-time

3

(Allied Health Professions)

Physical Science HG-E or SG-D (E-SG will be considered if one of the above subjects is HG-D)

All candidates shall be subject to selection process



Senior Certificate:


Full exemption with overall C aggregate symbol (higher) at first attempt with:

4 (50-59%) in English at First Additional Language Level 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa both at Home or First Additional Language Level

English HG-D or SG-C

3 (40-49%) in Mathematical Literacy

Physical Science HG-D or SG-C

4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences

Mathematics HG-D or SG-C

4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation

Biology HG-D or SG-C

4 (50-59%) in Physical Science


4 (50-59%) in Agricultural Science All candidates shall be subject to selection process MT5213

Bachelor of Medical Clinical Practice

Full-time

3


Senior Certificate:


Matriculation Exemption or Conditional Exemption or Mature-Age Exemption

4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics 5 (60-69%) in Physical Science


5 (60-69%) in Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) in isiXhosa 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation All candidates shall be subject to selection


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process MT5217

Advanced Diploma in Nursing Science

Full-time

MT5383

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Full-time

Senior Certificate or Conditional Exemption for the JMB/uMalusi. Proof of registration with South African Nursing Council as a general nurse and midwife and proof of indemnity. 4


Engineering subjects that may be considered:

Achievement rating of: 4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language

Engineering Science – Physical Science 4(50-59%)

4 (50-59%) in Mathematics 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences Bachelor of Medical Sciences

Full-time

3

Agricultural Science – Life Science 4(50-49)


4(50-59) in IsiXhosa


4(50-59) in Life Orientation

4 (50-59%) in English at Home Language or First Additional Language 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics 4 (50-59%) in Physical Science 4 (50-59%) in Life Sciences


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FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES – NELSON MANDELA DRIVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION QUALIFICATION CODE MT5552


University Licentiate in Music Education

OFFERING TYPE

DURATION

Full-time

3

APS

20


Achievement rating of at least: 3 (40-49%) in Music

National Senior Certificate (Old) Senior Certificate: Aggregate E-S

4 (50-59) for any other subject to be taken as a Major. Candidates who did not learn Music at school will be interviewed/auditioned.

MT5560

Bachelor of Education (FET) Arts and Culture

Full-time

4

28


Achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) for Mathematics and 4 (50 – 59%) for either Life Sciences, Physical Sciences or Geography provided two of them will not be taken as major. The ones that will not be taken as a major may be 3 (40 – 49%). A requirement for all the majors to be taken is at least 4 (50- 59%). NSC rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) for English which is the language of learning and teaching at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects MT5563

Bachelor of Education (FET) Humanities

Full-time

4

28

Bachelors’ endorsement with NSC: achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC Subjects, two of which should be any language except English, History and Geography, NCS rating of at least 5 (60 - 69%) for English if it is to be taken as a Major subject and NSC rating of at least 3 (40 –

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Additional or alternative requirements Grade V Theory Certificate from any recognised Music institution e.g. UNISA, Trinity College, and the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption. At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) from the Arts and Culture Learning Field and a pass in any other two school subjects.

A Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption: at least E (HG) in two subjects, D (SG) in two other subjects and a pass (40%) in any other two school subjects from languages, History and


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MT5582

Bachelor of Education (FET) Economic and Management Sciences

Full-time

4

28

49%) if not to be taken as a Major and a pass in any other school subject.

Geography

Bachelors’ endorsement with NSC

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption.

achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from BCM learning field (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology and Economics) and are taken as Majors for the programme. NSC rating of 2 (30—39 %) for Mathematics or NSC rating of 4 (50-59 %) in Mathematical Literacy. NSC rating of 4 (50 – 59%) for English as it is the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects.

MT5581

Bachelor of Education (FET) Natural Sciences

Full-time

4

28

At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) in any of the Business, Commerce and Management Science field and a pass in any other one or two school subjects A pass in Mathematics is a requirement.


Senior Certificate:

Achievement rating of at least:

Matriculation Exemption

4 (50-59) in Mathematics

At least HG-E or SG-D in Mathematics and in any other two (2) Science subjects and a pass in any other two (2) or three (3) school subjects

4 (50-59) in Life Sciences 4 (50-59) in Physical Science 3 (40-49) in English And a pass in any other two (2) or three (3) school subjects


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ZAMUKULUNGISA HEIGHTS SITE FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATION CODE MT5582

MT5580


Bachelor of Education (FET): Economic and Management

Bachelor of Education (FET): Consumer Science


DURATION

4

APS

28


Bachelors’ endorsement with NSC achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, two of which should be from BCM learning field (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology and Economics) and are taken as Majors for the programme.

Full-time

4

28


Additional or alternative requirements

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption. At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) in any of the Business, Commerce and Management Science field and a pass in any other one or two school subjects

NSC rating of 2 (30—39 %) for Mathematics or NSC rating of 4 (50-59 %) in Mathematical Literacy. NSC rating of 4 (50 – 59%) for English as it is the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) at WSU and a pass in any other two or three school subjects.

A pass in Mathematics is a requirement.

Bachelors’ endorsement with NSC

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption.

achievement rating of at least 4 (50 – 59%) in any four NSC subjects, one of which should be from the Service Learning Field (Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism) and will be taken as a Major, together with one other subject from the same Field, for the programme. NSC rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) for English which is the language of learning and teaching at WSU and a pass in any other school subject

National Certificate Vocational (NCV)

At least two subjects with E (HG) and two subjects with D (SG) from Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism, Home Economics and Needlework and Clothing and a pass in any other one or two school subjects.


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MT5583

National Diploma: Adult Basic Education & Training

Full-time

3

22

Diploma Endorsement NSC

A Senior certificate

Achieving rating of at least 3 (40 – 49%) in English and any three of the following subjects: History, geography, Agriculture, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences.

Aleast E (HG) and D (SG) in English and a pass (40% & above) in any other three school subjects.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW

NELSON MANDELA DRIVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

QUALIFICATION CODE MT5440


Bachelor of Laws

OFFERING TYPE

DURATION

Full-time

4

Part-time

5

APS

34




Senior Certificate:


Matriculation Exemption with minimum pass: HG-E or SG-D in English

4 (50-59%) or better in English


Administration of APS as proposed by HESA MT5409

MT5403

Bachelor of Social Science Extended (ECP)

Bachelor of Social Science Main Stream

Full-time

Full-time

4

3

26

30


Senior Certificate:


With Matriculation Exemption. At least two in Humanities with two (2) HG-E and two (2) SGD and a pass in any other two (2) school subjects

4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC subjects 3 (40-49) in English if not a major or 5 (50-59) in English if taken as a Major Candidates will be subjected to further selection processes

N/A

Candidates will be subjected to further selection processes


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MT5407

Bachelor of Arts

Full-time

3

26


Senior Certificate:


With Matriculation Exemption. At least two in Humanities with two (2) HG-E and two (2) SGD and a pass in any other two (2) school subjects

4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC Subjects, two of which shall be from the Humanities and Social Sciences learning field or any other relevant subject. 5 (60-69) for English if it is to be taken as a Major. MT5408

Bachelor of Psychology

Full-time

3


Senior Certificate:


With Matriculation Exemption and at least two (2) subjects in Humanities with HG-E or SG-D pass. A pass in any other two (2) school subjects

4 (50-59) in any four (4) NSC subjects 5 (60-69) in English if taken as a Major or 3 (40-49) in English if not a major

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES




Diploma in Pest Management

OFFERING TYPE

DURATION

Full-time

3

APS




Endorsement: NSC (Diploma) 4 (50 % and above) in Life Sciences AND 3 (40% and above) in the following subjects: Mathematics Physical Science and English


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MT5601

MT5605

Bachelor of Science

3

Bachelor of Science Extended (ECP)

29

4


Senior certificate:


Matric Exemption or

4 (55% and above) in English, Mathematics

equivalent qualification

and Physical Science and two other

with a minimum SG-D or

subjects

HG-E symbol in Mathematics, Physical


Science and English

Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50% and above) in English, Mathematics and Physical Science and two other subjects

FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION




Bachelor of Accounting Science

OFFERING TYPE

DURATION

Full-time

4

APS

32



National Senior Certificate categorized pass.

Grade 12 pass with a University Endorsement

Admission Point Score (APS) of 32 excluding Life Orientation Skills

Admission point score of 32. (HG points: A=8, B=7, C=6, D=5, E=4, F=3)

Minimum point score of 5 for both English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)

Compulsory NSC subjects: English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)


(SG points: A=7, B=6, C=5, D=4, E=3, F=2) Minimum point score of 6 for Mathematics at both HG and SG Compulsory grade 12 subjects: English and Mathematics


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MT5001

Bachelor of Accounting

Full-time

3

28

National Senior Certificate categorized pass.

Grade 12 pass with a University Endorsement

Admission Point Score (APS) of 28 excluding Life Orientation Skills

Admission point score of 32. (HG points: A=8, B=7, C=6, D=5, E=4, F=3)

Minimum point score of 4 for both English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)

Compulsory NSC subjects: English and Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)

(SG points: A=7, B=6, C=5, D=4, E=3, F=2) Minimum point score of 6 for Mathematics at both HG and SG Compulsory grade 12 subjects: English and Mathematics

MT5040

Bachelor of Administration

Full-time

3

30 (merit applicable)


Senior Certificate:

Meet statutory requirements


Matriculation Exemption

4 (50-59%) in English or better

English pass: HG-E or SGD

50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL

4 (50-59%) in three (3) recognised subjects or better Compulsory grade 12 subject : English

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is not compulsory

60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects 50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is not compulsory MT5020

Bachelor of Commerce


Senior Certificate:


Bachelor of Commerce General


Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)

Mathematics 4 (50-59%) or better

Matriculation Exemption Mathematics pass: HG-E or SG-D


Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management)

No Maths Literacy

60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects

English 3 (40-49%) or better in English

50% or better for Mathematics

Same entry requirements for the three programmes.

Full-time

3

28


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FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION

ZAMUKULUNGISA SITE MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS



National Diploma: Management


DURATION

3

APS


Applicant with National Senior Certificate (NSC): NSC pass with a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree endorsement. Achievement rating of at least: 3 (40-49%) English 3 (40-49%) Accounting OR Mathematics OR 4(50-59%)Mathematics Literacy, and 3 (40-49) in any TWO of the following subjects:  Agricultural Science  Business Studies  Economics  Geography  History  Life science  Physical Science

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) or

National Senior Certificate (Old) Senior Certificate: English HG- E Mathematics pass SG- E OR Accounting SG- E, and SG-E in any three of the following:  Agricultural Science

Additional/alternative requirements Applicants with National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4: 1 Fundamental Component: Achievement of 50% in the following subjects:



Biblical Studies

  



Biology

2 Vocational Component:



Business Economics



Economics

Achievement of 60% in THREE compulsory vocational subjects from either of the following streams:



Geography

Management Stream



History



Mercantile Law



Physical Science

   

English; Life Orientation and Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy

Financial Management Management Practice Operations Management Project Management

Finance, Economics & Accounting Stream

MT5048

National Diploma: Public Management

Full-time Part-time

3

Endorsement NSC: Diploma.

Senior Certificate:


English HG- E or SG-D

3 (40-49%) English and 3 in any two recognized subjects. 3 (40-49%) in four recognized school subjects

 Applied Accounting  Economic Environment  Financial Management  New Venture Creation Meet statutory requirements 50% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects including LOTL 60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects 50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy


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MT5003

MT5004

National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Extended) National Higher Certificate: Accountancy

Full-time

Full-time

3

2


Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma or National Higher Certificate)




3 (40-49) or more in 4 subjects which must include:

50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy

English Accounting Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy MT5023

MT5024

National Diploma: Human Resources Management (Extended) National Diploma: Human Resources Management

Full-time

Full-time

4

3


Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma)


Achievement rating of at least: 3 (40-49) in Business Studies


3 (40-49) in Accounting

50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy

3 (40-49) in English MT5047

National Diploma: Office Management and Technology

Full-time

3

Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma) Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in English Three of the following subjects or more in four (4) recognised school subjects: 4 (50-59) in Computer Applications Technology 4 (50-59) in Business Studies

Senior Certificate:




Passes in: Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Typing, and Economics will be added advantage. Preference will be given to learners with at least 50% grade aggregate.

60% pass in three (3) relevant vocational subjects: Business Practice, Office Practice, Office Data Processing, etc. 50% or more for Mathematics or 60% for Mathematics Literacy

4 (50-59) in Economics 4 (50-59) in Accounting


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MT5044

MT5045

National Diploma: Public Relations Management National Diploma: Public Relations Management

Full-time

Full-time

4

3


Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma)


Achievement in two (2) languages: English, isiXhosa or Afrikaans


Candidates will be subjected to interview or written test

Mt5046

National Diploma: Hospitality Management

Full-time

3

Endorsement: NSC (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma) Achievement rating of at least: 4 (50-59) in English Home or Additional language 3 (40-49) in Life Orientation 3 (40-49) in Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy Three (3) other recommended 2 credits subjects which include:

50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy Senior Certificate:




With passes in the following subjects: Mathematics Business Economics

60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects 50% or more for Mathematics or 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy

Accounting Hotel Keeping and Catering

Accountancy Hotel Keeping & Catering Hospitality Management Home Economics Economics 4 (50-59) in all other 20 credit subjects


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