Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious University of Cape Town and also thinking if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the UCT online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the Universities Open day. Well, the UCT entry requirements is at your finger-tips because in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result. This article you are reading contains all the necessary UCT admission requirements for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Kindly ride along as we make your UCT admission seamless and easy.
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN-NATAL, UCT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES
The UCT admission requirements differ depending on what you want to study. The criteria for certificate courses, diplomas and degrees is listed below:
Faculty of Commerce
| Faculty of Commerce |
| DEGREE / STREAM |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Bachelor of Business Science specializing in:
- Economics with Law Finance
- Finance with Accounting Information Systems Marketing
- Organizational Psychology Analytics
Bachelor of Commerce specializing in:
- Financial Accounting: General Accounting Financial Accounting: Chartered Accounting Financial Accounting: Accounting with Law Economics with Law
- Economics and Finance Economics and Statistics Information Systems Management Studies Philosophy, Politics & Economics
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Band A All applicants |
For guaranteed admission
- FPS of 480 or above
- NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%
- English HL 50%
- English FAL 60%
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| Band B All applicants |
For probable admission
- FPS of 425 or above
- NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%
- English HL 50%
- English FAL 60%
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| Band C Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups with a disadvantage factor greater than 1 |
For possible admission
- FPS of 420
- NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%
- English HL 50%
- English FAL 60%
- In exceptional circumstances, a basic for QL may be mitigated by a score of intermediate in NBT Maths
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| Bachelor of Business Science specializing in:
Bachelor of Commerce specializing in:
- Information Systems and Computer Science
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Band A All applicants |
For guaranteed admission
- FPS of 480 or above
- NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 70%
- English HL 50%
- English FAL 60%
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| Band B All applicants |
For probable admission
- FPS of 425 or above
- NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 70%
- English HL 50%
- English FAL 60%
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| Band C Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups*with a disadvantage factor greater than 1 |
For possible admission
- FPS of 420
- NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 70%
- English HL 50%
- English FAL 60%
- In exceptional circumstances, a basic for QL may be mitigated by a score of intermediate in NBT Maths
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Further Readings: University of Capetown Full Tuition & Fees – 2020
| DEGREE / STREAM |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Bachelor of Business Science or Bachelor of Commerce specializing in:
- Actuarial Science
- Actuarial Science: Quantitative Finance
|
Band A All applicants |
For guaranteed admission
- FPS of 500 or above
- NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 80%
- English HL 60%
- English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL)
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| Band B All applicants |
For probable admission
- FPS of 480 or above
- NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 80%
- English HL 60%
- English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL)
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| Band C Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups* with a disadvantage factor greater than 1 |
For possible admission FPS of 475 NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 80% English HL 60% English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL) |
2. The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
| The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment |
| ELIGIBLE |
BANDS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Minimum requirements:
- 60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 70% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 75 FPS or above
- 75% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL and Mathematics
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| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 70 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 63.63 FPS will meet the 70 WPS requirement. (63.63+6.36 =70)
- 70% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 60 FPS or above
- 70% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for QL and Mathematics
|
| ELIGIBLE |
BANDS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER, AND MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING Minimum requirements: 65 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences |
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 80 FPS or above
- 80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 75 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 73 FPS will meet the 80 WPS requirement. (73 +7.3 = 80.3)
- 75% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 70 FPS or above,
- 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION STUDIES Minimum requirements:
- 60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 65% for NSC Mathematics, 60% for NSC Physical Sciences
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 75 FPS or above
- 75% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of proficient for Mathematics
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 68 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 62 FPS will meet the 68 WPS requirement. (62 +6.2 = 68.2)
- 70% for NSC Mathematics 62% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
|
| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 60 FPS or above
- 65% for NSC Mathematics 60% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
|
| ELIGIBLE |
BANDS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROPERTY STUDIES Minimum requirements:
- 60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 65% for NSC Mathematics
|
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 80 FPS or above
- 75% for NSC Mathematics
- NBT scores of proficient for Mathematics
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 75 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 69 FPS will meet the 75 WPS requirement. (69 +6.9 = 75.9)
- 70% for NSC Mathematics
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
|
| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 65 FPS or above
- 65% for NSC Mathematics
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
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BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES Minimum requirements:
- 58 FPS; NBT scores at Intermediate; 50% for NSC Mathematics, 50% for NSC English
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 75 FPS or above
- 75 APS (Architecture Portfolio Score) or above
- NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 68 WPS
- 68 Architecture Portfolio Score
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 62 FPS will meet the 68 WPS requirement. (62 +6.2 = 68.2)
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 58 FPS or above 50 APS
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Minimum requirements:
- 65 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 85 FPS or above
- 80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 80 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 73 FPS will meet the 80 WPS requirement. (73 +7.3 = 80.3)
- 80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above forAL, QL, and Mathematics
|
| ELIGIBLE |
BANDS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 70 FPS or above
- 80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL* ENGINEERING
- *The Electro-mechanical Engineering degree is likely to be called Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering from 2018.
Minimum requirements:
- FPS = 65; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 82 FPS or above
- 80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Science
- NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- Weighted Point Score (only in Band B)
- (this will be determined by weighting the FPS by the applicant’s disadvantage factor) 78 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 73 FPS will meet the 80 WPS requirement. (73 +7.3 = 80.3)
- 80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Science
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 65 FPS or above
- 78% for NSC Mathematics 68% for NSC Physical Science
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICS Minimum requirements:
- 60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
|
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- 70 FPS or above
- 75% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Very likely admission
- 65 WPS
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 64 FPS will meet the 70 WPS requirement. (64 +6.4 = 70.4)
- 70% for NSC Mathematics 60% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
|
| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- 60 FPS or above,
- 66% for NSC Mathematics 56% for NSC Physical Sciences
- NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
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3. Faculty of Health Sciences
| Faculty of Health Sciences |
| MBChB |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All applicants |
Band A MedPS |
Guaranteed admission
- MedPS of 880 or above, including
- NBT results in Proficient range, and
- A minimum FPS of 810 points
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| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Likely admission
- Weighted MedPS of 870 or above
Minimum additional requirement for admission in this band:
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| Only SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 |
Band C MedPS |
Possible admission
- MedPS of 715 for redress category 1
- MedPS of 730 for redress category 2
Minimum additional requirement for admission in this band:
Please note:
- Applicants from rural areas known to be underserved by doctors may be given preference in Band C. (UCT uses a database of rural schools provided by the Department of Basic Education.)
- Preference may also be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
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| BSc AUDIOLOGY |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Likely admission
|
| SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2. (If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.) |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- FPS of 550 for redress 1
- FPS of 565 for redress 2
- FPS of 610 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
- Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
- NBT results in Intermediate-range*
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| Note: * Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants who offer Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT result in the Basic range. |
| BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Likely admission
|
| SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 (If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.) |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- FPS of 580 for redress 1
- FPS of 610 for redress 2
- FPS of 680 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
- Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
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| BSC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Likely admission
|
| SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2. (If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.) |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- • FPS of 565 for redress 1
- • FPS of 580 for redress 2
- • FPS of 670 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
- • Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
- • NBT results in Intermediate-range*
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| Note: * Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants who offer Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT results in the Basic range. |
| BSc SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
|
| All applicants |
Band B WPS |
Likely admission
|
| SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 (If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.) |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- • FPS of 510 for redress 1
- • FPS of 515 for redress 2
- • FPS of 600 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
- • Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
- • NBT results in Intermediate-range*
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| Note: * Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants who offer Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT results in the Basic range. |
4. Faculty of Humanities
| Faculty of Humanities |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) AND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (BSocSc) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language.
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- FPS 450 or above. NBT AL: Proficient
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| Band B WPS |
Likely admission
- WPS 450 or above.
- NBT AL: Upper-Intermediate or above
- WPS: FPS will be weighted by a disadvantage factor for all applicants according to school and / or home circumstances, to ensure redress (likely to equate to FPS 409 or above). An applicant with a maximum disadvantage score of 10% and an FPS of 409 will meet the WPS 450 requirement (409+41 = 450)
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- FPS 380 or above
- NBT AL: Intermediate or above
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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS (BSOCSC(PPE)) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score Proficient and Quantitative Literacy NBT score Upper-Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%.
- 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language.
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- FPS 450 or above NBT AL: Proficient
- NBT QL: Upper-Intermediate
- Subject requirements: Mathematics 60% or above
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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language.
- Applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview and demonstrate successfully that they will meet the professional requirements of the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.
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| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- FPS 450 or above NBT AL: Proficient
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| Band B WPS |
Likely admission
- WPS 450 or above
- NBT AL: Upper-Intermediate or above
- WPS: FPS will be weighted by a disadvantage factor for all applicants according to school and / or home circumstances, to ensure redress (likely to equate to FPS 409 or above). An applicant with a maximum disadvantage score of 10% and an FPS of 409 will meet the WPS 450 requirement (409+41 = 450)
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- FPS 380 or above
- NBT AL: Intermediate or above
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See Also: Akademia Entry Requirements for the 2023/2024
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS (BA(FA)) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the portfolio submission, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- FPS 380 or above
- NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Possible admission
- Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended BA(FA).
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE (BA(T&P)) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- FPS 380 or above
- NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Possible admission
- Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended BA(FA).
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMus) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- FPS 380 or above. NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in an audition
- Subject requirements: NSC Music 60% or above, Unisa Music Theory Grade V or above, Unisa Music Practical Grade VII or above
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Possible admission
- Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended program of study or the Diploma in Music Performance.
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN DANCE (BMus(Dance)) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level.
- 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
Additional minimum requirements:
- Classical ballet applicants must provide a Royal Academy of Dance or Cacchetti Society Intermediate Certificate, or a certified statement from a registered professional, accredited dance academy or school of at least three years of formal training in African Dance or Contemporary Dance or an equivalent qualification.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- FPS 380 or above
- NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in an audition
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Possible admission
- Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Dance Education.
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC (AdvDip(Music)) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level.
- 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance.Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- NSC endorsed for diploma studies. NBT AL: Intermediate
- Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first-class pass in the performance course(s) which forms part of the Diploma in Music Performance.
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPERA (AdvDip(Opera)) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance specializing in Opera. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- NSC endorsed for diploma studies. NBT AL: Intermediate
- Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first-class pass in the performance course(s) which forms part of the Diploma in Music Performance.
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See Also: Walter Sisulu University, WSU Admission Requirements: 2022/2023
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION (DDE) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
Additional minimum requirements:
- Classical ballet applicants must provide a Royal Academy of Dance or Cacchetti Society Intermediate Certificate, or a certified statement from a registered professional, accredited dance academy or school of at least three years of formal training in African Dance or Contemporary Dance or an equivalent qualification.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- NSC endorsed for diploma studies NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in an audition
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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE (DMP) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- NSC endorsed for diploma studies NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in an audition and Music theory test
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DIPLOMA IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE (DTP) Minimum requirements:
- NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level.
- 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Successful audition.
- Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
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| All applicants |
Possible admission
- NSC endorsed for diploma studies NBT AL: Intermediate
- Satisfactory performance in an audition
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| Faculty of Law |
FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE LLB (4-YEAR CURRICULUM) Minimum requirements:
- 420 FPS with NBT AL score at 65% and NBT QL score at Intermediate
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| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All SA applicants |
Band A FPS |
Guaranteed admission
- FPS: 510 or above
- NBT: AL (Proficient at 70%), QL (Intermediate)
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| All SA applicants |
Band B WPS |
Admission very likely
- Weighted Points Score (only in Band B)
- (This will be determined by weighting the FPS by your disadvantage factor) WPS 495 or above
- Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage score of 10%
- and a FPS of 450 will meet the 495 WPS requirement (450+45 = 495)
- NBT: AL (Proficient at 70%), QL (Intermediate)
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| Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories |
Band C FPS |
Possible admission
- FPS: 420 or above
- NBT: AL (Proficient at 65%), QL (Intermediate)
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| Note 1: Applicants with an FPS of less than 460 may be considered for placement in the Extended Curriculum Programme at the discretion of the Faculty, taking into consideration their performance in the NBT. |
| International applicants with NSC |
Probable admission
- FPS of 520 or above
- NBT: AL (Proficient at 70%), QL (Intermediate)
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6. Faculty of Science
| Faculty of Science |
| ELIGIBLE |
BAND |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| All applicants |
Band A FPS |
GUARANTEED ADMISSION
- FPS of 630 or above
- Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Science 60% or above. (see Notes 2 & 3) NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written
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| Band B WPS |
ADMISSION VERY LIKELY (The Weighted Points Score (WPS; only in Band B) will be determined by applying a weighting factor to the FPS, adjusted by a maximum of 10%, to accommodate school or home background)
- WPS of 600 or above
- Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Science 60% or above (see Notes 2 & 3) NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written
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| SA applicants in targeted redress race groups |
Band C FPS |
ADMISSION POSSIBLE
- FPS of 550 or above
- Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Science 60% or above. (see Notes 2 & 3) NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written
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Note 1: Acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major because some majors (currently Biochemistry, Genetics, Geology and Human Anatomy & Physiology) have limits on the number of students that can be accommodated. Selection for these is based on academic criteria which will be clearly communicated to students during the fi year of study. Students will be advised in their first year to take courses which could lead to several majors. Note 2: If you have not completed Physical Science or Information Technology in your school-leaving examinations, your choice of major will be restricted to Archaeology and Environmental & Geographical Science. Note 3: For majors in Computer Science, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, and Computer Games Development only, the Physical Science requirement may be replaced by Information Technology.
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Certificate Study
- To confirm eligibility for admission to undergraduate certificate study, applicants must consult the Admissions Office or the faculty concerned.
Undergraduate Diploma Study
- The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.
Bachelor’s Degree Study
To be eligible for admission to degree study, applicants need to meet minimum requirements for eligibility: Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better from a designated list of subjects. The designated list is as follows:
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- Accounting
- Agricultural Sciences
- Business Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- Economics
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Geography
- History
- Consumer Studies
- Information Technology
- Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and 2 other recognized language subjects)
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Music
- Physical Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Visual Arts
Applicants holding a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement. Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. For more information please visit the website of the Matriculation Board.
Minimum language proficiency
All applicants must have attained a certain level of proficiency in English and are required to submit evidence of this, as outlined below, as part of their application to study. South African Senior Certificate undergraduate applicants
- South African Senior Certificate undergraduate applicants to UCT must have achieved a pass of 40% or more on the Higher Grade in English (First or Second Language) at Senior Certificate level.
South African NSC undergraduate applicants
- South African NSC undergraduate applicants to UCT, must have achieved a rating of 2 (Elementary Achievement, 30-40%) or better at Home Language or First Additional Language level.
Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates
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