We are pleased to present to you the Sol Plaatje University SPU Entry Requirements for the 2024–2025 session.
Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious Sol Plaatje University and also wondering if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the SPU online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the universityOpen day. Well, the SPU entry requirements are 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 SPU admission requirements for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Kindly ride along as we make your SPU admission seamless and easy.
SOL PLAATJE UNIVERSITY, SPU ADMISSION AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES
This page sets the minimum academic requirements for admission into study programmes at Sol Plaatje University in 2020. The requirements are based on the results that applicants achieve in the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Applicants who hold certificates from a different examination system will be considered individually for admission.
SPU’S ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERIC) (B.COM).
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
- English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; OR English 1st Additional Language: NSC Level 5
- Mathematics: NSC Level 4 (Mathematical Literacy is not )
- A National vocational certificate with relevant subjects will be considered for entry into this
- APS: Minimum 30 points
2. DIPLOMA IN RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Diploma Requirement
- English HL: NSC Level 4; or English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
- Mathematics: NSC Level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 5
- At least one of the following at NSC Level 4: Accounting, Business Studies or Economics
- APS: Minimum 25 points
SPU’S HUMANITIES PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
- English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; OR English 1st Additional Language: NSC Level 5
- Mathematics: (NSC Level 2)
- Minimum Admission Points Score (APS) of 30
- Additional subject requirements have been set for students wishing to enrol for a major or modules in Economics, Geography or Mathematics—a minimum achievement of Level 4.
- A National Certificate Vocational with relevant subjects or SPU’s Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies will be considered for entry into this programme. Details will be provided by the Head: School of Humanities.
2. HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HERITAGE STUDIES
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Certificate requirement
- English HL: NSC Level 4 OR
- Mathematics: (NSC Level 2) OR Mathematical Literacy: (NSC Level 3)
- APS: Minimum 25 points
SPU’S NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.) Period of study: 3 years
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
- English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; or English 1st language: NSC Level 5
- Mathematics: NSC Level 4 (Mathematical Literacy is not )
- Physical Sciences: NSC Level 4
- Life Sciences: NSC Level 4
- APS: Minimum 30 points
2. DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT), Specialising in Applications Development
Minimum requirements for admission- NSC pass with Diploma requirement
- English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
- Mathematics: NSC level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 5
- APS: Minimum 25 points
3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN DATA SCIENCE
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme A National Senior Certificate as recognised by Umalusi with a minimum achievement of Level 5 for Mathematics, Level 4 for English LOLT/HL or Level 5 for English First Additional Language. Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted for admission to this programme.- NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
- English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
- Mathematics: NSC Level 5 (Mathematical Literacy is not )
- APS: 30 points
SPU’S EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.) INTERMEDIATE PHASE (Grades 4–6)
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
- English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
- If Mathematics is an elective: NSC Level 4
- If Biology, Life or Physical Sciences is an elective: NSC Level 4
- APS: Minimum 30 points
2. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.E) SENIOR PHASE (Grade 7 – 9) & FET PHASE (Grade 10 – 12)
Period of study: 4 years
Minimum requirements for admission to the programme- NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
- English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
- If Mathematics is an elective: NSC Level 4
- If Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is an elective: NSC Level 4
- If Accounting is an elective: Accounting NSC Level 4
- APS: Minimum 30 points
Further Readings: Sol Plaatje University List of Postgraduate & Undergraduate Courses
SOL PLAATJE UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- Some schools and colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
- The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialisation and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.
Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at the graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant school.).
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by colleges and schools.
