FACULTY OF COMMERCE & ADMINISTRATION FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Extended Bachelor of Administration Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) 422 100 English Level 4 19

Public Administration 545 114 English Level 3 18

Bachelor of Education (Senior & Further Education & Training) 422 102
Local Government & Development Management 545 115 Mathematics Level 3 OR
Mathematical Literacy Level 4
Selection Test FACULTY OF HUMAN & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Extended Bachelor of Commerce Diploma in Sports Science 832 100 English Level 4 16

Chartered Accounting ·500 204 English Level 3 18 Bachelor of Arts in Communication 100 159 English Level 4 24
Economics 500 205 Mathematics Level 3 OR
Information Systems 500 208 Mathematical Literacy Level 4 Bachelor of Social Work 111 101 English Level 4 24
Marketing Management 500 206 Selection Test
Statistics 500 207 Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management 100 142 English Level 4 20

Undergraduate Transport Economics

Logistics Management
500 211
500 212 Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology 100 161
PROGRAMMES Financial Accountancy 500 215
Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Knowledge Systems 906 100
Bachelor of Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Land Reform & Rural Development 907 100
Economics 545 107 English Level 4 21
Human Resource Management 545 108 Mathematics Level 3 OR Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies & International Relations 908 100
Local Government & Development 545 109 Mathematical Literacy Level 4
Industrial Psychology 545 110 Selection test
Bachelor of Social Science
Public Administration 545 113
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Political Science and International Relations 909 101 English Level 4 20
Bachelor of Commerce
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Population Studies 909 102
Information Systems 500 196 English Level 4 24
Statistics 500 198 Mathematics Level 4
Operations Research 500 199 Selection test Sociology 909 103

Psychology 909 104

Human Resource Management & Industrial Psychology 500 195 English Level 4 24
Mathematics Level 3
Selection test Development Studies 909 105

Economics 500 192 English Level 4 24 Population Studies & Demography 909 107
Transport Economics 500 194 Mathematics Level 3
Logistics Management 500 193 Selection test
Population & Development Studies 909 108

Management 500 197 English Level 4 24

Marketing Management Population Studies & Sociology 909 109
500 203 Mathematics Level 3
Selection test
FACULTY OF LAW
Financial Accounting* 500 156 English Level 4 28
Mathematics Level 4
Bachelor of Laws 607 107 English Level 4 25
Selection test

Chartered Accountancy* 500 155 English Level 5 30

Mathematics Level 5
Selection test

Whilst reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information above,
* Students who did not have Accounting as school subject, must successfully complete the short course in Accounting. Should the short course not be passed with
a minimum of 65% the student should register for ACCS111. Students who achieved at least 65% in ACCF111 at the end of the first semester will be allowed to the University cannot accept liability for errors and omissions that may exist.
North-West University continue with ACCF/ACCC121 in the second semester. If a student achieves 65% in ACCF121, he/she can write the second opportunity examination in ACCC121
and if the result is 55%, admission to the second-year CA-accounting can be obtained.
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Registration fee BURSARIES ADMINISTERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Postgraduate studies UNIQUE STUDENT LIFE
All students must pay the annual registration fee. All foreign students must Fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at variable rates: -
pay in advance the full amount for their proposed study and relevant costs For more information on other Bursaries enquire at Financial Aid & Apart from a career-oriented degree, we also guarantee you a unique student
before registration can be finalised. Scholarships Office. The Financial Aid & Scholarship Office keeps a resource Programmes by coursework life and dynamic student body on a modern campus with excellent sports,
book, listing Companies and Organisations that offer assistance, and students (Honours and Masters degrees): - cultural and recreational facilities. A variety of Support Services are also
FINANCIAL SUPPORT are encouraged to visit our help desk to obtain relevant information. available:
Commerce and Administration and Agriculture, Science and Technology
The Financial Aid Office, as one of the student support services within the FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY PROGRAMME Law, Education, and Human and Social Sciences • Academic Development Centre
FINANCIAL LIABILITY
University, renders a service that seeks to enlighten the burden associated with • Sports centre
financing study costs. The Office therefore works in partnership with The aim of the Funza Lushaka education scheme is to offer financial support to Masters by Dissertation
All students must be registered annually as provided in the General Academic all students with the academic potential who are financially in need. The scheme • Soccer Institute
students, parents and funding organisations in this regard. Outlined below are
Rules, the Statute of the North-West University and the relevant provisions of is available to all full time, undergraduate students who meet requirements. R 3,420 per annum and • Gymnasium
some of the schemes available as types of assistance to provide some financial
the Higher Education Act. A student who is registered is responsible for Enquiries with regard to the bursary may be directed to Financial Aid Office R 4,741 per annum for laboratory subjects
relief to students: Enquiries can be directed to the Financial Aid Office, NWU, • Guidance and Counseling Centre
payment of the full year's tuition, residence and other fees.
Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, or contact 018 389 2330/2372/2516/2521 • Health Centre
TUITION FEES: Doctorates
A student will not be allowed to register unless and until all financial • HIV/Aids Office
commitments of the previous year(s) to the University have been complied MERIT BURSARIES • International Student Office
N.B. The fee structure is subject to change based on yearly tuition fee increase R6,845 per annum
with. Financial support is available in certain instances in terms of the TUITION FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: 2012 • Cultural Office
regulations of the North-West University. 1ST Year students and Returning students Postgraduate merit Bursary
NSFAS BURSARY-LOAN SCHEME Minimum First Payment • Printing and Copying Service
Programmes where a flat fee is charged:-
RESPONSIBILITY OF A STUDENT The object of the NSFAS bursary-loan scheme is to offer financial support to all Residence Non Residence RESIDENCE LIFE
full time students (current and prospective). In this regard you have to MBA- First year R19 376
The responsibility for the payment of tuition and residence fees lies with the contact our Financial Aid Office. Registration fees R1 000 R1 000 Residences
student. If the University studies of the student are financed by means of a The Campus offer decent accommodation to it's students which promises a
bursary or loan, the account must be submitted without delay to the bursary First payment of tuition fees R3 850 R3 850 conducive learning environment during the student's period of study. All our
Who is eligible and what are the requirements? MBA- Second year R21 072
or loan grantor for payment. The responsibility lies with the student to see to Prospective and returning students who are RSA citizens, studying full time students' residences are well secured with a 24 hour security and self-catering
First payment of boarding fees R4,850 - services and recreation facilities. Each residence has its own culture which is
it that the bursary or loan grantor pays the necessary fees to the University. at undergraduate level and who are financially needy and have the
potential to succeed academically are eligible for assistance. Collect or Postgrad-Diploma in Management - PGDM R14 388 advocated by different student's residence committees.
Total amount to be paid during registration R9 700 R4,850
WEB ADDRESS request an application form from the Financial Aid Office and return it before
the closing date. PROGRAMMES AMOUNT NB: The University offers basic but comfortable single room accommodation.
The full guide on fees payable is also available on the web at: www.nwu.ac.za NPDE (National Professional Diploma in R10 660
Bachelor of Arts R11 448 Education) Contact the Residence Manager
Closing dates
AMOUNTS PAYABLE Returning students 15 October
New students (1st years) 30 November LLB R15 779 Post-Graduate Certificate in Education R10 270 North-West University Shirene Klink
Application fee
New students must apply for admission to the North-West University and the UNDERGRADUATE BURSARIES B.Com R14 383 Mafikeng Campus Residence Manager
fee payable for this is R 150. Advanced Certificate in Education R11 638
Bachelor of Science R17 945 Private Bag X 2046 Tel: 018 389 2440
The most important is your reference. Please use the letter A together with the • Leadership Bursary • Family Bursary
B.Ed R14 257 Master of Science in Applied Radiation Science & R17 056 Mmabatho Fax: 018 389 2074
prospective student's ID number as reference on our bank account E.g. • Arts & Culture Bursary • Disability Bursary
Technology 2735 Email: Shirene.Klink@nwu.ac.za
A8804151234081. • Debate Bursary • Sports Bursary Diploma in Animal Health R14 323
• Orphan Bursary • CSRC Bursary
The amount is not refundable and will not appear on the account of the • Travel Bursary Diploma in Crop Science R14 323
student, as the fees will be paid directly to Academic Administration by the NB: Whilst reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy and quality of the contents of this brochure, the University cannot accept liability
University. Extended program- BSc R17 187 for any damages, that may arise as a result of the use of this brochure or any reliance placed on the contents of the brochure either directly, indirectly or otherwise.
For enquiries on all above bursaries visit Financial Aid Office
 NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAFIKENG CAMPUS IN A NUTSHELL 1.2 ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH SENIOR CERTIFICATE (BEFORE 2008) Students must contact HESA directly:- CALCULATION OF THE APSNSC RATINGAPS SCORE

The North-West University (NWU) is an entrepreneurial, innovative The minimum requirements are as follows:-
and truly South African university. We are committed to meeting the
needs of the community by providing quality education to our Diploma: senior certificate or any other qualification recognized by NCS Rating APS Examples of how to calculate APS
communities. the University Senate as equivalent. Tel: +27 (0)12 481 2847/8 Score
Fax: +27 (0)12 481 2922 or 481 2718
On 1st January 2004, University of North-West and University of Degree: senior certificate with matriculation exemption (endorsement)
7(90 - 100%) 8 Subject NCS APS
Potchefstroom for Christian Higher Education merged to form a (EXCEPT for Extended Programmes). E-mail: exemptions@hesa-enrol.ac.za
Rating Score
comprehensive educational institution namely North-West
University. Students who do not have matriculation exemption Website: www.hesa-enrol.ac.za/mb/
(endorsement) may apply directly to Higher Education South Africa 7(80 - 89%) 7 English 4 4
The University has three campusses, namely, Mafikeng, Potchefstroom (HESA) to apply for conditional or full exemption.
and Vanderbijlpark. Each campus has its own unique character.
6(70 - 79%) 6 Setwana 5 5
Students are selected based on the calculation of an M-Score based on four
2. UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Senior Certificate subjects as follows:-
WHY THE MAFIKENG CAMPUS? Additional admission requirements are also set by the university and these 5(60 - 69%) 5 Mathematics 3 3
include the Admission Points Score (APS) as stipulated by the different
• Quality training faculties and faculty specific requirements. 4(50 - 59%) 4 Geography 4 4
• Accessible campus
Faculty Subjects Rated M-Score
• Affordable education (min.) 3(40 - 49%) 3 Physical Science 4 4
2.1 ADMISSION POINTS SCORE (APS)
• Pass rate of 81% of undergraduates
• Sport opportunities such as Soccer Institute The results obtained in six NSC subjects are used to calculate the APS score. 2(30 - 39%) 2 Life Science 3 3
Faculty of • Medium of instruction 15 The results obtained in Life Orientation will not be used in the calculation of
Agriculture, • Mathematics the APS score. The APS is scored as follows:-
1(0 - 29%) 1 APS 23
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Sciene & • 2 other highest graded subjects
Technology • The best science subject is doubled
At the NWU we are adamant about the quality of education. To ensure this,
the University's research and postgraduate training is constantly subject to an
international evaluation. Faculty of • Medium of instruction 14
Commerce & • 3 other highest graded subjects
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION FORMS: Administration • The best commerce subject is doubled
30 SEPTEMBER (This information is subject to change)

Faculty of • English (doubled) 10

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Education • 3 other highest graded subjects 2.2 ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA AND DEGREE PROGRAMME

DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION

North-West University
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(ALL COPIES MUST BE CERTIFIED) Faculty of Human • English (doubled) 13 DIPLOMA/DEGREES CODE REQUIRED NSC SUBJECTS & SELECTION APS SCORE
& Social sciences • 3 other highest graded subjects
• Certified copy of ID
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
• Certified copy of most recent school report
• An application fee of R150-00 is payable – proof of
Faculty of Law • English (doubled) 16 Diploma in Animal Health 266 100 English Level 3 15
payment must be provided
• 3 other highest graded subjects
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Mathematics Level 3
A certified copy of your passport and prove of medical aid Physical Science Level 3 OR
Life Sciences Level 3
Extended Programmes
BANKING DETAILS Diploma in Agriculture in Animal Science 279 100 English Level 3Mathematics Level 2 15
B-Admin • English HG E or SG D 4 Physical Science Level 3 OR
North West University
• Any 2 commerce or content subjects Selection Life Sciences Level 3
Standard Bank
• Best of Mathematics, Commerce or test
Account No: 030890195
content subjects is doubled
Branch Name: Mafikeng Diploma in Agriculture in Plant Science 279 101 English Level 3Mathematics Level 2 15
Branch Code: 040050
Physical Science Level 3 OR
Life Sciences Level 3
B-Comm • English HG E or SG D 4
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDER-GRADUATE STUDIES • Mathematics HG E or SG D Selection
MAFIKENG CAMPUS • Any 2 commerce or content subjects test
Extended bachelor of science
• Best of Mathematics, Commerce or
This document outlines the admission requirements for students who wish to content subjects is doubled
study at the Mafikeng Campus of North-West University. This document must be Applied Maths – Computer Science 200 157 English Level 3 15
read in conjunction with and subject to the General Academic and Faculty- Applied Maths - Mathematics 200 158 Mathematics Level 3
specific Rules of the University. The University reserves the right to select from
B-Sc • English HG E or SG D 4 Biology - Chemistry 200 159 Life Science Level 3 OR
amongst candidates who comply with these minimum admission requirements.
• Mathematics HG E or SG D Selection Chemistry - Physics 200 160 Physical Science Level 3
• Any 2 science subjects test Computer Science - Electronics 200 161 Selection Test
1 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Best of Science or Mathematic Computer Science - Mathematics 200 162
subjects is doubled
1.1 ADMISSION ON THE BASIS OF THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTICATE
Electronics - Mathematics 200 163
Mathematics - Physics 200 164
(AFTER 2008)
Mathematics – Statistics 200 165
The statutory minimum requirements for degree and diploma studies
are as follows:- Bachelor of science

1.1.1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE Points allocated to each senior certificate subject Statistics - Mathematics 200 138 English Level 4 20
Applied Maths – Chemistry 200 169 Mathematics Level 4
An achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) in three subjects (one of which
is an official language at Home Language level) and a rating of 2 Grade A B C D E F Applied Maths –Electronics 200 171 Physical Science Level 4
(30-39%) in three other subjects provided that a portfolio of evidence Applied Maths – Mathematics 200 172
in the school-based assessment (CASS) component is submitted in Higher Grade 6 5 4 3 2 1 Biology – Chemistry 200 173
the (seventh) subject failed. Chemistry – Computer Science 200 130
Chemistry – Mathematics 200 140
1.1.2 DIPLOMA Standard Grade 5 4 3 2 1 0
Chemistry - Physics 200 129
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in Electronics – Mathematics 200 179
the language of teaching and learning of the higher education Electronics – Physics 200 180
institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating Geography - Chemistry 200 150
of 3 (40% - 49%) in four (4) recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.
Mathematics – Physics 200 134
1.3 ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH NON-NSC SCHOOL LEAVING
1.1.3 BACHELOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Physics – Applied Mathematics 200 152
CERTIFICATES
Computer Science – Electronics 200 177
A National Senior Certificate certified by Umalusi with at least an Students who have foreign or school leaving certificates other than a South Computer Science – Mathematics 200 137
achievement of a rating of 4 (50-59%) in four (4) designated 20-credit African NSC (eg Cambridge International Examinations) may apply to HESA for Computer Science – Physics 200 132
subjects that are on the list of designated subjects, which are:- full or conditional exemption. Points are allocated according to the following
conversion table:
Biology – Geography 200 174 English Level 4 20
• Accounting Computer Science – Geography 200 178 Mathematics Level 3
• Agricultural Science
Physical Science OR
• Business Studies
• Consumer Studies APS A-levels HIGCSE AS-levels IGCSE O-level Life Sciences Level 4
• Dramatic Arts
• Economics Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
8
• Engineering Graphics & Design
• Geography
• History 7 A Agricultural Economics 267 100 English Level 4 20
• Information Technology Animal Health 267 101 Mathematics Level 4
• Languages 6 B 1 A Animal Science 267 102 Physical Science Level 4
• Life Sciences
Plant Science 267 103 OR
• Mathematical Literacy
• Mathematics 5 C 2 B Life Sciences Level 4
• Music
Undergraduate • Physical Science 4 D 3 C Bachelor of Nursing (Professional nurses only)
PROGRAMMES •
•
Religion Studies
Visual Arts
3 D A A Management 269 100 Diploma in General Nursing None
Education 269 101 Registration with the South African Nursing Council
1.1.4 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS 2 E B B
Bachelor of Nursing Science 270 102 English Level 4 20
• Two official languages (An achievement of a rating of 4 in the language of
education at Home Language or First Additional Language level). 1 4 Converted to a C C Mathematics Literacy Level 4
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy pass IGCSE level Physical Science OR Life Sciences Level 4
• Life Orientation (not taken into account for APS purposes and is not a
designated subject)

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