General Information/Study programme information_2014

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University of Pretoria
Study programme information
2014

1. University of Pretoria campuses and contact details 1
• The Client Service Centre 1
• GPS coordinates to campuses 1
2. Admission requirements 1
• National Benchmark Test (NBT) 2
3. Application for admission 2
• Closing dates 2
• Restriction on student numbers 2
4. Language policy and medium of instruction 2
5. Bursaries, awards and loans (financial aid) 2
• Achievement awards – new first-year students 3
• Sports bursaries 4
• Other bursary options 4
• Special offer to top academic achievers 4
6. Fees 4
• How and where to pay 4
• Payments, rebates and pay-outs 5
• Tuition fees 5
7. Accommodation 6
• Accommodation fees 6
• Private accommodation 6
8. Cultural activities 7
9. Safety on UP campuses 7
10. TuksSport 7
11. International students 7
• Supporting documents 7
• Higher Education South Africa (HESA) 7
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) 8
• Medical cover 8
12. Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Table 8
13. UP Open Day 8
14. Study programme information 9
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 9
• Faculty of Education 11
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 12
• Faculty of Health Sciences 14
• Faculty of Humanities 16
• Faculty of Theology 19
• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 20
• Faculty of Veterinary Science 24
• Faculty of Law 24
Disclaimer 25
Content 2014

1 Study programme information 2014
Study programme
information 2014
1. University of Pretoria campuses
and contact details
The University of Pretoria (UP) has seven campuses,
namely Hatfield, LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, Prinshof,
Groenkloof, Mamelodi, Onderstepoort and the
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).
The Client Service Centre
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111
Email: csc@up.ac.za
Website: www.up.ac.za
Physical address
University of Pretoria, cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper
Street, Hatfield, South Africa
Postal address
University of Pretoria, Private bag X20, Hatfield 0028,
South Africa
GPS coordinates to campuses
Hatfield: S25˚45’ 21” E28˚13’ 51”
(main campus)
GIBS: S26˚07’ 46” E28˚02’ 46”
(56 km from Hatfield Campus)
Groenkloof: S25˚46’ 10” E28˚12’ 34”
(3.5 km from Hatfield Campus)
LC de Villiers: S25˚45’ 10” E28˚14’ 46”
(1.2 km from Hatfield Campus)
Mamelodi: S25˚43’ 22” E28˚23’ 56”
Onderstepoort: S28˚10’ 54” E25˚38’ 52”
Prinshof: S25˚43’ 57” E28˚12’ 10”
2. Admission requirements
The statutory minimum requirements for degree
studies is a National Senior Certificate (NSC), with
a minimum achievement level of 4 (50-59%) in
four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects from the
designated subject list below:
• Accounting
• Agricultural Science
• Business Studies (previously Business
Economics)
• Consumer Studies (previously Home
Economics)
• Dramatic Arts
• Economics
• Engineering Graphics and Design
(previously Technical Drawing)
• Geography
• History
• Information Technology
• Languages*
• Life Sciences (previously Biology)
• Mathematical Literacy
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Science (previously Natural Sciences)
• Religion Studies (previously Biblical Studies)
• Visual Arts
*Based on the languages used as medium of instruction at the
University of Pretoria, it is advisable that students should have English
and/or Afrikaans as a Home Language or as a First Additional
Language, together with any other language of choice. Faculties
and/or certain study programmes may impose additional
requirements.
Prospective students in Grade 12 (final school
year) must use their final Grade 11 year mark
(promotion mark) to apply. No Grade 12 marks will
be considered for provisional admission. Please note
that prospective students who have already left
school should use their NSC/IEB* (also refer to “Higher
Education South Africa” on page 10) certificate to
apply. Additional selection criteria are applicable in
applications for selection programmes (see faculty
tables from page 12 in this brochure or refer to
www.up.ac.za).
Provisional admission is granted on the results obtained
in the final Grade 11 year mark (promotion mark).
Please note that the final Grade 12 results remain the
determining factor with regard to admission. Also note
that the achievement of the minimum requirements
does not necessarily guarantee admission to any
study programme.
The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS)
is based on a candidate’s achievement in any
SIX recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (not only
designated subjects), by using the NSC seven-point
rating scale in the table below. Life Orientation is a
10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating
the APS. Neither can Mathematics Paper 3 be used
for this purpose. Life Orientation is also not a faculty-
specific subject requirement.
*Independant Examination Board (IEB)
National Senior Certificate achievement levels
Achievement
level
Description Percentage
7 Outstanding achievement 80-100%
6 Meritorious achievement 70-79%
5 Substantial achievement 60-69%
4 Adequate achievement 50-59%
3 Moderate achievement 40-49%
2 Elementary achievement 30-39%
1 Not achieved 0-29%

2Study programme information 2014
Example of APS calculation
School subject Achievement level
Afrikaans 4
English 4
Mathematics 6
Physical Science 6
Life Sciences 7
Accounting 3
APS total 30
National Benchmark Test (NBT)
The NBT is not compulsory for all study programmes. Please
refer to the relevant study programmes from page 12 in
this brochure. Please note that the Academic Literacy Test
does not replace the NBT.
Contact information
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3523
Website: www.up.ac.za
(click on “New Students” and again on
“National Benchmark Test”)
3. Application for admission
Applications open on 1 March of the year preceding the
year of study. Owing to the large number of applications
received every year, prospective students are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible from 1 March.
If you or your parents have a credit card, we recommend
that you apply online at www.up.ac.za/apply. Once your
application form has been processed, you will receive
a student number (EMPLID). You are also welcome to
download an application form from the website. You
may follow the progress of your application online via the
UP Portal (“Student Centre”). Visit www.up.ac.za/portal.
However, if you do not have access to the internet you
are still welcome to submit an application on paper.
Just make sure that you do not use the previous year’s
application form for this purpose. Application forms are
distributed to schools or may be requested by calling
+27 (0)12 420 3111. A non-refundable application
levy of R270 must accompany every application. The
University will only accept original application forms.
Faxed, scanned, or emailed application forms will not
be accepted. Each student must complete only one
application form.
The application form provides for a first and second
choice of study programme. It is not advisable to apply
for two selection programmes as your first and second
choice. Selection programmes are study programmes
with early closing dates and limited space and must
preferably be indicated as first choice on your application
form. It is particularly important to note that applications for
admission to any of the study programmes in the Faculty
of Health Sciences and to the selection programmes
BScArch – Bachelor of Science Architecture or
BScInt – Bachelor of Science Interior Architecture in the
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information
Technology, will only be considered if the relevant
study programme is indicated as a first choice on the
application form.
The following documents must accompany your
application:
• A certified copy of your final Grade 11 examination
report indicating your promotion mark.
• A certified copy of your ID or your birth certificate.
Your completed application form together with the
prescribed, non-refundable application levy of R270
(cheque/postal order), must reach the CSC before the
closing date. Post it to the Client Service Centre, University
of Pretoria, Private bag X20, Hatfield 0028.
Closing dates
Application for admission to undergraduate academic
study programmes for both South African and non-South
African citizens close on the dates (specified in the faculty
tables from page 12) in the year preceding the year of
study.
Restriction on student numbers
Owing to constraints on the facilities of the University, the
intake of students in all the study programmes is limited.
It may even be the case that quotas are reached long
before the closing date. Please note that meeting
the minimum requirements of a study programme, as
specified in this brochure, does not guarantee your
admission.
4. Language policy and medium of
instruction
In conducting its business, the University uses two official
languages: English and Afrikaans. In formal education,
the medium of instruction is either English or Afrikaans, or
both of these languages, provided that there is a demand
and that it is academically and economically justifiable.
However, it remains the student’s responsibility to ascertain
on an annual basis in which language a module and any
further level of that module is presented. In respect of
administrative and other services, a student has the right
to choose whether the University should communicate
with him or her in English or Afrikaans.
5. Bursaries, awards and loans
(financial aid)
Various financial packages are available to students
who perform well academically, but who are not able
to obtain financial assistance elsewhere to proceed with
their studies. Undergraduate awards are available for both
academic and non-academic achievements.

Criteria
• Undergraduate achievement awards are not
based on the number of distinctions, but on the
average percentage obtained.
• Undergraduate achievement awards are made
automatically to newly registered undergraduate
students who meet the award criteria. Students
do not apply for these awards.
• Students who have previously registered at a
tertiary educational institution prior to registration
at UP will not be considered for an achievement
award. Students who registered at UP in previous
years, are also not considered.
• Qualifying students must be South African
citizens or permanent residents in South Africa,
or they must be citizens of a Southern African
Development Community (SADC) country.
• First-year students who registered for study at
a higher education institution directly after
Grade 12 (final school-year) or who took a gap
year(s) after their final school-year, who meet the
award criteria, will be considered.
• The average percentage for award purposes is
the average of the actual percentages obtained
for all recognised NSC/IEB/Cambridge subjects
taken, in their final school-year end exams, based
on the calculation by the University of Pretoria.
• The average percentage is not rounded off.
Conditions
• Certain subjects are excluded in the calculation
of average percentages:
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics Paper 3 (Note: Even though this
subject is excluded in calculating the average
percentage, should a student obtain 60% or
more average in this subject, they qualify for
a R3 200 award, provided that a new first-
year undergraduate achievement award,
mentioned above, has been awarded.)
- Additional Mathematics
- Practical Music Grade 4 and 5 (Note: Practical
Music Grades 6 and 7 is considered for inclusion
in the calculation of the average percentage
– if your music report for this subject is not part
of your NSC report, please submit your official
music report to the Client Service Centre,
Bursary, Awards and Loans section, before
28 February for consideration.)
• The awards are finalised on the basis of the
final marks that the University receives from the
Department of Basic Education for the final
school-year. Results obtained for papers that
have been re-marked are not taken into account
for award purposes.
• Awards are fully repayable if students discontinue
or terminate their studies in the relevant study
programme for whatever reason during the year
in which the award is made.
• If students change their study programmes
during the year in which the award is made, the
award value allocated for the study programme
enrolled for initially will remain unchanged.
That is to say, the award will not be cancelled
or adjusted upward/downward to align it with
consecutive study programmes enrolled for.
Other achievement awards
Award Amount (for 2013) Who Faculty Application
JuniorTukkie Grade 11
Empowerment week
R13 600 The 15 learners with the best
Grade 12 results who
attended the JuniorTukkie
Grade 11 Empowerment week
• Natural and Agricultural
Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Engineering, Built Environ-
ment and Information
Technology
• NONE
• Qualifying students will be
notified after registration.
Grade 12 dux scholar*
(*top academic Grade 12
achiever of a specific school –
one learner per school)
R4 100
(to cover registration fee)
The final decision regarding
the selection of schools for
this award rests with UP.
Any faculty • NONE
• Qualifying students will be
notified by letter.
Note: Only students with South African citizenship or permanent residency in South Africa are considered for the above awards.
Description
Faculty/School
Faculty of Natural
and Agricultural
Sciences
School for the Built
Environment and School
of Engineering
School of
Information
Technology
Other faculties
and schools
All faculties
Qualifying average percentage 75-89.9% 75-89.9% 80-89.9% 80-89.9% 90-94.9% 95-100%
Minimum award value R12 300 R12 300 R12 300 R8 400
R40 000 R50 000
Maximum award value R26 500 R26 500 R26 500 R26 500
APPLICATION NONE. Learners do NOT apply for these achievement awards.
*Amounts will be adjusted for 2014.
Achievement awards - new first-year students
Guaranteed undergraduate achievement awards
Note: Amounts indicated in the table below are for 2013*

Awards for achievement in other academic fields and
extra-curricular activities in Grades 11 and 12
Award Amount (2013) Application
Entrepreneurship Expo: Overall winner R2 600
APPLY ONLINE
on the University’s study
finance application
system at www.up.ac.za/
feesfunding.
Applications open on
1 August of the year
preceding studies.
Expo: Gold medal R2 600
Leadership roles R760-R2 600
Subject Olympiad: Overall winner R7 000
Subject Olympiad: 2nd-10th place R2 600
Science, Mathematics and Accounting
Olympiad: Overall winner
R36 000
Olympiad: 2nd place
R28 800
Olympiad: 3rd place
R21 600
Olympiad: 4th-10th place
R2 600
Note:
• Only students with South African citizenship or permanent residency
in South Africa are considered for awards for “achievement in other
academic fields and extra-curricular activities”.
• Leadership awards are available for students who were appointed
to a leadership position in or out of school during Grade 11 and
Grade 12. The awards are made on merit and determined by
the level of participation as a leader, eg chairperson of a society,
captain of a sports team, etc.
• Official documents will be required as proof for all the “achievement
in other academic fields and extra-curricular activities”.
• The final decision regarding the merit of the achievement for these
awards rests with UP.
• Awards are fully repayable if students discontinue or terminate their
studies in the relevant study programme for whatever reason during
the year in which the award is made.
Sports bursaries
Sports bursaries are available to sports achievers who
obtained at least provincial colours in specific sports. The
closing date for applications is 30 September of the year
preceding commencement of study. Bursary application
forms are available from the Sports Centre.
Contact information
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6114
Email: sportinfo@up.ac.za
Website: www.up.ac.za/sport
Other bursary options
You may also visit the following websites for information on
bursaries:
• External bursaries. www.up.ac.za/feesfunding
• PACE. www.gostudy.mobi, which lists bursaries
according to field of study and includes bursary
values, as well as a link to specific sites.
• Financial aid for studies in the fields of science,
engineering and technology. www.dst.gov.za
• The Bursary Register. Prospective and registered
students are encouraged to purchase The Bursary
Register. This booklet provides information on
everything you need to know about bursaries and
loans in South Africa. Please note that The Bursary
Register does not provide application forms as each
bursary indicates its own method of application and it
is not a product of the University of Pretoria.
Tel: +27 (0)11 672 6559
Email: slevin@mweb.co.za
Postal address: PO Box 178, Florida Hills 1716
• HCI Foundation. web.up.ac.za/sitefiles/file/1764/HCI%20
Foundation_A4%20pdf.pdf
• Search for bursaries in South Africa on
www.google.co.za.
Disclaimer: The University reserves the right to amend,
without prior notice, the regulations and conditions
applicable to bursaries, awards and loans. Please consult
www.up.ac.za/feesfunding for the latest information.
Special offer to top academic achievers
The special offer to top achievers is based on average
percentages obtained in the end examination of the final
school year. This special offer is only applicable to new
first-year students who obtained 75% and more in the end
examination of their final school year. This special offer
may include guaranteed awards, placement in study
programmes and/or residence placement. For more
information on the University’s special offer to new first-year
students, visit web.up.ac.za/info4applicants.
6. Fees
Please note that all amounts are subject to change. For
updated information, visit www.up.ac.za/feesfunding.
How and where to pay
How Where Clearance period
Credit card • At any bank Allow up to five working days for
payments to reflect on your student
account – payment will not reflect on
your student account on the same day.
• UP cashiers
• UP Call Centre
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111
• UP website: www.up.ac.za/
cardpayments
Payment will reflect on your student
account within two hours.
Cash • At any bank Allow up to five working days for
• UP cashiers Payment will reflect on your student
account within two hours.
Electronic
(online)
banking
• At any bank with online
facilities
Allow up to five working days for
Cheque • Cheques are NOT
accepted for payment.
Note: UP cashiers are available on all our campuses from Mondays to
Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00 and payments made here will reflect within two
hours on your student account. However, during the January and February
registration period, the queues at the UP cashiers are excessively long, and
may delay your progress for hours. Avoid these long payment queues
during registration by making payments directly into the University’s bank
account about two weeks, but not less than five working days, before the
payment’s deadline.
UP bank account details
Absa Standard Bank
Branch: Hatfield Branch: Hatfield
Branch code: 0632005 Branch code: 011545
Account number: 214 000 0054 Account number: 012 602 604
Swift code: ABSAZAJJ Swift code: SBZAZAJJ
Note:
• Always quote your student number (EMPLID) when making payments.
• Allow at least five working days for processing by your bank and
retain the proof of payment (deposit slip).

• Do not fax your deposit slip to UP, unless specifically requested
to do so. Faxing the deposit slip to UP will NOT reduce
processing time at the University and will NOT allow same day
services, especially during registration.
• For the Absa on-line banking page, see
www.up.ac.za for help on setting up first time on-line
banking. Search with “UNI” as beneficiary and choose
“students” option. This will reflect UP’s bank account number
214 000 0054 when making a payment and will allow you to
use your student number as reference.
Financial need
If you are not at all able to pay your registration,
residence reservation, or tuition fees, please put in an
application for financial aid, using the UP web page
www.up.wc.za/feesfunding.
Please do this in time during the year preceding your
studies, to allow time for processing and seeking
appropriate funding for your situation. No loan or
bursary is however guaranteed by UP.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for 2014 depend on the study programme
and modules selected by a student. For this reason
actual costs can only reflect on a student’s account
once registration has been completed. These fees
represent a combination of costs, which include
formal services rendered (ie lectures, practicals,
computer laboratory access and consumables used
in laboratories), as well as indirect overheads such
as the provision of library and recreation facilities,
security and cleaning services and electricity
and water supply. Fees do not include the cost of
prescribed books, study material or other study-related
expenses. For the estimated tuition fee per faculty for
2013 please consult www.up.ac.za/feesfunding. All
amounts are subject to change and should not be
considered to be the final cost. The rate of inflation
during 2013 can be used as a guideline to estimate
the increase in tuition fees for 2014.
Payments, rebates and pay-outs
The fees below are for 2013 unless otherwise indicated. Amounts indicated as “in 2012” will be adjusted at the
end of 2012 for 2013.
Description Amount payable When to pay Notes
Application fee R270 With submission of application for studies • Non-refundable
Registration fee
• Payable prior to
registration
• Also payable every
subsequent year before
registration
R4 100 Selection study programmes
Payable WITHIN 30 days of placement to
reserve your study place
• The registration fee forms part of the tuition fees
and is an initial payment towards the tuition fees.
• R730 (in 2012) of the R4 100 will be retained
for cancellations made WITHIN 30 days after
placement.
• R2 050 (in 2012) of the R4 100 will be retained for
cancellations made MORE THAN 30 days after
placement.
All other study programmes
Payable two weeks before registration in
January/February
• The registration fee forms part of the tuition fees
and is an initial payment towards the tuition fees.
• This fee is fully refundable if the student does
not register.
International levy
for all non-South African
citizens
R2 500 Payable before registration in January/February This levy is fully refundable if the student does not
register.
Tuition fees • Half (50%) of the student account is payable
before or on 30 April.
• The full (100%) student account is payable
before or on 31 July.
• Accounts are available on the UP Portal (“Student
Centre”) after registration.
• Accounts are mailed monthly, starting March.
Discount for early payment A discount of 2.5% is granted if the student
account as on 31 March is paid in full.
Family rebate • Two students – 10%
rebate is granted on the
tuition fees for each of the
students
• Three or more students –
20% rebate is granted on
the tuition fees for each of
the students
• Only applicable on tuition fees
• Students must apply annually
• Application must be in writing
• The 2.5% discount for early payment will not be
given on family rebate
• Application form available on www.up.ac.za or at
the Client Service Centre
Fees paid by bursars • Bursaries may or may
not cover the full costs
of study.
• Ensure that you are
aware of the full value of
your bursary.
External companies or other institutions that
sponsor students with bursaries, need to make
the required payments to the students’ accounts
by the same dates as if the students were
paying the accounts themselves.
• Students must submit written proof from the
sponsor of the bursary awarded to them prior to
registration, otherwise the registration fee will be
payable by the student.
• Students remain responsible for their student
accounts if a bursary sponsor does not pay the
account.
Note: In cases where cancellation is due to the hospitalisation or death of a student, cancellation fees may be waived if sufficient proof is
provided. During the January and February registration period, the queues at the UP cashiers is excessively long, and may delay your progress
for hours. Avoid these long queues during the registration period by paying the registration fee directly into the University’s bank account, at
least TWO WEEKS BEFORE your registration date.

7. Accommodation
Only a limited number of places are available in the
University’s residences. Placement in residences is based
on academic achievement (APS) in Grade 11 and the
date of your application. Consequently, you are strongly
advised to apply for placement in a residence in March
of the year preceding your studies. Please note that the
demand for residence accommodation exceeds the
availability and admission to a study programme can thus
not guarantee placement in a residence. Guaranteed
placement in residence only applies to students who
meet the minimum requirements of the UP special offer
for top academic achievers. Please visit web.up.ac.za/
info4applicants.
Application for placement in a residence is made on the
application form for a study programme. Placement in a
residence then takes place AFTER a prospective student
has been provisionally admitted to a study programme.
• A bus service operates between Katjiepiering, the
men’s residences and the Hatfield Campus. The
service is free of charge to residents.
• All students studying Education and applying for
accommodation are automatically considered for
residence placement at the Groenkloof Campus.
Students who study other programmes and attend
classes at the Hatfield Campus, are also considered
for residences at the Groenkloof Campus. A free
bus service between the Hatfield and Groenkloof
Campus is available for these students.
• If you have applied for any of the study programmes
in Health Sciences as well as placement in a
residence, you will first be considered temporarily
for residences situated on the Hatfield Campus.
Students who are then selected for Health Sciences
will be accommodated on the Prinshof Campus with
compliance to the availability of places.
• During holiday periods residences are used for guest
accommodation. Maintenance and upgrades are
done during the April, July and December holiday
periods. Students are therefore expected to vacate
residences during these periods.
A prescribed reservation fee for residence place, is
payable once you have been notified in writing that you
have been placed in a residence.
Accommodation fees
Residences on UP campuses
Campus Single rooms
(2013 amount)*
Double rooms
(2013 amount)*
Hatfield
Ladies’ residences: Asterhof, Erika, Jasmyn,
Katjiepiering, Madelief, Klaradyn, Magrietjie,
Nerina
R24 100 R22 200
Ladies’ residence: Nerina (new wing) R27 100 –
Men’s residences: Boekenhout, Kollege,
Maroela, Mopanie, Olienhout, Taaibos R24 100 R22 200
Men’s and ladies’ residence: TuksVillage R27 100 –
Groenkloof
Ladies’ residences: Zinnia, Lilium, Inca R24 100 R22 200
Men’s residence: Kiaat R24 100 R22 200
Campus Single rooms
(2013 amount)*
Double rooms
(2013 amount)*
Mamelodi
Men’s and ladies’ residence: Tuks Naledi – R22 200
Onderstepoort
Men’s and ladies’ residence: Onderstepoort
R24 100 R22 200
Men’s and ladies’ residence: Onderstepoort
(new wing) R29 600 –
Prinshof
Ladies’ residence: Curlitzia R24 100 –
Men’s residence: Olympus R25 700 –
Men’s and ladies’ residence: Hippokrates
(single room) R32 300 –

*All amounts are subject to change and should not be considered to be
the final cost. The rate of inflation during 2013 can be used as a guideline
to estimate the increase in residence fees for 2014.
Private accommodation
The University can unfortunately not provide accom-
modation to all applicants as the demand exceeds the
available places. The following private facilities may be
considered for alternative private accommodation.
Hatfield Campus
Accredited men’s
residence
Telephone number Email
Sonop +27 (0)12 460 5723
+27 (0)12 460 7830
toniev@sonop.org.za
Accredited
accommodation
Telephone number Email and/or website
South Point +27 080 078 833 687 www.staysouthpoint.co.za
The Fields (City Property) +27 (0)12 362 4473
+27 (0)12 362 4504
propworld@cityprop.co.za
Prinshof Campus
Accredited
accommodation
Telephone number Email
Craig’s Place (City Property) +27 (0)12 319 8700 propworld@cityprop.co.za
Jakaranda Lodge +27 (0)12 330 2424 bookings@jaklodge.co.za
Alternative accommodation
Accredited
accommodation
Telephone number Email and/or website
190 On-Suite +27 (0)12 322 0277
+27 (0)82 551 8676
conradk@mmaphuti.co.za
www.mmaphuti.co.za
Arlon Property +27 (0)12 362 5499
+27 (0)12 362 1868
arlon@icon.co.za
Off Campus Rental +27 (0)12 362 6123
+27 (0)83 438 2548
ocrental@telkomsa.net
Contact information
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111
Email: csc@up.ac.za
Website: www.up.ac.za/accommodation

8. Cultural activities
If you have the necessary talent or interest, you
may become involved in a large number of diverse
cultural organisations and activities.
Contact information
Email: arts@up.ac.za
9. Safety on UP campuses
The Department of Security Services creates and
maintains a safe environment applying innovative
security measures and delivering services that include
the following:
• access control on all campuses
• 24 hour surveillance by the UP operational
management centre on the ground floor of the
Administration Building on Hatfield Campus
• 24 hour emergency reaction vehicle
• 24 hour alarm monitoring
• 24 hour CCTV monitoring
• crime investigations
Contact information
24 hour UP operational manager:
+27 (0)83 654 0476
24 hour UP operational management centre:
+27 (0)12 420 2310/2760
24 hour crisis line: 080 000 6428 (toll-free)
10. TuksSport
Sport represents a significant part of student life.
The University of Pretoria provides students with
opportunities to participate at club, national and
international levels in a variety of sporting disciplines.
Contact information
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6060
Email: sportinfo@up.ac.za
Website: www.up.ac.za/sport
11. International students
All non-South African citizens must report to the
International Students Division in the Client Service
Centre on the Hatfield Campus prior to registration.
The Client Service Centre will be open from
3 January 2013. Non-South African citizens will have
to submit proof of legal status in South Africa, as
well as proof of adequate medical aid cover at the
International Students Division in the Client Service
Centre before they will be able to register.
Contact information
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111
Email: csc@up.ac.za
Website: www.up.ac.za/ISD
Location: Client Service Centre, Hatfield Campus
Supporting documents
Please note that students must have photocopies
ready before going to the International Students
Division in the Client Service Centre. Copies can be
made at the Xerox Copy Centre in the Student Centre
on the Hatfield Campus.
All non-South African citizens will have to show their
original documents and submit two photocopies of
the documents listed below:
• the International Students Information form,
completed and signed
• a valid passport or an ID (in the case of students
with permanent residence in South Africa)
• a valid study permit endorsed for study at the
University of Pretoria or one of the following:
- an asylum-seeker’s permit
- a Certificate of Refugee Status
- a diplomatic passport (not a diplomatic
card)
• proof of medical cover (medical cover must be
paid a year in advance, January to December)
The abovementioned documents must be submitted
to an international consultant and the information
must be captured before you can register. The
APS Conversion Table on page 11 can be used to
convert international qualifications into South African
Admission Point Score (APS).
Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
A full or foreign conditional exemption certificate is
a prerequisite and applicable to non-South African
citizens and to students who do not have a South
African National Senior Certificate (NSC) qualification
or Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualification
and who want to enrol for undergraduate studies at
the University of Pretoria. This certificate can only be
obtained from HESA.
HESA requires the following documentation when
applying for a full or foreign conditional exemption
certificate:
• copies of foreign qualifications certified as correct
by the registrar of a South African university, a
South African Embassy or Consulate in a foreign
country or a public notary – result slips, faxes and
copies certified by a commissioner of oaths are
not acceptable
• a certified copy of your South African identity
document (in the case of permanent residents
only) or a valid foreign passport reflecting your
full names and date of birth, passport number
and photograph or a certified copy of your birth
certificate
• a completed M30E form
(www.hesa.org.za/category/email-address/
exemptionhesa-enrolaczaord – follow the link to
“Applications”)
Contact information
Tel: +27 (0)10 591 4401/2
Fax: +27 (0)12 481 2922/2718
Email: exemptions@hesa-enrol.ac.za
Website: www.hesa.org.za/category/
email-address/
exemptionhesa-enrolaczaord
Location: Building 3 Level 1
Unisa Sunnyside Campus
Pretoria
Postal address: PO Box 3854
Pretoria 0001

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Postgraduate applicants must have all previous post-
school qualifications evaluated by SAQA when applying
for postgraduate studies at the University of Pretoria.
Contact information
Call centre: +27 (0)12 431 5000/70
Helpdesk: +27 (0)86 010 3188
Fax: +27 (0)12 431 5039
Website: www.saqa.org.za
Location: SAQA House
1067 Arcadia Street
Hatfield 0028
Postal address: Postnet Suite 248
Private bag X06
Waterkloof 0145
Evaluation of foreign qualifications:
Tel: +27 (0)12 431 5070
Helpdesk: +27 (0)86 010 3188
Medical Cover
Non-South African citizens intending to study at the
University of Pretoria can join one of the following medical
aid schemes:
Momentum Health (Ingwe option)
Membership fees are payable in advance annually.
Tel: +27 (0)12 671 8511
Email: studenthealth@momentum.co.za
Website: www.ingwehealth.co.za
BestMed Medical Scheme (Blueprint student option)
Membership fees are payable in advance annually.
Tel: +27 (0)12 339 9800 or 086 000 2378
or 086 000 BEST
Fax: +27 (0)12 323 4106 or 339 9900
Email: lineyl@curemed.co.za
NSC – National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008)
SC HG – Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)
SC SG – Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)
HIGCSE – Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education
IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education
NSSC – Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate
A-level – Advanced level
O-level – Ordinary level
AS – Advanced Subsidiary level
IB – International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher levels and Standard levels)
13. UP Open Day
18 May 2013 • 08:00-14:00
The following persons should attend the UP Open Day:
(a) learners in Grade 12 who already received confirmation that they are provisionally admitted to UP
(b) learners in Grade 12 who meet the admission requirements and wish to hand in their application forms
(c) learners in Grade 11 who are fairly certain they will enrol at UP
(d) parents of the above learners
12. Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Table
The following table can be used to convert your marks/symbols into an Admission Point Score (APS).
APS NSC SC HG
M-score
SC SG
M-score
HIGCSE/
NSSC HL
IGCSE/ GCSE
NSSC OL/
O-level
AS-level A-level IB HL IB SL APS
Gr 11 Gr 12
10 A 7 10
9 9
8 B 6 8
7 7 (80-100%) A 1 A A C 5 7 7
6 6 (70-79%) B A 2 B B D 4 6 6
5 5 (60-69%) C B 3 C A C E 3 5 5
4 4 (50-59%) D C D B D 2 4 4
3 3 (40-49%) E D 4 E C E 1 3 3
2 2 (30-39%) F E F D/E 2 2
1 1 (0-29%) G F G F/G 1 1

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Minimum requirements
Achievement level
APSAfrikaans
or English
Mathematics
BCom (Investment Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Departmental selection
5 6 34
BCom (Accounting Sciences)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 34
BCom (Financial Sciences)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5 32
BCom (Law)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5 32
BCom (Econometrics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 32
BCom (Economics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5 32
BCom (Informatics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5
32
(Faculty decision:
Minimum APS of
30 will be
considered).
BCom (Statistics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5 32
BCom
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Agribusiness Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5 30
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Important information on undergraduate study programmes for 2014
• To be able to register, NSC candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies as well as with the minimum
requirements for the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
UP website: www.up.ac.za NBT website: www.nbt.ac.za
14. Study programme information
• National Benchmark Test (NBT) • Admission Point Score (APS)

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APSAfrikaans
or English
Mathematics
BCom (Marketing Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Entrepreneurship)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Communication Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Human Resource Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Business Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Recreation and Sports Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Tourism Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Please note: Tourism management is offered in dual medium. Alimited number of modules are offered inAfrikaans.
5 4 30
BCom Option: Supply Chain Management
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 4 30
BCom (Extended programme)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Please note: This programme is only offered in English. The first year of study is presented on the
Mamelodi Campus. Admission is subject to selection.
4 3 26
BAdmin (International Relations)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Please note: This programme is only offered in English. Students cannot be admitted to a BCom
degree via a BAdmin if they do not comply with the admission requirements for a BCom degree.
5
Mathematics
4 or
Mathematical
Literacy 4
28
BAdmin (Public Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5
Mathematics
4 or
Mathematical
Literacy 4
28
BAdmin (Public Management) Option: Public Administration
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
The requirement is an NSC with access to degree
studies. Three years’ working experience is required.
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (cont.)

Faculty of Education
• In order to register for degree programmes, NSC candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies as well as the
minimum requirements for the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS. • Prospective students
with an APS of 22-25 must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). Final admission is determined by the Admissions Committee of the
Faculty and is based on the results of the NBT. • As soon as candidates are admitted to the BEd degree, they will be informed that they must
register at the University in February of the following year. It is in the interest of prospective students to apply as soon as possible, particularly
in respect of financial support and residence placement.
UP website: www.up.ac.za/edu NBT website: www.nbt.ac.za
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
Afrikaans or English
APS
BEd (Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase) – Pre-primary to Grade 3
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)
BEd (Intermediate Phase) – Grades 4 to 6
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)
BEd (Senior Phase) – Grades 7 to 9
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)
BEd (FET) (General) – Grades 10 to 12
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)
BEd (FET) (Human Movement Science and Sport Management) – Grades 10 to12
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APSAfrikaans or
English
Mathematics Physical Science
BEd (FET) (Natural Sciences) –
Grades 10 to12
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 4
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)
BEd (FET) (Economic and Management
Sciences) – Grades 10 to12
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 4 –
26
(22-25 admission
based
on the NBT)

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and
Information Technology
• In order to register NSC candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies as well as with the minimum
requirements for the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS. • Grade 11 results are used in
the provisional admission of prospective students. • A valid National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to degree studies is required.
• Minimum subject and achievement requirements, as set out below, are required. On first-year level a student has a choice between
Afrikaans and English as language medium. In certain cases, tuition may be presented in English only, for example in electives, where
the lecturer may not speak Afrikaans or in cases where it is not economically or practically viable. • Provisional admission to the Four-year
degree in the School of Engineering is only guaranteed if a prospective student complies with ALL the requirements below. If that is not the
case, the results of the National Benchmark Test (NBT) will be used together with the NSC results to determine whether such student can be
given admission to the Four-year degree programme or the Five-year Engineering Augmented Degree Programme (ENGAGE). • Provisional
admission to the Four-year degree programme in the School of Engineering can also be considered based on the results of the compulsory
NBT, meeting the minimum NSC requirements of Afrikaans or Engels at an achievement level of 5, Mathematics on a level 6 and Physical
Science on a level 5, together with an APS of 30. • Admission to ENGAGE in the School of Engineering will be determined by the results of
the NBT, NSC results, an achievement level 5 in Mathematics and 4 in Physical Science, as well as an achievement level of 4 in Afrikaans or
English, together with an APS of 25. • Students may apply directly for admission to the ENGAGE study programme.
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
BEng (Industrial Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 6 35
BEng (Chemical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 6 35
BEng (Electrical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 6 35
BEng (Electronic Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 6 35
BEng (Mechanical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 6 35
BEng (Metallurgical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Only presented in English from second year
5 6 6 35
BEng (Mining Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Only presented in English
5 6 6 35
BEng (Computer Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September;
5 6 6 35

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics Physical
Science
BEng (Civil Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 6 6 35
Engineering Augmented Degree Programme (ENGAGE)
[5 years]
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum requirements mentioned above,
but who do comply with these requirements, must write the NBT. They may be ad-
mitted to the four-year degree programme or ENGAGE based on the NBT results.
4 5 4 25
SCHOOL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics Physical
Science APS
BScArch – Bachelor of Science Architecture
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Will only be considered as first study choice
Selection programme: Selection includes an interview
5 4 4 27
BScInt – Bachelor of Science Interior Architecture
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Will only be considered as first study choice
5 4 4 27
BScLArch – Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
5 4
Physical
Science or
Geography or
Life Sciences
4
27
BSc Construction Management
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Selection programme
5 4
Physical
Science or
Accounting
4
27
BSc Real Estate
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Selection programme
5 4
Physical
Science or
Accounting
4
27
BScQS – Bachelor of Science Quantity Surveying
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Selection programme
5 4
Physical
Science or
Accounting
4
27
BT&RP – Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Selection programme
5 4 – 27
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Afrikaans
or English
Mathematics
BIT – Bachelor of Information Technology
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5
30
(26-29
admission
based on the
NBT)
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (cont.)

Faculty of Health Sciences
• In order to register, NSC candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies and with the minimum requirements for
the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the APS. • Grade 11 results will be used for the conditional
admission of prospective students. • Admission to Health Sciences study programmes is subject to a selection process. • The applications of
international candidates who come from countries that have medical schools will not be considered for placement in the MBChB programme.
• For selection purposes the sum of the results in six subjects, including English, Mathematics and Physical Science, is calculated.
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
English
Mathemat-
ics
Physical
Science
MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
[6 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
Selection is based on academic merit, the NBT and the Value-added Questionnaire
5 5 5 35
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Afrikaans
or English
Mathematics
BSc (Computer Science)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 5
30
(26-29
admission
based on the
NBT)
BIS (Multimedia)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5
30
(26-29
(admission
based on the
NBT)
BIS (Multimedia)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 4
26
(23-25
admission
based on the
NBT)
BSc IT (Information and Knowledge Systems)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5
30
(26-29
admission
based on the
NBT)
BSc IT (Information and Knowledge Systems)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 4
26
(23-25
admission
based on the
NBT)
BIS (Information Science)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 –
28
(25-27
admission
based on the
NBT)
BIS (Publishing)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 –
28
25-27
(admission
based on the
NBT)
Faculty of Engineering Built Environment and Information Technology (cont.)

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
English
Mathemat-
ics
Physical
Science
BChD – Bachelor of Dentistry
[5 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
5 5 5 35
BOccTher – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
4 4 5 30
BPhysT – Bachelor of Physiotherapy
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
4 4 4 30
BCur – Bachelor of Nursing Science
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
Selection is based on academic merit, the NBT, the Value-added Questionnaire and an
interview.
4 – – 25
BRad – Bachelor of Radiography
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
4 4 4 25
BDietetics – Bachelor of Dietetics
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
4 4 4 25
BClinical Medical Practice – Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
Selection is based on academic merit
4 4 – 25
BOH – Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
Selection is based on academic merit and the NBT
4 4 4 25
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
The programmes below are only for registered nurses who have already obtained a nursing qualification.
BCur(I et A) (Nursing Education)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 November
Non-SA – 30 November
Selection is based on academic merit, experience in the workplace, compliance with the relevant admission
requirements and the approval of the applicant’s employer.
Registration as a nurse with two
years’ experience.
Please note that Grade 12 learners
cannot apply for these study
programmes.
BCur(I et A) (Nursing Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 November
Faculty of Health Sciences (cont.)

Faculty of Humanities
• Candidates who achieved an APS of 30 in Grade 11 and comply with the minimum subject requirements and achievement levels of
these study programmes will automatically be granted placement in the study programmes, subject to the availability of space. The above-
mentioned is not applicable to selection programmes. • To retain automatic admission, learners will be expected to obtain an APS of at least
28 in Grade 12. Prospective students who have already been granted provisional admission in these study programmes, but obtained at
least an APS of 27 in Grade 12, will be considered by the Admission Committee should space be available. The Admission Committee of
the Faculty of Humanities will consider these students once the results of the National Benchmark Test (NBT) are available and depending
on the availability of space. • The Faculty will assess satisfactory performance in the NBT in the light of its commitment to ensure that an
appropriate proportion of the applicants will be drawn from the historically disadvantaged category of the population. • Applicants with an
APS of 30 but who do not comply with the subject requirements must write the NBT. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
Professional degrees
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
Communication Pathology
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
BCommunication Pathology (Audiology)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
5 4 30
BCommunication Pathology (Speech-Language Pathology)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
5 – 30
Social work, Human Movement Science, Psychology and Law
Afrikaans or
English
APS
BSW – Bachelor of Social Work
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BA Human Movement Science
[3 years and postgraduate]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
5 30
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
BCur(I et A) (Community Nursing)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 November
Registration as a midwife or
accoucheur.
Please note that Grade 12 learners
cannot apply for these study
programmes.
BCur(I et A) (Clinical Nursing: Critical Care, Trauma, Paediatric Nursing, Neonatology, Advanced Midwifery and
Neonatology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 November
Faculty of Health Sciences (cont.)

Professional degrees
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement
level
Afrikaans or
English
APS
Social work, Human Movement Science, Psychology and Law
BA Human Movement Science Option: Sports Psychology
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
5 30
BA – General (Psychology)
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BA (Law)
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
Specialised degrees
Languages (English Studies) English APS
BA Languages (English Studies)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
6 30
Languages, political sciences, industrial sosiology and labour studies, hEritage
and culTural tourism, sports sciences, the arts and BA – General
Afrikaans or
English
APS
BA Languages
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Prospective students, who wish to obtain a qualification in journalism, may apply for the BAHons Option: Journalism
with any B degree.
5 30
BPolSci (International Studies)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BPolSci (Political Studies)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BSocSci (Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BHCS (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BSportSci – Bachelor of Sports Sciences
and
BSportSci – Bachelor of Sports Sciences Option: Golf
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Departmental selection: Selection includes sport achievement.
5 28
Faculty of Humanities (cont.)

Specialised degrees
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement
level
Afrikaans or
English
APS
Languages, political sciences, industrial sosiology and labour studies, hEritage
and culTural tourism, sports sciences, the arts and BA – General
BA Fine Arts
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Departmental selection: Selection includes the submission of a questionnaire and a portfolio.
Please note: Detailed information about the requirements for selection can be obtained at www.up.ac.za/visualarts.
5 30
BA Information Design
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Departmental selection: Selection includes the submission of a questionnaire and a portfolio.
Please note: Detailed information about the requirements for selection can be obtained at www.up.ac.za/visualarts.
5 30
BA (Visual Studies)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 30
BA (Drama)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Departmental selection: Selection is based on an audition in August of the year preceding students’ first year of study.
5 30
BA (Music)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Departmental selection: Prospective students must be able to sing or play an instrument on a practical level that is
equivalent to approximately Grade V Practical (Unisa/Royal Schools/Trinity) and Theory Grade III. Candidates are tested
during an audition.
5 26
BMus
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Departmental selection: Music with at least a 4 as Grade 12 subject, or Grade VII Practical and Grade V Theory (Unisa/
Royal Schools/Trinity), as well as knowledge of music notation. Departmental selection is based on a practical singing or
instrument performance of 15 minutes, as well as a theoretical test.
5 26
BA – General
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
BA (Extended programme)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Grade 12 applicants who have achieved an APS of 26-29 in Grade 11 will be considered for the BA (Extended
programme), based on the results of the NBT.
5 30

Certificate programme
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement
level
Afrikaans or
English
APS
Certificate in Sports Sciences
Certificate in Sports Sciences
[1 year]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 October
Non-SA – 31 October
Departmental selection: Students who have obtained an NSC without endorsement and have an APS of 15-27 must
write the NBT. Students with an NSC without endorsement and an APS of less than 15 will be permitted to apply for the
Certificate in Sports Sciences if they have completed the Certificate in Sports Sciences, which is presented by Continuing
Education at the University of Pretoria (CEatUP), and obtained more than 60% in three of the seven modules, and more
than 50% in the other four modules of the Certificate which is presented by CEatUP. They also need to have successfully
completed the NBT. The certificate leads to degree studies.
4 15-27
Faculty of Theology
• In order to register for the study programmes, candidates must comply with the minimum NSC requirements for tertiary studies as well
as the minimum requirements of the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the APS.
UP website: www.up.ac.za/theology NBT website: www.nbt.ac.za
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
Afrikaans or English
APS
BTh – Bachelor of Theology
(for admission to MDiv studies)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
25
(23-24 admission based on
the NBT)
BA (Theology) – Bachelor of Arts in Theology
(not for admission to MDiv studies)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
25
the NBT)
DipTheol – University Diploma in Theology
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
3
22
the NBT)

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• In order to register, National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies as well as
the minimum requirements for the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the Admission Point Score
(APS). • Grade 11 results are used for the provisional admission of prospective students. Final admission is based on the Grade 12 results.
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
BSc (Biochemistry)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Biological Sciences)
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
This is a generic first-year programme in Biological Sciences. Students, who
are not sure which specialisation degree programme to choose, may apply
for this study programme. Students who intend on applying for admission
to MBChB, BDietetics or BChD in the second semester when places
become available in those programmes may register in the first semester for
BSc (Biological Sciences) modules, replacing Mathematics (WTW 134) with
Science and World Views (FIL 155), People and their Environment (MGW 112)
and Medical Terminology (MTL 180), with the provision that these students,
should they not be selected and should they wish to continue with one of
the Biological Sciences study programmes, must complete Mathematics
(WTW 134) in the second semester of their first year. Students who wish to
apply for admission to one of the BVSc places that become available in the
second semester of the same year may register for the prescribed subjects
of Biological Sciences and for MTL 181 in their first semester. These students
must register for WTW 134 in the first semester.
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Biotechnology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Ecology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Zoology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Entomology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Genetics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
BSc (Human Genetics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
BSc (Human Physiology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
BSc (Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Medical Sciences)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Microbiology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Plant Science)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission to the BSc or the BSc (Four-year programme)
based on the results of the NBT.
BSc (Four-year programme) – Biological and Agricultural Sciences
NBT compulsory 4
4
or
3 (provided a 4
is obtained for
Physical Science)
4
or
3 (provided a 4
is obtained for
Mathematics)
22
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
APS
BSc (Chemistry)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
BSc (Physics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
BSc (Geography)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
BSc (Geoinformatics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
BSc (Geology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
BSc (Meteorology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (cont.)

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
BSc (Environmental Sciences)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
BSc (Environmental and Engineering Geology)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 5 5 32
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission to the BSc or the BSc (Four-year programme)
based on the results of the NBT.
BSc (Four-year programme) – Physical Sciences
NBT compulsory 4
4
or
3 (provided a 4
is obtained for
Physical Science)
4
or
3 (provided a 4
is obtained for
Mathematics)
22
AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
APS
BSc (Food Management)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Food Science)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BSc (Nutrition)
• Nutritional Sciences
• Community Health
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BScAgric (Food Science and Technology)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BScAgric (Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Management)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BScAgric (Animal Science)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
BScAgric (Animal Science/Pasture Science)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
BScAgric (Plant Pathology)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30

Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
APS
agricultural and food SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics
Physical
Science
BScAgric (Applied Plant and Soil Sciences)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Physical Science)
5
or
4 (provided a 5
is obtained for
Mathematics)
30
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission to the BScAgric or the BSc (Four-year
programme), based on the results of the NBT. Please note that students who are placed in the BSc (Four-year programme) will take a minimum of five
years to complete the BScAgric study programme.
CONSUMER SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics APS
BConsumer Science (Clothing: Retail Management)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 4 28
BConsumer Science (Foods: Retail Management)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 4 28
BConsumer Science (Hospitality Management)
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 4 28
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission to the BConsumer Science study programme
based on the results of the NBT. Please note: No extended programme is offered in BConsumer Science.
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Afrikaans or
English
Mathematics APS
BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
5 7 34
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) and who obtained an APS
of 30 to 33 and a minimum of 6 for Mathematics may be considered for admission to BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) or another degree in
Mathematical Sciences based on the results of the NBT.
BSc (Mathematics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
BSc (Applied Mathematics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 6 32
BSc (Mathematical Statistics)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
4 6 32
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission to BSc (Mathematics) or BSc (Mathematical
Statistics) or for the BSc (Four-year programme) based on the results of the NBT.
BSc (Four-year programme) – Mathematical Sciences
NBT compulsory
Please Note: BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics): Admissions from the
BSc (Four-year programme) to the BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) study programme
will only be considered if students have passed all their first-year modules with an average
percentage of at least 60% as well as a minimum percentage of 60% for WTW 143 and WTW 153.
4 5 26

Faculty of Veterinary Science
• All study programmes in this Faculty include selection procedures, which are based on academic merit, the result of the National Benchmark
Test (NBT) and a value-added form. An interview may be required. Applicants who indicate BVSc or DipVetNurs as their first choice, will
be given preference. The geographic distribution of applicants will be taken into consideration in the admission process according to the
population distribution (demographics). In order to retain provisional admission candidates should still comply with the minimum subject and
Admission Point Score (APS) requirements based on their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results. • In order to register for the degree
programme or for the university diploma, NSC candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies, as well as the
minimum requirements of the study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating APS.
UP website: www.veterinary.up.ac.za NBT website: www.nbt.ac.za
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
Achievement level
English Life Sciences Mathematics
Physical
Science
APS
BVSc (University degree in Veterinary Science)
[6 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
NBT compulsory as part of the selection process
5 – 5 5 35
DipVetNurs (University Diploma in Veterinary Nursing)
[2 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
NBT compulsory as part of the selection process
4 4 4 4 24
Faculty of Law
• In order to register for degree programmes, National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates must comply with the minimum requirements
for degree studies as well as the minimum requirements for the relevant study programme. • Life Orientation is excluded when calculating
the Admission Point Score (APS). The following persons may also be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a
certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate
who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who
is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. Note: • A conditional exemption certificate is not accepted for admission to LLB
studies. • Only applicants who comply with all the abovementioned admission requirements will be considered for admission. • Candidates
who obtained a BA (Law) or BCom (Law) degree at UP will not be subjected to a selection process and will automatically be admitted to
register for the LLB degree. • International students must obtain a full exemption certificate from Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
before they will be considered for admission. All students who commenced with their studies for BA (Law), BCom (Law) and LLB prior to
2013, irrespective of the institution, have to register for and complete the LLB according to the 2012 curriculum. Students who are admitted
as first-year students at UP in 2013 have to register for the new curriculum. • LLB is a full-time four-year programme. Students are not
permitted to obtain full-time employment while registered for LLB.
UP website: www.up.ac.za/law NBT website: www.nbt.ac.za
Study programme
Duration
Closing date
APS
LLB
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
Faculty selection: A limited number of students are admitted. Candidates with an APS of 36 or higher will be
admitted upon acceptance of their applications on a continual basis until 30 June. After 30 June the remaining
places (if any) in the LLB study programme will be granted to candidates with an APS of 32-35 if they submitted
their applications before the end of June.
36-42
(immediate provisional admission)
32-35
(will be considered for provisional
admission after 30 June, if a candidate
has applied before the end of June and
places are still available)
BA (Law)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Refer to the
Faculty of Humanities
BCom (Law)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Refer to the Faculty of
Economic and
Management Sciences

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