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Programme code
The alpha-numeric code contains six characters. It is linked to a specific programme at a specific institutional campus. The first two letters indicate the institution’s name, and the third letter indicates the campus (refer to page 35 for these codes). The last three letters and/or numbers indicate the programme.
Closing date
Programme closing dates are listed. Take note that many programmes have early closing dates to accommodate interviews and assessment tests. Applications received after the closing date are processed as ‘late’. Late applications are dealt with differently at each institution (refer to the institutions' prospectus for more information). N.B.: Health Science programmes at UKZN do not consider applications received after the closing date.
4.1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
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Minimum points
This is the lowest number of points you can attain to apply for a programme. The points requirements may differ depending on the school leaving examination you wrote. You can calculate your total points from your latest examination results by adding up the points for each subject (excluding LO) as shown on page 30.
Minimum entry requirements
The subject combinations and minimum levels or symbols for the different examination types that you need to achieve to be considered for a particular programme. For a complete explanation of minimum entry requirements, continue reading on page 32.
ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry Term
Course Duration
Access Route
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF
TECH
NOLOGY
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Accounting (extended curriculum)
KN-P-BCO
30 Sep
32
NSC Deg with Maths 5 and Engl and LO 4
1
3 yrs
Applicants with 35 points or more and English and Life Orientation and Mathematics Level 5 will be considered for early selection.
B Com Accounting
KN-W-BCN
30 Sep
36
Matric Exemption with Maths 'D' HG/'B' SG
1
3 yrs
1
Programme name
The full name of the programme, for example, B Com Accounting (extended curriculum).
Course Duration
The minimum number of months or years you would have to study. Please note that part-time study takes longer than full-time study.
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Entry term
Access route
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Notes
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The time of year the programme starts.
There are two entry terms:
1 – Entry in the first semester, which starts between January and February 3 – Entry in the second semester, which starts between July and August
A letter in this column shows that there is an alternative access route for this programme (access routes details are on pages 236-239)
Additional information
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