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23. TOURISM/HOSPITALITY
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Access route
DIPLOMA STUDY
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NSC Dip with Engl 4 andTourism 4 and any other four subjects from the listed combination: Maths 4/Maths Lit 5, Geog and/or Hosp Stud and/or Consumer Stud, Bus Stud and/or Acc and/or Economics at min level of 4
Senior Cert
Diploma in Tourism Management
Dip in Ecotourism
ZU-R-TM1
DU-P-ET3
31 Oct
30 Sep
USAf Certificate of Mature Age Exemption
1 3 yrs
1 3 yrs
Preference shall be given to applicants who have selected this programme as 1st choice.
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for any Postgraduate Diploma programme. For further information or
RPL requirements consult institution.
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NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths/Maths Lit 3 and Acc 3 and Agric Sci or Life Sci 4 and one 20 credit subject (not more than one lang) 3
Senior Cert with Engl 'E' HG/'D' SG and Maths 'F' HG/'E' SG and Accounting 'F' HG/'E' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 50% in Maths/Maths Lit and 60% in Accounting and 50% in Agricultural Sci or Life Sci
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification, with a minimum of 55% in English Language
Matric Exemption
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject - Mature Age Exemption Applies with a minimum of 55% in English Language
NC(V) Deg with a minimum of 55% in English Language
Higher Certificate OR equivalent 120-credit NQF 5 qualification OR 360-credit NQF 6 Diploma OR Ordinary Level and Advanced Level school-leaving Certificate.
B ComTourism and Hospitality Management
MC-D-THM
1 3 yrs
DU – DUT: P-PIETERMARITZBURG • ZU - UNIZULU: R-RICHARDS BAY • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN
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