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4 1 UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRAMME CHOICE LIST
Points Calculation Tables
Page 28 shows the system default points points calculation in in in which points points are calculated for the top six subjects excluding Life Orientation Institutions may may use different variants of this e e e e e e e g some may may double the Maths and Science points for Engineering Institutions may have further requirements for for selection therefore meeting the the minimum points does not necessarily guarantee that you will be offered a a a a a a a place Please check the the notes column in in in the the Programme List in in in this Handbook or institutions' prospectus/website for details For a a a a a full list of the the abbreviations used refer to the the acronyms and abbreviations on on pages 244-247 Mature age age applicants and those seeking admission on on on the basis of of Recognition of of Prior Learning (RPL) or or foreign qualifications should consult the institution Colour Codes in Programme Name
Pink: Part-time study
Brown: A new programme awaiting approval from DHET/Senate at at the time of this Handbook being published Contact the institution to confirm if the programme will be offered NSC/IEB/SACAI
Minimum entry requirements for applicants writing NSC are shaded pink Matric (Grade 12) achievement to qualify for:
1 Degree Study
1 1 1 1 Must obtain at least 40% for Home Language
1 2 Must obtain at least 50% for FOUR other subjects excluding Life Orientation 1 3 3 Must obtain at least 30% for ONE other subject 1 4 Must obtain at least 30% in in in in Language
of Learning and Teaching
(LOLT) of the Higher Education Institution where you intend studying
1 5 Must pass at least six out of seven subjects Where you see NSC Deg in the Programme Choice List this means that you must meet these requirements If the the institution has additional requirements it will be indicated:
This means that in in in addition to an an NSC pass meeting the minimum standard required for entry into degree study
you must have passes in Mathematics and and Physical Science at at at Level 6 and and English Home Language
Language
or First Additional Language
Language
and Life Orientation at at Level 4 Two of the the three other subjects must be passed on Level 4 2 Diploma Study
2 1 Must obtain at least 40% for Home Language
2 2 2 2 Must obtain at least 40% for THREE other subjects excluding Life Orientation 2 3 3 Must obtain at least 30% for TWO other subjects 2 4 Must obtain at least 30% in in in the Language
of Learning and Teaching
(LOLT) of the Higher Education Institution where you intend studying
2 5 Must pass at least six out of seven subjects 3 Higher Certificate Study
3 1 Must obtain at least 40% in in Home Language
3 2 Must obtain at least 40% in in TWO other subjects 3 3 3 3 3 3 Must obtain at least 30% in in FOUR other subjects 3 4 Must pass at least six out of seven subjects 30 CAO HANDBOOK ENTRY 2023
Example: NSC Deg with Maths and and and and Phys Sci 6 and and and and Engl and and and and LO 4 and and and and two subjects 4