NSC Admission Requirements

NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
Applicants between 35 – 38 points with English and Maths at level 5, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
Applicants between 35 – 42 points with English and Maths at level 5, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
Applicants between 39 – 41 points with English at level 5 and Maths at level 7, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
Applicants between 39 – 41 points with English and Maths at level 5, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available. Applicants with 3 points below the minimum APS will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
Note: Due to the limited number of places available, admission is not guaranteed. Selection will be based on final NSC and school leaving results.
Generally students who achieve 70% in Maths, Physical Science and English stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Applicants are considered on matriculation performance and may be required to complete a questionnaire or attend an interview. It is unlikely that places will be offered to applicants with a Wits APS less than 42.
Applicants are considered on matriculation performance and may be required to complete a questionnaire or attend an interview. It is unlikely that places will be offered to applicants with a Wits APS less than 42.
Acceptance is dependent on departmental selection procedures. Applicants are required to complete a written and graphic exercise and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with a Wits APS of 34 and above may be accepted on this basis. Applicants with a Wits APS of between 29 and 33 may only be considered on the basis of exceptional exercise scores.
The selection process for the BAS is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the School of Architecture and Planning, monitored by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on performance against the selection exercise, interview and academic performance, although demographic balance is taken into consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring within the same range.
Provided that Maths and English pass at NSC Scale of Achievement Level 5.
Provided that Maths and English pass at NSC Scale of Achievement Level 5.
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 5
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 5
Physical Science – 5
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 5
Life Sciences and/or
Physical Science – 5
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 5
Physical Science – 5
English HL or 1st Add Lang – 5
Mathematics – 5
Life Sciences and 
Physical Science – 5

• ALL applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme – GEMP only) are required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT).
• GEMP applicants may be invited to the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT) and all applicants are advised to prepare in the event that they are invited. For more information on the WAPT please refer to: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp
• ALL GEMP applicants who are invited to the WAPT will be expected to complete a Biographical Questionnaire on the day of the test.
• ALL applicants to BSc (Occupational Therapy) or (Physiotherapy) must spend time observing and/or assisting an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and complete a certificate of attendance.

• BA (Digital Arts) – Interview, written assignment AND/OR submission of portfolio
• BA (Dramatic Art) – Interview, written assignment AND/OR audition
• BA (Film & Television) – Interview AND/OR submission of portfolio
• BA (Fine Arts) – Interview OR submission of portfolio
• BMus – Interview AND audition
• BA (Performing & Visual Arts) – Interview, written assignment AND/OR audition