UNISA College of Science, Engineering and Technology
If you don’t meet the minimum admission requirements…
If you don’t meet the minimum admission requirements for your qualification of choice, you might want to consider starting with a relevant lower-level qualification (eg a higher certificate or diploma) and then continuing with the degree on completion of your lower-level qualification. Work through the admission requirements for each level of qualification (eg degree, diploma and higher certificate) to determine whether you will be able to apply for a lower-level qualification related to your interests. Remember to keep in mind your career vision and goals, and how any qualification will contribute to these.
Bachelor degree (4-year programme)
| Minimum requirements | Language requirement | Mathematics requirement | Physical science requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | 50% in Mathematics | 50% in Physical Science if any Chemistry or Physics modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification |
| A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science if any Chemistry or Physics modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification |
Applicants who have not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Physical Science will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for the following:
All 48 credits must be passed before the student can continue with degree studies. |
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Bachelor degree (3-year programme)
| Minimum requirements | Language requirement | Mathematics requirement | Physical science requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | 50% in Mathematics | 50% in Physical Science if any Chemistry or Physics modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification |
| A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science if any Chemistry or Physics modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification |
Applicants who have not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Physical Science will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for the following:
All 48 credits must be passed before the student can continue with degree studies. |
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Diplomas
| Minimum requirements | Language requirement | Mathematics requirement | Physical science requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with diploma endorsement | 50% in the language of teaching and learning | 50% in Mathematics | 50% in Physical Science if any Chemistry or Physics modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification |
| A Senior Certificate (SC) | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics | A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science if any Chemistry or Physics modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification |
Applicants who have not obtained at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Physical Science will be limited to 48 credits at NQF level 5 in their first period of study and must register for the following:
All 48 credits must be passed before the student can continue with diploma studies. |
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Applying for credits from other higher education institutions
Unisa may recognise previous learning from previous formal education. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Not all credits achieved at other institutions will count towards a Unisa qualification. Your request for exemption(s) will only be considered once we have received your completed DSAR04 form and a certified copy of an official academic record, a conduct certificate and, in some cases, the syllabus. In the case of international qualifications, SAQA evaluation and the syllabus are required. No exemptions will be finalised on an academic record during the application period.
You must meet the admission requirements for the qualification for which you are applying for credits and/or exemptions. A maximum of 50% of the prescribed credits may be awarded in the form of credits and exemptions. No exemptions will be granted for Unisa’s signature modules. Unisa reserves the right to grant and/or decline applications for exemptions or credit transfers.
I wrote matric before 2009. Do I qualify?
If you do NOT hold a Senior Certificate with an endorsement indicating that you have been exempted from the matriculation requirement, please refer to the documents below to ascertain whether or not you are eligible to apply for admission to undergraduate degree studies (not applicable to students who wrote the National Senior Certificate examinations from 2008):
- I have Senior Certificate, National Certificate Vocational or Foreign Certificate Equivalent tables of National Senior Certificate (from 2009) against Senior Certificate, National Certificate Vocational and Foreign Certificates (PDF)
- I don’t have a Senior Certificate with matric endorsement. Can I apply for bachelor degree studies? Admission to the bachelor degree (excluding the BTech, diploma & higher certificate) (PDF)
- I have a National Certificate Vocational (NCV), level 4. What can I apply for? Admission in 2024 for holders of the National Certificate Vocational (NCV), level 4 (PDF)