Vaal University of Technology Undergraduate

Vaal University of Technology Undergraduate

Undergraduate

All prospective students are to ensure that VUT offers the programme they are interested in and meet the minimum entry requirements for admission. All applicants will be selected on merit by the faculty concerned and such selection may include selection and / or placement tests.

Applications for undergraduate courses close at the end of September each year.

What to Study

Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences

• Chemistry
• Biomedical
• Biotechnology
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Information Technology (IT)

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Internal Auditing
• Financial Information Systems
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Retail Business Management
• Sport Management
• Logistics Management

Faculty of Human Sciences

• Fashion
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Fine Art
• Hospitality Management
• Public Relations
• Tourism Management
• Ecotourism Management
• Legal Assistance
• Policing
• Labour Law
• Safety Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
• Bachelor of Education

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Computer Systems
• Electronic Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Process Control

Entry Requirement

General Admission Requirements

The minimum entrance requirements for admission to studies at the Vaal University of Technology is a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. A pass mark is required in at least one of the languages of instruction (English) of the University at Higher Grade (HG) or Standard Grade (SG).

If an applicant offers an N3 qualification as an entrance requirement, it should comprise at least four subjects, plus pass marks in two official languages (of which one must be English), at least at Senior Certificate level (SG).

Additional requirements are specified for each course/ instructional programme. Prospective students must please note that in the faculties of Engineering, Applied and Computer Sciences the minimum required symbol for Mathematics, Physical Science, and in certain cases English, are HG (E) or SG(C).

In the other Faculties and pending the course you want to enroll for, the average recommended subjects are: Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Mathematics, Typing, Biology, Home Economics, Art, Physical Science, Clothing and Needlework.

Degree courses: Admission requirements regarding post diploma and degree studies are available on request.

All applications will be selected on merit by the department concerned. A candidate who is at least 23 years of age may apply for conditional admission.

The Candidate’s application must be accompanied by the following:

• Certificate stating formal qualifications.
• Recommendation from the applicant’s employer stating that he/she has the necessary experience and communication abilities to complete the proposed instructional programme successfully.
• If an application is conditionally approved, the candidate shall only be admitted to the second semester/year of study, provided that the full first year/semester course has been completed successfully.

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