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The management of the University Of Western Cape otherwise known as UWC has released the requirements for everyone seeking admission into the University. In that case, Any Student applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma, or Master’s Program must meet the requirements.
UWC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelors pass – an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognized 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the designated subject list).
UWC Points System
For admission to degree and diploma programs, UWC uses a weighted system for calculating points. In order to be admitted to degree studies the candidate should have attained a minimum number of points. Refer to each program on the reverse side of this pamphlet to determine the number of points required. The attached table indicates how points are allocated.
Faculty Admissions Criteria
FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
UWC Points: Programmes
BSc Complementary Health Sciences
- Minimum of 30 UWC points
- Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
- Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 3
Bachelor of Social Work
- Minimum of 30 UWC points
- English (home lang) Code 4 OR English (first additional language) Code 5
- Another lang (home or first additional) Code 4
- Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4
BA Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science
- Minimum of 30 UWC points
- Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4
BSc Dietetics/BSc Sport and Exercise Science
- Minimum of 33 UWC points
- Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
- Life Sciences Code 4
BSc Occupational Therapy
- Minimum of 33 UWC points
- Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 5
- Life Sciences Code 4
BSc Physiotherapy
- Minimum of 39 UWC points
- Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
- Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 4
B Nursing
- Minimum of 30 UWC points
- Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
- Life Sciences Code 4
BSc Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
- Minimum of 30 UWC points
- Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
- Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 3
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
UWC Points: Minimum of 30 UWC points
Programs – 3-Year Stream
- B Admin
- Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 5
B Com B Com (Part-Time) B Com (Financial Accounting) B Com (Law)
- Maths Code 4
B Com Accounting
- Maths Code 4 AND Accounting Code 5 OR
- Maths Code 5
Programs – 4-Year Stream
- B Com
- English Code 3 AND Another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
- Maths Code 2 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
B Com Accounting
- English Code 3 AND Another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
- Maths Code 3 AND Accounting Code 4 OR
- Maths Code 4
FACULTY OF ARTS
UWC Points: Minimum of 32 UWC points
Programs
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
- Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
BA Degree majors (Arts subjects)
- • Afrikaans en Nederlands
- • Afrikaans vir Taalprofessies
- • Anthropology
- • Arabic
- • Classical Culture
- • English
- • Ethics
- • Environmental and Sustainability Studies
- • French
- • Geography and Environmental Studies
- • German
- • History
- • Industrial Psychology
- • Language and Communication Studies
- • Latin
- • Psychology
- • Philosophy
- • Political Studies
- • Sociology
- • Theological Studies
- • Tourism Studies
- • Women’s and Gender Studies
- • Xhosa Studies
- • Xhosa Language Acquisition
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
UWC Points:
- Minimum of 33 UWC points for a 3-year stream
- Minimum of 27 UWC points for a 4-year stream
Programs – 3-Year Stream
- BSc Environmental and Water Science
- BSc Biotechnology
- BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Maths Code 4/Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 4
BSc Medical Biosciences
- Maths Code 4
- Life Sciences Code 4
BSc Chemical Sciences; BSc Applied Geology
- Maths Code 4
- Physical Sciences Code 4
BSc Mathematical & Statistical Science; BSc Computer Science
- Maths Code 5 AND
- Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences OR Information Technology Code 4
BSc Physical Science
- Maths Code 5
- Physical Sciences Code 4
Bachelor of Pharmacy
- 38 UWC points
- Maths Code 4
- Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences Code 4
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Programs – 4 Year Stream BSc Environmental and Water Science; BSc Biotechnology; BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Maths Code 3
- Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 3
BSc Medical Biosciences
- Maths Code 3
- Life Sciences Code 3
BSc Chemical Sciences; BSc Applied Geology
- Maths Code 3
- Physical Sciences Code 3
BSc Mathematical & Statistical Science; BSc Computer Science; BSc Physical Science
- Maths Code 4 AND
- Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 3 OR
- Information Technology Code 4
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
UWC Points:
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD)
- Minimum of 40 UWC points
Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)
- Minimum of 27 UWC points
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD)
- Maths Code 4
- Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences Code 4
Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)
- Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4
- Life Sciences Code 4
FACULTY OF LAW
Minimum of 37 UWC points for 4-year stream Minimum of 32 UWC points for 5-year stream
Programs
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (4-year stream)
- Maths Code 4 OR
- Maths Literacy Code 4
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (5-year stream)
- Maths Code 3 OR
- Maths Literacy Code 3
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
UWC Points: Minimum of 33 UWC points
Programs
BEd Languages and Life Orientation BEd Languages and Mathematics BEd Languages and Social Sciences
- English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 4 (home language) OR English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 5 (first additional language) AND BEd Languages and Life Orientation
- Life Orientation Code 4 AND Maths OR Maths Literacy Code 3
BEd Languages and Mathematics
- Maths Code 4 OR
- Maths Literacy Code 6
BEd Languages and Social Sciences
- History Code 4 AND
- Geography Code 4 AND
- Maths OR Maths Literacy Code 3
BEd Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 4 (home or first additional language) and another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
- Maths Code 4 OR
- Maths Literacy Code 6 AND
- Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences Code 4
BEd Foundation Phase Teaching
- English Code 4 (home or first additional language)
- Another language Code 4 (home or first additional language) AND
- Maths Code 3 OR
- Maths Literacy Code 5
Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- Some Schools/Colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.
Duration
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of the Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
Curriculum
- The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice, and research methods in the area of specialization and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.
Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
Duration
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules which shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree. Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Requirements
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
Duration Coursework
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at the graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant School).
Research
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
Research
- Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate program of research on a subject on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.
Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research
Requirements
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree
Duration
- A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full-time) or eight consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
Curriculum
- Students will be required to pursue an approved program of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a program shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.
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CONCLUSION
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