{"id":5513,"date":"2020-09-01T02:23:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T02:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?p=5513"},"modified":"2020-09-01T02:23:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T02:23:52","slug":"university-of-south-africa-bridging-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/university-of-south-africa-bridging-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"University of South Africa Bridging Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-131255198\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp; A&nbsp;<strong>UNIVERSITY<\/strong>&nbsp;BRIDGING course does&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;teach you a subject from the start (eg. Core Mathematics or Physical Science from Grade 10 level). You should already have those subjects even if your marks are not up to the required level.<br><strong>If you do not have the subjects and you want to add them to your qualifications&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careerplanet.co.za\/can-i-add-subjects-to-my-nsc-qualification\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><sup>Various Universities and Universities of Technology offer bridging courses to assist students who do not quite meet the requirements for a recognised degree or qualification. These options have various names, depending on the institution or faculty.<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><sup>Some Bridging Courses need to be completed before starting the actual course:<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>University Preparation Programme (UFS)<\/li><li>Foundation (UCT)<\/li><li>Access&nbsp; (MUT) (WSU)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some Bridging Courses extend the course by one year:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Extended (several \u2013 see below) Also called EDP (UL) and ECP (CUT)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some Bridging Courses are focused on preparing students for technical courses:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ASPECT (UCT)<\/li><li>PRE-TECH (MUT)<\/li><li>ENGAGE (Engineering Augmented Degree Programme). (UJ)<\/li><li>UNITE (UKZN)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>With Extended Courses, the initial entry requirements are slightly less and students need to complete an extra&nbsp; year of study.<\/li><li>Universities still insist on subject requirements for the course, for example Mathematics or Physical Science.<\/li><li>Most universities also conduct a test, generally called the National Benchmark Test (NBT).<\/li><li>Some universities do not allow you to apply for an Extended Course but offer it if the results of their test show that you would benefit.<\/li><li>Adhering to the rules that apply will save you time. It is very useful to download or collect the Prospectuses or Information brochures that every university offers, to make sure there are no changes, every year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>These are the institutions and courses where these options apply:<\/strong><\/sup><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>UNIVERSITIES<br><\/strong><br><sup><strong>Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)<\/strong><\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmmu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.nmmu.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup>Applicant who do not comply with the minimum statutory requirements for degree or diploma entry, but can admitted to an extended diploma or degree programme. They must successfully complete the first two years of the extended programme to qualify for full degree or diploma status.<\/sup><br><sup><strong>Faculty of Arts<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>National Diploma: Fine Arts (Extended) (3 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>National Diploma: Public Management (Extended) (4 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Arts (Extended) (4 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Extended Computing Fundamentals 1.1A<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Extended Introduction to Conflict Management<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Business and Economic Sciences<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>National Diploma Human Resources Management (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management; Economics;<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Financial Planning; General Accountancy (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>National Diploma in Engineering: Electrical Engineering (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>National Diploma: Information Technology in User Support Services Full-time, minimum duration 1 year<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur (extended) (5 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Pharmacy (extended) (5 years)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Law<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>LLB (Extended) (5 years)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Science<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Extended) Full-time; duration 4 years<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>B Sc. Biological Sciences: Biochemistry &amp; Microbiology (Extended) Full-time; duration 4 years<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Northwest University<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Mafikeng Campus<\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/\">www.nwu.ac.za<\/a><br><sup><strong>Agriculture, Science and Technology<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Bachelor of Science (Extended &nbsp;\u2013 All programmes)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Commerce and Administration<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Bachelor of Administration&nbsp; (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Commerce &nbsp;(Extended)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Northwest University&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Potchefstroom Campus<\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Natural Sciences (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Northwest University&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Vaal Triangle Campus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup><strong>Economic Sciences<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>B.Com Economics and Risk Management<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>B.Com Chartered Accountancy<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>BSc in Information Technology<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>BSc Data Mining (N301)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>BSc in IT 2<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Cape Town (UCT)<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uct.ac.za\/downloads\/uct.ac.za\/apply\/prospectus\/uctugprospectus2013.pdf\">http:\/\/www.uct.ac.za<\/a><\/sup><br><sup><strong>EXTENDED COURSES<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Systems\/Accounting with Law\/&nbsp;Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting\/PPE\/Information &nbsp;Economics with Law\/ Management Studies\/ Information Systems\/&nbsp;Information Systems &amp; Computer Science\/ &nbsp;Economics &amp; Finance\/&nbsp;B Bus Sc,&nbsp;Economics &amp; Stats,&nbsp;Management Studies&nbsp;<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Bachelor of Fine Art,&nbsp;Bachelor of Music<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>ASPECT COURSES<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Academic Support Programme for Engineering (ASPECT) BSc(Eng) or BSc(Geomatics)&nbsp;studies<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Johannesburg (UJ)<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uj\/ac.za\">http:\/\/www.uj\/ac.za<\/a><\/sup><br><sup><strong>EXTENDED COURSES<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>All Bachelor of Arts degrees<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Management<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>National Diplomas: Human Resource Management,&nbsp;Logistics,&nbsp;Management,&nbsp;Small Business Management,&nbsp;Transportation Management<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Commerce General<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>National Diploma: Building,&nbsp;Metallurgy,&nbsp;Industrial,&nbsp;Mechanical, Management Services.<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Engineering: B-Com Engineering,&nbsp;Electronical, Mechanical &amp; Civil Engineering<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Kwazulu Natal<\/strong><\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ukzn.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ukzn.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup>Access programmes identify candidates with potential and once registered they receive the required support to enable them to succeed. First-year programmes are restructured and additional courses are offered to improve their communication and academic writing skills. Pre-University courses and a mentorship programme are offered to assist with their academic development and challenges they may face.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Management Studies<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Social Science<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Unite<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup>The UNITE programme aims to develop the skills needed for academic excellence, as well as to produce successful engineers.<\/sup><br><sup><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong>&nbsp;(Augmented Curriculum)<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Bachelor of Science<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Arts<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Social Science<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Pretoria<\/strong><\/sup><br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.up.ac.za\/\">https:\/\/web.up.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup><strong>Science<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>Bachelor of Science<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><sup>ENGAGE (Engineering Augmented Degree Programme)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong><sup>University of Witwatersrand<\/sup><\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><br>Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Wits Additional Placement Test (Wapt)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/academic\/health\/entities\/chse\/gemp\/10056\/entryrequirements.html\">http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/academic\/health\/entities\/chse\/gemp\/10056\/entryrequirements.html<\/a><br><strong>Faculty Of Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>BSc (4 year Extended programme)<\/li><li>Engineering and the Built Environment<\/li><li>Bachelor of Architectural Studies&nbsp; (Extended)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>University of th<\/strong><strong>e Free State<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>University Preparation Programme<\/strong><br>Students who are not successful in gaining admission to the University, but have an AP (Admission Point) of 20 points, may follow a University Preparation Programme (UPP) to obtain access.<br><strong>Law:&nbsp;LLB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;year and must have completed the UPP<\/li><li>B Iuris: Financial Planning<\/li><li>After 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;year and must have completed the UPP<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Natural Science and Agricultural<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Divinity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Zululand<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Science &amp; Agriculture<\/strong><br><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong>&nbsp;(Augmented Curriculum)<br>Augmented stream enables students to complete the first academic year over two years and they will receive substantial additional tuition and support. This stream will add an&nbsp; additional year to the minimum time required for the completion of a programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Industrial Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOUNDATION<\/strong><br>The Foundation stream enables students to spend their first year in a dedicated programme designed to improve their academic grounding. This stream will add an additional year to the minimum time required for the completion of a programme.<br><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Commerce<\/li><li>Extended Four-Year Programme<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an alternate access programme offered over a four year period. It targets students with potential and flair for business and commercial interests.<br>Students with matriculation endorsement and with a pass in&nbsp;English, E (HG) \/D (SG) and Mathematics, F (SG) will be considered. It is designed to develop competencies of students in language and numeracy and at the same time giving additional support by way of small group tutorials\/lectures, for students to cope with the regular BCom modules. The additional year is designed to be student-centred focusing on raising their ability to meet the standards of the programme.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Fort Hare<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Science and Agriculture<\/strong><br>There are two Foundation Programmes, i.e. Science Foundation and the Ford Foundation Pathways.&nbsp; These programmes are designed to assist students in their transition from school to university, provide support in key subjects (Maths, Science, English etc.) and to promote \u201csoft skills\u201d.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Walter Sisulu University<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/\">www.wsu.ac.za<\/a><br>Prospective students are required to do the National Benchmark Tests and certain faculties also require Standardized Assessment Tests For &nbsp;Access And Placement &nbsp;(SATAP)<br><strong>Business, Management Sciences and Law<\/strong><br><strong>ACCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Economics Sciences Access Programme<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Higher Certificate: Accountancy<\/li><li>National Diploma in Public Relations Management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All new first year students who have been accepted in this programme will be required to write a test to determine entry into:<br>\u2022 either the extended programme, done over three years, or<br>\u2022 the main stream programme done over two years.<br>The final placement of students into the NHC: Accountancy or the Extended Programme will be made after considering both the results of the assessment tests and the Grade 12 results.<br>(For more information on Extended Programmes refer to the information booklet on Extended Programmes)<br>National Diploma in Public &nbsp;Relations Management Bsc<br><strong>Science, Engineering and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science Computer Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Diploma: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition<\/li><li>National Diploma: Building<\/li><li>National Diploma: Engineering (Civil)<\/li><li>National Diploma: Engineering (Electrical)<\/li><li>National Diploma: Engineering (Mechanical)<\/li><li>National Diploma: IT<\/li><li>National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry<\/li><li>National Diploma: Food and Consumer Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><br>Students without matriculation exemption can enrol in the Science Foundation year in lieu of the matriculation exemption.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Rhodes University<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ru.ac.za\/\">www.ru.ac.za<\/a><br>Students who do not meet the University\u2019s usual admissions requirements may be offered a place on an Extended Programme which is completed over four rather than three years. Students enrolled on Extended Programmes start earning credits towards their degrees as soon as they enroll \u2013 Extended Programmes are therefore not like foundation courses which require students to complete an additional catch up year before they start their degrees.<br>Extended Programmes exist in the faculties of Commerce, Humanities and Science.<br><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong><br><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor Of Commerce<\/li><li>Bachelor Of Economics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor Of Arts,<\/li><li>Bachelor Of Social Science,<\/li><li>Bachelor Of Journalism,<\/li><li>Bachelor of Music<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Stellenbosch<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/\">www.sun.ac.za<\/a><br><strong>EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAMMES<\/strong><br><strong>Agricultural Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor Agricultural Admin<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science: Agriculture<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Conservation &amp; Ecology<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Food Science<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science In Viticulture And Oenology Or In Oenology (Specialised)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Forestry<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arts&nbsp; &amp; Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Language and Culture<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Arts in Social Dynamics<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Development and the Environment<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in International Studies<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts of Social Work<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Socio-Informatics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economic and Management Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Commerce: Management Sciences<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Engineering<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy<\/li><li>Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB,ChB)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Human Life Sciences<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Sport Science<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Chemistry<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Physics<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Limpopo<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ul.ac.za\/\">www.ul.ac.za<\/a><br><strong>Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Arts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economics &amp; Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Laws<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mathematical &amp; Computer Sciences \/ Physical &amp; Mineral Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Science<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB,ChB)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>Monash University \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>(private institution)<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.monash.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Monash South Africa Foundation Programme<\/strong><br>The Monash South Africa Foundation Programme (MSAFP) is designed as a pathway to a Monash undergraduate degree. The programme enables students whose scores do not meet the requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate degree programme to bridge the gap between their highest education qualification and the academic qualifications accepted by Monash South Africa.<br>There is a&nbsp;<strong>February&nbsp;<\/strong>intake and a&nbsp;<strong>July&nbsp;<\/strong>intake into this&nbsp;<strong>one year<\/strong>&nbsp;programme.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Cape Penin<\/strong><strong>sula University of Technology CPUT<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Faculty of Engineering<\/strong><br>Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for Engineering-related courses unless otherwise indicated. Applicants for an engineering-related programme, with a rating of 3 for Mathematics, may be considered for the extended programme.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Mangosutho University of Technology (MUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mut.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.mut.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>ACCESS PROGRAMME<\/strong><br><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Diploma Engineering<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pre-Tech: Analytical Chemistry<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>Central University of Technology (CUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cut.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.cut.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME (ECP)<\/strong><br>Prospective students applying for admission to a national diploma in these faculties:<br><strong>Engineering and Information Technology<\/strong><br><strong>Health and Environmental Sciences<\/strong><br><strong>Humanities<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Durban University of Technology (DUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dut.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.dut.ac.za\/<\/a><br>Do not advertise this fact<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tut.ac.za\/\">www.tut.ac.za<\/a><br>The National Diploma (extended curriculum programme with foundation provision) is, where applicable, also presented as a Three and a half-year, four-year or five year qualification.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Vaal University of Technology<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/\">www.vut.ac.za<\/a><br><strong>INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/intervention-programmes\/brochures\">http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/intervention-programmes\/brochures<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/faculties-and-courses\">http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/faculties-and-courses<\/a><br>The learning outcomes of the programme are to enhance skills and develop techniques to master the basic academic principles needed for the various mainstream programmes.<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1751528043\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1825686352\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Preparation to Humanities (HUM)<\/li><li>Preparation to Information Technology (IT)<\/li><li>Preparation to Management (MAN)<\/li><li>Preparation to Science, Engineering &amp; Technology (SET)<\/li><li>Introduction to Humanities (HUM)<\/li><li>Introduction to Information Technology (IT BOOTCAMP)<br><strong><sup>Where to do Bridging Courses<\/sup>IMPORTANT NOTE:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp; A&nbsp;<strong>UNIVERSITY<\/strong>&nbsp;BRIDGING course does&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;teach you a subject from the start (eg. Core Mathematics or Physical Science from Grade 10 level). You should already have those subjects even if your marks are not up to the required level.<br><strong>If you do not have the subjects and you want to add them to your qualifications&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careerplanet.co.za\/can-i-add-subjects-to-my-nsc-qualification\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><sup>Various Universities and Universities of Technology offer bridging courses to assist students who do not quite meet the requirements for a recognised degree or qualification. These options have various names, depending on the institution or faculty.Some Bridging Courses need to be completed before starting the actual course:<\/sup><\/strong><ul><li>University Preparation Programme (UFS)<\/li><li>Foundation (UCT)<\/li><li>Access&nbsp; (MUT) (WSU)<strong>Some Bridging Courses extend the course by one year:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Extended (several \u2013 see below) Also called EDP (UL) and ECP (CUT)<strong>Some Bridging Courses are focused on preparing students for technical courses:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ASPECT (UCT)<\/li><li>PRE-TECH (MUT)<\/li><li>ENGAGE (Engineering Augmented Degree Programme). (UJ)<\/li><li>UNITE (UKZN)<strong>Things to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>With Extended Courses, the initial entry requirements are slightly less and students need to complete an extra&nbsp; year of study.<\/li><li>Universities still insist on subject requirements for the course, for example Mathematics or Physical Science.<\/li><li>Most universities also conduct a test, generally called the National Benchmark Test (NBT).<\/li><li>Some universities do not allow you to apply for an Extended Course but offer it if the results of their test show that you would benefit.<\/li><li>Adhering to the rules that apply will save you time. It is very useful to download or collect the Prospectuses or Information brochures that every university offers, to make sure there are no changes, every year.<sup><strong>These are the institutions and courses where these options apply:<\/strong><\/sup><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>UNIVERSITIES<br><\/strong><br><sup><strong>Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)<\/strong><\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmmu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.nmmu.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup>Applicant who do not comply with the minimum statutory requirements for degree or diploma entry, but can admitted to an extended diploma or degree programme. They must successfully complete the first two years of the extended programme to qualify for full degree or diploma status.<\/sup><br><sup><strong>Faculty of Arts<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>National Diploma: Fine Arts (Extended) (3 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>National Diploma: Public Management (Extended) (4 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Arts (Extended) (4 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Extended Computing Fundamentals 1.1A<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Extended Introduction to Conflict Management<strong>Business and Economic Sciences<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>National Higher Certificate: Accountancy (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>National Diploma Human Resources Management (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management; Economics;<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Financial Planning; General Accountancy (Extended)<strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>National Diploma in Engineering: Electrical Engineering (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>National Diploma: Information Technology in User Support Services Full-time, minimum duration 1 year<strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur (extended) (5 years)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Pharmacy (extended) (5 years)<strong>Law<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>LLB (Extended) (5 years)<strong>Science<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Extended) Full-time; duration 4 years<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>B Sc. Biological Sciences: Biochemistry &amp; Microbiology (Extended) Full-time; duration 4 years<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Northwest University<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Mafikeng Campus<\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/\">www.nwu.ac.za<\/a><br><sup><strong>Agriculture, Science and Technology<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Bachelor of Science (Extended &nbsp;\u2013 All programmes)<strong>Commerce and Administration<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Bachelor of Administration&nbsp; (Extended)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Commerce &nbsp;(Extended)<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Northwest University&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Potchefstroom Campus<\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Natural Sciences (Extended)<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Northwest University&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Vaal Triangle Campus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.nwu.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup><strong>Economic Sciences<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>B.Com Economics and Risk Management<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>B.Com Chartered Accountancy<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>BSc in Information Technology<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>BSc Data Mining (N301)<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>BSc in IT 2<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Cape Town (UCT)<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uct.ac.za\/downloads\/uct.ac.za\/apply\/prospectus\/uctugprospectus2013.pdf\">http:\/\/www.uct.ac.za<\/a><\/sup><br><sup><strong>EXTENDED COURSES<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Systems\/Accounting with Law\/&nbsp;Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting\/PPE\/Information &nbsp;Economics with Law\/ Management Studies\/ Information Systems\/&nbsp;Information Systems &amp; Computer Science\/ &nbsp;Economics &amp; Finance\/&nbsp;B Bus Sc,&nbsp;Economics &amp; Stats,&nbsp;Management Studies&nbsp;<strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Bachelor of Fine Art,&nbsp;Bachelor of Music<strong>ASPECT COURSES<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Academic Support Programme for Engineering (ASPECT) BSc(Eng) or BSc(Geomatics)&nbsp;studies<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Johannesburg (UJ)<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uj\/ac.za\">http:\/\/www.uj\/ac.za<\/a><\/sup><br><sup><strong>EXTENDED COURSES<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>All Bachelor of Arts degrees<strong>Management<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>National Diplomas: Human Resource Management,&nbsp;Logistics,&nbsp;Management,&nbsp;Small Business Management,&nbsp;Transportation Management<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Commerce General<strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>National Diploma: Building,&nbsp;Metallurgy,&nbsp;Industrial,&nbsp;Mechanical, Management Services.<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Engineering: B-Com Engineering,&nbsp;Electronical, Mechanical &amp; Civil Engineering<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Kwazulu Natal<\/strong><\/sup><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ukzn.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ukzn.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup>Access programmes identify candidates with potential and once registered they receive the required support to enable them to succeed. First-year programmes are restructured and additional courses are offered to improve their communication and academic writing skills. Pre-University courses and a mentorship programme are offered to assist with their academic development and challenges they may face.<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Management Studies<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Social Science<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>Unite<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup><strong>College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science<\/strong><\/sup><br><sup>The UNITE programme aims to develop the skills needed for academic excellence, as well as to produce successful engineers.<\/sup><br><sup><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong>&nbsp;(Augmented Curriculum)<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Bachelor of Science<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Arts<\/sup><\/li><li><sup>Bachelor of Social Science<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><sup><strong>University of Pretoria<\/strong><\/sup><br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.up.ac.za\/\">https:\/\/web.up.ac.za\/<\/a><br><sup><strong>Science<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>Bachelor of Science<strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/sup><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><sup>ENGAGE (Engineering Augmented Degree Programme)<\/sup>&nbsp;<br><strong><sup>University of Witwatersrand<\/sup><\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><br>Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Wits Additional Placement Test (Wapt)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/academic\/health\/entities\/chse\/gemp\/10056\/entryrequirements.html\">http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/academic\/health\/entities\/chse\/gemp\/10056\/entryrequirements.html<\/a><br><strong>Faculty Of Science<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>BSc (4 year Extended programme)<\/li><li>Engineering and the Built Environment<\/li><li>Bachelor of Architectural Studies&nbsp; (Extended)&nbsp;<br><strong>University of the Free State<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ufs.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>University Preparation Programme<\/strong><br>Students who are not successful in gaining admission to the University, but have an AP (Admission Point) of 20 points, may follow a University Preparation Programme (UPP) to obtain access.<br><strong>Law:&nbsp;LLB<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>After 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;year and must have completed the UPP<\/li><li>B Iuris: Financial Planning<\/li><li>After 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;year and must have completed the UPP<strong>Natural Science and Agricultural<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science<strong>Theology<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Divinity&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Zululand<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.unizulu.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Science &amp; Agriculture<\/strong><br><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong>&nbsp;(Augmented Curriculum)<br>Augmented stream enables students to complete the first academic year over two years and they will receive substantial additional tuition and support. This stream will add an&nbsp; additional year to the minimum time required for the completion of a programme.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Industrial Science<strong>FOUNDATION<\/strong><br>The Foundation stream enables students to spend their first year in a dedicated programme designed to improve their academic grounding. This stream will add an additional year to the minimum time required for the completion of a programme.<br><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Commerce<\/li><li>Extended Four-Year ProgrammeThis is an alternate access programme offered over a four year period. It targets students with potential and flair for business and commercial interests.<br>Students with matriculation endorsement and with a pass in&nbsp;English, E (HG) \/D (SG) and Mathematics, F (SG) will be considered. It is designed to develop competencies of students in language and numeracy and at the same time giving additional support by way of small group tutorials\/lectures, for students to cope with the regular BCom modules. The additional year is designed to be student-centred focusing on raising their ability to meet the standards of the programme.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Fort Hare<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.ufh.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Science and Agriculture<\/strong><br>There are two Foundation Programmes, i.e. Science Foundation and the Ford Foundation Pathways.&nbsp; These programmes are designed to assist students in their transition from school to university, provide support in key subjects (Maths, Science, English etc.) and to promote \u201csoft skills\u201d.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Walter Sisulu University<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/\">www.wsu.ac.za<\/a><br>Prospective students are required to do the National Benchmark Tests and certain faculties also require Standardized Assessment Tests For &nbsp;Access And Placement &nbsp;(SATAP)<br><strong>Business, Management Sciences and Law<\/strong><br><strong>ACCESS<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Economics Sciences Access Programme<\/li><li><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>National Higher Certificate: Accountancy<\/li><li>National Diploma in Public Relations ManagementAll new first year students who have been accepted in this programme will be required to write a test to determine entry into:<br>\u2022 either the extended programme, done over three years, or<br>\u2022 the main stream programme done over two years.<br>The final placement of students into the NHC: Accountancy or the Extended Programme will be made after considering both the results of the assessment tests and the Grade 12 results.<br>(For more information on Extended Programmes refer to the information booklet on Extended Programmes)<br>National Diploma in Public &nbsp;Relations Management Bsc<br><strong>Science, Engineering and Technology<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science Computer Science<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>National Diploma: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition<\/li><li>National Diploma: Building<\/li><li>National Diploma: Engineering (Civil)<\/li><li>National Diploma: Engineering (Electrical)<\/li><li>National Diploma: Engineering (Mechanical)<\/li><li>National Diploma: IT<\/li><li>National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry<\/li><li>National Diploma: Food and Consumer Science<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science<strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><br>Students without matriculation exemption can enrol in the Science Foundation year in lieu of the matriculation exemption.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Rhodes University<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ru.ac.za\/\">www.ru.ac.za<\/a><br>Students who do not meet the University\u2019s usual admissions requirements may be offered a place on an Extended Programme which is completed over four rather than three years. Students enrolled on Extended Programmes start earning credits towards their degrees as soon as they enroll \u2013 Extended Programmes are therefore not like foundation courses which require students to complete an additional catch up year before they start their degrees.<br>Extended Programmes exist in the faculties of Commerce, Humanities and Science.<br><strong>EXTENDED<\/strong><br><strong>Commerce<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor Of Commerce<\/li><li>Bachelor Of Economics<strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor Of Arts,<\/li><li>Bachelor Of Social Science,<\/li><li>Bachelor Of Journalism,<\/li><li>Bachelor of Music<strong>Science<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Stellenbosch<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/\">www.sun.ac.za<\/a><br><strong>EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAMMES<\/strong><br><strong>Agricultural Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor Agricultural Admin<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science: Agriculture<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Conservation &amp; Ecology<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Food Science<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science In Viticulture And Oenology Or In Oenology (Specialised)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science Forestry<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science<strong>Arts&nbsp; &amp; Social Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Language and Culture<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in Social Dynamics<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Development and the Environment<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in International Studies<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts of Social Work<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Socio-Informatics<strong>Economic and Management Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Commerce: Management Sciences<strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Engineering<strong>Health Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy<\/li><li>Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB,ChB)<strong>Science<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Human Life Sciences<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Sport Science<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Chemistry<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Physics<\/li><li>Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences&nbsp;<br><strong>University of Limpopo<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ul.ac.za\/\">www.ul.ac.za<\/a><br><strong>Social Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Arts<strong>Economics &amp; Management<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting<strong>Law<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Laws<strong>Mathematical &amp; Computer Sciences \/ Physical &amp; Mineral Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Science<strong>Medicine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB,ChB)&nbsp;<br><strong>Monash University \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>(private institution)<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.monash.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Monash South Africa Foundation Programme<\/strong><br>The Monash South Africa Foundation Programme (MSAFP) is designed as a pathway to a Monash undergraduate degree. The programme enables students whose scores do not meet the requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate degree programme to bridge the gap between their highest education qualification and the academic qualifications accepted by Monash South Africa.<br>There is a&nbsp;<strong>February&nbsp;<\/strong>intake and a&nbsp;<strong>July&nbsp;<\/strong>intake into this&nbsp;<strong>one year<\/strong>&nbsp;programme.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.cput.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>Faculty of Engineering<\/strong><br>Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for Engineering-related courses unless otherwise indicated. Applicants for an engineering-related programme, with a rating of 3 for Mathematics, may be considered for the extended programme.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Mangosutho University of Technology (MUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mut.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.mut.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>ACCESS PROGRAMME<\/strong><br><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>National Diploma Engineering<strong>Science<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Pre-Tech: Analytical Chemistry&nbsp;<br><strong>Central University of Technology (CUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cut.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.cut.ac.za\/<\/a><br><strong>EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME (ECP)<\/strong><br>Prospective students applying for admission to a national diploma in these faculties:<br><strong>Engineering and Information Technology<\/strong><br><strong>Health and Environmental Sciences<\/strong><br><strong>Humanities<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Durban University of Technology (DUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dut.ac.za\/\">http:\/\/www.dut.ac.za\/<\/a><br>Do not advertise this fact<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tut.ac.za\/\">www.tut.ac.za<\/a><br>The National Diploma (extended curriculum programme with foundation provision) is, where applicable, also presented as a Three and a half-year, four-year or five year qualification.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Vaal University of Technology<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/\">www.vut.ac.za<\/a><br><strong>INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/intervention-programmes\/brochures\">http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/intervention-programmes\/brochures<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/faculties-and-courses\">http:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\/new\/index.php\/faculties-and-courses<\/a><br>The learning outcomes of the programme are to enhance skills and develop techniques to master the basic academic principles needed for the various mainstream programmes.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Preparation to Humanities (HUM)<\/li><li>Preparation to Information Technology (IT)<\/li><li>Preparation to Management (MAN)<\/li><li>Preparation to Science, Engineering &amp; Technology (SET)<\/li><li>Introduction to Humanities (HUM)<\/li><li>Introduction to Information Technology (IT BOOTCAMP)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3387829972\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IMPORTANT NOTE:&nbsp;&nbsp; A&nbsp;UNIVERSITY&nbsp;BRIDGING course does&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;teach you a subject from the start (eg. 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