North-West University fields of study

Admission requirements

Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.

Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info / 018 285 4320 / applicationsug@nwu.ac.za.

Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.

Economic and Management Sciences

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (general)		Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Accountant Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner General manager Teacher/lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)		Mathematics level 5 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	30	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Auditor Tax specialist Financial manager Business consultant Computer auditor Corporate finance specialist Structured finance specialist Entrepreneur Academic/training provider
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)		Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Vanderbijlpark Mahikeng	Auditor Tax specialist Financial manager Business consultant Computer auditor Corporate finance specialist Structured finance specialist Entrepreneur Academic/training provider
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	28	Mahikeng Potch Vanderbijlpark	Professional accountant Internal auditor Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner Lecturer
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical literacy level 7 English level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Professional accountant Internal auditor Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner Lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy		Mathematics level 5 A Language of study level 5 DURATION: 3 years	36	Potchefstroom	Private practice Internal forensic divisions at corporates (banks, insurance, etc.) Government institutions and regulatory bodies Forensic divisions of auditing, consulting or legal firms
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accountancy (CIMA)		Mathematics level 5 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	30	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Project managers Management consultants Finance directors Chief executives Entrepreneurs For a more detailed description of a career as a management accountant, visit the CIMAglobal.com website.
Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng	People with skills in OR hold jobs in decision support, business analytics, marketing analysis and logistics planning. Many large firms have groups of OR analysts. These are located in the steel, mining, oil, gas, chemicals, paper and engineering industries, airlines, logistics, railways, banking and insurance. Within the public sector, OR analysts are also employed in health, education and electricity supply.
Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng	Statisticians have the advantage of combining their interest with almost any other field of study, especially in science, business, medicine technology, education, etc. Some of these fields are as follows: Education Biology Economics Manufacturing Marketing Engineering Finance Health science Public health Computer science Epidemiology Law Population studies Chemistry Agriculture Insurance Sports Banking institutions Earth sciences Geography Government departments Insurance companies
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy Level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Statisticians have the advantage of combining their interest with almost any other field of study, especially in science, business, medicine technology, education, etc. Some of these fields are as follows: Education Biology Economics Manufacturing Marketing Engineering Finance Health science Public health Computer science Epidemiology Law Population studies Chemistry Agriculture Insurance Sports Banking institutions Earth sciences Geography Government departments Insurance companies
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management		Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Transport Economics	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng	Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Transport Economics	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 4 Language of instruction level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	Financial economist Market economists Development economists Resource economists Production economist
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Econometrics	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	Budget analyst Economist Quantitative analyst Econometrician Public policy analyst
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Econometrics	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Budget analyst Economist Quantitative analyst Econometrician Public policy analyst
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and International Trade	Mathematics level 4 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank Positions in banks, financing companies and provincial trade and investment promotion organisations Export credit insurance and risk analysts
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and International Trade	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank Positions in banks, financing companies and provincial trade and investment promotion organisations Export credit insurance and risk analysts
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Informatics	Mathematics level 4 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Business Analyst ERP Specialist Web Content Manager Project Manager Database Analyst Database Administrator Application Developer IS Security Manager E-Business Manager Application Analyst Data Analyst Information systems manager IT consultant IT technical support officer IS/IT Auditor Systems Analyst
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 4 PC – Language of instruction level 4 VC – Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Bank management Financial risk management Corporative and city treasurer Funds- and asset management SAFEX trade Money-, capital- and stock market Economic advice
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Bank management Financial risk management Corporative and city treasurer Funds- and asset management SAFEX trade Money-, capital- and stock market Economic advice
Bachelor of Administration	with Human Resource Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	21	Mahikeng	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Extended Bachelor of Administration	with Human Resource Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Bachelor of Administration	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	21	Mahikeng	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Extended Bachelor of Administration	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management	with Local Government Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	21	Mahikeng	Administrator Community worker International correspondent Public Administration consultant Mediator Non-profit administrator Policy advisor Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Politician Analyst
Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management	with Local Government Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Administrator Community worker International correspondent Public Administration consultant Mediator Non-profit administrator Policy advisor Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Politician Analyst
Bachelor of Administration	with Public Administration	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	21	Mahikeng	Administrator Community worker International correspondent Public Administration consultant Mediator Non-profit administrator Policy advisor Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Politician Analyst
Extended Bachelor of Administration	with Public Administration	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Administrator Community worker International correspondent Public Administration consultant Mediator Non-profit administrator Policy advisor Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Politician Analyst
Bachelor of Arts	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management	Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Bachelor of Arts	with Tourism Management	English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	22	Mahikeng	Tourism managers Tourism marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing and Tourism Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Although this qualification gives graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. It creates specific access to careers such as: Tourism managers Tourism marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Tourism Management	Mathematics level 3 Language of instruction level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Tourism managers Tourism marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Tourism and Recreation Skills	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Although this qualification offers graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. It creates specific access to careers such as tourism economists, tourism managers, marketers, researchers, lecturers, consultants, guesthouse managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management	with Labour Relations Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Labour relations specialist/practitioner -The provision of expert advice both in an organisational as well as a consulting capacity. This will include, among others, managing discipline and dismissal, dispute settlement, collective bargaining, dealings with trade unions, CCMA and Labour Court cases, employment conditions, and training and development. Analyst - Students can also study Labour Relations Management to prepare for a career providing insight into market trends as an analyst. These analysts may apply their knowledge of human behaviour to develop marketing strategies. Researcher, teacher or lecturer.
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology	with Labour Relations Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Labour relations specialist/practitioner -The provision of expert advice both in an organisational as well as a consulting capacity. This will include, among others, managing discipline and dismissal, dispute settlement, collective bargaining, dealings with trade unions, CCMA and Labour Court cases, employment conditions, and training and development. Analyst - Students can also study Labour Relations Management to prepare for a career providing insight into market trends as an analyst. These analysts may apply their knowledge of human behaviour to develop marketing strategies. Researcher, teacher or lecturer.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Business Management	Mathematics level 3 MC – English level 4 PC/VC – Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark Mahikeng	A business manager is responsible for the planning and organising of activities and people, as well as the leading and guidance of people. Managers’ main tasks are problem-solving, to lead teams, to facilitate team processes and to regularly communicate with people. The degree gives you access to a wide variety of career opportunities, as management principles are applied in all organisations.
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Business Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	A business manager is responsible for the planning and organising of activities and people, as well as the leading and guidance of people. Managers’ main tasks are problem-solving, to lead teams, to facilitate team processes and to regularly communicate with people. The degree gives you access to a wide variety of career opportunities, as management principles are applied in all organisations.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Communication Management	Mathematics level 3 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Communications managers can work in various types of industries from the educational sector to food and beverage and technical industries. BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. This degree creates specific access to careers such as: organisation managers, tourism managers, communications managers, marketers, researchers, lecturers, consultants, guesthouse managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing Management	Mathematics level 3 MC – English level 4 PC/VC – Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Entrepreneurship Business manager Research Assistant Sales Manager Marketing Manager Any marketing related careers Lecturer
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Entrepreneurship Business manager Research Assistant Sales Manager Marketing Manager Any marketing related careers Lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Sport and Business Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Sport business managers Administrators Tertiary institution sport bureau managers School sports managers Provincial sport development officers and managers High-performance institution managers Provincial level sports administrators Local sports club and community center managers National level sport federation managers Professional sport teams managers Sports franchise entity owners and managers Business Manager Business consultant Business Analyst Sales Executive Sport Marketer Sport Administrator Recreation Manager Positions in the Hospitality sector
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Safety Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing	with Tourism	Mathematics level 3 Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources		Mathematics level 3 Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng

Education

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Grade R – 3		Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. MC: English/Setswana as HL ANDEnglish/Setswana as FAL; PC: Afrikaans/English/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL; VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Isi Zulu/Sesotho as FAL; Distance: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL. DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance learning
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase Grade 4 – 6	with Mathematics, Science and Technology	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL; VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Isi Zulu/Sesotho as FAL; Subject specific requirements: Mathematics level 3 (minimum 45%) OR Technical Mathematics level 4 (at least 50%) DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
	with Life Skills and Social Sciences	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL; VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/ IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL; Distance: Afrikaans/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance learning
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12	with Economics with History with Geography with Business studies	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark Distance Learning
	with English	Subject specific requirements: Home language on level 4 OR English First additional language on level 5 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Physical Science	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Physical Sciences on level 4; Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Accounting	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Accounting on level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Mathematics	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Mathematics on level 5 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Afrikaans	Subject specific requirements: Afrikaans Home Language on level 5 DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Life Sciences	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Life Science on level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Life Orientation	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Life Orientation on level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Engineering Graphics and Design	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Computer Application Technology	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
	with Sesotho	Subject specific requirements: Sesotho Home Language on level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Mechanical technology with Civil technology with Electrical technology	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Mathematics on level 4 OR Bridging course with Mathematics level 3 / Mathematical Literacy level 4 with any Technology subjects / Technical Mathematics level 4 with any Technology subjects that can replace Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
	with Setswana	Subject specific requirements: Setswana Home Language on level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom *Distance Learning
	with Information technology with Art	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom
	with Mathematical Literacy	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject specific requirements: Mathematics on level 3 (minimum 45%) OR Mathematical Literacy on level 5 (minimum 65%) OR Technical Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark

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Engineering

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Engineering (BIng)	Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering with Mineral Processing Electrical and Electronic Engineering Computer and Electronic Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechatronic Engineering	NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 Physical Sciences level 6 Home OR First Additional Language at least Level 5 Additional entry route: students with 50% in both Mathematics AND Physical Sciences may have the opportunity to write a test as additional point of entry or enrol for the Xcel bridging program. DURATION: 4 years	34	Potchefstroom	Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Minerals Processing Chemical Engineers are involved in the research, design, development and management of industrial processes where raw materials are converted to products with higher economic value. For instance, turn corn to cornflakes, hops to beer, coal to petrol and algae to electricity. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Chemical manufacturers and other industries, such as: petroleum refining, synthetic fuel manufacture, food processing, brewing, minerals processing, paper and pulp, pollution control, manufacture of synthetic fibres, fertilizers and explosives Consulting firms Government departments Universities Electrical and Electronic Engineers enable the modern world by moving electrical energy from the source to the point of application. They do this as efficiently as possible, by applying their knowledge of power systems, power conversion, power conditioning, and electrical machines. Training provided by leading experts in power quality, power electronics and electrical machines, sets NWU Electrical and Electronic Engineers apart in industry. Our engineers thrive in power utilities and electrical consulting industries and relate well to the challenges of utilizing renewable energy sources as part of the energy solution of the future. Electrical and Electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa. Your options as an electrical, electronic or computer engineer in South Africa and abroad are: Telecommunications Energy and electric power Semiconductors Aerospace Bio-engineering Manufacturing Education and research Transportation Automotive Computer and electronic engineers make the world a more efficient place by connecting humans and the world we live in, to the digital world of computer systems and the internet. They do this by using electronics, embedded computers and the skill of programming to control mechatronic systems and to build the internet. Computer and electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa. As a computer and electronic engineer you will have great employment prospects in South Africa and abroad. Industries include: Telecommunications Energy and electric power Semiconductors Aerospace Bio-engineering Manufacturing Education and research Transportation Automotive Electromechanical engineers ensure the safe and efficient operations of plants and factories by combining elements of electrical and mechanical engineering. Their knowledge of electrical machines, power electronics, strength of materials and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, together with legal knowledge with respect to occupational health and safety make them invaluable to industry. Electromechanical engineering is under the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Any mine or manufacturer in South Africa and abroad will greatly benefit from your skills. Mechanical Engineers are involved with the development, manufacturing, management and maintenance of transport, energy conversion, manufacturing, generator, weapon and cooling and heating systems, as well as industry installations, process equipment, manufacturing machinery and mining equipment. (Nuclear Engineers (post grad studies) design systems that utilizes nuclear processes for energy.) Mechanical and nuclear engineering is under the top 3 scarce skills in South Africa. As a mechanical engineer you will work in South Africa or abroad in the following industries: Manufacturing Aerodynamics Energy technology Power generation System maintenance Robotics Plant layout and management Food processing plants Industrial Engineers enable people, technology, information, materials, methods and money to work together productively and effectively. Industrial Engineering originated more than a century ago from the industrial revolution when industries started to search for the best, cheapest and fastest way to manufacture products. However, today it is imperative to employ Industrial Engineers in various industries due to advancements in technology and the current demand of the market place. Industrial engineering is under the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. As an industrial engineer you will work in South Africa or abroad in the following industries: Manufacturing, mining and energy Food and beverages IT and telecommunications Logistics and supply chain Aerospace and aviation Healthcare Banking and finance Agriculture Consulting Mechatronic Engineers develop and support the advanced industrial automation systems of the future that make use of the internet of things. They accomplish this by combining knowledge of electronics, measurement and actuation, embedded systems and control theory to control mechanical structures and mechanisms. Their knowledge of computer programming and data analytics allow them to develop intelligent and effective mechatronic systems. Mechatronic Engineers will find employment in: The process controls Automotive Manufacturing Medical device development Agricultural processing environments The North-West University offers hands-on practical experience in on-campus laboratories for electronics and industrial automation.

Health Sciences

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Diploma in Coaching Science	Coaching	National Senior Certificate Academic paper selection; Best average mark DURATION: 2 years	18	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	Coaching Instructor Sport Organiser and Administrator
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Physiology and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 5 AND Physical Science level 4 Academic paper selection; Best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Life Science Teacher Research Laboratories
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Physiology and Psychology	Mathematics Level 3 AND Physical Science Level 4 Academic paper selection; Best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Life Science Teacher Psychologist
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences	Academic paper selection; Best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	Fitness Instructor Sport Organiser
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Recreation Science and Psychology with Recreation Science and Tourism Management with Sport and Recreation Administration	Academic paper selection; Best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Recreation Consultant Adventure Instructor Adventure Therapist Team-building Specialist Recreation Centre Manager
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences	with Psychology and Labour Relations Management	Academic paper selection DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Labour Relations Specialist / Practitioner Research Teacher Lecturer Analyst
Bachelor of Arts	with Psychology and Geography & Environmental Management with Psychology and Tourism Management	Academic paper selection DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Environmental Manager Atmospheric Scientist Climatologist Disaster Manager Tourism Marketer Accommodation Manager Events Manager Tourism Researcher Game Farm Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Studies		At least one natural science subject at level 4 recognized At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Food/Fashion in Retail/Industry Project Management Consumer Consultant Client Service Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management	with Food Communication	At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Retail / Industry Food and Innovation Manager Product / Flavour Developer Quality Assurance / Management Food Technologist Hospitality Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management	with Food Supply	Mathematics on level 4 If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, Mathematics AND Physical Sciences on level 4 is required A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Retail / Industry Food and Innovation Manager Product / Flavour Developer Quality Assurance / Management Food Technologist Hospitality Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management	with Fashion Communication	At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Sales Representative Buyer Planner Visual Merchandiser Space planner Client Advisor / Stylist Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Product Management	with Fashion Supply	Mathematics on level 4 A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Sales Representative Buyer Planner Visual Merchandiser Space planner Client Advisor / Stylist Manager
Bachelor of Social Work		Language requirement: A pass mark of level 4 in the language of learning and teaching on Home Language OR First Additional Language level. Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit TAKE NOTE: The General admission requirements are described according to A-rules 1.5 and further applicable regulations in Faculty Rules. No student will be allowed into the BSW programme unless he/she has furnished written proof the he/ she has not been convicted of any offence against a child in terms of the Sexual Offences Act (Act 23 of 1957) and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007 A student should be in possession of a full Matriculation exemption certificate with an average pass mark of at least 60% during the matriculation examination SELECTION PROCESS: Completion of a psychometric selection tests; Completion of a questionnaire that will be given at the testing centre; and A possible interview with experts in a selection panel DURATION: 4 years	28	Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Social Worker Social Work Administrator Research Planner
Bachelor of Social Sciences	with Psychology	At least level 4 for English as Home Language OR at least level 5 for English as First Additional Language Academic paper selection DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng
Bachelor of Pharmacy	Pharmacy	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science at level 5 Academic paper selection; Best average mark Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	32	Potchefstroom	Community Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy (private and public) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Wholesale Pharmacists Healthcare managers Medicine control officers (These positions are available at medical aids, local governments, the central government, etc)
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics		Mathematics level 4 Physical Science at level 4 Academic paper selection & Interview Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom	Private sector Food Industry Food service Management Consultant or Representative for Pharmaceutical Firms Private Hospitals Gymnasiums Mining Media Services Fast Food Firms Health Care Pharmaceutical Industry Private Hospitals Private Practice
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene		Mathematics level 5 Physical Science at level 5 Academic paper selection; Best average mark Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	27	Potchefstroom	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) SASOL City council Mining companies (Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Impala Platinum, etc) ESKOM National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) Department of Labour (DoL) Occupational hygiene consultants and Approved Inspection Authorities Great demand internationally for qualified occupational hygienists
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics Literacy level 4 Physical Science OR Life Sciences at least level 4. Academic paper selection; Best average mark TAKE NOTE: Students should, prior to starting the course in Biokinetics, be medically fit for the fitness component of the course Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	32	Potchefstroom	Biokineticist
Bachelor of Nursing	Nursing Sciences	A potential student must be in possession of: A National Senior Certificate with university exemption OR an equivalent qualification Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences level 4 English OR Afrikaans at least level 4 Furthermore, the School of Nursing Sciences, requires candidates: SELECTION: Selection test for first year nursing students Participation in the “job shadowing programme” (40 hours) is compulsory before selection is finalised DURATION: 4 years	25	Mahikeng Potchefstroom

Humanities

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
BA in Public Governance	Public Administration Public Administration and Labour Relations Management Public Administration and Social Studies Politics and Public Administration Public Administration and Geography	Home Language or First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 3 years	25	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
BA Language and Literary Studies	Potchefstroom: Afrikaans and Dutch and English plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans and Dutch and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans and Dutch and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans and Dutch and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies English and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies English and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies English and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies German and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies French and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies German and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Setswana (first language) plus language modules SA Sign Language and other language modules plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Mahikeng: English, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting Studies English, Afrikaans, Translation and Interpreting Studies English, French, Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting Studies Setswana (First Language), Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting Studies French, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting Studies Vanderbijlpark: Languages Language Practice Language Practice and Communication	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. No pre-requisites for French or German. DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Afrikaans and Dutch Teaching (when combined with postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma) Academia & research Freelance writing Translation & interpreting work Language technology (when combined with language technology degree) Communication & journalism Broadcasting industry Copy-writing Technical writing Publishing Lexicography Specialized secretarial services Proofreading Language specialisation in government & industry sectors Creative Writing Creative writing & Freelance Writing Journalism Publishing Library and information work Language practitioner work Academia & Research Copywriting Editorial work Advertising English Curriculum design (requires postgraduate study) Teaching English as a second or other language Teaching (requires a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma) Creative writing & freelance writing Journalism Technical writing Content writing Publishing & advertising Specialised secretarial and administrative work Language practitioner work Digital copywriting Editorial work Lexicography Speech pathology (requires further study) Proof-reading Academia & research (within a tertiary environment) French Teaching English as a second language Foreign language practitioner Translation work Journalism Academia & research (within tertiary environment) Foreign customer services Language practitioner (government & private sector) Whatever you study, French will always be useful, because it enables you to function in a working environment which has contact with French speaking partners or clients. Hospitality, recreation & tourism sector German Teaching English as a second language Foreign language practitioner Translation work Journalism Academia & research Foreign customer services & specialised administration Technical writing Proofreading Copy-writing & editing Publishing Broadcasting Governmental & private language practitioners Language Practice Translators and text editors may work for translation companies, advertising companies, the press, publishers, and the provincial and national legislatures. There are also many freelance opportunities for translators and text editors. Interpreters may work in government institutions such as courts, and in legislatures and community projects on national, provincial and local level. The demand for people who are qualified in creating subtitles or audio-described material for television programmes and films is increasing. Such people can work freelance, or for media companies. Sesotho Teaching Creative writing Academia & research Editing Language practice Motivational speaking Broadcasting & advertising Translating & interpreting Journalism Entrepreneurship & business Some of the challenges of Sesotho include the National Language Plan, the marketing of linguistic human rights, language as economic resource, the economy of language and the National Curriculum Statement. Sestwana Teaching (combined with postgraduate teaching certificate) Academia & research (usually within environment) Freelance writing Translation & interpreting work Journalism Communications sector - radio broadcasting & television industry Public relations Copy-writing & editing Publishing Lexicography Content management Language practitioner work (government & private sector) Administrative work Language technology (when combined with language technology degree) Useful in addition to careers in law, library and social sciences South African Sign Language Deaf education – you can become a teacher at a school for the Deaf. Social services and health care – you can help to make these services accessible to the Deaf in your workplace. Psychology – you can specialise as a psychologist for the Deaf. Interpreting – you can become a SASL interpreter in a variety of environments (courts, churches, schools, social work, etc. South African Sign Language Deaf education – you can become a teacher at a school for the Deaf. Social services and health care – you can help to make these services accessible to the Deaf in your workplace. Psychology – you can specialise as a psychologist for the Deaf. Interpreting – you can become a SASL interpreter in a variety of environments (courts, churches, schools, social work, etc.
BA in Music	Music and Society	Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for degree study, OR a diploma in music or an equivalent qualification in which the modules for the final year have been passed with an average of at least 60% At least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12 Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 3 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 2 standard) DURATION: 3 years	21	Potchefstroom
BMus	Music	Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for degree study Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 6 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 5 standard) DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	The following resources provide a wealth of information on possible careers in music: 20 alternative ways to create a sustainable career in music at music think tank Careers in Music at Berklee College of Music Careers in Music (UK) Let the kid study music, already! at Forbes Music as a Career and What can you do with a music degree? at Majoring in Music Music Career Finder at Careers in Music Music Careers Music Careers at MusiciansWay.com Music Careers at the balance Navigating Music Careers at The Shepherd School of Music What can you do with a music degree? at Music School Central
Diploma in Music (DM)	Music	Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma study At least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12 Successful completion of a musical aptitude test and audition DURATION: 3 years	18	Potchefstroom
BA in Behavioural Sciences	with Sociology and Psychology	Mathematical Literacy at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Sociology develops one’s ability to understand the relationships and interactions between people and groups that shape our society and how it works. Therefore, Sociology is important and very useful if you are interested in any of the following career paths: Clinical sociologist Consultant on team performance (sport and work teams) Social researcher and analyst Manager, analyst and evaluator of projects Negotiator in labour relations Planner and developer Manager in the public or private sector Researcher on impact studies Communication specialist Social worker * Community development worker/practitioner Population specialist Member of the civil service Human resources manager Political policy maker Psychologist and counsellor* Nurse* ¹Usually requires an Honours degree in Sociology ²Specialised qualification, but Sociology is central to it.
Bachelor of Arts	with Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management (Potch) with Tourism Management (Mahikeng)	DURATION: 3 years	22	Mahikeng Potchefstroom	Tourism Managers Tourism Marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse Managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Arts	with Sociology and Labour Relations Management with Sociology and Geography	DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom
BA in Graphic Design	with Art History and Illustration with Communication	SELECTION: Selection based on a photo portfolio of graphics OR works of art and a skills test in practical projects as well as an academic record and interview. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Professional graphic designer Freelance artist Animation artist Editorial designer Design director Layout artist Children’s book artist Comic artist Illustrator Advertising artist Packaging designer Web page designer Educator Multimedia designer Art critic Art journalist Gallery owner Curator Art consultant Art dealer Manager of artists’ career Educator Tourism specialist Researcher Art blogger Arts festival officer Publisher Web content generator Art collector Studio manager Gallerist
BA Communication		English level 5 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	The practitioner ensures that there are adequate conversation and communication between the organisation and the organisation's stakeholders (i.e. investors, employees, the media, government) in order to assist the organisation in reaching its strategic goals. To do this, the practitioner develops a plan and strategy, which includes actions such as developing newsletters, websites, managing social media, and planning events. Where can you work? A communication practitioner can work at any organisation (for- or non-profit) or government department - anywhere where an organisation has the need to communicate with people internally and externally. Editor Community media journalist Content provider (online media) Copy editor Text editor (e.g. for a publishing house) Layout and design editor (using desktop publishing or web design skills) Media liaison/relations practitioner Spokesperson
BPhil	Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics Ethics, Philosophy and Psychological sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Natural sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Languages Ethics, Philosophy and Social sciences	Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom
B Social Sciences (BSocSc)	Potchefstroom: History and Psychology Social Anthropology and Psychology Sociology and Psychology History and Sociology Social Anthropology and Sociology History and Politics Social Anthropology and Politics Sociology and Politics History and Social Anthropology History and Geography Social Anthropology and Geography Sociology and Geography History and Economics Social Anthropology and Economics Sociology and Economics Politics and Economics Mahikeng: International Relations Political Sciences Development Studies Population Studies and Demography Population Studies Population and Development Studies Population Studies and Sociology Psychology Sociology	Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom	Population Studies and Demography Graduates of Population Studies are in demand in Southern Africa. They may find employment in various government departments such as Statistics South Africa where they will be involved in collecting, processing and analysing data for planning; non-governmental organisations; civic society organisations; international development agencies; academic and research institutions; and national and provincial population units that undertake demographic and related activities.
BA Humanities	Potchefstroom: Geography and the Humanities History and the Humanities Art History and the Humanities Political Study and the Humanities Social Anthropology and the Humaniora Psychology and Languages Sociology and Languages Mathematics and the Humanities Latin and the Humanities Vanderbijlpark: History and Geography Politics and Society History and the Humanities Psychology and Languages	Subject-specific requirements: See yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. All VC Humanities curricula except for Politics and Society have either AFLL, ENL OR SSLL as major up to second OR third year. Matric mark of at least 65% in Afrikaans, English OR Sesotho required. DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom

Law

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law)	with Psychology with Politics with English with Industrial Psychology with Philosophy	NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption; Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5 SELECTION: Placement tests and adherence to minimum requirements of faculty DURATION: 3 years	28	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Public sector Commercial sector Legal Advisor
Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom in Law)		NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5 Mathematics level 4 SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment DURATION: 3 years	30	Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Commercial Sector Legal Advisor
Bachelors of Laws (LLB)		NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 5; Mathematics level 3 is highly recommended SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment DURATION: 4 years	30	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	Attorney Advocate State Prosecutor Magistrate Commercial Sector Legal Advisor
Extended Bachelor of Laws (LLB)		NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4 Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics literacy level 5 Academic Average 55% SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests and psychometric assessment DURATION: 5 years	28	Mahikeng	Attorney Advocate State Prosecutor Magistrate Commercial Sector Legal Advisor

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Diploma in Animal Health		English level 3 Mathematics level 3 Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 DURATION: 3 years	19	Mahikeng	Animal Health Technician Pharmaceutical companies Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture National and International NGOs Researchers
Diploma in Animal Science		English level 3 Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	19	Mahikeng	Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture National and International NGOs Research and Policy Institutions
Diploma in Plant Science	Crop Production	English level 3 Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	19	Mahikeng	National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Fertilizer companies Commercial farms Seed companies Agrochemical companies Agro-processing companies Various NGOs that deal in and agriculture and rural development
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Maths with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Biochemistry and Chemistry	Mathematics level 4 Physical Science level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry, Mathematics and Applied Maths with Geography and Applied Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics with Electronics and Physics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Science and Statistics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Science and Economics	Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Mathematics and Economics	Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 3 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact and *Distance learning	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance learning	Programmer Software Engineer Application developer Systems administrator Systems analyst and designer Business analyst Database administrator and designer Business Intelligence developer Project leader Entrepreneur Information Technology Manager Researcher
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Statistics and Mathematics with Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany	Mathematics level 4 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 4 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Microbiology and Chemistry with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Computer Science with Geography and Botany	Mathematics level 4 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Zoology and Chemistry with Geology and Chemistry with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Zoology and Geology with Geology and Microbiology with Tourism and Zoology with Tourism and Geography with Tourism and Botany	Mathematics level 4 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Chemistry and Geography	Mathematics level 5 Physical Science at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Financial Product Developer Structured Financing Specialist Financial Engineer Financial Mathematician
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Market or Credit Risk Analyst/Manager Commercial Banker Corporate Banker Treasury Analyst Risk Analyst/Manager Decision Support Analyst Investment Analyst Financial Engineer
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Data Scientist Analytics Analyst Quantitative Strategist Credit Risk Analyst/Manager Decision Support Analyst Financial Statistician Data Mining Analyst E-Commerce Business Analyst Fraud Analyst Database Marketing Analyst Strategic Business Analyst
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science		Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom	Actuary Risk Manager
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning		Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 4 years SELECTION TEST	28	Potchefstroom	Regional Planner Remote-Sensing Analyst Town and Regional Planner / Urban and City Planner at: Government institutions - National and Provincial departments, local municipalities, Development Agencies Private sector - Corporate environment (e.g. Vodacom, MTN, ABSA, AngloGold etc.), Private consultancy firms (Town Planners), Architects, Land surveyors, Engineering companies, Estate Agents, Developers and other related built environment professions Research institutions and Universities
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	with Agricultural Economics with Animal Science with Animal Health with Agronomy and Horticulture	Mathematics level 4 English level 4 Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4 DURATION: 4 years	22	Mahikeng	Animal Health Technician Pharmaceutical companies Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Researchers National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Agricultural Research Council (ARC) fertilizer companies commercial farms seed companies agrochemical companies agro-processing companies various NGOs that deal in and agriculture and rural development Agribusiness firms Commercial banks Support services (e.g S.A Cane growers association) Marketing research Ecotourism Development Corporations and Finance Institutions
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	with Agronomy and Soil Science with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy	Mathematics level 4 English level 4 Physical Science level 4 DURATION: 4 years	22	Potchefstroom	Animal Health Technician Pharmaceutical companies Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Researchers National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Agricultural Research Council (ARC) fertilizer companies commercial farms seed companies agrochemical companies agro-processing companies various NGOs that deal in and agriculture and rural development Agribusiness firms Commercial banks Support services (e.g S.A Cane growers association) Marketing research Ecotourism Development Corporations and Finance Institutions
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems	Indigenous Knowledge Systems	English level 4 Matriculation with exemption OR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) OR GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with HESA (https://mb.usaf.ac.za/) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Education Cultural tourism Agriculture Art Culture Health Heritage Government departments Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Traditional authorities & local municipalities, Research organizations such as (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) or Human Science Research Council (HSRC)
Extended Bachelor of Science	with Botany and Microbiology with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Science and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics with Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics with Electronics and Physics with Electronics and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Botany with Computer Science and Geography with Microbiology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geography with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Botany and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 Physical Sciences level 3 DURATION: 4 years	22	Mahikeng	* See below
Extended Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		Mathematics level 3 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Programmer Software Engineer Application developer Systems administrator Systems analyst and designer Business analyst Database administrator and designer Business Intelligence developer Project leader Entrepreneur Information Technology Manager Researcher
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark	Data Scientist Analytics Analyst Quantitative Strategist Credit Risk Analyst/Manager Decision Support Analyst Financial Statistician Data Mining Analyst E-Commerce Business Analyst Fraud Analyst Database Marketing Analyst Strategic Business Analyst
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark	Market or Credit Risk Analyst/Manager Commercial Banker Corporate Banker Treasury Analyst Risk Analyst/Manager Decision Support Analyst Investment Analyst Financial Engineer
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark	Financial Product Developer Structured Financing Specialist Financial Engineer Financial Mathematician
There are a variety of POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* for someone with a BSc, especially at the NWU, because our programmes have combinations of 2 majors. Here is an approximate structure for our mainstream BSc degrees: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES Obtaining the qualification BSc in Physical and Chemical Sciences offers you diverse career opportunities available in various industries and organisations, such as: Petrochemical industry (SASOL, AECI, OMNIA, Sentrachem, SAB) Universities and secondary schools Government organisations (SABS, MRC, NECSA, MINTEK) Pharmaceutical industries Water boards Forensic laboratories Textile industry Agriculture sector Plant & Process managers Laboratory assistants Chemical analyst and/or modulator Physicists, specifically, are needed in the following fields/institutions: NECSA (Nuclear Energy Commission of South Africa) e.g. the manufacture of silicon discs by method of radiation with the Safari-1 reactor ARC; Agricultural Research Council for general development of applicable technologies HartRAO; Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomic Observatory for research IMT; Geo physicist, oceanic and space technology at the Institute of Maritime Technology MRC; medical research (including hospitals) with focus on radiation technology (health physicist) NVS; National Accelerator Centre for research and radiation technology SAAO; Research in astronomy and astro physics SABS; Development of technologies implemented by the South African Buro of Standards SAWB; Development of weather and climate models CSIR; Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in development of various technologies such as aerodynamics and laser technology Eskom; Nuclear reactor industry such as Koeberg and Palindaba SADF (South African Defence Force) Technology development and lecturing at the Military Academy in Saldanha De Beers Industrial Diamond Division (now Element Six) Basic and applied research on diamonds Telkom; Telecommunication, satellite technology, optic fibre, laser technology and nano technology BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND GEO AND SPATIAL (ENVIRONMENTAL) SCIENCES: Geologist Environmental Geologist Engineering Geologist Minerology and Geochemistry Research Geology Zoologist Botanist Microbiologist Bio-geographer/Ecologist Cartographer Climatologist Coastal Zone Manager College/University Lecturer/Researcher Community Development Conservation Officer Conservationist Consultant in a range of geographical fields Development Facilitator Delivery Manager Diplomat Earth Scientist Economic Development Planner Environmental Educator Environmental Impact Analyst Environmental Manager Environmental Planner Foreign Service Officers Geographic Information Specialist Geo-physicist Geomorphologist Hazardous Waste Planner Health Services Planner Hydrologist Land Use Planner Map Editor Map Librarian Map, Air Photo & Satellite Image Interpreter Market Researcher Meteorologist Military Planner Natural Resource Manager Police Social Ecologist Social Scientist Soil Scientist Teacher (elementary & secondary) Tourism Development / Tour Guide Traffic Manager Transportation Planner Travel Agent Water Resource Manager MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES: Education Mathematician

*For distance learning visit distance.nwu.ac.za

Theology

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages (BA)	with Translation Studies with Classical Studies with Ancient Near Eastern Studies	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 4 DURATION: 3 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact	24	Potchefstroom	Bible Archaeologist Journalist Education (overseas) Author Translator
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Psychology (BA)		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 4 DURATION: 3 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact	24	Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Pastoral Counsellor Teacher Non-Government Organisations Tent making ministries
Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 4 DURATION: 4 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Potch=Contact; *Distance learning	24	Potchefstroom *Distance learning	Minister in the Reformed Churches in South Africa Minister in the Hervormde Kerk Minister in the Dutch Reformed Church
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)	with Bible and Church Ministry with Pastoral Counselling and Psychology with Bible Languages and Bible Translation	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 4 DURATION: 3 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact	24	Potchefstroom	Evangelist Pastor in a Charismatic Church Pastor in the AFM Missionary / Mission Worker Pastoral Counsellor Bible Translator
Bachelor of Theology in Christian Ministry (BTh in Christian Ministry)		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 4 DURATION: 3 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Mahikeng=Contact; *Distance learning	24	Mahikeng *Distance learning	Missionary Mission Worker

*For distance learning visit distance.nwu.ac.za

HEQSF alignment

All universities in South Africa were obligated by law to take part in a National Project driven by the regulatory bodies (Department of Higher Education an Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), to align all qualifications with the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework (HEQSF). The NWU is thus currently in an ongoing process of aligning our qualification and programme offering with the requirements of the HEQSF.

Prospective students must take notice of the fact that NWU qualification names, programme names as well as the composition of curricula may change due to the HEQSF Project, prior to registration for the 2018 academic year.
Successful candidates are advised to contact the relevant faculty in order to ensure that they register for the correct qualification, programme and /or curriculum.

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