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

• Mathematics level 5 with Accounting, OR Mathematics level 6 without Accounting
• English/Afrikaans (language of instruction) level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

32

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

• Mathematics level 3
• English level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

28

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 

• Mathematics level 4
• English level 4 (language of study)
• DURATION: 3 years

28

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom 

Vanderbijlpark 

• Professional accountant
• Internal auditor
• Cost and management accountant
• Financial manager
• Tax practitioner
• Lecturer

Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy

• 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 with Accounting, OR Mathematics level 6 without Accounting
• 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

• Mathematics level 5
• English level 4 (language of study)
• 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 

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

• Mathematics level 3
• English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4
• English level 3
• DURATION: 4 years

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 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 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

• Afrikaans OR English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

22

Mahikeng 

• Tourism Management
• 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

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

with Labour Relations

• Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level  6
• Afrikaans OR English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

24

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 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

30

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
• Language of instruction 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
• Language of instruction 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 

• Safety Coordinator
• Safety Officer
• Safety Supervisor
• Safety Practitioner
• Safety Trainer
• Safety Manager
• Safety Executive
• Safety Professional
• Safety Consultant

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 

• Mathematics level 3
• Mathematical Literacy level 6
• English level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

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 is required.
• MC: English/Setswana as HL AND English/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

26

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 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 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 
• DURATION: 4 years

26

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 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

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance learning

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

with Geography

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years        

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

with English

• Subject-specific requirements: English Home language on level 4 (OR English First additional language on level 5) AND Home Language/First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

*Distance Learning

with Physical Sciences

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specific requirements: Physical Sciences level 4; Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

with Accounting

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specific requirements: Accounting level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

with Mathematics

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

with Afrikaans

• Subject-specific requirements: Afrikaans Home Language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

with Life Sciences

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specific requirements: Life Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

with Life Orientation

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specific requirements: Life Orientation level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

with Engineering Graphics and Design

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

with Sesotho

• Subject-specific requirements: Sesotho Home Language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

*Distance Learning

• Home Language AND 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

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

with Setswana

• Subject-specific requirements: Setswana Home Language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

*Distance Learning

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Potchefstroom

with Mathematical Literacy

• Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4
• Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics on level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy on level 5 OR Technical Mathematics level 4
• DURATION: 4 years

26

Vanderbijlpark 

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.

Diploma in Coaching Science

• 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
• Physical Sciences level 4 
• At least a level 4 for home language
• 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
• Physical Sciences level 4
• At least a level 4 for home language
• Academic paper selection; best average mark
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

• Life Sciences Teacher
• Psychologist 

Bachelor of Health Sciences

with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences

• Academic paper selection; best average mark
• DURATION: 3 years

24

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom 

• Fitness Instructor
• Sport Organiser

Bachelor of Health Sciences

with Recreation Sciences and Psychology

• Academic paper selection; best average mark
• Home Language level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

• Recreation Consultant
• Adventure Therapist
• Team-building Specialist

Bachelor of Health Sciences

with Recreation Sciences 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
• At least a level 4 for home language
• Mathematics level 3 or Mathematical Literacy level 5
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

• Labour Relations Specialist / Practitioner
• Research
• Teacher
• Lecturer
• Analyst

Bachelor of Arts

with Psychology and Geography and Environmental Management

with Psychology and Tourism Management

• Academic paper selection
• At least a level 4 for home language
• Mathematical Literacy level 5
• Prospective students who have Mathematics as subject and comply to the admission requirements, will be considered automatically.
• DURATION: 3 years

26

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 sciences 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 sciences 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 sciences 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.
• Applications close 30 June
• Late applications will be considered on merit

TAKE NOTE:

1. 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
2. Act (Act 23 of 1957) and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007

• DURATION: 4 years

28

Potchefstroom

Mahikeng 

Vanderbijlpark

• Social Worker
• Social Work Administrator
• Research
• Planner

• At least level 4 for first home language
• Academic paper selection
• DURATION: 3 years

Bachelor of Pharmacy

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences 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 Sciences level 4
• Academic paper selection and interview
• Participation in a “shadowing session” is required before the interview takes place.
• Applications close 30 June
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• DURATION: 4 years

30

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 Sciences 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 Sciences OR Life Sciences at least level 4.
• Academic paper selection; best average mark

• Applications close 30 June
• Late applications will be considered on merit
• DURATION: 4 years

32

Potchefstroom

• Biokineticist

Bachelor of Nursing 

Nursing

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, requires candidates:

• SELECTION: Selection test for first year nursing students
• Participation in the “job shadowing programme” (40 hours) is recommended before selection is finalised.
• DURATION: 4 years

25

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance

• Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 
• DURATION: 3 years

25

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

• Public administrator (junior, middle and senior management)
• Budget analyst
• Public administration consultant
• Service delivery specialist
• Project / regulatory / procurement administrator
• A wide range of career opportunities exist at national, provincial and local government levels and also in the executive, legislative and legal branches of government.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance

With Municipal Management and Leadership 

• Candidates interested in this degree must have a minimum of two years working experience within the public sector, preferably the government’s local sphere.
• DURATION: 3 years
• Limited contact and no full-time students allowed.

22

Potchefstroom

• Public administrator (junior, middle and senior management)
• Budget and policy analyst
• Procurement Manager
• Public administration consultant
• Service delivery specialist
• Strategic Leadership positions
• Project / regulatory / procurement administrator
• A wide range of career opportunities exist on the local government level and hereto also in the executive, legislative and legal branches of government.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance

With Policing Practice

• English level 4 
• DURATION: 3 years

25

Distance Learning only

• Public administrator (junior, middle and senior management)
• Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
• Field Investigation Officer 

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BSocSc)

With Political Studies and International Relations (MC)

DURATION:3 years

24

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

• Market Researcher
• Policy or data analyst
• Development specialist
• State and civil society research organisations
• Political scientist
• Policymaking and Political risk assessor
• Economist
• Industrial organisational psychologist
• Academia and research

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication

 Communication

• English level 5 
• DURATION: 3 years

24

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

• Internal communication practitioner
• Public /media relations, marketing, brand,   reputation or stakeholder management
• Creating communication material or publications
• Online content or social media management
• Stakeholder relations management
• Sponsorship liaison
• Corporate communication consultant
• Journalist (digital, print, broadcast)
• Influencer and media policy analyst
• Academia and Researcher
• Publisher and Technical writer

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design

With Art History and Illustration

With Communication

• English Level 5 
• Selection criteria for a BA in Graphic Design include 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

*Please note that we have limited capacity in this programme. As part of the selection criteria, a prospective student will need to submit a portfolio and complete a selection audition. Only after this will you be notified if your application was successful or not. 

Closing date: 31 August 2022

24

Potchefstroom

• Professional graphic designer
• Artist / illustrator / designer (on a freelance base, for comic books, advertisements etc.)
• Editorial, webpage, multimedia developer
• Design director
• Educator, academia or researcher
• Manager of artists’ career
• Art blogger or arts festival officer
• Art consultant, collector, critic, studio/gallery manager, curator or gallerist

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
in Language and
Literary Studies

Language and Literary Studies with different majoring options.

The following subjects are offered:

• Afrikaans and Dutch
• Creative Writing
• English
• French
• German
• Language Practice
• Setswana
• South African Sign Language

• Afrikaans, English, Setswana,
• Sesotho as Home Language level 4 OR First Additional Language level 5 
• No pre-requisites for French, German and acquisition modules in Setswana.
• DURATION: 3 years

24

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

• Teaching (when combined with a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma)
• Academia and research
• Translation and interpreting work
• Lexicography, language and terminology development
• Copywriting, scriptwriter editing and proofreading
• Speech pathology (requires further study)
• Translation, interpreting, subtitling and audio description
• Specialised secretarial and administrative work
• Language specialisation in government and industry sectors
• Foreign language practice and services

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies

With Languages

With Language Practice

With Language Practice and Communication 

The following subjects are offered:

• Afrikaans and Dutch
• English
• French
• German
• Language Practice
• Sesotho

• Afrikaans, English, Setswana,
• Sesotho as Home Language level 4 OR First Additional Language level 5 
• No pre-requisites for French, German and acquisition modules in Sesotho.
• DURATION: 3 years

24

Vanderbijlpark

• Teaching (when combined with a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma)
• Academia and research
• Freelance writing and journalism
• Translation and interpreting work
• Lexicography, language and terminology development
• Copywriting, scriptwriter editing and proofreading
• Speech pathology (requires further study)
• Translation, interpreting, subtitling and audio description
• Specialised secretarial and administrative work
• Language specialisation in government and industry sectors
• Foreign language practice and services

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in  Language Technology

Language Technology

• Mathematics level 5 
• Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted
• In addition one of the following subjects: IT, Accounting, Physical Sciences with a final mark on level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

24

Potchefstroom

• Academia and research
• Industry that uses computers to enable interactions with customers
• Natural language processing research and development groups, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM

Diploma in Music- (DM)

Music

• NSC with an endorsement for diploma study
• English level 4 
• Selection-based requirements: Successful completion of two audition rounds:
  Round 1 – Minimum requirements and practical audition
  Round 2 – Language tests
• Duration: 3 years

18

Potchefstroom

• Arrangement
• Composing or conducting
• Education, Academia and Research
• Music Journalism
• Radio, television, digital media or the recording industry

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music

Music and Society

• NSC 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%.
• English level 4
• Selection-based requirements: Successful completion of two audition rounds:
  Round 1 – Minimum requirements and practical audition (Grade 4) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 2)
  Round 2 – Language tests
• Duration: 3 years

21 or a diploma in music

Potchefstroom

• Arrangement
• Composing or conducting
• Education, Academia and Research
• Entertainment / performance
• Music Journalism
• Agent  and Artist manager
• Audio and broadcast engineer
• Radio, television, digital media or the recording industry

Baccalaureus Musicae (BMus)

Music

• NSC with an endorsement for degree study
• English level 4
• Selection-based requirements: Successful completion of two audition rounds:
  Round 1 – Minimum requirements and practical audition (Grade 6 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 5)
  Round 2 – Language tests
• Duration: 4 years

24

Potchefstroom

• Arrangement, lyricist, song writer
• Composing or conducting
• Education, Academia and Research
• Entertainment / performance
• Music Journalism, therapist, production
• Musicologist
• Radio, television, digital media or the recording industry
• Event production and production

BPhil

With Philosophy, Politics and Economics

DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

• Compliance coordinator
• Economic and Political research analyst
• Politics or government service
• Public policy analysis and development
• Marketing and sales
• Project and development manager
• Politics sector related careers
• The business and banking sector
• The legal profession
• Academia and Research
• Economic and  political Leader

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Humanities

With Afrikaans and Dutch (PC, VC)

With English (PC, VC)

With French (PC, VC)

With Geography  (PC, VC)

With German (PC)

With History (PC, VC)

With History of Art (PC)

With Latin (PC)

With Philosophy (PC)

With Politics (PC, VC)

With Politics and Society (VC)

With Psychology and Society (VC)

With Setswana (VC)

With Social Anthropology (PC)

With Sociology (PC, VC)

With Sesotho (VC)

With Psychology (PC, VC)

With Geography and Society (VC)

• If a student wants to major in languages, the student must have Afrikaans, English, Setswana, Sesotho as Home Language Level 4 OR First Additional Language level 5. 
• If a student wishes to take Mathematics as a subject, level 5 needs to be obtained in matric.
• DURATION: 3 years

24

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

• A job directed where human-directed skills are needed, careers will be affected by the majoring option you choose but includes the following professions:
• African Studies and development
• Ethics officer
• Economic and  political Leader
• Language consultant
• Teacher (please see additional requirements)
• Computer consultant / salesperson / administrator
• Liaison Officer
• Environmental consultant or community engagement expert

Bachelor of  Social Sciences

(BSocSc)

With Economics (MC, PC, VC)

With Geography (MC, PC, VC)

With History (MC, PC, VC)

With Political Studies and International Relations (MC)

With Population Studies (MC)

With Psychology and Social Sciences (MC, PC, VC)

With Social Anthropology (PC, VC)

With Sociology (MC, PC, VC)

DURATION: 3 years

24

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

Careers will be affected by the majoring option you choose but includes the following professions:

• Market Research
• Policy or data analyst
• Development specialist
• State and civil society research organisations
• Political scientist
• Economist
• Industrial organisational psychologist
• Sociologist
• Geographer
• Psychologist
• Anthropologist
• Historian

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

With Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management

DURATION: 3 years

22

Potchefstroom

• Tourism industry
• Education, academia and research
• Consultants
• Guesthouse, Game farm or event managers
• Environmental studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

With Sociology and Labour Relations Management

DURATION: 3 years

22

Potchefstroom

• Labour relations practice
• Direction and Human Resources Management
• Management, mediation and intervention in the workforce:
• Local Employment and Development Agents,
• Occupational Risk Prevention,
• Public Administrations
• Social-labour auditing
• Labour administration and research, multiple careers in government, private sector and trade union organisations
• Academia and research

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

With Sociology and Geography

DURATION: 3 years

22

Potchefstroom

• Management consultant
• Community development worker
• Project manager
• Human rights officer
• Quality control manager
• Consumer relations specialist
• Agricultural Manager
• Land Economist
• Urban Planning
• Climatology
• Geographic Information Systems Analyst
• Emergency Management
• Ecologist
• Conservationist

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Behavioural Sciences

with Sociology and Psychology 

DURATION: 3 years

22

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

• Industrial-organisational Psychologists
• Marketing Manager and Marketing Manager
• Behavioural Therapist
• Councillor
• Consultant
• Psychologist
• Guidance councillor
• Community health worker
• Community worker
• Lecturer
• Social researcher
• Market researcher
• Market research analyst
• Teacher,  Academia and research
• Social researcher
• Market researcher
• Market research analyst
• Teacher

• 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
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law.
• DURATION: 3 years

28

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark 

• Public sector
• Commercial sector
• Legal Advisor

• 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
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• DURATION: 3 years

30

Potchefstroom

Mahikeng

Vanderbijlpark

• Commercial Sector
• Legal Advisor

• 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
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• 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
• PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the requirements set by the Faculty of Law
• DURATION: 5 years

Mahikeng

Potchefstroom

• Attorney
• Advocate
• State Prosecutor
• Magistrate
• Commercial Sector
• Legal Advisor

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

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Mahikeng 

Bachelor of Science

with Biochemistry and Chemistry

• Mathematics level 4
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Mahikeng 

Bachelor of Science

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Bachelor of Science

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Mahikeng 

Bachelor of Science

with Computer Sciences and Statistics

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Science level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

Bachelor of Science

with Computer Sciences and Economics

• Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

Bachelor of Science

with Mathematics and Economy

• Mathematics level 5
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Extended Bachelor of Science

• Mathematics level 3
• English level 4
• Physical Sciences level 3
• DURATION: 4 years

22

Mahikeng 

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Vanderbijlpark

with Mathematics

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Mahikeng 

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

• Mathematics level 4
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Mahikeng 

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

• Mathematics level 4
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

• Mathematics level 4
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Mahikeng 

Potchefstroom

• Mathematics level 4
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Potchefstroom

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

with Chemistry and Geography

• Mathematics level 5
• Physical Sciences level 4
• DURATION: 3 years

26

Mahikeng 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
• SELECTION TEST
• DURATION: 4 years

28

Potchefstroom

Regional Planner Remote-Sensing Analyst

Town and Regional Planner / Urban and City Planner at:

1. Government institutions - National and Provincial departments, local municipalities, Development Agencies
2. 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
3. Research institutions and Universities

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

• 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

• Mathematics level 4
• English level 4
• Physical Sciences 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 Science in 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 and local municipalities,
• Research organizations such as (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) or Human Science
• Research Council (HSRC)

*There are a variety of POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for someone with a BSc, especially at the NWU, because our programmes have combinations of two (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 and 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 and Satellite Image Interpreter
• Market Researcher
• Meteorologist
• Military Planner
• Natural Resource Manager
• Police
• Social Ecologist
• Social Scientist
• Soil Scientist
• Teacher (elementary and secondary)
• Tourism Development / Tour Guide
• Traffic Manager
• Transportation Planner
• Travel Agent
• Water Resource Manager

MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES:

• Education
• Mathematician

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages (BA)

• NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
• English level 4 
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact

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• 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

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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

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*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)

• NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption
• English level 4 
• DURATION: 3 years
• MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact

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• 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

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*Distance learning

• Missionary / Mission Worker
• Evangelist
• Pastor in a Charismatic Church
• Pastor in the AFM