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2. Understanding the Programme Choice List
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Applicants from SADC countries who have five passes at ‘O’ level,
including English language, may be considered for diploma study.
HIGCSE/IGCSE
Passes in five subjects, four of which must be at HIGCSE level:
• HIGCSE passes must be 1, 2 or 3; and
• IGCSE passes must be A, B or C.
Applicants who wish to enter degree programmes are required to have
passes in English language and one other language, and must usually
also have passed Maths.
The Matriculation Board gives details of requirements for those with
other qualifications. Applicants should apply for a ‘Foreign’ or ‘Foreign
Conditional’ Matric Exemption from the Matriculation Board. Institutions
will usually assist with this, or you can consult the Matriculation Board
directly.
The Matriculation Board
P O Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001
☎
010 591 4401/2 • 012 481 2922
Website:
Those wishing to enter diploma programmes may be required to have
their qualifications assessed to confirm that they are equivalent to the
South African Senior Certificate. This evaluation is carried out by SAQA
(South African Qualifications Authority). If you need to contact SAQA,
you must ask for the Quality Assurance Department. The cost of an
assessment varies depending on the level of priority. Conditions are on
the SAQA website.
SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority)
Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145
☎
012 431 5070 • 012 431 5039
Website:
• Email:
Institution and campus codes
(See pages 202-203 for an explanation of abbreviations used in entry requirements).
Universities and Universities ofTechnology
Sections with
blue headings
indicate universities and
universities of technology study Programme Choice Lists. See
example below:
TechnicalVocational Education &Training (TVET) Colleges
Sections with
green headings
indicate technical vocational
education & training study Programme Choice Lists. See example
below:
Private Colleges
Sections with
orange headings
indicate private college study
Programme Choice Lists. See example below:
