University Of Western Cape Admission Requirements, In order to study at the University of the Western Cape the applicant must have met the following criteria:
- The National Senior Certificate (NSC) required for Degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate study, as appropriate.
- To qualify for the National Senior Certificate (NSC), a learner needs seven subjects consisting of four compulsory subjects and three subjects of the learner’s choice.
- The four compulsory subjects are: two languages, one being the students Home Language and the other a first additional Language, Life Orientation and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
- The learner has to achieve a rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for four designated subjects in order to be eligible for degree study.
- In addition to the above, UWC has its own programme requirements which is specified in the tables below.
THE POINT SYSTEM
For admission to degree and diploma programmes UWC makes use a weighted system for calculating points, they are as follows:
NCS Level UWC POINTS
| Level | Percentage | Points for English* | Points for Maths or Maths Lit. | Points for Life Orientation | Points for each other subject |
| 8 | 90-100% | 15 | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 80-89% | 13 | 13 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | 70-79% | 11 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 60-69% | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | 50-59% | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 40-49% | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 30-39% | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | 20-29% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Less than 20% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*English here refers to either English home language or English first additional language, not second additional language, which would rather fall under „other subjects‟
| Minimum NSC Subject Requirements for 2017- Faculty of Community and Health Sciences |
| Programme | Coursecode | English (Home Language) | English (1stAdditional Language) | Another Language (Home or1stAdditional Language) | Mathematics | Mathematics Literacy | Life Science | Physical Science | Point Score | |||
| BSc Dietetics | 8231 | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 6(70-79%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | |
| BSc(Occupational Therapy) | 8111 | 4(50 – 59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 3(40-49%) | or | 5(60-69%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | |
| BSc (Physiotherapy)* | 8211 | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 6(70-79%) | 4(50-59%) | and | 4(50-59%) | 39 |
| BSc (ComplementaryHealth Science)General Stream | 8104 | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 6(70-79%) | 4(50-59%) | and | 3(40-49%) | 30 |
| B Nursing | 8311 | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 6(70-79%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 30 | |
| B Social Work | 8411 | 4(50-59%) | or | 5(60-69%) | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | or | 4(50-59%) | N/A | N/A | 30 | |
| BSc (Sport & Exercise Science) | 8051 | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 6(70-79%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | |
| BA (Sport Recreation & Exercise Science) | 8061 | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 3(40-49%) | or | 4(50-59%) | N/A | N/A | 30 |
*Partially sighted students must be able to read 24 font size.
| Minimum NSC Subject Requirements for 2017 – Faculty of Natural Sciences |
| Programme | Course code | English (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Mathematics | Physical Science | Life Science | Information Technology | Point Score | ||
| BSc (Computer Science) | 3221 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 5(60-69%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 33 |
| BSc (Mathematical &Statistical Science) | 3227 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 5(60-69%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 33 |
| BSc (Physical Science) | 3233 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 5(60-69%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | N/A | 33 | ||
| BSc (Environmental & Water Science) | 3331 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | |
| BSc (Biotechnology) | 3211 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | |
| BSc (Biodiversity & Conservation Biology) | 3217 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | or | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | |
| BSc (Medical Bioscience) | 3230 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 33 | ||
| BSc (Applied Geology) | 3214 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | N/A | 33 | ||
| BSc (Chemical Science) | 3220 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | N/A | 33 | ||
| Pharmacy | 3305 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | and | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 38 |
| Minimum NSC Requirements for 2017 – Faculty of Education |
| Programme | Learning Area Specialisation | Course Code | Subjects | Point Score | |||||||
| BEd | Languages and Social SciencesENGLISH | 4512 | English(Home Language)4(50-59%) | or | English(1stAdditional Language)5(60-69%) | and | Another Language(Home or 1stAdditional Language)3(40-49%) | Mathematics3(40-49%)OrMathematical Literacy3(40-49%) | and | HistoryandGeography4(50-59%) | 33 |
| AFRIKAANS | Afrikaans(Home Language)4(50-59%) | or | Afrikaans(1st Additional Language)5(60-69%) | and | English(Home or 1st Additional Language)4(50-59%) | Mathematics3(40-49%)OrMathematical Literacy3(40-49%) | and | Historyand Geography4(50-59%) | 33 | ||
| XHOSA | Xhosa(Home Language)4(50-59%) | or | Xhosa(1st Additional Language)5(60-69%) | and | English(Home or 1st Additional Language)4(50-59%) | Mathematics3(40-49%)OrMathematical Literacy3(40-49%) | and | Historyand Geography4(50-59%) | 33 | ||
| BEd | Languages and Life OrientationENGLISH | 4513 | English(Home Language)4(50-59%) | or | English(1stAdditional Language)5(60-69%) | and | Another Language(Home or 1st Additional Language)3(40-49%) | Mathematics3(40-49%)OrMathematical Literacy3(40-49%) | and | Life Orientation4(50-59%) | 33 |
| AFRIKAANS | Afrikaans(Home Language)4(50-59%) | or | Afrikaans(1st Additional Language)5(60-69%) | and | English(Home or 1st Additional Language)4(50-59%) | Mathematics3(40-49%)OrMathematical Literacy3(40-49%) | and | Life Orientation4(50-59%) | 33 | ||
| XHOSA | Xhosa(Home Language)4(50-59%) | or | Xhosa(1st Additional Language)5(60-69%) | and | English(Home or 1st Additional Language)4(50-59%) | Mathematics3(40-49%)OrMathematical Literacy3(40-49%) | and | Life Orientation4(50-59%) | 33 | ||
| BEd | Foundation Phase | 4517 | English (Home Languageor 1stAdditional language4(50-59%) | and | Another language (Home or 1stAdditional language)4(50-59%) | and | Mathematics3(40-49%)orMathematical Literacy5(60-69%) | N/A | N/A | 33 | |
| BEd | Languages and MathematicsENGLISH | 4515 | English(Home language)4(50-59%) | or | English(1stAdditional Language)5(60-69%) | and | Another Language(Home or 1st Additional Language)3(40-49%) | Mathematics4(50-59%) | or | Mathematical Literacy6(70-79%) | 33 |
| AFRIKAANS | Afrikaans(Home language)4(50-59%) | or | Afrikaans(1st Additional Language)5(60-69%) | and | English(Home or 1st Additional Language)4(50-59%) | Mathematics4(50-59%) | or | Mathematical Literacy6(70-79%) | 33 | ||
| XHOSA | Xhosa(Home language)4(50-59%) | or | Xhosa(1st Additional Language)5(60-69%) | and | English(Home or 1st Additional Language)4(50-59%) | Mathematics4(50-59%) | or | Mathematical Literacy6(70-79%) | 33 | ||
| BEd | Mathematics, and Natural Science | 4516 | English (Home or 1stAdditional Language)4(50-59%) | and | Another language (Home or 1stAdditional language)3(40-49%) | and | Mathematics4(50-59%)OrMathematical Literacy6(70-79%) | Life Science4(50-59%) | or | Physical Science4(50-59%) | 33 |
| Minimum NSC Requirements for 2017 – Faculty of Arts |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy | Designated Subjects | Point Score |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA)General Admission | 2101 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | No specific level required | Another Subject at level 4 (50-59%) | 32 |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA)Subject Specific Admission | 2101 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | Subject Specific Requirements for the following programmes: Geography, Tourism, Information Systems or Psychology:3(40-49%) in MathematicsOR 4(50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy | Another Subject at level 4 (50-59%) | 32 |
| Bachelor of Theology (BTh)General Admission | 2013 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | No specific level required | Another Subject at level 4 (50-59%) | 32 |
| Bachelor of Theology (BTh)Subject Specific Admission | 2013 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | Subject Specific Requirements for the following programmes: Psychology:3(40-49%) in MathematicsOR4(50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy | Another Subject at level 4 (50-59%) | 32 |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Studies (BLIS) | 2201 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 3(40-49%) in MathematicsOR4(50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy | Another Subject at level 4 (50-59%) | 32 |
| Minimum NSC Subject Requirements for 2017 – Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Mathematics | Mathematical Literacy | Accounting | Point Score | |
| BAdmin | 1011 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 3(40-49%) | or | 5(60-69%) | N/A | 30 |
| BCom | 1008 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | N/A | N/A | 30 |
| BCom Law | 1221 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | N/A | N/A | 30 |
| BCom Accounting | 1021 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | N/A | 5(60-69%)N/A if students have achieved 5 or higher in mathematics | 30 |
| BCom Financial Accounting | 1175 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | N/A | N/A | 30 |
| BEconomics(Dev Econ) | 1181 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | or | N/A | N/A | 30 |
| Minimum NSC Subject Requirements for 2017 – Faculty of Law |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy | Life Sciences | Point Score |
| BLaws | 7161 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 37 |
| Higher Certificate in Forensic Examination | 7115 | Matriculation Certificate or National Senior Certificate (NSC) plus three years working experience(RPL Applicable) | 27 |
| Minimum NSC Subject Requirements for 2017 – Faculty of Dentistry |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1stAdditional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1stAdditional) | Mathematics | Mathematical Literacy | Life Science | Physical Science | Point Score | |
| B Dental Surgery | 5101 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | 40 | |
| B Oral Health | 5211 | 4(50-59%) | 3(40-49%) | 3(40-49%) | or | 4(50-59%) | 4(50-59%) | N/A | 27 |
Admission Criteria and Information
General Admissions Criteria
The minimum admission requirement for Bachelor`s degree studies is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or higher in at least four subjects chosen from the 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the `designated subject list’).
These are:
Accounting
Agricultural Sciences
Business Studies
Dramatic Arts
Economics
Engineering
Graphics and Design
Geography
History
Consumer Studies
Information Technology
Language (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects)
Life Science
Mathematics
Mathematical Literacy
Music
Physical Sciences
Religion Studies
Visual Arts
UWC’s Points System
For admission to degree and diploma programmes, UWC uses a weighted system for calculating points. In order to be admitted to degree studies the candidate should have attained the required points score as determined per programme. (See specific courses.)
 
In addition to the general criteria for admission to university mentioned above, additional programme specific criteria must be met to qualify for admission to particular study programmes. These are detailed in the faculty chapters.
*All applicants will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). This test serves as a placement measure and assists faculties in determining the required academic support
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