University of Venda, Univen Admission Requirements 2023

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Here are the admission requirements for the University of Venda, Univen 2023. See details on the University of Venda, Univen admission requirements 2023.

This article is going to contain the full list of all the undergraduate and Postgraduate courses and their general admission requirements. Before an applicant can be given admission into Univen to study a program at any first degree or second degree, such an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

There are specific matric exemption requirements an applicant must meet to study at any South African university. If you completed school in or after 2008, and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you must meet the following requirements to apply for admission to a Bachelor’s degree at any South African university:

Degree:

The minimum admission requirement into any South Africa University is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognized 20-credit NSC subjects.
A minimum point score of 26.
A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor or matric exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved.

Diploma:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the minimum requirement as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.

Certificate:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.

Applicants are required to have the appropriate combinations of recognized National Senior Certificate subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects to be considered for admission to specific programs.

Scoring scale for 2020: Univen APS Calculator

Calculation of admission point score

Matric	NSC level	Percentage	Score
A+	7	90 – 100	9.0 – 10
A	7	80 – 89	8.0 – 8.9
B	6	70 -79	7.0 -7.9
C	5	60 – 69	6.0 – 6.9
D	4	50 – 59	5.0 – 5.9
E	3	40 – 49	4.0 – 4.9
F	2	30 – 39	0
G	1	0 – 29	0

N.B. Achievement of the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission into any programme. The minimum points for admission to a bachelor’s degree study are 26 and can be reviewed by the Senate from time to time.

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA COURSE-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

School of Agriculture

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	NSC 26 + Achievement level 4 in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and in either Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences	4 years
Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Management Animal Science Forestry Horticultural Sciences Plant Production Soil Science	Same as above	4 years
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology	NSC 32 + achievement level 5 in Mathematics and Physical Sciences as well as achievement level 4 in English and in either Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences	4 years
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering	NSC 32 + achievement level 6 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences or Agriculture as well as achievement level 4 in English	4 years

School of Environmental Sciences

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences	NSC 32 + 50% for English, 40% for Mathematics and Physical Sciences AND 50% for one of Life Sciences, Geography or Agricultural Sciences	3 years
Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology	NSC 35 + 50% pass in English HG, 60% pass in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and an adequate achievement in at least three of these subjects – Agricultural Sciences, Accounting, Life Sciences, Economics and Geography	4 years
Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Hydrology and Water Resources	NSC 35 + 60% pass in English HG, 50% pass in Mathematics, 60% pass in Physical Sciences and an adequate achievement in at least three of these subjects – Agricultural Sciences, Accounting, Life Sciences, Economics and Geography	4 years
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning	NSC 35 + 50% pass in English HG, 60% pass in Mathematics, 60% pass in Physical Sciences and an adequate achievement in at least three of these subjects – Agricultural Sciences, Accounting, Life Sciences, Economics and Geography	4 years

School of Health Sciences

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Bachelor of Nursing	NSC 35 + substantial achievement in Life Sciences and English + selection test	4 years
BSc in Nutrition	NSC 34 + adequate achievement in Life Sciences, English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Agricultural Sciences	4 years
BSc in Biokinetics	NSC 34 + adequate achievement in Life Sciences, English and Physical Sciences	4 years
BSc in Exercise and Sports Science	NSC 34 + adequate achievement in Life Sciences, English and Physical Sciences	4 years
BSc in Recreation and Leisure Studies	NSC 34 + adequate achievement in English	4 years
Bachelor of Nursing Science in Education, Management and Community	NSC + registered nurse with South African Nursing Council	3 years
Bachelor of Psychology	NSC 36 + adequate achievement in English + selection test	4 years
Advanced Diploma in Sports Management	Matric exemption, at least 5 years working experience with sports bodies/athletes, higher degree in any field	1 year

School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Science Foundation Programme	NSC 26 with a bachelors pass achievement rating of 3 (40-49) or better in matric English, Mathematics, Sciences, and any other related subject as judged by responsible departments	1 year
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Biochemistry and Microbiology (BScBCM) – Biochemistry and Biology (BScBCB) – Microbiology and Botany (BScMB) – Biodiversity and Conservation (BScBDC) – Botany and Zoology (BScBZ) – Computer Sciences (BScCS) – Computer Science and Mathematics (BScCOM) – Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (BScMAM) – Financial Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (BScFMA) – Mathematics and Statistics (BScMST) – Statistics and Economics (BScSTE) – Mathematics and Physics (BScMP) – Physics and Chemistry (BScPC) – Chemistry and Applied Chemistry (BScCAC) – Chemistry and Mathematics (BScCM) – Chemistry and Biochemistry (BScCHB)	NSC 34 + adequate achievement in Mathematics and Physical Sciences	3 years
Diploma in Freshwater Technology	NSC 24 with Diploma + 30% in English, (40-49%) in 4 of the recognised 20 credit NSC subjects and 50% in either Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences or Geography	3 years

School of Human and Social Sciences

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies)	NSC 26 + adequate achievement in English or African Languages	3 years
Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)	NCS 26 + adequate achievement in History or Economics	3 years
Bachelor of Arts Indigenous Knowledge Systems	NCS 26 + adequate achievement in English	4 years
Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice	NCS 26 + adequate achievement in African Language and English	4 years
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations	NSC 26 + adequate achievement in History or Economics and English	3 years
Bachelor of Arts, Youth in Development	NSC 26 + adequate achievement in English	4 years
Certificate in Music	NSC + adequate achievement in English	1 year
Bachelor of Social Work with the following streams:
BSWAP (Anthropology)	NSC 26 + adequate achievement in English level 4	4 years
BSWPS (Psychology)	NSC 26 + adequate achievement in English level 4	4 years
BSWSA (Sociology)	NSC 26 + adequate achievement in English level 4	4 years

School of Management Sciences

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Bachelor of Administration	NSC 32 + adequate achievement in English and moderate achievement level in any three subjects	3 years
Bachelor of Commerce (In various disciplines)
Accounting Sciences	NSC 35 + adequate achievement level in English and Mathematics	4 years
Accounting	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English and Accounting or Mathematics	3 years
Business Information Systems	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English and moderate achievement in Mathematics and in any of these subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Information Technology or Computer Studies	3 years
Business Management	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English and Business Studies plus moderate achievement in two of these subjects: Accounting, Economics, Information Technology and Mathematics	3 years

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Cost and Management Accounting	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English and Accounting or Mathematics	3 years
Economics	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English and Economics or Mathematics plus moderate achievement in any two of these subjects: Accounting, Business Studies and Information Technology	3 years
Human Resources and Labour Relations	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English plus moderate achievement in two of these subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology and Mathematics	3 years
Industrial Psychology	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English plus moderate achievement in two of these subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology and Mathematics	3 years
Tourism Management	NSC 32 + adequate achievement level in English plus moderate achievement in any two of these subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy Geography, History and Tourism	3 years
Extended degree programmes	Any student who does not qualify for the degree programme of his/her choice and has met requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Grade 12 or has completed matric with university exemption plus an APS of 28 – 31 (excluding Life Orientation) may be considered for admission into the extended programmes Duration of such programmes is 4 years NB: Only a limited number of students may be admitted into the extended programmes	4 years

School of Law

Programmes	Admission requirements	Duration
Baccalaureus Legum (LLB)	NSC 38 (excluding Life Orientation) + a minimum of 60% in English	4 years
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice	NSC 34 (excluding Life Orientation) + a minimum of 50% in English	3 years

School of Education

Programmes

Admission requirements

Duration

Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase

NSC 36 + adequate achievement in English Level 4 (50%-59%)

A Senior Certificate (SC) and completion of Level 5 in ECE or N6 in Educare/Higher Diploma in ABET/ACE in the relevant field leading to specialisation

4 years

Bachelor of Education Further Education and Training

NSC 36 + adequate achievement in English Level 4 (50-59)

4 years

BEDFET streams These are the streams offered with their respective admission requirements:
NO	CODE AND MAJOR SUBJECTS REQUIRED	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1	BEDABI (Agriculture 3 + Biology 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Agriculture and Biology	4 years
2	BEDACO (Accounting 3 + Computer Science 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) English, Accounting and Computer Science	4 years
3	BEDAFA (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Accounting 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Accounting and one African Language	4 years
4	BEDAFB (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Business Management 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Business Management and one African Language	4 years
5	BEDAFE (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + English 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and one African Language	4 years
6	BEDAFG (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Geography 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Geography and one African Language	4 years
7	BEDAFH (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + History 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, History and one African Language	4 years
8	BEDAFM (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Mathematics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and one African Language	4 years
9	BEDAFO (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Economics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Economics and one African Language	4 years
10	BEDAFP (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Psychology (Life Orientation) 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Life Orientation and one African Language	4 years
11	BEDAFR (Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or Isiswati 3 or Northern Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Agriculture 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Agriculture and One African Language	4 years

12	BEDALF (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Biology 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Biology (Life Sciences) and one African Language	4 years
13	BEDAOG (Economics 3 + Agriculture 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Economics and Agriculture	4 years
14	BEDAON (Agriculture 3 + Economics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Economics and Agriculture	4 years
15	BEDBAF Business Management 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Business Management and one African Language	4 years
16	BEDBAG (Biology 3 + Agriculture 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Biology (Life Sciences) and Agriculture	4 years
17	BEDBEH (Biology 3 + English 2 or History 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and Biology (Life Sciences) or History	4 years
18	BEDBMA (Biology 3 + Mathematics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Biology (Life Sciences) and Mathematics	4 years
19	BEDCAC (Computer Science 3 + Accounting 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Accounting and Computes Sciences	4 years
20	BEDCMA (Computer Science 3 + Mathematics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Computer Sciences and Mathematics	4 years
21	BEDEAF (English 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and one African Language	4 years
22	BEDEHI (English 3 + History 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and History	4 years
23	BEDEOA (English 3 + Economics 2 or Accounting 2 or Business Management 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and Accounting or Economics or Business Management	4 years
24	BEDESG (English 3 + Mathematics 2 or Physics 2 or Geography 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and Mathematics or Physics or Geography	4 years
25	BEDGAF (Geography 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Geography and one African Language	4 years
26	BEDHAF (History 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, History and one African Language	4 years
27	BEDHEN (History 3 + English 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and History	4 years
28	BEDLAF (Biology 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Biology (Life Sciences) and one African Language	4 years

29	BEDMAF (Mathematics 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and one African Language	4 years
30	BEDMBI (Mathematics 3 + Biology 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Biology (Life Sciences)	4 years
31	BEDMCH (Mathematics 3 + Chemistry 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Physics	4 years
32	BEDMCO (Mathematics 3 + Computer Science 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Computer Science	4 years
33	BEDMEA (Mathematics 3 + Economics 2 or Accounting 2 or Business Management 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Accounting or Economics or Business Management	4 years
34	BEDMPG (Mathematics 3 or Physics 3 or Geography 3)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and Mathematics or Physics or Geography	4 years
35	BEDMPS Mathematics 3 + Psychology (Life Orientation) 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Life Orientation	4 years
36	BEDOAB (Economics 3 or Accounting 3 or Business Management 3)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English and two of the following: Accounting, Economics and Business Management	4 years
37	BEDOAF (Mathematics 3 + Psychology (Life Orientation) 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Life Orientation	4 years
38	BEDOAM (Economics 3 or Accounting 3 or Business Management 3 + Mathematics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Accounting or Economics or Business Management	4 years
39	BEDPMA (Psychology (Life Orientation) 3 + Mathematics 2)	NSC 36 + Level 4 (50-59) in English, Mathematics and Life Orientation	4 years

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree OR
Attained a level of competence
Some Schools/College may accept and Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

Duration

A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum

The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialization and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.

Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree OR
Attained a level of competence

Duration

A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules which shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree. Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Requirements

A relevant prerequisite degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree OR
Attained a level of competence

Duration Coursework

A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at the graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant School).

Research

A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.

Research

Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate program of research on a subject on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.

Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research

Requirements

A relevant prerequisite degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree

Duration

A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full time) or eight consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.

Curriculum

Students will be required to pursue an approved program of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a program shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts and by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.

University of Venda, Univen Admission Prospectus

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University of Venda, Univen Admission Requirements 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Degree:

Diploma:

Certificate:

Scoring scale for 2020: Univen APS Calculator

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA COURSE-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

School of Agriculture

School of Environmental Sciences

School of Health Sciences

School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

School of Human and Social Sciences

School of Management Sciences

School of Law

School of Education

UNIVERSITY OF VENDA POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research

University of Venda, Univen Admission Prospectus

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