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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible and adhere to the closing dates to avoid disappointment.
Kindly note that for practical reasons only a limited number of students can be admitted to different degree programmes.
HOW TO APPLY:
♦Complete the form in full and answer all questions with black ink
♦Make sure that the names appearing on your ID as well as your certificates are the same and in the same sequence
♦All the required documents must be attached to the application form.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM:
♦Certified copy of your ID or Birth certificates
♦Certified copy of final Grade 11 results or final NSC/matric certificate (those who completed matric)
♦A non-refundable application fee of R200,00. Applications received without the proof of payment will not be considered. No cash should accompany your application form.
The Banking details are as follows: Account name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences
University; Standard Bank; Acc No.: 071244395, Branch Number: 020909 use ID No. as reference.
♦Official academic record(s) from previous university(ies) attended, including this University (if applicable)
♦Certificate of Conduct from all universities attended (If applicable)
♦Please do not apply for courses NOT listed in the brochure as your application will not be considered.
♦Application forms submitted after these dates will not be considered.
CLOSING DATES:
27 JUNE : MBChB, BDS, B Dent Ther, B Oral Hygiene, BSc (Physio), BRad (Diagn), B Pharm
29 JULY : BSc (Diet), B Speech Path Lang & Audio. B Occ Ther, BSc, B Cur, BNSc
♦All non-South African citizens and non-permanent residents are required to obtain a study permit prior to registering as students. Applications for study permits should be submitted to the South African Home Affairs, Consulate or High Commissioner in your country of residence/origin, and it would be issued in favour of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and to be submitted during registration.
SUBMIT A COPY OF THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) FINAL EXAMINATION RESULTS AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
NB: Submit original Documents, NSC Statement of Results or certificate, ID as well as an official academic transcript (if applicable) on the day of registration during January/February 2026
Kindly note that all first entering students to the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT) in 2026 for 2026 admission. For further information about the NBT kindly call their offices on 021-650-3523 (between 08:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and between 07:30 and 11:30 on national test days). Email nbt@uct.ac.za
The application form for admission is to be posted to: The Registrar
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University P. O. Box 60
MEDUNSA 0204
Telephone No. 012-5214979/4058/5886/4315/4319/4137/4204 Fax No. 012-5215732
Email: mmule.hlatshwayo@smu.ac.za
2026-2027 Boland TVET College Prospectus
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Year of Your Life 2026 – January intake
Term 1: 21 January to 24 March 2026
Term 2: 18 April to 23 June 2026
Term 3: 17 July to 22 September 2026
Term 4: 9 October to 25 November 2026
Year of Your Life 2026/2027 – July intake
Term 1: 24 July to 22 September 2026
Term 2: 9 October to 25 November 2026
Term 3: 23 January to 18 March 2026 (TBC)
Term 4: 11 April to 24 June 2026 (TBC)
Year of Your Life fees 2026
Tuition: R27 300
Boarding: R36 500
Total per year: R63 800
ALL Outreaches are sponsored by the Missions Fund of Hatfield Christian Churchand are not included in the student fees for the year.
Year of Your Life Fees can be paid on a monthly or termly basis. Contact us for payment options.
Classes are presented at Hatfield Christian Church from Mondays to Thursdays in the mornings and some afternoons. A wide range of life-changing topics are covered. These include:
Practical skills
Romantic relationships
How to read the Bible
Hearing God’s voice
God’s perspective on life
In the second term of the year students choose one of four tracks, learning both practical skills and theory in:
Music and worship
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Study skills
Classes are presented by various lecturers to give students a wide spectrum of knowledge as well as the opportunity to learn from and engage with people from all walks of life.
Does the course fee include accommodation?
Yes, fully furnished student housing with free WiFi, situated on the church property, are available specifically for students enrolled in the programme.
What portion of the year is dedicated to missions?
As part of the programme, students will be involved in the following initiatives:
Weekly involvement in local community projects
Weekend outreaches within South Africa
Three-week outreaches accross South Africa and neighbouring countries
Does the course fee include food?
Yes, three meals a day, seven days a week.
Monday to Friday: Three prepared meals per day.
Weekends: “Open Cupboard” where food is provided and students prepare their own meals as required.
What does it not include?
Towels, bedding, washing basket, washing powder and pegs.
When are applications open?
Applications for YOYL 2026 are now open. Apply as soon as possible, especially for students coming from abroad. Remember that for January applications, the year starts on 21 January 2026.
Is it possible to redo or better my Science & Maths while doing YOYL?
Yes, YOYL has a formal connection with Hatfield Christian Online School which allows our students to redo or better their Matric Science & Maths while completing the year. Top quality tutors are available online as well as on campus.
(tutoring fees are an additional cost to the YOYL fees)
Is YOYL accredited?
Yes, students who complete the course are awarded 60 credits when entering the Higher Certificate in Christian Life (HCCL) or the BTh programmes at the South African Theological Seminary (SATS).
Build your skills in Rational Medicines Use and Medicines Supply Chain Management – interlinked concepts for ensuring access and availability of medicines to populations. Short Courses and fully accredited Online/Distance Learning Modules will be offered at the School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, South Africa, in collaboration with the School of Pharmacy, Extraordinary Professor Richard Laing and colleagues from Western Cape Provincial Department of Health, and the national Department of Health.
Target group: Pharmacists and other healthcare and logistics professionals from government, NGO and private sectors working at national, district or facility level and involved in supply chain, rational use and other areas of medicines management. Limited bursaries will be available.
Winter School Short Courses (1 week face-to face)
· Rational Medicines Use Winter School Course (3-7 July 2026)
· Medicines Supply Management Winter School Course (10-14 July 2026)
Cost: R4,300 (US$600 International students without African citizenship); Application deadline: 7 April 2026 (for late applications contact Hazel Bradleyhbradley@uwc.ac.za)
Brochure and Application Form: https://www.uwc.ac.za/…/…/Pages/SOPH-Winter-School-2026.aspx
Online/ Distance Learning MPH and Continuing Education Modules (15 credits Masters level)
· Rational Medicines Use Module (July- November 2026)
· Medicines Supply Management Module (July- November 2026)
Cost: R8,000 (US$1,300 International students without African citizenship); Application deadline 31 May 2026
Additional information: Contact Dr Hazel Bradley Tel: 021 959 2630, Cell: 072 297 9932, Email: hbradley@uwc.ac.za or Nondumiso Ncube: Email:nncube@uwc.ac.za or www.uwc.ac.za/Faculties/CHS/soph
Our University is committed to provide access to students who have the potential to succeed. However, the University does not compromise on the standards of excellence required to obtain certificates, diplomas or degrees. A flexible admission system and equitable selection procedures are used to ensure that students from all sectors of the community have a fair chance to gain access to university studies.
In order to study at the University of the Western Cape the candidate must have met the following criteria:
1. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) required for Degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate study, as appropriate.
2. A minimum number of points calculated on the university’s points system (this does not apply to the Higher Certificate) .
3. A pass at the required level in each of the subjects specified for the programme into which the candidate seeks admission.
Where there is competition for places in any particular programme – that is, where the number of qualified candidates exceeds the number of available places – selection will take place on the basis of criteria that have been determined by faculty selection committees.
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognized 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the ‘designated subject list’): Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognized language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.
| NSC 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’
In order to study at the University of the Western Cape the applicant must have met the following criteria:
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 2026- Faculty of Community and Health Sciences |
| Programme | Coursecode | English (Home Language) | English (1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or1st Additional 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 2026 – Faculty of Natural Sciences |
| Programme | Course code | English (Home or 1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1st Additional 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 2026 – Faculty of Education |
| Programme | Learning Area Specialisation | Course Code | Subjects | Point Score | |||||||
| BEd | Languages and Social Sciences
ENGLISH |
4512 | English(Home Language)
4 (50-59%)
|
or |
English(1st Additional Language)
5 (60-69%) |
and |
Another Language(Home or 1st Additional Language)
3 (40-49%) |
Mathematics3
(40-49%) Or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49%) |
and |
Historyand Geography
4 (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%) Or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49%) |
and | Historyand Geography
4 (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%) Or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49%) |
and | Historyand Geography
4 (50-59%) |
33 | ||
| BEd | Languages and Life Orientation
ENGLISH |
4513 | English(Home Language)
4 (50-59%)
|
or |
English(1st Additional Language)
5 (60-69%) |
and |
Another Language(Home or 1st Additional Language)
3 (40-49%)
|
Mathematics3
(40-49%) Or Mathematical Literacy 3 (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%) Or Mathematical Literacy 3 (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%) Or Mathematical Literacy 3 (40-49%) |
and | Life Orientation4
(50-59%) |
33 | ||
| BEd | Foundation Phase | 4517 | English (Home Languageor 1st Additional language
4 (50-59%)
|
and |
Another language (Home or 1st Additional language)4
(50-59%)
|
and |
Mathematics3
(40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%)
|
N/A | N/A | 33 | |
| BEd | Languages and Mathematics
ENGLISH |
4515 | English(Home language)
4 (50-59%)
|
or |
English(1st Additional 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 1st Additional Language)4
(50-59%)
|
and | Another language (Home or 1st Additional language)3
(40-49%)
|
and | Mathematics4
(50-59%) Or Mathematical Literacy 6 (70-79%) |
Life Science4
(50-59%)
|
or | Physical Science4
(50-59%) |
33 |
| Minimum NSC Requirements for 2026 – Faculty of Arts |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1st Additional 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 Mathematics OR (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 Mathematics
OR 4 (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 Mathematics
OR
4 (50-59%) in Mathematical Literacy
|
Another Subject at level 4 (50-59%) | 32 |
| Minimum NSC Subject Requirements for 2026 – Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1st Additional 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 2026 – Faculty of Law |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1st Additional 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 2026 – Faculty of Dentistry |
| Programme | Course Code | English (Home or 1st Additional Language) | Another Language (Home or 1st Additional) | 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.
Alternate Admission Requirements for 2016
Applicants who do not meet the admissions requirements of the university may still be admitted to studies. The Senate of the universities have the right to admit students using other criteria. This is a way of meeting the needs of two other groups of people: those who have done well in their exams, but whose subject choices prevent them from qualifying for university, and those who have left school some time ago and have worked at other things, and who can show that they are ready for university studies.
Senate Discretionary Admissions
The university Senate may admit students without an endorsement or matric exemption if it considers them suitably qualified. They are admitted with a conditional exemption only after they have successfully completed a selection process which may include a personal interview, tests of written and oral communication and numeracy, and other means of determining ability. Students in this category are then given additional support. After a successful first year, a full exemption is awarded and the student then continues with studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
This is the formal acknowledgement of the knowledge and capabilities people have acquired as a result of prior learning – through formal and informal means including study, work or life experience. Contact the Division of Lifelong Learning for more information.
Foundational Support Programmes
In some cases students will be admitted to the university only if they enrol for the foundation programmes. The support offered in these programmes consists of a lighter course load and intensive assistance in helping students gain the skills needed for successful university study. Foundational programmes offered are: Humanities, for students in the Arts and Law faculties; Commerce, for students in the Economic and Management Sciences Faculty; programmes for students in the Science Faculty; some programmes in the Community and Health Sciences Faculty and the Education Faculty.
Who to Contact to Study at UWC
The Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU) is your first port of call when you want information about studying at UWC. The SEMU staff will ensure that you get all the information you need: information about UWC’s admission requirements, the many fields of study that are on offer, bursaries, financial aid, loans – and the differences between them, residential facilities and the many sports and cultural opportunities that are available to UWC students. You are welcome to mail us, give us a call or visit our offices. We will refer you to a specific faculty or department should it be necessary.
SEMU regularly addresses Grade 11 and 12 learners about studying at UWC. To have us visit your school, simply contact the SEMU office.
SEMU offers free career guidance using the PACE self-exploratory computer-based questionnaire. The completion of the questionnaire is followed by a counselling session with a skilled career counsellor. This is a lovely opportunity for a Grade 11 or 12 learner to speak with a talented educator about future career decisions.
We assist students with their hard copy or online applications to UWC, making sure that their forms are completed correctly, as required.
Finally, SEMU conducts admissions tests for prospective students who don`t meet the UWC entrance requirement. For more information about the admissions tests visit our website.
SEMU Staff
Director: Cheryl Pearce
Recruitment advisor: Douglas Peterson
Project coordinator: Patrick May
Administrator: Robyn Leideman
Contact details: 021 959 2405
e-mail: recruitment@uwc.ac.za
Contact centre: 021 959 3900
Please find below the following information to assist you with the financial and administration side of your SACAP experience:
SACAP offers three different payment terms:
Unfortunately, we do not accept monthly EFT or Stop order payment arrangements. If you do not wish to pay upfront, you will need to sign a debit order form.
International Students must pay upfront for the term or year as debit orders are not a permitted payment option. Additionally, should a refund be due, the refund can only be made to a South African bank account as refunds cannot be made to international accounts.
Please note that once student has been accepted, the annual registration fee is due and payable in full and is not refundable. A registration fee is charged on an annual basis, and thus will be payable once again for a student’s second year of studies until they have completed their qualification.
An application fee is charged on application and is not refundable whether the application is successful or unsuccessful
The fees will differ according to your qualification and mode of study. SACAP is a private higher institution as such do not receive any funding from the government. The total of your fees will depend on whether you are a full-time or part time student. Fees also differ for students studying on campus versus online.
For a full breakdown of our fee structure please contact: info@sacap.edu.za or call 021 671 7692 (Cape Town & Online students) or 011 447 4939 (Johannesburg Campus).
“Withdrawal” refers to the termination of a student’s enrolment. Any SACAP student who wishes to permanently discontinue their studies with the College must complete a Withdrawal of Study Form and submit it to Student Services for processing.
Refund of Fees:
All requests for withdrawals, deferrals and extensions must be directed to Student Services for review at the Academic Review Meeting (ARM). In the case where one cannot wait for the ARM decision, the Managing Director and Academic Dean will make an informed and final decision, e.g.: in the instance of death, bereavement, or severe illness.
For the purpose of this policy, “extension of study” refers to a student’s request for pause or break in their studies during the course of their qualification, e.g. a term. A maximum of one academic year could be granted based on the student’s motivation and personal circumstances. Student registration fees are not waived in the case of an extension of study and are still payable in full. The following procedure is to be followed when applying for an extension of study:
A student’s termly registration fee will still be due and payable.
For the purpose of this policy, “deferral” refers to the postponement of study in the module in which a student has already registered/enrolled. Within this policy, module fees are NOT REFUNDED but may be credited for future learning. Please note: Student registration fees are not waived in the case of a deferral and are still payable in full.
Deferred module(s) will be removed off MySACAP
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