Undergraduate Study Programme Information 2015

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CONTENT1.University of Pretoria campuses and contact details.2The Client Service Centre.2GPS coordinates to campuses.22.Admission requirements.2National Benchmark Test (NBT).23.Application for admission.3Closing dates.3Restriction on student numbers.34.Language policy and medium of instruction.35.Bursaries, awards and loans (financial aid).3Achievement awards – new first-year students: 2015.3Other achievement awards.4Sports bursaries.4Other bursary options.46.Special offer to top academic achievers.57.Fees.5How and where to pay.6Tuition fees.78.Accommodation.7Accommodation fees.8Private accommodation.89.Cultural activities.910.Security services.911.TuksSport.912.International students.9Supporting documents.9Higher Education South Africa (HESA).9South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).10Medical Cover.1013.Admission Point Score (APS) conversion.1014.Study programme information.11Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. 11Faculty of Humanities.13Faculty of Health Sciences.16Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.18Faculty of Theology.21Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.21Faculty of Law.26Faculty of Education.27Faculty of Veterinary Science.28Produced by the Client Service Centre in November 2013.Comments and queries can be directed to csc@up.ac.za or tel: 27 (0)12 420 3111.Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University of Pretoria applicable at the timeof printing. Amendments to or updating of the information in this publication may be effected from time to time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness orvalidity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user iskindly requested to verify the correctness of the published information with the University at all times. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any natureagainst the University by any party whatsoever.Undergraduate study programme information 20151

1.University of Pretoria campuses andcontact detailsThe University of Pretoria (UP) has seven academic campuses,namely Hatfield, LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, Prinshof,Groenkloof, Mamelodi, Onderstepoort and the Gordon Instituteof Business Science (GIBS).The Client Service CentreTel:Email:Website: 27 (0)12 420 3111csc@up.ac.zawww.up.ac.zaLocationUniversity of Pretoria, cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street,Hatfield, South AfricaPostal addressUniversity of Pretoria, Private bag X20, Hatfield 0028, SouthAfricaGPS coordinates to campusesHatfield:GIBS:S25 45’ 21” E28 13’ 51”S26 07’ 46” E28 02’ 46”(56 km from Hatfield Campus)Groenkloof:S25 46’ 10” E28 12’ 34”(3.5 km from Hatfield Campus)LC de Villiers:S25 45’ 10” E28 14’ 46”(1.2 km from Hatfield Campus)Mamelodi:S25 43’ 22” E28 23’ 56”(12 km from Hatfield Campus)Onderstepoort: S28 10’ 54” E25 38’ 52”(22 km from Hatfield Campus)Prinshof:S25 43’ 57” E28 12’ 10”(6 km from Hatfield Campus)2.Admission requirementsThe statutory minimum requirements for degree studies is aNational Senior Certificate (NSC), with a minimum achievementlevel of 4 (50–59%) in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjectsfrom the designated subject list below: Accounting Agricultural Science Business Studies (previously Business Economics) Consumer Studies (previously Home Economics) Dramatic Arts Economics Engineering Graphics and Design (previously TechnicalDrawing) Geography History Information Technology Languages* Life Sciences (previously Biology) Mathematical Literacy Mathematics Music Physical Science (previously Natural Sciences) Religion Studies (previously Biblical Studies) Visual Arts*Based on the languages used as medium of instruction at theUniversity of Pretoria, it is advisable that students should haveEnglish and/or Afrikaans as a Home Language or as a First AdditionalLanguage, together with any other language of choice. Faculties and/or certain study programmes may impose additional requirements.2Undergraduate study programme information 2015Prospective students in Grade 12 (final school-year) must usetheir final Grade 11 year mark (promotion mark) to apply. NoGrade 12 marks will be considered for provisional admission.Please note that prospective students who have already leftschool should use their NSC/IEB* Certificate to apply (alsorefer to “Higher Education South Africa” on page 9). Additionalselection criteria are applicable in applications for selectionprogrammes (see faculty tables from page 11 in this brochureor refer to www.up.ac.za).Provisional admission is granted on the results obtained in thefinal Grade 11 year mark (promotion mark). Please note that thefinal Grade 12 results remain the determining factor with regardto admission. Also note that the achievement of the minimumrequirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to anystudy programme.The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based ona candidate’s achievement in any SIX recognised NSC 20-creditsubjects (not only designated subjects), by using the NSCseven-point rating scale in the table below. Life Orientation is a10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating the APS.Neither can Mathematics Paper 3 be used for this purpose. LifeOrientation is also not a faculty-specific subject requirement.*Independent Examination Board (IEB)National Senior Certificate achievement Outstanding achievementMeritorious achievementSubstantial achievementAdequate achievementModerate achievementElementary achievementNot 0–39%0–29%Example of APS calculationSchool subjectAfrikaansEnglishMathematicsPhysical ScienceLife SciencesAccountingAPS totalNational Benchmark Test (NBT)Achievementlevel44667330The NBT is not compulsory for all study programmes. Pleaserefer to the relevant study programmes from page 11 in thisbrochure. Please note that the Academic Literacy Test does notreplace the NBT.Contact informationTel: 27 (0)21 650 3523Website:www.nbt.ac.za

3.Closing datesApplication for admissionApplications open on 1 March of the year preceding the yearof study. Owing to the large number of applications receivedevery year, prospective students are encouraged to apply assoon as possible from 1 March. We recommend that you applyonline at www.up.ac.za. Once your application form has beenprocessed, you will receive an eight-digit UP student number.You are also welcome to download an application form from thewebsite. You may follow the progress of your application onlinevia the UP Portal (Student Centre). Visit www.up.ac.za/portal.However, if you do not have access to the internet you arestill welcome to submit an application on paper. Just makesure that you do not use the previous year’s application formfor this purpose. Application forms are distributed to schoolsor may be requested by calling 27 (0)12 420 3111. A nonrefundable application levy of R300 must accompany everyapplication. The University will only accept original applicationforms. Faxed, scanned, or emailed application forms will notbe accepted. Each student must complete only one applicationform.The application form provides for a first and second choice ofstudy programme. It is strongly recommended that you alsoindicate a second choice study programme on your applicationform. Refer to www.up.ac.za/admissioninfo. It is not advisableto apply for two selection programmes as your first and secondchoice. Selection programmes are study programmes withearly closing dates and limited space and must preferablybe indicated as first choice on your application form. It isparticularly important to note that applications for admission toany of the study programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciencesand to the selection programmes BScArch – Bachelor ofScience Architecture or BScInt – Bachelor of Science InteriorArchitecture in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environmentand Information Technology, will only be considered if therelevant study programme is indicated as a first choice on yourapplication form.The following documents must accompany your application: A certified copy of your final Grade 11 examination reportindicating your promotion mark A certified copy of your ID or your birth certificateYour completed application form together with the prescribed,non-refundable application levy of R300, must reach the CSCbefore the closing date.Application for admission to undergraduate academic studyprogrammes for both South African and non-South Africancitizens close on the dates (specified in the faculty tables frompage 11) in the year preceding the year of study.Restriction on student numbersOwing to constraints on the facilities of the University, the intakeof students in all the study programmes is limited. It may evenbe the case that quotas are reached long before the closingdates. Please note that meeting the minimum requirementsof a study programme, as specified in this brochure, does notguarantee your admission.4.Language policy and medium ofinstructionIn conducting its business, the University uses two officiallanguages: English and Afrikaans. In formal education, themedium of instruction is either English or Afrikaans, or both ofthese languages, provided that there is a demand and that it isacademically and economically justifiable. However, it remainsthe student’s responsibility to ascertain on an annual basis inwhich language a module and any further level of that moduleis presented. In respect of administrative and other services, astudent has the right to choose whether the University shouldcommunicate with him or her in English or Afrikaans.5.Bursaries, awards and loans(financial aid)Students who are interested in the support bursaries and loansadministered by the University should submit an applicationvia the University’s website www.up.ac.za/feesfunding. This is,however, not applicable to achievement awards as a differentprocess is followed in this regard.Contact informationWebsite:www.up.ac.za/feesfundingNote: Information on study costs, accounts and financial aidis published on the University’s website at www.up.ac.za/feesfunding and in the Fees and Funding brochure available atthe CSC. Enquiries can be made at the Client Service Centre(CSC) branches on the various University campuses. TheUniversity reserves the right to amend, without prior notice, theregulations and conditions applicable to bursaries, awards andloans. Please consult www.up.ac.za/feesfunding for the latestinformation.Achievement awards – new first-year students: 2015Guaranteed undergraduate achievement awardsLearners do not apply for the achievement awards below. These awards are awarded based on academic achievement.Qualifying averagepercentageFaculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information TechnologyandFaculty of Natural andAgricultural SciencesFaculty of Health SciencesandFaculty of Veterinary ScienceOtherfaculties75%–79.99%R6 000––80%–89.99%R15 000R6 000R15 00090%–100%R40 000R20 000R40 000Note: The University of Pretoria reserves the right to amend award values without prior notice. Please refer to www.up.ac.za/feesfunding for the criteria applicable to the above achievement awards.Undergraduate study programme information 20153