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DISCLAIMERThe study information and the minimum admission requirements in this guide are subject to change and is only a summary of the study programs and requirements. This information is compiled with the view to a general introduction and orientation, and the North-West University accepts no liability for alterations that might take place. In all cases the official Calendar of the University should be consulted during the compilation of the program of the specific study course.

Contact details for admission

Write to us:Admissions OfficeNorth-West UniversityPrivate Bag X2046Mmabatho2735

Call us on:Tel: 018 389 2252/ 2171Fax: 018 389 2198/ 018 393 5775E-mail: [email protected]

Check out our website:www.nwu.ac.za

©2009 NWU. Compiled by the Marketing and Communication Department in cooperation with the Faculties on the Mafikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU).

INDEX

The Mafikeng Campus in a nutshell ............................................3Unique student life .....................................................................4Bursaries and loans .....................................................................6Admission requirements .............................................................8Study information Mafikeng Campus .........................................10


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Quality is the key to your career-aimed degree. It is embodied in the fact that:

The NWU is among the three top universities that undertake • research with the private sector (THRIP report 2006/2007);The NWU won an award for the University who best promoted • multi-linguism and nation building in South Africa by the Pan-South African National Language Board, 2008;The NWU was named the best governed University in South • Africa for two consecutive years by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2007, 2008; andThe NWU was named the most innovative University in South • Africa by the Innovation Fund of the Department of Science and Technology in 2008.

THE MAFIKENG CAMPUS in a nutshellWelcome to the Mafikeng Campus of the North-West University!

This is your guide to career-orientated training and an international qualification. The North-West University (NWU) is a genuinely South African university with three campuses, namely in Potchefstroom, the Vaal Triangle and Mafikeng each with its own unique character. The NWU is committed to meeting the needs of the community by providing quality education to the disadvantaged and rural communities from which many of its students come. The University also remains committed to responding to the new challenges that include information technology, changing learner demographics and increased globalisation.

Why the Mafikeng Campus?Quality training• Accessible campus• Affordable education• Pass rate of 81% of undergraduates• Sport opportunities such as Soccer Institute•

International standardsAt the NWU we are adamant about quality – international quality! To ensure this, the University’s research and postgraduate training is constantly subjected to an international evaluation.

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UNIQUE STUDENT LIFEApart from a career-orientated degree, we also guarantee you a unique student life and a dynamic student body on a modern campus with excellent sports, cultural and recreational activities.

The University offers a variety of Support Services and other Centres:

Academic Development Centre (ADC)• Sports Centre• Soccer Institute• Gymnasium• Career Centre• Guidance and Counselling Centre (GCC)• Health Centre• HIV/Aids Office• International Students’ Office• Cultural Office• Printing and Copying Service•

Residence lifePleasant accommodation that is conducive to study and where students’ self-reliance and penchant for healthy student fun can find expression, characteries the North-West University’s residences.

HOW MUCH is it going to cost?An initial fee of R150 is payable on applying for admission to the University.

Tuition feesYour tuition fee depends on the course you are studying. These are the current approximate annual fees without increases for 2010 and 2011.

Programme Per year

BCom Accounting R13 745

BCom Transport Economics R14 520

BCom Extended – 4 years R14 321

BAdmin R12 100

LLB R13 332

BEd R12 018

BSc Biology R14 597

BSc Computer Science R13 387

BSc Agriculture R13 310

Diploma in Animal Health R12 100

BA Social Work R13 376

BA Communications R16 984

BA CTSD (Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable Development) R12 100



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Residence fees

Men’s and Women’s Residence Per annum

On campus residence (Undergraduate students)

R8 000 per annum

On campus residence (Postgraduate students)

R9 200 per annum

Gloria Park (Flats)

R16 100 per annum

Minimum amount payable on registrationThe initial amount payable on registration is R4 350, consisting • of a Registration (Enrolment) fee of R850 and an initial deposit of R3 500 for tuition fees.Students staying in residences will have to pay the minimum • amount of R4 350 as set out above and, in addition, 50% of the annual residence fees.



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BURSARIESand LOANSAnnually, the North-West University grants bursaries and loans to students who qualify.

First-year Academic BursariesThese bursaries are awarded automatically to all full-time students who:

Register to study at the NWU for a first degree for the first time • after Grade 12;Obtained an average of 75% or higher during the Grade 12 final • examination; andThe bursary is awarded according to the prospective student’s true • average obtained. This average is calculated by adding the actual percentages for six subjects, Life Orientation excluded, obtained in the final exam. NB: The percentage obtained for subjects in the non designated subjects is adjusted downwards by 10% for the purpose of calculating merit bursaries. For further information see the table of designated and non designated subjects under Admission requirements.

Student’s average Merits bursary

90% 110% of tuition fees




Enquiries: Itumeleng Ntshudisane. Tel: 018 299 2372 or e-mail: [email protected]

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Leadership BursaryThis bursary is awarded once only to students who were chairpersons (head boy/head girl) of the representative students’ council during their high school career. The bursary amounts to 20% of the tuition fees and is awarded once only. Corroborative documents, namely a copy of the official testimonial on the school’s letterhead or any other official letter from the Headmaster, must accompany the application.

Arts and Culture BursaryThis bursary is awarded to students with exceptional achievements in art and culture. The value of awards differ and the evaluation is done by the Department of Culture.

Enquiries: Tshimega Pule. Tel: 018 389 2059.

Bursary for Physically Disabled StudentsStudents with a physical disability which impedes their studies and who have submitted a medical certificate to confirm their condition, may receive an annual bursary amounting to 25% of their tuition fees for the minimum duration of the study.

Family BursaryFull-time and part-time students can apply for this bursary if two or more members of the same family are studying at the NWU at the same time. It is awarded as follows:

Number of family members Award

Second student 15% of tuition fees

Third student 20% of tuition fees

Fourth student 25% of tuition fees

Fifth student 30% of tuition fees

All part-time students receive a grant of 50% of the bursary for the minimum duration of study, namely 4 years.

Orphan BursaryThe bursary provides financial support to orphans. After the application form and corroborative proof is submitted, they may receive a grant amounting to 25% of their tuition fees.

Distance BursaryStudents, whose parental home is further than 150 km from the NWU, may apply for a travel bursary annually. The bursary is awarded according to a scale and applies only to students who are studying for their first degree and who complete it within the minimum prescribed period. The value of the bursary is as follows:

Distance Award

150 km to 250 km 2% of tuition fees







2101 km or further 9% of tuition fees

The bursary is not awarded automatically. Students must apply for it annually.

Enquiries: Itumeleng Ntshudisane 018 389 2372 ore-mail: [email protected]


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Sport BursaryEnquiries: Rick van Rooyen. Tel: 018 389 2406 or e-mail: [email protected]

NSFAS Bursary-LoanThe object of the NSFAS Bursary-Loan scheme is to provide financial aid to students who have academic potential but lack the necessary funds to study.

The scheme is available to all full-time undergraduates who fulfill the following requirements:

The student must be a South African citizen;• The student must study the minimum number of prescribed • course units per year;Register for a first undergraduate course;• The student must have the necessary potential and make • satisfactory progress – that is, pass at least percent (60%) of the prescribed minimum course units;The student must be in financial need, that is, have no or very few • financial resources and is therefore dependent on NSFAS;The student or his/her parents must pay the minimum required • fees at the beginning of each study year;The amount granted is determined in terms of the tuition and • residential fees payable to the tertiary institution. Any credit that is available can be used to buy prescribed books; andClosing date for NSFAS Bursary-Loans: Prospective students – • 30 November, senior students – 15 October.

Enquiries: Thabang Matabane. Tel: 018 389 2330 or e-mail: [email protected]

Funza Lushaka Education BursaryThe Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme that promotes teaching in public schools.

Full-cost bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority. Recipients of these bursaries will be required to teach at a school or provincial education department for the same number of years that they receive the bursary.

Qualified recipients of bursaries can apply for appropriate public school positions with the provincial education department (PED) of their choice.

What are the priority areas?Foundation Phase (Grades R-3): Foundation phase specialisation.• Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grades 4-9): A teaching major in • one (1) of the following: African Languages; English Language; Mathematics; Natural Science and Technology.FET Phase (Grades 11-12): A teaching major in one (1) of the • following: African Languages; English Language; Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy; Agricultural Sciences; Life Sciences; Physical Science; Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Information Technology, Computer Applications Technology; Engineering Graphics and Design.

Enquiries: Thabang Matabane. Tel: 018 389 2330 ore-mail: [email protected]


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ADMISSION requirements To obtain your grade 12 certificate, a candidate must have seven (7) subjects in his or her matric year. Four (4) are compulsory subjects: One (1) official language at the level of Home Language and one (1) language as First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and three (3) further choice subjects.

The minimum admission requirements for degree study at any university (the old matric exemption, now known as university admission) is a performance level of 4 (50-59%) in at least four (4) subjects from the designated group of subjects (see list below).

Designated subject list for University admissionBusiness Studies• Dramatic Art• Economy• Physical Sciences (Natural Sciences)• Geography• History• Religious Studies• Engineering Graphics and Design• Information Technology• Agricultural Science• Life Sciences• Music• Accounting• Languages (One (1) language of learning and teaching as used at • higher education)Consumer Studies• Visual Art• Mathematics• Mathematical Literacy•

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You need at least four (4) subjects from the list above at level 4 (50-59%). Secondly, you must comply with the APS score and admission requirements for the study course involved.

Determining the APS scoreThe performance in six (6) subjects is used to calculate the APS • score. Four (4) of the subjects are from the designated list (as needed for university admission). If the two (2) other subjects are not from the list (thus from the ordinary NSC subject list) it is taken into account.The APS mark obtained in Life Orientation is not taken into • account when calculating the APS score, but to attain a National Senior Certificate (NSC), a learner must acquire a scale mark of three (3) in Life Orientation.For the Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU, the following • Language requirements have been set: A pass mark of level 4 (50-59%) in the language of learning and teaching at Home Language or First Additional Language level. Therefore if Afrikaans is your home language level language and English your first additional language, you must attain this performance in at least one (1) of the two (2).For more information on provisional university admission, contact • 012 481 2921 or visit www.sauvca.org.za

The following selection table is used for determining the APS score:(Conversion of symbols of school subjects)

NSC-level APS score

7 (80-100%) 76 (70-79%) 65 (60-69%) 54 (50-59%) 43 (40-49%) 32 (30-39%) 21 (0-29%) 1

An example of how to determine the APS score. (This is only an example. Apply your own subjects and marks to the example.)

Setswana Home Language (from designated list) 4English First Additional Language (from designated list) 4Mathematical Literacy (from designated list) 6Consumer Studies (from designated list) 6Design (NSC subject) 6Computer Application Technology (NSC subject 5APS score 31

Now compare it with the requirements in this study information guide to determine whether you qualify for admission.



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STUDY INFORMATION Mafikeng Campus


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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Degree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate tuition fee only)

DiplomaAgriculture

Animal Science• Crop Science•

3 English Level 3• Mathematical Literacy Level 3•

15 R12 000

DiplomaAgriculture

Animal Health• 3 English Level 3• Mathematics Level 2•

15 R12 000

Extended BSc Applied Mathematics – Computer Science• Applied Mathematics – Mathematics• Biology – Chemistry• Chemistry – Physics• Computer Science – Electronics• Computer Science – Mathematics• Electronics – Mathematics• Mathematics – Physics• Mathematics – Statistics•

3 English Level 3• Mathematical Literacy Level 3• Science subject Level 3• Selection test•

15 R13 500

BSc Statistics – Mathematics 3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 4• Physical Science Level 4•

20 R14 500

BSc Applied MathematicsApplied Maths – Chemistry• Applied Maths – Computer Science• Applied Maths – Electronics• Applied Maths – Mathematics•

3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 4• Physical Science Level 4•

20 R14 500

BSc BiologyBiology – Chemistry • Biology – Geography • Biology – Psychology •


20 R14 500

BSc ChemistryChemistry – Computer Science• Chemistry – Electronics • Chemistry – Phisics• Chemistry – Mathematics •


20 R14 500

BSc ElectronicsElectronics – Computer Science• Electronics – Physics •


20 R14 500

BSc GeographyGeography – Chemistry •


20 R14 500


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BSc MathematicsMathematics – Physics •


20 R14 500

BSc PhysicsPhysics – Applied Mathematics•


20 R14 500

BSc Computer ScienceComputer Science – Electronics• Computer Science – Geography• Computer Science – Physics •


20 R14 500

BSc in Agriculture Agricultural Economics 3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3 • or Mathematical Literacy Level 4• Physical Science Level 4•

20 R14 500

BSc in Agriculture Animal Health 3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3 • orMathematical Literacy Level 4• Physical Science Level 4•

20 R14 500

BSc in Agriculture Animal Science 3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3 • or Mathematical Literacy Level 4• Physical Science Level 4•

20 R14 500

BSc in Agriculture Crop Science 3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3 • or Mathematical Literacy Level 4• Physical Science Level 4•

20 R14 500

BA of Nursing NursingManagement• Nursing•

3 Professional nurses only• Diploma in General Nursing•

None R13 500

BA of Nursing Science Nursing Science 3 English Level 4• Mathematical Literacy and Physical Science • or Life Science Level 4•

20 R13 500


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FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION


Extended BCom BCom CA stream• 4 English Level 3• Mathematics Level 3•

15 R14 000

Extended BCom BCom Financial Accounting• Economics• Information Systems• Marketing Management• Statistics•

4 English Level 3• Mathematical Literacy Level 3• Selection test•

15 R14 000

BAdmin Economics• Human Resource Management• Local Government and Development• Industrial Psychology• Political Studies and International Relations• Public Administrations•

3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3 • or Mathematical Literacy Level 4•

20 R14 000

BCom Economics• Logistics Management• Human Resource Management and Industrial Psychology• Transport Economics• Information Systems• Management• Statistics• Operations Research• Marketing Management•

3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3 • or Mathematical Literacy Level 4•

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BCom Financial Accounting• 3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 4•

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BCom Chartered Accountancy• Management Accountancy•

3 English Level 4• Mathematics Level 3• Selection test•

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION


BEd Foundation Phase 4 English Level 4• 19 R12 000

BEd Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase 4 English Level 4• 19 R12 000


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BEd Senior and Further Education and TrainingScience and Agriculture• Human and Social Science• Economic and Management Science•

4 English Level 4• 19 R12 000

FACULTY OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCE


BA CommunicationsBroadcast• Journalism• Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising•


BA Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable Development 3 English Level 4• 20 R12 000

BA Industrial Sociology 3 English Level 4• 20 R12 000

BA Social Work 3 English Level 4• 20 R12 000

BA Indigenous Knowledge Systems 3 English Level 4• 20 R12 000

BA Land Reform and Rural Development 3 English Level 4• 20 R12 000

BA Peace Studies and International Relations 3 English Level 4• 20 R12 000

B Soc Science Social ScienceInternational Relations• Political Science• Population Studies• Sociology• Psychology• Development Studies•


FACULTY OF LAW


LLB Law 4 English Level 4• 21 R13 500


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The best governed university in South Africa.• * As awarded by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2007, 2008.

The most innovative higher education institution • in South Africa. * As awarded by Innovation Fund of the Department of Science and Technology, 2008.

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