OUR VISION To be the Premier University of African Scholarship.

OUR MISSION A truly South African University that is academically excellent, innovative in research, critically engaged with society and demographically representative, redressing the disadvantages, inequities and imbalances of the past.

MAKE HISTORY

he University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) conducted in state-of-the-art laboratories is located in the picturesque province and span the natural, biomedical, humanities Tof KwaZulu-Natal. It is a teaching and and social sciences. research-led university with a proud and rich heritage of academic excellence. The University has not only maintained its position as the most research-productive In 2010, our province celebrated 100 years of state-funded university in South Africa, but higher education – a centenary of scholarship, has made significant strides in teaching and innovation and community engagement. This learning. In 2015, UKZN was once again ranked vast wealth of knowledge production lies at as the top university in South Africa for research the heart of the University’s success as one of productivity. This is testimony to both teaching the top institutions on the African continent. and research excellence at UKZN. The University is also ranked in the top 2% of the world’s leading academic institutions (in In addition, UKZN offers the opportunity to take the 401-500 band) according to the Academic part in extensive sporting and cultural activities. Rankings of World Universities (ARWU). The University promotes access to learning that will increase educational and employment At UKZN, we are passionate about teaching and opportunities for the historically disadvantaged. learning. Our motto ‘Every Student Matters’, It supports transformation and redress and transcends the social, cultural and academic aims to provide an enabling environment for discourse across disciplines. The University all its students to ensure individual intellectual encourages and embraces diversity in all facets development, an awareness of social of student experience. UKZN is a residential responsibility and sound ethical practice in our university structured on a College model. Four diverse society. Colleges, each comprising four to six cognate schools, offer a comprehensive range of The University’s international partnerships undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 46 countries provide an opportunity for across five campuses: Edgewood, Howard direct interface and global academic exchange College, Medical School, Pietermaritzburg and that enhances scholarship and the student Westville. experience. Students are encouraged to join UKZN and UKZN offers innovative curricula for accredited embrace the many and diverse opportunities professional degrees through dynamic that will equip them to realise their potential teaching and learning. Research activities are and make a difference as a future leader.

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nyaka ka 2010 ungunyaka Inyuv- esi equkethwe yilesi sikhungo esikhulukazi. Yilokhu yakwaZulu-Natali (UKZN) eqeda ngawo okufeza impokophelelo yokuba isikhungo Uiminyaka eyikhulu (100) kwimfundo sethu sibe yiNyuvesi evel ele e-Africa. ephakeme esifundazweni sakwaZulu-Natal. Kulesi sikhathi Inyuvesi ibiz-ikhandla ngeimfundaze, Amazinga emfundo emikhakheni eyahlukah- ukuletha ushintsho kanye nokuzibandakanya lukene asekelwa ubuchule bothisha abazimisele, nemiphakathi ngokungaphezi. uhlahlo lwemfundo kanye nemishini yocwan- ingo yesimanjemanje. I-UKZN iyazigqaja ngokuba yinyuvesi eholwa ezocwaningo kwezemfundo, lokhu kwendlalewa I Nyuvesi ivulela amathuba kubantu ukuba yizikhungo eziyisihlanu zemfundo (iWestville, bathole ulwazi namathuba emisebenzi kulabo Edgewood, Howard College, Nelson R Mandela abebevaleleke amathuba phambilini. School of Medicine kanye nePietermaritzburg) nezindawo ezihlala abafundi. Ubudlelwane namanyuvesi angu44 emazweni angaphandle kusivulela amathuba emifundazwe I-UKZN ingenye yamanyuvesi eNingizimu Africa eyahlukene, kanti amathuba avelela abafundi nase-Africa akhethwe njengalawo ahamba andisa nokushintshisana ngolwazi olwakhayo. phambili emhlabeni jikelele kuma-Academic Woza e-UKZN usebenzise lawa mathuba Rankings of World Universities (ARWU). esinawo, ubone ithalente lakho kuze uthole namathuba azokwenza Isiqubulo sethu sithi: Wonke umfundi umehluko empilweni yakho ubalulekile! Inyuvesi yengamela izinhlanga njengomholi wakusasa. Sikufisela namasiko ahlukahlukene okubonakala ngabo iwela! abafundi abatapa ulwazi kuyo yonke imikhakha

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALCollege of Humanitiesv ParentsUNDERGRADUATE Day. PROSPECTUS 2020 UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL CONTACT DETAILS

EDGEWOOD CAMPUS PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS Private Bag X03, Ashwood, 3605 Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3414/3245 Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5212/5214/5022 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS WESTVILLE CAMPUS University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4041 Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7757/2238/2212 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2011/3417/7877 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

NELSON R MANDELA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Private Bag 7, Congella, Durban, 4013 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4248/4377 Email: [email protected]

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Published by Student Academic Administration All information in this Prospectus was correct at the date of publication, July 2019. CONTENTS

General Information 2 A Choice of Campuses 2 How to Apply 5 Sites of Delivery, Programmes Offered and 10 Entrance Requirements Alternative Access Programmes and Extended Curricula 23 Financing Studies 27 Scholarships and Merit Awards 33 International Applicants 36 Accommodation for Students 48 Caring for Students’ Needs 52 Sports and Recreation 56 Student Governance and Activities 58 Available Facilities 60 Intro to the Academic Programme 63 Detailed information on all qualifications offered is provided in this section. College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science 66 College of Health Sciences 77 College of Humanities 88 College of Law and Management Studies 100

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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 1 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Edgewood Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine Howard College A CHOICE OF CAMPUSES

From the mountain vistas of the Drakensberg to the wild reaches of Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal is a province of contrasts. The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) offers prospective students the choice of five campuses, each with its own distinctive character.

Edgewood reserves and estuaries of Maputaland, north The Edgewood campus is the University’s of Durban, are favourite getaways for staff and primary site for teacher education. Situated in students. The Howard College campus is situated Pinetown with easy access to the N3 highway and on the Berea, with spectacular views of the approximately 20 minutes drive from Durban, Durban harbour. It was opened in 1931 following the campus offers sophisticated and attractive a generous donation by Mr TB Davis, whose son, facilities to a growing number of Education Howard Davis, was killed during the Battle of the students. Edgewood provides initial and in- Somme in World War I. The campus is situated service teacher education and offers university in a successful environmental conservancy higher degrees in a wide range of specialisations and the lush gardens of the University reflect in education. It is also involved in research and a commitment to indigenous flora and fauna. consultancy. The Howard College campus currently offers degree options in the fields of Engineering, Law, Staff are actively engaged in policy-making in Humanities (including Music) and Social Sciences education in South Africa and contribute to the (including Social Work), Nursing and Architecture. international profile of the University through participation in international conferences, teaching Nelson R. Mandela School of international students, hosting international Medicine visitors and publishing in international books and The Medical School has been producing quality journals. doctors since 1950. Founded as a ‘black school’ in a ‘white institution’, for most of its history, the Howard College School has been synonymous with the struggle Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned for for democracy and racial equality. On its 50th its beaches and coastal resorts. The city is also a anniversary in 2000, the Medical School received major South African port. The magnificent game the finest birthday present it could have wished

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 2 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Pietermaritzburg Westville

for – the agreement of former president and Westville Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, to link Located within an environmental conservancy his name to the School. Launched in July 2003, it is about eight kilometres from the CBD of Durban training a new generation of clinical researchers, and Pinetown, the Westville campus combines enhancing the clinical research infrastructure state-of-the-art infrastructure with beautiful in KwaZulu-Natal and fostering collaborations natural surroundings. The campus’ Hindu temple between research groups working on similar and an Islamic place of worship reflect its rich projects in South Africa and other countries. multicultural history. It is the official address of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, housing the Pietermaritzburg Vice-Chancellor’s office, the offices of Executive Pietermaritzburg is located in the KwaZulu-Natal members, and University-wide administrative Midlands, close to numerous nature reserves and divisions. The Westville campus is the home of parks. It is one hour’s drive from Durban and two Management Studies, Science and most Health hours’ drive from the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Science disciplines. Park. The city has a rich architectural heritage, with many examples of Victorian and Edwardian International Recognition buildings. The city is the birthplace of the former University of Natal and its forerunner, the Natal The University has a worldwide reputation for University College, which opened its doors to academic excellence in teaching and research, 57 students in 1910. The Old Main Building is and degrees offered have international the hub of the present-day Pietermaritzburg standing. The University has formal links, campus. The campus offers a wide range of exchange programmes and collaborative innovative academic programmes, which have teaching and research programmes with been successful in responding to local and many other universities around the globe. A provincial needs in the broad areas of Health Sciences, Science and Agriculture, Education, large number of agreements and memoranda Law, Humanities and Management Studies. of understanding have been signed with Unique to the Pietermaritzburg campus are the various institutions in Asia, Europe, the USA disciplines of Agriculture, Theology and Visual and Africa. Arts.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 3 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Leaders in Curriculum Disclaimer Development The admission requirements listed in this UKZN has taken a leading role in curriculum publication are minimum requirements and development, recognising worldwide trends fulfilling these does not guarantee that an and the restructuring of the South African applicant will be offered a place. educational system towards a more ‘outcome- based’ approach. Many of the challenges Furthermore, UKZN reserves its right to make students will face in their future professional amendments to admission requirements life cannot be solved by a single discipline. if and when necessary. It reserves the right UKZN has redesigned its curricula to include to withdraw, wholly or in part, the delivery large elements of inter-disciplinary work. In of programmes on certain sites of delivery. this way, students will be exposed to a wider Applicants for, and students in programmes range of disciplines, thus widening their affected, will be informed well in advance of choice of career options, and enhancing their the commencement of their studies for the understanding of the society in which they will academic year concerned. live and work. The new curricula are arranged into modules that will give them more flexibility in the composition of their degree package. This will also give them the freedom to interrupt and resume their studies, depending on their financial circumstances. • The quality of work done by the University in Quality Assurance community outreach programmes; UKZN’s attractiveness as an institution of higher • The combination of theory and practice in education is based on the following: preparing students for real life; • Quality assurance of all aspects of the • Provision of diverse curricula to build full University, including curricula, teaching and capacity and marketable skills; mentoring; • The UKZN Access Policy to facilitate access for • The impact and advantages of teaching, students with potential from educationally learning and research as core academic disadvantaged backgrounds; and functions of our University; • The implementation of the UKZN Language • The work done by the University in building Policy to improve quality of delivery, lateral and critical thinking in students; especially in KwaZulu-Natal.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 4 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 HOW TO APPLY

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 5 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 UKZN staff visiting rural schools. South African Applicants accommodation and financial assistance on the CAO application form. For UKZN, no Applications via the Central further application forms are required. Applications Office (CAO) • The CAO Handbook provides information on • All first-time South African applicants to UKZN programmes available as well as information for entry into degree/diploma study in the on minimum requirements for application to first semester (February) of an academic year specific programmes. Applicants are allowed (Grade 12s as well as undergraduate transfer six choices that must be listed in order of students from other institutions) must apply preference. via the Central Applications Office (CAO). • Applicants pay one application fee only • Obtain the CAO application form and to the CAO, regardless of the number of CAO Handbook from the CAO on institutions they apply to: +27 (0)31 268 4444 or CAO’s website at • If students apply before 31 October 2019, www.cao.ac.za OR institutions OR high the CAO application fee is R245. schools. For UKZN, write to • If students apply from 1 November 2019 [email protected]. onwards, the CAO application fee is R465. • The CAO also has an online application • Application fees are paid either: by crossed facility. cheque or postal order made out to the • The forms have unique CAO reference/ CAO on submission of applications OR by application numbers that must be quoted payment at any EasyPay facility using an in all correspondence. The CAO system will application number and Easy Pay number generate a CAO number when applying on the form as reference OR via the Internet online. Students can apply to more than where applicants can print a deposit slip one institution on the CAO application form. quoting the CAO number for bank deposits. Applicants use the same application number • Do not pay CAO application fees to UKZN for all institutions. Application for residence and do not enclose cash.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 6 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 • Completed application forms, proof of Online Application payment and documentation must be The UKZN has developed an online application mailed to: Central Applications Office, system. The following applicants can apply Private Bag X06, Dalbridge 4014. online: • The CAO will confirm receipt of • Postgraduate and international applicants; applications by letter, fax or email; • Returning former UKZN undergraduate applicants must confirm their basic Applicants; information and their choices made; provide information on special • First-time entering South African programme requirements; and list undergraduate applicants should apply outstanding documentation. through the Central Application Office (CAO); • Applicants must check the information • A non-refundable application fee of R200 is and inform the CAO in writing if they payable to UKZN (late fee R400); want to make any changes to their ______programme choices. Any changes will APPLY ONLINE require payment of an additional R120. The URL link for applicants to apply online is on • Institutions will access the applications www.ukzn.ac.za under Apply to UKZN or the URL link is https://erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view via the Internet. UKZN may make early/ conditional offers based on National GENERAL ENQUIRIES Email: [email protected] Senior Certificate (NSC) results, if already obtained, or excellent Grade 11, Grade FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 12 mid-year or trial results. Offers may Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2212/2238/7577/ 7877/ 2011/3417; +27 (0)33 260 5212/5214 /5022 only be made once the NSC results are ______received in January. • The CAO advises applicants via SMS Applications Directly to UKZN as soon as a decision has been made. The following applications must be made directly UKZN will follow up with further to UKZN: correspondence. Refer to page 22 • Previously registered UKZN students for information on UKZN selection wanting to return to complete their procedures. programmes. • The CAO obtains the NSC results from the • Previously registered UKZN students Department of Education. wanting to apply to another undergraduate programme. ______• Applicants for non-degree studies. CAO CONTACT DETAILS • New applicants for admission to non-CAO Applicants should contact the CAO call centre on programmes listed in the College section of Tel: +27 (0)31 268 4444 or 083 123 0000 OR this Prospectus. consult the CAO web page at: www.cao.ac.za to check the progress of their application. A CAO • New applicants applying for admission to 24-hour response service for selection decisions is Semester 2 (August). Consult with UKZN on available on Tel: +27 (0)83 123 2000. availability of spaces in programmes before ______submitting applications for Semester 2.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 7 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 • UKZN Undergraduate application forms are available from: • General Enquiry Offices on all campuses. www.ukzn.ac.za; • The UKZN website under ‘Apply to UKZN’; and • On request from: [email protected]. • A non-refundable application fee of R200 is payable to UKZN on submission of an application and required documentation (late fee R400). • Applicants must take care to ensure that their application reaches us before the closing date – see page 9. ______FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2212/2238/7577/ 7877/2011/3417; +27 (0)33 260 5212/ 5214/5022 ______

International Applicants Amanda Dube. Application for Admission to ______Full-time Undergraduate Studies FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2238/2212/7577/7877/2011/3417/2212; • Application for admission to full-time +27 (0)33 260 5212/ 5214/5022 undergraduate studies must be made ______directly to UKZN on the UKZN Application for Admission to Undergraduate Studies Application for Admission to (International) form. Exchange/Study Abroad Programmes • A non-refundable application fee is payable • Application must be made directly to to UKZN. Applicants need to enclose proof of UKZN on the Application for Study Abroad, payment as well as all documents requested Exchange and Short Term Programmes form. on submission of their application. • The application form is available from: • Applicants need to take care to ensure that • UKZN International Relations at their application and payment reaches us [email protected] or www.ukzn.ac.za before the closing date. under ‘Apply to UKZN’. • The appli­cation form is available from: • Refer to page 36 for more information on • The UKZN website www.ukzn.ac.za under international application procedures and ‘Apply to UKZN’; OR entry requirements. • Available from: [email protected]. ______• Refer to page 36 in this Prospectus for more FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: information on international application Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2870/3078 procedures and entry requirements. ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 8 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Closing dates Proof of payment South African and International Applicants: Applicants must please provide their details on For entry in semester 1 (Feb) 2020 the deposit slip and submit proof of payment on • Medicine (MBChB): Form and payment to reach submission of their application. Do not enclose CAO or UKZN by 30 June 2019. cash. Application fees are non-refundable. • Medicine does not consider international applications. Refer to page 80. Application fees for SA Applicants can • All other programmes: To reach CAO or UKZN be paid into: by 30 September 2019. Name of Account: UKZN Main Late applications Bank: Standard Bank • Applicants must take note of the dates and Type of Account: Business Current Account ensure that they apply on time. No walk-in Account Number: 05 308 0998 applications will be allowed in January 2020. Branch: Westville For entry in semester 2 (August) 2020 Branch Code: 045426 • 30 April 2020 (new applicants as well as Reference: F001 11402 with applicant’s full name returning UKZN students). Application fees for International • Limited new applications will be allowed Applicants can be paid into: only to general programmes in Humanities and Management Studies where admission Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit is considered. Bank: Standard Bank These applications are made directly to UKZN. Type of Account: Business Current Account Account Number: 05 308 2826 Branch: Westville Branch Code: 045426 Reference: F001 11402 with applicant’s full name Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ

UKZN Application Fees South Africa On-time applications R200 Late applications R400 International SADC and rest of Africa R470 Outside Africa $146

NO LATE APPLICATIONS

School of Arts students celebrating International Jazz Day.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 9 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 SITES OF DELIVERY, PROGRAMMES OFFERED AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 10 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Sites of Delivery Programmes Offered UKZN has five campuses but not all A large range of undergraduate programmes are undergraduate qualifications are duplicated offered by the four academic Colleges at UKZN: on each campus and not all qualifications are • College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science; offered in Pietermaritzburg as well as in the • College of Health Sciences; greater Durban area. Even where a qualification • College of Humanities; and is offered at more than one campus, certain options (or courses/majors) within that • College of Law and Management. qualification may only be offered on a specific campus. Please see the respective sites of The programmes available within each College delivery and location below: are listed in the tabulations on pages 16 to 21. The third letter in the CAO codes provided indicates the UKZN campus where the programmes are Greater Durban Area offered. Some programmes are available on • Edgewood Campus: Ashwood, Pinetown: more than one campus. For programmes with Education. no CAO code, application must be made directly • Howard College Campus: Glenwood, to UKZN. For more information, consult the Durban: Law, Engineering, Nursing, College information in this Prospectus. Refer to Humanities and Social Sciences (including page 66 onwards. Architecture, Housing and Music). • Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine: Entrance Requirements Umbilo, Durban: Medicine. South African Applicants • Westville Campus: Westville, Durban: For admission to undergraduate degree studies Science, Management Studies and Health applicants must be in possession of: Sciences (excluding Nursing and Medicine). • Either the National Senior Certificate for degree studies (NSC-Deg); OR Pietermaritzburg Area • Senior Certificate with endorsement • Pietermaritzburg Campus: Scottsville, (obtained before 2008). Pietermaritzburg: Humanities and Social Sciences (including Theology and Visual Art), For admission to undergraduate diploma Engineering (specific years), Science and studies, applicants must possess: Agriculture, Law and Management Studies. • Either the National Senior Certificate for ______diploma studies (NSC-Dip); OR • The Senior Certificate (obtained before 2008); TO DETERMINE WHERE A QUALIFICATION IS • In addition, as the medium of instruction at OFFERED, STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO CONTACT: • UKZN UKZN is English, a minimum of either is required: Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2238/2212/ 7877/ 2011/3417/7577 • Level 4 pass in English as Home Language Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5212/ 5214/5202 (HL) or First Additional Language (FAL) for OR consult the UKZN website at www.ukzn.ac.za NSC; OR • CAO • A 50% (D) pass in English HG as First or Tel: +27 (0)31 268 4444 OR 086 086 226 Second Language for Senior Certificate. OR consult the CAO website at www.cao.ac.za ______• NSC applicants must have obtained a Level 4 pass in Life Orientation.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 11 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 In addition, programmes at UKZN have set their In addition to meeting the basic legal own entrance requirements based on overall requirements, applicants must meet the entry performance in final examinations as well as requirements for specific programmes; that is performance in required subjects. passes in certain subjects and passes obtained, for example, in HIGSCE, AS or A levels. You will find this Note information in the relevant College Handbooks under: www.ukzn.ac.za/students/students/. These are minimum requirements and programmes may have higher requirements. Note

Only O-levels or IGSCEs are not acceptable. For NSC-Deg International applications will not be considered • The overall level of performance is reflected until USAF evaluations have been received. in an applicant’s Academic Performance Score (APS). Information on how to calculate APS appears on page 14. Consult the tables on pages 16 to 21 for • The subjects and levels of performance information on subject requirements. required for admission to specific programmes are listed in the tables on pages Calculation of APS for National Senior 16 to 21. Certificate (NSC-Deg) The values allocated to the levels of For Senior Certificates performance in subjects, i.e. 1-7, are added to Please consult with Colleges for information on calculate the composite Academic Performance scores, calculation values and subject passes Score (APS). Please consult the table on page 13 required. for information on the values used.

International Applicants Life Orientation (LO) is not included in the APS Applicants with non-South African school- calculation for UKZN (no points are allocated for leaving certificates must apply to the South LO). The Academic Performance Score (APS) is African Matriculation Board/Universities South calculated by adding the performance ratings of Africa (USAF) for certification stating that the the other six subjects. Mathematics Paper 3 is not school qualifications they hold satisfy the basic a full subject and is not considered for the APS. legal requirements for entry into degree studies in South Africa. Note ______FOR MORE INFORMATION: All school subjects (designated and non- Please refer to the Universities South Africa website: designated) appearing in the table below are www.usaf.ac.za or contact them on approved subjects and are included (and have Tel: +27 (0)12 481 2848/7 ______equal weight) in the calculation of the UKZN APS.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 12 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Designated Subjects Non-designated Subjects

Dramatic Arts Dance Studies Music Design Visual Arts Hospitality Studies Consumer Studies Tourism Business Studies Agricultural Management Practices Engineering Graphics and Design Agricultural Technology Life Sciences Civil Technology Physical Sciences Information Technology Electrical Technology Agricultural Science Mechanical Technology Accounting Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Economics Nautical Science Geography Maritime Economics History Equine Studies Religion Studies Sport and Exercise Studies Mathematics Mathematics Literacy

Thuthuka Bursary recipients and UKZN Programme Manager Hlengiwe Ndlela.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 13 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 UKZN will recognise academic excellence by awarding eight points to a subject with a performance level of 90-100%. Please see the table below:

Calculation of Composite Academic Performance Score (NSC-Deg)

NSC Rating Points Value for Adjusted Percentages NSC (Level of Calculation of UKZN for UKZN APS Percentage Performance) APS Calculation

7 80% to 100% 7 80% to 100% 6 70% to 79% 6 70% to 79% 5 60% to 69% 5 60% to 69% 4 50% to 59% 4 50% to 59% 3 40% to 49% 3 40% to 49% 2 30% to 39% 2 30% to 39% 1 0% to 29% 1 0% to 29%

Please see example of calculation of APS below:

NSC-Deg Results Obtained by Learner Subject Performance Rating APS Value Home Language 5 5 First Additional Language 6 6 Life Orientation 4 0 Mathematics 5 5 Accounting 6 6 Business Studies 6 6 Computer Applications Technology 7 7 Total APS 35

______Qualif ication Tables If more than seven subjects were taken, the APS In the tabulation (pages 16 to 21), applicants will is calculated by adding the performance ratings find: of English (HL or FAL) plus Mathematics or • The names of the undergraduate Mathematics Literacy plus the best ratings of four programmes available in specific Colleges; other subjects (excluding LO or Maths Paper 3). No • The APS ranges within which selections will bonus points are awarded for additional subjects. be made; ______• School subjects and levels of perfor­mance requirements for each programme.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 14 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 The third letter in the CAO programme code indicates the campus where the programme is offered: E = Edgewood P = Pietermaritzburg H = Howard College W = Westville M = Medical School

Protection of Personal Information (POPI)

PPOPI refers to South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, which seeks to regulate the Processing of Personal Information in a responsible manner. The Act considers personal information to be ‘precious goods’ and therefore aims to bestow upon a person, as the owner of their personal information, certain rights of protection and the ability to exercise control over it.

What does ‘Processing’ Mean? It broadly means that the collection, usage, capturing, storage, dissemination, modification or destruction of a person’s personal information in a responsible manner by any public organisation/institution/company/third party, for the purpose it was required.

What is Personal Information? Personal information includes, but is not limited to: • Contact details: email, telephone number, physical address, etc.; • Demographic information: age, sex, race, birth date, ID number, ethnicity, etc.; • History: employment, financial, academic, educational, criminal, medical history; • Biometric information: blood type, ID photos, etc.; • Opinions of and about the person; and • Private correspondence, etc.

What are the University’s Obligations in Terms of POPI? Some of our obligations under POPI are to: • Only collect information that we need for a specific purpose; • Apply reasonable security measures to protect students’ information; • Ensure that it is relevant and up-to-date; • Only hold as much information as we need, and only for as long as we need it; and • Allow the subject of the information to see it upon request.

Does POPI Really Apply to Me at UKZN? Yes it does. By submitting an application to UKZN, students consent to UKZN processing their personal information. In the absence of such consent, the University will not be able to process a student application and they will not be considered for any course at UKZN.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 15 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 The following programmes are available in 2019.

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science APS Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements Duration Range B Sc Eng: Agricultural KN-P-BEA

B Sc Eng: Chemical KN-H-BEC

KN-H-BEV B Sc Eng: Civil KN-P-BEV NSC-Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 6 & Engl & LO 4 & at least two from KN-H-BEK B Sc Eng: Computer the designated list 48-33 KN-P-BEK 4 yrs KN-H-BEE Chemical, Civil, Electrical and B Sc Eng: Electrical KN-P-BEE Mechanical Engineering will consider choice 1 applicants only) KN-H-BEF B Sc Eng: Electronic KN-P-BEF KN-H-BEM B Sc Eng: Mechanical KN-P-BEM B Sc Land Surveying KN-H-BSL B Agric (Extension and Rural NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths KN-P-BAC 3 yrs Resource Management) & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths B Sc. Agric. Agricultural KN-P-SAE & Agric Sci or Econ or Life Sci 3 yrs Economics or Phys Sci 4

B Agricultural Management KN-P-BAQ NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths 4 yrs & Agric Sci or Econ or Life Sci B Sc Agric. Agricul­tural Plant or Phys Sci 4 KN-P-SAP 3 yrs Sciences NSC-Deg with Maths & Engl, LO & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 B Sc Agric KN-P-BSA 48-28

B Sc Agric. Agribusiness KN-P-BSB 4 yrs

NSC-Deg with Maths & Engl, LO & B Sc Agric. Animal & Poultry KN-P-SAA Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 Science NSC-Deg with Maths 5 & Eng & LO B Sc Stream (LES) Life and KN-P-BS2 4 & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 Earth Sciences KN-W-BS2 3 yrs KN-P-BS3 B Sc Stream M (Mathematics) 48-30 KN-W-BS3

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 16 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science APS Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements Duration Range

B Sc Applied NSC-Deg with Maths, Engl, LO & Agric Sci KN-W-BSR Chemistry or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4

B Sc Biological KN-P-BSN 48-28 Sciences KN-W-BSN NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths B Sc Chemistry and & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 KN-P-SIK Chemical Technology B Sc Computer Science KN-P-BSU NSC-Deg with Maths 5 & Engl, LO & and Inform­ation 48-30 KN-W-BSU Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 Technology B Sc Crop and KN-P-SIH Horticultural Science B Sc Environmental KN-P-BSS 3 yrs Science KN-W-BSS B Sc Environmental Science (Grassland KN-P-BES Science) NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths 4 & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 B Sc Environmental KN-P-EES and Earth Science 48-28 B Sc Geological KN-W-BSG Science B Sc Industrial and KN-P-SII Applied Biotechnology

B Sc Marine Biology KN-W-BSM Maths Level 5

NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths 4 B Sc Dietetics KN-P-BSD & Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 4 yrs B Sc Augmented KN-P-BS4 NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 & Maths & 48-26 Programme KN-W-BS4 Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys Sci 3

B Sc Engineering NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4, and KN-H-UNT N/A 1 yr Access Maths, Phys Sci 4

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 17 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 College of Health Sciences APS Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements Duration Range Bachelor of Audiology KN-W-BPA NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Bachelor of Speech- Maths and Life Sci or Phy Sci 3 4 yrs KN-W-BPB (Choices 1 to 3 only) Language Pathology 48-30 NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and B Dental Therapy KN-W-BDT Life Sci and Maths 3 3 yrs (Choices 1 to 3 only)

B Medical Science KN-W-MBS Anatomy NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4, Life Sci, Maths and Phys Sci 4 3 yrs (Choice 1, 2 and 3 will be prioritised) B Medical Science KN-W-SBF Physiology 48-30

NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4 and B Occupational KN-W-BOT Maths 3 and Life Sci or Phys Sci 3 4 yrs Therapy (Choices 1 to 3 only)

NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths and B Optometry KN-W-BOP Life Sci or Phys Sci 4 48-33 4 yrs (Choices 1 to 3 only) NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and B Oral Hygiene KN-W-BON Life Sci and Maths 3 48-30 3 yrs (Choices 1-3 only)

B Pharmacy KN-W-BPR 48-33 4 yrs NSC-Deg with Engl, Life Sci, LO, Maths and Phys Sci 4 (Choices 1 to 3 only) B Physiotherapy KN-W-BPH 4 yrs

NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4 and B Sport Science KN-W-BRT 48-30 3 yrs Maths/Maths Lit 3

NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4 and B Nursing KN-H-BN1 Maths/Maths Lit 3 and Life Sci 4 4 yrs (Choice 1 only)

NSC-Deg with Engl, Life Sci, Maths B Medicine & KN-M-MBC and Phys Sci 5 and LO4 N/A 6 yrs B Surgery (with at least 65% aggregate)

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 18 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 College of Humanities APS Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements Duration Range

NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4; isiZulu 4 BEd (Foundation Phase) KN-E-BFP and two subjects 3

NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4; Level BEd (Intermediate 5 in any two of Maths, Maths Lit, KN-E-BSP Phase) Technology, Life Sciences, Physical 48-28 4 yrs Sciences, History, Dramatic Arts, Geog NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4; Level 5 BEd (Senior Phase/ KN-E-BSP/ in any two of Maths, Dramatic Arts, Further Education & FET Geog, Hist, Acc, Info Tech, Life Sciences, Training) Physical Sciences

BA KN-H-BA2 (General Studies) KN-P-BA2

BA Cultural & Heritage KN-H-ABT Tourism

BA Music KN-H-BAM NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/ BA Music & Drama 48-28 3 yrs KH-H-BAP Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, Performance any lang HL/FAL 5. Auditions required for music programmes B Soc Sc KN-H-SO2 (General Studies) KN-P-SO2

B Soc Sc Geography KN-H-SGE & Environmental KN-P-SGE Management

NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, B Music KN-H-BM1 Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/ 48-28 4 yrs Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5 and AUDITION

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 19 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 College of Humanities APS Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements Duration Range

NSC-Deg with Maths 5, Eng and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Drama Arts, Econ, Geo, His, Info Tech, Life Sci, Music, Religion Stud, Vis B Architectural Studies KN-H-BAR 48-30 3 yrs Arts, any kang HL/FAL 5. Deserving applicants will be requested to submit a portfolio of creative work, write an essay and complete a questionnaire

NSC-Deg with Eng and LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Drama Arts, B Social Work KN-H-BSX Econ, Geo, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, 48-28 4 yrs Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5

BA Philosophy, Politics KN-H-ABP 48-30 & Law KN-P-ABP NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 and one of: BA International KN-P-ABI Bus Stud, Cons Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Studies 3 yrs Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/ BA Visual Art KN-P-AAV 48-28 Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis B Soc Sc Government, KN-P-SOG Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5 Business & Ethics B Theology KN-P-BTH Humanities KN-H-SO4 Extended Curriculum NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 20/27 4 yrs KN-P-SO4 Programme

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 20 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 College of Law and Management Studies APS Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements Duration Range KN-H-BL1 Bachelor of Laws 4 yrs KN-P-BL1 NSC-Deg with Engl HL 5/FAL 6 & 48-32 KN-H-BLZ Maths 3/Maths Lit 5 & LO 4 Bachelor of Laws (p/t) 6 yrs KN-P-BLZ Bachelor of KN-W-BAD NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 & Maths 3 48-28 3 yrs Administration Bachelor of Bus­iness KN-W-BBA NSC-Deg with Engl & LO 4 & Maths 3 48-26 3 yrs Administration KN-P-BBA Bachelor of Business NSC-Deg with Maths 6 & Engl & KN-W-BBS 48-33 4 yrs Science LO 4 (see page 105) KN-P-BC1 B Com (General) NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths 4 48-30 KN-W-BC1 3 yrs KN-P-BCN B Com (Accounting) NSC-Deg with Maths 5 & Engl & LO 4 48-32 KN-W-BCN B Com 4 General KN-P-BCG NSC-Deg with Maths 3, LO & Engl 4 48-26 (Extended Curriculum) KN-W-BCG 4 yrs B Com 4 Accounting KN-P-BCO NSC-Deg Maths 4, LO & Engl 4 48-28 (Extended Curriculum) KN-W-BCO

Note

UKZN does not require applicants to take the NBT. NBT results are not considered for selection. For NSFAS applications please visit www.nsfas.org.za. For information on Alternative Access Programmes, please turn to page 23.

An academic delivering the keynote address at the Department of Education NSC Excellence Awards.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 21 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Selection Procedure • Selection is done in terms of academic programmes (based on subject choices ranking. The maximum APS obtainable is 48. and projected level of performance Selection will therefore start from 48 down during Grade 12) will be advised that their and will stop once places in a programme applications were unsuccessful. Should have been filled. there be a significant improvement in their • The minimum APS’s published should performance in the final examinations, their therefore only be used as a guide. applications may be reconsidered if there are • Meeting the minimum score does not still places available. guarantee a place as the University • Other applications will be considered after receives more applications than it can the release of the NSC results. accommodate and places in a programme may be filled before the published score is Selection After Release of NSC Results reached. Aim for scores above the minimum • Selection commences when final results are published. released and continues until all available • Applications below the published scores will places are allocated. not be offered places. • Applicants are admitted on the basis of • Applicants must calculate their minimum academic merit. When the results are received score, using Grade 11, mid-year Grade 12 or from the Department of Education, APS scores Trial results and only apply if they think that are calculated and ranked in descending they will meet the requirements. order for each programme. Selection takes • Applicants must pay attention to school place from the top down, until the number of quintile requirements for extended places for a programme is filled. programmes. When Offered a Place Early Selection • UKZN and/or the CAO will advise applicants • Applicants with excellent Grade 11, Grade 12 of places offered; June/Trial or mock results may be selected • When offered a place, applicants must: early (before final examinations). Selections • Complete a consent and indemnity form; will be final, provided selected applicants obtain a NSC-Deg or equivalent and meet • Complete an Acceptance of Offer form; qualification entrance requirements and • Pay a R250 (2019 amount) acceptance fee. academic ranking in the final examinations. Applicants must pay one acceptance fee • Applicants already in possession of a NSC- only. Applicants must advise their College Deg or Senior Certificate may also be offered if they would rather accept another offer; places early. • Submit a copy certified copy of their ID; • Applicants who do not meet the programme and requirements for entry into specific • Submit a copy certified copy of their NSC Certificate when available.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 22 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ALTERNATIVE ACCESS PROGRAMMES AND EXTENDED CURRICULA

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 23 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 KZN has developed innovative Alternative National Senior Certificate for Degrees and Access and Academic Support Programmes must have obtained at least a level 4 (50%) for Uto cater for prospective South African Mathematics, Physical Science and English as a students whose academic potential was not realised Home Language or First Additional Language. due to a disadvantaged educational background. They come from schools that do not equip them for The programme will continue to consider admission to University – they may not obtain the applications from Quintile 1-2 schools until required entry scores or subject level passes. all places are filled. Students who attended the University or any other tertiary institution, Access programmes identify candidates with whether in a degree or access programme of any potential and once registered, they receive the kind for a complete semester, will not be admitted required support to enable them to succeed. to the BSc Engineering Access programme. First-year programmes are restructured and additional courses are offered to improve their Apply to the CAO and use programme code communication and academic writing skills. KN-H-UNT. ______College of Agriculture, FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Howard College Engineering and Science Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3847 B Sc Engineering Access Fax: +27 (0)31 261 1233 Email: [email protected] KN-H-UNT ______

The University of KwaZulu-Natal Engineering Access Programme provides an additional, B Sc Augmented Curriculum alternative access route into the Bachelor of KN-P-BS4/ KN-W-BS4 Science in Engineering, for prospective candidates ______who have had a disadvantaged educational Entrance Requirements background. Applications for admission to the Applicants require a NSC-Deg with 26 or more Engineering Access Programme must be made directly to the Central Applications Office. During APS points and English and LO at Level 4 and the selection process, consideration is given to Mathematics and Agricultural Science or Life the academic record and personal circumstances Science or Physical Science 3. Only applicants from of the applicant. Aptitude or other testing is schools with quintiles 1 and 2 will be considered. frequently used, and the applicant may be ______required to attend an interview. Applicants for admission to the Engineering Access Programme This is a four-year degree with an extended may make funding applications directly to support programme for applicants from sponsoring companies, if financial support is disadvantaged schools. First-year study is spread required. It must be noted that the Engineering over two years. Students who have attended the Access Programme has a very limited number University or any other institution, whether in a of bursaries and financial aid packages that are degree or access programme of any kind for a awarded to the most deserving candidates. complete semester, will not be admitted to the

BSc Augmented Curriculum. To be considered for admission to the Engineering Access Programme, applicants must have a No financial aid is available.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 24 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ______

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: College of Law and Pietermaritzburg Management Studies Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5420 Law and Management Studies Westville B Com 4 Extended Curriculum Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7979 ______(General) KN-P-BCG /KN-W-BCG College of Humanities Pietermaritzburg and Westville B Soc Sc Extended Curriculum ______KN-H-SO4/KN-P-SO4 Entrance Requirements ______NSC-Deg with APS 26 with Mathematics level 3 Entrance Requirements and English and Life Orientation level 4 and are For admission, candidates require the NSC-Deg from the Quintile 1-3 schools. with 20 or more APS points and English and LO ______4. Only applicants from schools with quintiles 1 The three-year B Com degree is extended and 2 will be considered. over four years. The programme is designed ______to help students to develop competencies in language, numeracy, writing and critical thought. This four-year programme, which is available Specifically developed learning opportunities are at Howard College and Pietermaritzburg provided alongside a reduced load of courses to campuses, offers access into Humanities and meet the needs of students from disadvantaged Social Sciences for students from disadvantaged schools but who have the potential to succeed schools. The extended curriculum programme academically. Hence it gives alternative access to combines credit-bearing modules with academic students who do not qualify for direct admission development and support over two or three years; to the B Com (General) degree on the grounds of students complete their first four credit-bearing their National Senior Certificate results. modules during the first year. The extended Students who have attended the University or curriculum is structured to enable successful any other tertiary institution, whether in a degree students to graduate with a BSocSc degree. or access programme of any kind for a complete semester, will not be admitted to the Bachelor of Students who have attended the University or any Commerce Extended Curriculum (General). other institution, whether in a degree or access ______programme of any kind for a complete semester, will not be admitted to the BSoc Sc Augmented FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Curriculum. Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6455 ______Westville FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2083/7742 Howard College ______Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3337 Pietermaritzburg Tel: + 27(0)33 260 5977 ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 25 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Pietermaritzburg orientation.

B Com 4 Extended Curriculum from disadvantaged schools but who have the (Accounting) potential to succeed academically. Hence, it gives KN-P-BCO/KN-W-BCO alternative access to students who do not qualify for direct admission to the B Com (Accounting) Pietermaritzburg and Westville degree on the grounds of their National Senior ______Certificate results. Entrance Requirements NSC-Deg with APS 28 with Mathematics, English Students who have attended the University or and Life Orientation 4 and are from the Quintile any other tertiary institution, whether in a degree 1-3 schools. or access programme of any kind for a complete ______semester, will not be admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce Extended Curriculum (General) or The three-year B Com Accounting degree is (Accounting). extended over four years. The programme ______is designed to help students to develop FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: competencies in language, numeracy, writing and Pietermaritzburg critical thought. Specifically developed learning Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6455 opportunities are provided alongside a reduced Westville load of courses to meet the needs of students Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2083/7742 ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 26 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 FINANCING YOUR STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 27 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 • The cost of a university education will vary Cecil Renaud and Victor Daitz according to individual circumstances, and Undergraduate Merit Awards students are advised to calculate carefully Awarded to financially needy and academically the total financial provision they must outstanding students, after the first year of study. make. The cost of a year at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2019 is approximately Contract Bursaries R70 000 for tuition and a bed in residence. A contract bursary is usually offered by a company • In addition, they will also need to provide or organisation as part of their human resource for books, stationery and equipment, initiative and entails working for the donor for at personal expenses, laundry, transport, least one year for every year sponsored. A listing sports, subscriptions,­ medical expenses and, of these is available at residence during short vacations. http://studentfunding.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx • UKZN allocates bursaries to needy South African students and scholarships to Eligibility academically outstanding students regardless • Students are eligible to be considered for of their country of origin; and provides advice loans or loan-bursaries if their family’s gross and information on financing tertiary studies. annual income does not exceed Funding for new international students is not R350 000; or available. For more information, see http://studentfunding.ukzn.ac.za. • Bursaries (mostly for returning students) are awarded after registration at the University • Provisional funding packages are awarded of KwaZulu-Natal if a student’s family gross to financially needy entrants who apply to annual income does not exceed R300 000 and NSFAS. The awards will be confirmed after their average annual degree mark is greater assessment of the total costs of study. This than 65% with 100% of registered courses package will be mainly a NSFAS bursary, passed in the previous academic cycle. only available to South African citizens. UKZN also administers bursaries from many donors who contribute to the University of Application Procedure KwaZulu-Natal’s funding for needy students, • Applicants must complete the application after the first year of study. form for the DHET Missing Middle Grant if they would like to be considered for possible Types of Funding financial assistance from UKZN as well. NSFAS – National Student Financial • NSFAS will only confirm funding once an applicant has submitted the completed Aid Scheme Application for Financial Assistance Form Students should visit the NSFAS website at and after the required documentation and www.nsfas.org.za to apply for funding. family income have been verified.

Bursaries Who Will be Offered Funding? A bursary does not have to be repaid. Bursaries are normally awarded to needy students with • A full picture is required of an applicant’s excellent academic results who are seen to financial circumstances. They should provide be capable of obtaining their degree in the proof of information required if contacted to minimum amount of time. speed up their financial aid application.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 28 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 • NSFAS will advise students regarding the • The University of KwaZulu-Natal database outcome fo their NSFAS funding applications can be accessed through the Student during the first few weeks of the year. Funding Centre Offices and directly through • Every student is expected to pay something the Internet at the University of KwaZulu- towards his or her own costs. Some students Natal website: www.ukzn.ac.za under will have to pay a family contribution, and ‘Student Portal’ and ‘Financial Support and all students will have to pay an acceptance Scholarships’. deposit of R250 (subject to change for 2020) • Bursaries offered by companies are also and to contribute towards their own food and often advertised in the jobs section of book costs. In addition, funding assistance newspapers. Applicants should try writing packages are not 100% of the funding need. directly to a company or to the association This may vary from year to year. for their intended profession. • Applicants must refer to pages 29-30 of this Prospectus where costs are set out and discuss with their parents or guardian what their Fees and Allowances R position will be if they are not awarded funds. Average tuition fees R 34 000 • Consider external donors. Residence fees R 38 690 ______Meals allowance R 27 500 THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 BURSARY REGISTER is available from Book allowance R 11 000 P.O. Box 178, Florida Hills, 1716 TOTALS R 111 190 Tel: +27 (0)11 672 6559 or the school library may have a copy. ______

College of Law and Management Studies’ orientation.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 29 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Planning Your Finances Guide to Student Fees Students need to calculate carefully the total The examples of fees provided in the tabulation financial provision they must make. The cost are for 2019. Fees for 2020 will be set in the second of a year at the University of KwaZulu-Natal semester of 2019. Please allow for a possible in 2019 is approximately R85 000 for tuition, change in fees for 2020. a bed in residence and food. Examples of the basic costs are given in the table over Degree R (in 2019) the page. In addition, students will need to Accounting, Commerce, 43 540 – 46 060 provide for books, stationery and equipment, Business Science personal expenses, laundry, transport, sports, Agriculture – B. Agric, 43 640 subscriptions, medical expenses and residence/ B Sc Agric. accommodation during short vacations. Architectural Studies 49 400

Arts, Social Science, 39 870 – 44 230 Theology For more information on financial assistance, BA (General Studies) and B please contact the College advisers at: 44 230 Soc Sc (General) COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING & Business Administration 38 020 SCIENCE Education (Edgewood) 38 970 Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1502/7064 Engineering Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5837/6145 (four-year programme) 23 580 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1488/8779 Agricultural 46 460 Chemical 46 730 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Computer 47 000 Electrical 47 000 Howard College & Electronic 47 000 Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4359 Mechanical 47 000 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7889 Health Sciences (depen­ding 38 020 – 55 920 on courses taken) COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES Land Surveying 48 800 Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3603 Law (LLB) Full-time 39 760 Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2231 Part-time 30 730 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5758 MBChB 48 970 Music 46 340 – 46 550 COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1106 Property Development 43 090 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5757 Science Programmes 36 860 – 47 700 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2216 B Sc Augmented 36 860 Social Work 47 810

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 30 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 First-year students being introduced to the Financial Aid Programme.

Academic Fee Structure

Application Fee Provisional Fees • Undergraduate South African appli­cants pay Provisional fees are payable before or at an application fee of R245 (R465 late fee) to registration. The Acceptance of Offer fee forms the CAO. part of the R3 500 (2019) payable before • Returning students to the University of registration. KwaZulu-Natal pay an application fee of R200 (R400 late fee) directly to UKZN. Balance of Fees (First Semester) • The application fee is non-refundable and • At registration, students must make final does not form part of the tuition fees at decisions about the courses/subjects for UKZN. which they will register. Tuition fees are charged per subject per semester. Acceptance Deposit • After registration, the actual costs for tuition • If an applicant’s application is successful, they fees for the first semester will be calculated. will receive a letter or SMS from the University/ The R3 750 (R250 + R3 500 for 2019) is CAO offering them a place to study. subtracted from the total and an account for • If they decide to accept the offer, they must the balance will be mailed. pay a R250 (for 2019) acceptance of offer • The balance is to be paid before the end of fee/deposit to UKZN in order to secure their May. place. This fee is non-refundable, cannot be carried forward to a following year, or Second Semester Fees transferred to another applicant. The amount Second semester fees are payable in full at the may change for 2020. start of the 2nd semester in August.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 31 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Non-degree/Reduced Load • Loan recipients who need to pay a high Students who are registering for subjects for family contribution can also use the debit non-degree purposes, or for a reduced load, order facility. must contact the Student Fees Office or College • Students who have any form of bursary or Office to determine the correct amount payable. loan must ensure that the funding is available at the time of registration. Mode of Payment • UKZN cashiers do not accept cash amounts • Payment may be made by means of cheque exceeding R500. or postal order, direct deposit into the relevant University banking accounts, or by South African students’ banking details credit card. • UKZN offers a payment by installment Name of Account: UKZN Student Deposit facility, by means of a debit order against Bank: Standard Bank a bank account, for students who are self- Type of Account: Business Current Account funded. Application may be made at the Account Number: 05 308 1072 respective Student Fees Offices on each Branch: Westville campus as soon as possible after selection Branch Code: 045426 and no later than at least a week before Reference: Student number registration. Student Fees at UKZN can arrange a debit order system to assist in International students: See page 36. paying full fees after an initial minimum deposit of ±R3 750 (R250 + R3 500 for 2019).

Student Fees Offices Campus Email Fax Tel. Edgewood [email protected] +27 (0)31 260 3482 Howard College [email protected] +27 (0)31 260 3099 Medical School [email protected] +27 (0)31 260 4224 +27 (0)31 260 7111 Pietermaritzburg [email protected] +27 (0)33 260 5153 Westville [email protected] +27 (0)31 260 7641 Website: www.finance.ukzn.ac.za Fee Enquiry and Cashiers’ Office Hours Monday to Fridays 08h30 - 15h30 Student Self-help Service sc.ukzn.ac.za

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 32 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 SCHOLARSHIPS AND MERIT AWARDS

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 33 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Introduction Renewal/Retention of Frene Ginwala Scholarships and Merit Awards are offered to Scholarship the top Grade 12s intending to study at UKZN. Entrant prestige equity awards of R20 000 may be The Grade 12 Merit Awards are awarded on retained for the next year of undergraduate study receipt of the Senior Certificate symbols from the if the recipient scores at least 70% on a weighted Department of Basic Education and no separate average basis on a normal full-year subject load. application for the scholarship is necessary (applicants must apply and be offered a place for Entrant Merit Scholarships for study at UKZN through the Central Applications Office (CAO) in order to qualify). This does not Exceptional Achievement apply to any individual who has studied beyond Merit Scholarships of R20 000 are available to Grade 12 before coming to the University of top achievers with Level 7 or greater NSC results KwaZulu-Natal and/or is not intending to do in at least six academic subjects, excluding so within two years of the applicant’s Senior Life Orientation & Mathematics Literacy. Merit Certificate date (subject to annual review). scholarships of R15 000 are available to top achievers with Level 7 or greater NSC results in Please note that recipients can only qualify for one at least five academic subjects, excluding Life scholarship per academic year. Orientation and Mathematics Literacy.

Prestige Entrant Scholarships Entrant awards are not available to learners who join UKZN from other institutions of higher Pius Langa Scholarship (Prestige learning. Entrant Scholarship) R50 000 is set aside for matriculants from schools Renewal/Retention of Entrant Awards writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Entrant merit awards may be retained into examinations and ranked in the top ten in each the next year of undergraduate study at of the nine provinces, and to learners from R20 000 if the recipient scores at least 80% on Independent Examination Board (IEB) schools in a weighted average basis on a normal full-year KZN who are ranked in the top 50 nationally in the subject load (dependent on degree and College IEB final matriculation examinations. requirements). Renewal/Retention of Pius Langa NB: All entrant awards may not be carried forward Scholarship into postgraduate study. Entrant prestige awards of R50 000 may be retained for the next year of undergraduate study Grade 11 Top Performance if the recipient scores at least 80% on a weighted Learners average basis on a normal full-year subject load. An Entrant Scholarship Voucher of R20 000 will Frene Ginwala Scholarship (Prestige be given by UKZN to those matriculants who are ranked within the top 10% of entrants from Entrant Equity Scholarship) each of the largest 100 feeder schools serving the The top 10 African female entrants who register University of KwaZulu-Natal based on their Grade at the University of KwaZulu-Natal are awarded 11 results, who are not included in category 2 R20 000.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 34 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Ms Sanjana Rapnarain receiving the Mr Rashae Govender receiving the UKZN Top Combined Trophy for Mathematics and UKZN Outstanding Achievement Award for Physical Sciences in Grade 11. Mathematics and Physical Sciences in Grade 11. above, i.e. entrants attracting these awards cannot The Financial Aid Advisor also hold the Merit Scholarships for Exceptional Achievement. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Renewal/Retention of Entrant Awards Howard College: +27 (0)31 260 7064/1502 Pietermaritzburg: +27 (0)33 260 5837/6145 These entrant merit awards may be retained for Westville: +27 (0)31 260 7705/1488 the next year of undergraduate study at the same value of R20 000 if the recipient scores at least COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 80% on a weighted average basis on a normal Howard College: +27 (0)31 260 3889 full-year subject load. Medical Campus: +27 (0)31 260 4359 Westville: +27 (0)31 260 7889 Prestige Sports Scholarships COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES Learners must have played sport at national or Howard College: +27 (0)31 260 3258/2110/2912 provincial level in the year immediately before registration with the institution; the scholarship is Pietermaritzburg: +27 (0)33 260 5758/6425 intended to cover tuition costs. A maximum of 12 Edgewood: +27 (0)31 260 3757/3603 scholarships are awarded, and renewals are based COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES on satisfactory academic performance. Howard College: +27 (0)31 260 1106 Pietermaritzburg: +27 (0)33 260 5757 The closing date for the sports scholarships applications is 31 October. Further information Westville: +27 (0)31 260 8044/7839 on application procedures can be obtained from: To access the latest information on scholarships, please visit our website: http://studentfunding.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 35 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 36 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Entry Requirements UKZN requires adequate proficiency in English. Refer to page 41 for English requirements. The South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) for degree studies is the basic legal requirement for admission to undergraduate Application for Admission degree studies at universities in South Africa. • Download an Application for Under­graduate Applicants with non-South African school- Admission Form from www.ukzn.ac.za under leaving certificates must ensure that they qualify Applications and Information, or write to for full or conditional exemption from the South [email protected]; African examination in terms of the guidelines • Ensure that the form is completed in full; provided by Universities South Africa (previously • Enclose proof of payment of the non- known as HESA). Please refer to: www.usaf.ac.za, refundable application fee; Tel: +27 (0)12 481 2848/7. Applications will • Enclose certified copies of school leaving not be considered by Colleges if the USAF certificates, academic records/transcripts, evaluation has not been submitted. passport and proof of English proficiency with translated copies, where applicable; In addition, applicants must meet the entry requirements for the respective qualifications. • Closing dates: Please refer to the qualification tables on pages • Applications for first semester 2020 to 16 to 21 in this Prospectus and to the relevant reach us before 30 Sept 2019; College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za under • Applications for second semester 2020 to the Student Portal. Qualifications may have reach us by 30 April 2020; subject, level and minimum performance (in • No late applications will be considered. AS and A or equivalent levels) requirements • Application fees: for admission to their programmes. ‘O’ or IGSCE levels only are not sufficient for entry into any • SADC and applicants from African programme at UKZN. Applicants must please countries: R470 (SA Rand); consult www.usaf.ac.za to determine what is • Other international applicants: $146 (US required from their country. Dollars).

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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 37 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Tuition Fees Payable International students are required to pay their Tuition fees are to be paid into the following annual fee before registration. SADC countries bank account: comprise Angola, Botswana, Democratic Bank: Standard Bank Republic of Congo (DRC), Congo, Lesotho, Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Type of Account: Business Current Account Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Acc Number: 05 308 2826 Zambia and Zimbabwe. Branch: Westville Branch Code: 045426 Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ Application fees are to be paid into the following Reference: Student number account: Bank: Standard Bank NB: Please note that these are 2018 fees Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit and that there is a fee increase each year. Type of Account: Business Current Account Account No: 05 308 2826 Branch: Westville Branch Code: 045426 Reference: F00111402 & applicant’s full name Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ

NON-SADC Non-SADC SADC from Africa Only Outside Africa Undergraduate tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees: Local fees + US$ 13 790 US$ 13 790 international levy (inclusive of levy) (inclusive of levy) (R1 700) per semester Non-degree purposes Non-degree purposes Non-degree purposes tuition fees: tuition fees: tuition fees: Local fees + 16 credits: US$ 1 882 16 credits: US$ 1 882 Module international levy Module per semester per semester (R1 700) per semester (No levy) (No levy) Full load 4 x 16 credits Full load 4 x 16 credits Tuition and residence fees are payable in FULL prior to registration. To minimise delays, applicants are urged to make payments to reach UKZN prior to registration.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 38 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Additional Non-tuition Costs to Note be Planned for All students should budget for vacation costs, e.g. accommodation (daily rate x no. of days). Expenses Amount (R) The given estimates have been compiled to 3 400 help students to plan and budget for their International levy per year intended studies.

On-campus residence 38 690 accommodation (self- per year Study Visa Requirements catering, dependent on • In terms of current South African legislation, room and number of days in South African universities are not allowed to residence) register international students who do not On-campus residence 97.00 hold valid study visas. accommodation during per day • Study visas cannot be applied for in South vacation Africa. Prior to leaving for South Africa, applicants must approach a South African Off-campus accommodation 38 690 embassy, consulate or trade office in their (dependent on room and per year home country and obtain a study visa. If number of days in residence) there is no South African representative in their country, they must apply to a Medical insurance facility nearest to their home country. It is (compulsory) imperative that students await the outcome Momentum 4 860 of their applications for study visas in their Compare Wellness 4 840 countries of origin or residence. Study visas are renewed prior to expiry. It normally takes six weeks for study visa applications to be processed. • Students may make an application for a Study Visa once they have received a letter from the University offering them a place to study, together with a letter in support for an application for a study visa.

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Study Visa Application Procedures • Students need to collect the appropriate study visa application from the South African embassy, consulate, high commission or trade mission in their University Challenge. country/closest country.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 39 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 • They need to complete and return the Commission in a student’s home country. application to the office where they It is a compulsory requirement for the collected it, together with: University of KwaZulu-Natal. Students • A valid passport; cannot register for the academic year • Our letter offering a place to study plus a without medical health cover. Momentum visa support letter; Health and CompCare (registered with the • Proof that they are financially in a position South African Medical Aid Scheme) are the to pay tuition fees and have adequate two options available to UKZN students. It means of support; is essential to make the necessary financial • A medical certificate as provided on the arrangements for medical health cover study visa application form and details prior to applying for a study visa. Students of arrangements made with regard to must ensure that they advise their sponsor medical or insurance cover. Please note of this requirement as soon as they receive that medical insurance has to be from a their selection letter. A letter indicating recognised South African company (see medical health cover sponsorship is not Medical Health Cover in the next column). acceptable. The sponsor must organise • A Study Visa application fee needs to be paid payment for the required medical health (R1 920 in 2019). cover directly with the medical healthcare • Students must keep copies of their provider. UKZN has signed an agreement documentation submitted and must with ABSA Healthcare Consultants who have not forward the visa application or been commissioned by the International documentation to the University. Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) to undertake studies and provide guidance Repatriation Guarantee on the use of medical health cover providers. Momentum Health and CompCare are • Where a South African sponsoring body, the only two options available to UKZN South African citizen or permanent resident students and as repatriation is an essential of the country is not prepared to give a requirement for immigration/visa purposes, written undertaking as provided in the it is included in these two medical health application form BI-159, students will covers. UKZN will only accept the above be required to lodge a cash deposit or two mentioned medical healthcare bank guarantee equivalent to airfare or providers. transportation costs to their country of • Each student must have medical health origin for repatriation purposes, or forfeiture cover, valid from February to November to the South African government should (11 months) for the full academic year. permit conditions not be complied with. • If the student is at UKZN for one semester, • The repatriation guarantee deposit should five months’ medical health cover is be paid by the student or the sponsor. The required. University does not accept responsibility for • Medical students must have medical payment of repatriation guarantee deposits. health cover, from January to December, 12 months of each academic year. Medical Health Cover • You cannot register without providing the • Medical health cover is one of the essential relevant International Student Office (ISO) immigration requirements when applying with proof of health cover and a valid for a study visa at the South African High study permit.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 40 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 • CompCare Wellness – the Networx option: English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). www.studentplan.co.za, Email: Students must contact the United States [email protected] Information Service (USIS) at the USA Tel: +27 (0)86 122 2777/+27 (0)84 700 Embassy or consulate in their home country, 9748/+27 (0)11 208 1 252 or contact TOEFL direct, at P.O. Box 6155, • Momentum Health – Ingwe option Princeton, New Jersey 08541.6155 USA. www.ingwehealth.co.za, • Email: [email protected]; Email: [email protected] Website: www.toefl.org Tel: +27 (0)861 200 100/ +27 (0)31 573 4189. Important Notes English Language Requirements UKZN is not permitted to register students UKZN is an English-medium University. Its without a valid study permit and proof of policy on English language proficiency requires medical health cover. They must present their that applicants demonstrate at least one of the passport with valid study permit and health following levels of proficiency in English: insurance to the International Support Office • A pass in an examination equivalent to Level during registration. 4 or higher in English as Home or FAL in the Students who change their choice of institution South African NSC examination or English should obtain a new permit from the at Higher Grade (First or Second language) Department of Home Affairs. at South African Senior Certificate level (Matriculation); An offer of a place to study at UKZN does not • A pass in English Language at A-level, AS bind the Department of Home Affairs in any way or O-level (C symbol or higher), or the to allow that person into the country, nor does International Baccalaureate, HIGSCE, or it remove the need to obtain official permission equivalent examination; from the Department. • International applicants who do not satisfy A study permit does not qualify an international the above and for whom English is a foreign language must attain either: student to become a South African citizen. • An overall band score of 7.0 on the Students wishing to become South African International English Language Testing citizens should return to their home countries System (IELTS) for postgraduate studies, from where they can apply through a South and 6.0 for undergraduate studies. For African representative. information on the IELTS, students must contact the British Council at the British Embassy or consulate in their home country. The system tests the complete Refugee Applicants range of English language skills required • If applicants are in possession of a valid by students studying or training in the Section 41 permit/refugee identity medium of English. Modules include document that grants them permission listening, speaking, reading, writing, to study, they must follow the application academic and general training. Contact procedures and pay the application fees www.britishcouncil.org or www.ielts.org applicable for local students. They must for more info; OR apply via CAO. • A test score of at least 550 on the Test of • When submitting an application, please

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 41 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 include payment of the local fee as well as Study Abroad Programme certified English translations of high school/ (UKZNSAP) university documents. The Alliance Francaise assists with French to English translations. UKZN is one of the leading research institutions Please contact them to establish the cost. in Africa, and is particularly geared to enhance the experience of study abroad students. It has affiliations with more than 260 institutions Student Exchange Programme around the world; it offers an exciting semester (UKZNSEP) study abroad programme to students who UKZN has more than 55 student exchange wish to experience a diversity of cultures and agreements in 16 countries. These programmes languages, and to students who wish to gain give international students an opportunity to hands-on experience of the challenges facing interact academically, socially and culturally developing countries. with local people. They allow students to move beyond an academic exchange to embrace The study abroad programme: new cultures and different lifestyles and gain • Is designed for international students understanding of the KwaZulu-Natal province who wish to spend one/two semesters and South Africa. The exchange programmes at UKZN, taking courses for the purpose offer opportunities to those who wish to of transferring credits, to their home experience a wide diversity of cultures and institutions; languages and/or gain hands-on experience of • Courses taken may be at undergraduate, or local and international issues. in some cases postgraduate level, depending on the students’ academic background All exchange agreements are governed by and the availability of courses at the home reciprocal tuition and/or accommodation and/ institution; or meal waivers. Students who pay these fees • Students applying to study abroad must at the home institution do not pay them at have completed at least three semesters of the host institution. The exchange period is study at their home institutions; normally one or two semesters. The programme • Students pay dollar fees per module per is designed for registered students who have semester; completed at least two semesters at their home • Students normally register for four 16 credit institutions. Students obtain credits for courses courses, which is a full credit load at UKZN; taken at a host institution towards their degrees and at the home institutions. • Prospective study abroad students may ______apply either directly, on their own initiative, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO or through partner programmes between CONTACT: UKZN and their home institutions. • Their local international officers; OR • The Coordinator, Student Exchange Programme International students can contact their local (UNSEP), Room 134 Level 1, T Block, Westville international offices OR the UKZN Study Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of Abroad Coordinator, Room 134, Level 1, T Block, South Africa. Westville Campus, Durban 4001, Republic of • Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2870, South Africa. Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2967 or Email: [email protected] ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 42 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Durban Harbour clean up.

What to Submit when Applying for • A letter of motivation detailing why they Student Exchange/Study Abroad want to participate in the exchange Programmes programme; • Proof of English proficiency (attain an overall • Completed application form with non- score 7.0 (for graduate students) and 6.0 (for refundable application fee of $146 in the undergraduate) on the international English case of Study Abroad students. Exchange Language Testing System (IELTS) or attain students do not pay an application fee as per a test score of at least 550 on the paper exchange agreements; version of the Test of English as a Foreign • Academic record from home institution; language (TOEFL) or a score of at least 80 on • Two letters of reference from relevant Faculty the iBT (electronic) version of the test. from their institution;

Closing Dates Semester 1 Study Abroad/Student Exchange 30 September (Feb-June): and all full-time programmes: of the previous year Semester 2 Study Abroad/Student Exchange 30 April (August- November): and all full-time programmes: of the current year

Note All students should budget for vacation costs, e.g. accommodation (daily rate x no. of days). The given estimates have been compiled to help students to plan and budget for their intended studies.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 43 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Language Centre (LC) (Howard College) The UKZN Language Centre offers students who degree course of 1 000 hours to raise their level do not meet English language requirements an to band 6, which allows entry into a degree alternative route into the University by offering programme. Unsuccessful candidates will be intensive English language instruction, which required to undertake a second year of study. is designed to raise competence levels to the required IELTS band score. Once registered in ______a degree programme, students may choose to FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COST OF continue taking English language courses on a COURSES ETC., CONTACT: part-time basis. Howard College (Durban) The Secretary, The Language Centre Language Centre Assessment for University of KwaZulu-Natal Undergraduate Studies Durban 4041, Republic of South Africa Room 136 E, Memorial Tower Building Candidates who achieve a level equivalent to Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1130; Fax: +27 (0)31 260 1014 Email: [email protected] IELTS band 5 will be placed in a one-year pre- ______

College of Health Sciences.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 44 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Global Immersion Programme vocabulary and grammatical structures. The course is intensive and interactive. The The Global Immersion Programme at UKZN cultural aspect of the course focuses on offers international students the opportunity to cultural traditions and heritage, which include visit an area rich in cultural diversity and history the Zulu belief system and customs. for an intensive study programme between 29 June and 31 July 2020. • Gender and Education: This course is informed by a commitment to gender KwaZulu-Natal has a rich cultural heritage. Khoisan- equality. It introduces students to feminism speaking hunter-gatherers, who lived in the and examines how the concept of gender region until the 19th century, left one of the most is realised in a South African setting. It spectacular legacies of rock paintings to be found explores how gender operates in education anywhere in the world. The African population (particularly in a school setting), both in KwaZulu-Natal is largely isiZulu-speaking, with within the overt and hidden curriculum. a recorded history dating back to the African It encourages students to reflect on and kingdoms of the late 18th century, including that compare their own practices and institutional of Shaka, the legendary Zulu king. Iron-age sites locations. It provides a broad understanding suggest that their ancestors settled in the region as of gender and educational inequalities, but early as the second or third centuries A.D. Today, the focuses on South African education and region has a sophisticated economy, with a modern gender transformation. It highlights key areas communication, education and health infrastructure of concern in this country and focuses on that provides a microcosm of the changes that post- gender and sexual violence, gender and early apartheid South Africa is experiencing in business childhood, masculinities and schooling, HIV, and the fields of government, agriculture, health, gender and educational interventions. housing and education. Excursions A Multi-cultural Experience • Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve; and Study at one of South Africa’s leading • Hluhluwe-Imfolosi Game Reserve. universities under the tuition of experts. Engage in a multi-cultural experience with opportunities Application to participate in community projects. The Applications must be submitted using the Global Immersion Programme is designed to application form downloadable from the website: let international and South African students https://ukznextendedlearning.com/course/ experience the rich heritage and diversity that global-immersion-programme-2016/. the region has to offer. Obtain insight into the social, political and economic challenges of the A non-refundable application fee must region. Enjoy leisure activities such as visits to a accompany all applications. See application form. game park and trails in the wilderness areas. Visit sites of historical interest and learn basic isiZulu. Closing date: 30 June 2019 ______Courses Offered CONTACT DETAILS • Zulu Language & Culture: The language part Percy Sishi of this course focuses on communication. Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1853 Students are gradually taken through simple Email: [email protected] Website: www.ukznextendedlearning.com everyday situations for which they are taught ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 45 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Financial Aid The few who do succeed in securing a scholarship should be willing to save and/or work during Regrettably, financial aid is not available to vacations to contribute towards study expenses. international students. International students are Those who do not secure a scholarship may wish advised to make enquiries from their Ministries of to consider less expensive study options, e.g. Education or Scholarship Offices at universities in correspondence study, which allows them to their country of origin. work full-time and to finance their own studies. Refugee Applicants International Student If applicants are in possession of a valid Section 41 permit/refugee identity document that Off ices (ISOs) grants them permission to study, they must • The International Student Offices (ISOs) follow the application procedures and pay the at UKZN are located on three campuses – application fees applicable for local students. Howard College (also serves Medical School), Please apply via CAO. See page 6.. Pietermaritzburg and Westville (also serves Edgewood); and When submitting an application, please include: • ISOs provide ongoing administrative support • Payment of the local application fee; services to all international students in the • Certified English translations of high school/ areas of student academic administration, from university documents. The Alliance Francaise arrival and during their orientation and assists with French to English translations. academic­ registration at the University. In Please contact them (+27 (0)31 312 9582) to certain respects, international students’ needs establish the cost; and differ markedly from local students (e.g. foreign • Universities South Africa (USAF) evaluation academic qualifications, visa requirements, (see page 37). health insurance, language, safety and security issues, etc.) and the International Student Offices assist with and provide guidance on Financing Studies these matters in consultation with relevant Scholarships administered by the United Nations stakeholders, where appropriate. High Commission for Refugees are limited and few students succeed in securing a scholarship.

The contact details for campus-based ISOs are as follows:

Howard College and Pietermaritzburg Westville and Edgewood Medical School International Office International Office International Office Student Union Building, Level 4 Milner Road, House No. 4 K101/102 Asoka Theatre Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2819 Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5194/5313 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7253/8223 Fax: +27 (0)31 260 3715 Fax: +27 (0)33 260 5729 Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2641 Email: [email protected]/ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] [email protected]/ [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 46 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 The Academic Year For full-time students, there are two semesters in the year: Semester 1: February to late June. Semester 2: August until early December.

Academic Information • Rules: General Academic Rules for students contain common rules for degrees, diplomas and certificates. It is imperative that students familiarise themselves with the contents thereof. • Teaching and class attendance: Teaching is carried out in various forms such as lectures, seminars, group assignments, laboratory work and individual study. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions. Attendance of lectures is compulsory, and discipline and responsibility for one’s own workload is encouraged. A great deal of time is spent on course literature and students may be referred to texts available in the libraries. An education student being recognised as a In some courses, students are required to UKZN Inspiring Student. present papers, either individually or in collaboration with fellow students, at a seminar and full participation in discussions in class is encouraged. All courses include written assignments, tests • Marks and grades: Marks and grades for and a final examination. Grades are awarded as both undergraduate and postgraduate levels percentages, e.g.: vary considerably between courses. Every • Transfer of credits: One full credit per course requires full-time study equivalents module/class at UKZN is 16 credits. Full-time to its number of points. (undergraduate) local and international Grade in % Meaning students are required to register for a total of 64 course credits per semester. A 64-course 00-49 Fail credits registration makes up a full semester 50-59 Pass –Third Class load. 60-69 Pass – Second Class (lower division) • Accreditation at international institutions 70-74 Pass – Second Class may differ. For more information, students (upper division) must contact the College Admissions Office 75 and above Pass – First Class where they are registered.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 47 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 48 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Edgewood bathroom. A laundry facility and parking are available. Situated opposite Queensmead Mall Both catering and self-catering accom­modation in Umbilo, it is a few minutes’ walk from Medical is available at the Edgewood campus. Eleven residences house 631 students. Men and School and on a bus route to Howard College. women are housed separately and 55% of the JV Smit Residence residents are female. Double as well as single This residence has 94 large single rooms with rooms are available. All residences have access entertainment and study rooms as well as tennis control doors. Five flats housing five students courts. It is a catering residence. Laundry and each are available for postgraduate students. parking facilities are available. It is close to the Medical School and on a bus route to Howard Howard College and Medical College. School On-campus Residences Pietermaritzburg Howard College and Medical School residences Four halls of residence accommodate 1 640 accommodate 1 701 students. Competition students. for places is keen and it is not possible to accept all applicants. Residences are grouped Petrie Hall of Residence into two halls, namely Charles Smith Hall Petrie Hall is a cluster of residences for mainly and Albert Luthuli Hall. Charles Smith Hall first- and second-year female students. The comprises 12 individual residences close to the three large residences are Eleanor Russell Hall, main academic buildings, banks, shops and University Hall and Lodge and are situated close Medical School. Albert Luthuli Hall comprises to the Science Block, Administration, Student the Cluster Residence and the six-story Tower Services, the library, tennis courts, shops, Residence. Situated on the western side of post office and banks. A student committee the Howard College campus, this complex ensures the smooth running of student life in all is furthest from the academic buildings, but residences. close to most sports fields and the Old Mutual Sports Centre. All residences have access control, lounges and television rooms, intercom William O’Brien Hall of Residence systems, call boxes and parking space. Students Situated on the main campus, William O’Brien are accommodated in single rooms. Residences (men) consists of single rooms over six blocks, are self-catering with a limited cafeteria facility. with communal kitchens. Extra-mural activities Limited accommodation for postgraduate are well catered for via the residence sports students is offered at Scully House and programme, senior and junior lounges, a large Postgraduate House. communal games room, a braai area and a visitors’ reception lounge. It has an area for car Off-campus Residences repairs, wash bays and secure parking.

Mixed Gender Residence – St Hillier Malherbe Hall of Residence St Hillier comprises fully furnished two/three bedroom flats but each student has a single Malherbe Residence (men and women) is bedroom. They share a lounge, kitchen and situated on Durban Road. Male and female

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 49 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 accommodation is separate while common lounge and the Denison pub. The residence has rooms and a TV lounge are shared. It has a gym, TV, snooker and table tennis facilities. braai area as well as a quadrangle planted with trees, shrubs and lawn where students play ball Westville games or relax. It is within walking distance Westville campus offers off-campus and self- of the Students’ Union, the Science Block, catering flats as well as on-campus self-catering the Old Arts Block, shops, banks and the post residences. office. It is, however, 10 minutes’ walk from the New Arts Block, Commerce, Law, Agriculture or Life Sciences Blocks. The Malherbe Flats On-campus Residences (postgraduate students) are called Brucian The on-campus residences accommodate 1 810 House, and Robleigh House. Consisting of three, students. There are four blocks of residences: four and five-bedroomed flats, they are suited S-Block, R-Block, P-Block and O-Block. O-Block to small groups of students wishing to share accommodates females only while all others are accommodation. No sharing of individual rooms mixed gender. All residences have access control, is permitted. Rooms are basically furnished and television rooms and parking space. Other than self-catering. A number of lock-up garages are O block, all residences are self-catering. A facility available to rent. to buy meals is available at O-Block.

Denison Hall of Residence Off-campus Residences Denison (men and women) is situated in quiet, park- Off-campus residences accommodate 713 like surroundings on the old golf course portion students. These residences are fully furnished. All of campus. Denison has its own kitchen complex students share in double rooms while postgraduate and a clubhouse, consisting of a large communal students can be accommodated in single rooms

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 50 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 if available. Occupants share a kitchen and a Linen, Laundry and Cleaning bathroom. Bedford Hall and San Sabil are situated in Hospital Road in the city. Dunstaple Heights is Students are responsible for their own linen in Varsity Drive while Santa Cruz (postgraduate and laundry. Residences have internal laundry students only) is in Reservoir Hills. facilities and students are responsible for the cleaning of their own rooms. Applications and Admission to Residences Vacations • Local first-year applicants must apply Students may stay in residence during the for UKZN accommodation on the CAO vacations at a cost of R97.00 per day (2019 fee). application form. No separate application is required; Off-campus Accommodation • International students must apply for For advice on securing accommodation off accommodation on the UKZN application form; campus, contact: • The closing date for submission of resi­dence applications by under­graduate­ applicants for Howard College and 2020 is 30 September 2019; Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2182 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6226 • Residence admission is based on need, Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 8040 academic potential, ability to pay and distance from home; • Competition for places is high and not all applicants can be accommodated. Successful Edgewood applicants are placed where spaces are available. Other applicants will have to find Tel: +27 (0)33 260 3611 accommodation off campus; and Fax: +27 (0)31 260 3426 • All students will be required to sign a Email: [email protected] Residence Code of Conduct. Howard College and Medical School

Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2183 Residence Fees Fax: +27 (0)31 260 1396 In 2019, residence fees consisted of an Email: [email protected] accommodation charge of R38 690 per annum. Pietermaritzburg The accommodation deposit was R2 750 (2019). These fees do not include the cost of meals. Tel: +27 (0)31 260 6226 Fax: +27 (0)33 260 5798 Meals Email: [email protected] In self-catering residences, students are Westville responsible for preparing their own meals. They Tel: +27 (0)31 260 8070 are responsible for their own crockery, cutlery, Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7113 pots, etc. In addition, basic food outlets are Email: [email protected] available on/near campuses.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 51 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 CARING FOR STUDENTS’ NEEDS

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 52 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 KZN provides for the needs of students • Assessment/treatment of health problems in a holistic way. Support is provided (referral as necessary). Uwith personal problems, health issues, • Contraception and counselling, emergency career assessment, disability and employment. contraception (morning-after pill), free More detailed information is available at condoms, pregnancy testing, treatment of www.ukzn.ac.za/students/caring-for-students-needs/. sexually transmitted diseases and Aids tests (pre and post-test counselling). Health Clinics • Assessment and referral of drug and alcohol- Fully trained nurses are on duty – doctor by related problems. appointment:

Campus Tel. Edgewood Campus +27 (0)31 260 3252 Howard College Campus +27 (0)31 260 3285 Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine +27 (0)31 260 4506 Pietermaritzburg Campus +27 (0)33 260 5208 Westville Campus +27 (0)31 260 7302

Student Counselling Counsellors in Colleges cater for the educational • Study skills, life skills and diversity awareness; and personal needs of students and prospective • HIV/AIDS education, testing and prevention students. The main objective is to further the programmes; overall academic, vocational and psycho- • Resident students’ counselling; advocacy and social development of students within the mediation work; environment of the University. Professional • Computerised careers and psycho-metric counsellors engage in: assessments; • Career, curriculum and course counselling: • Bookings must be made for assessments and a individual and group sessions (January) – fee is charged; and please book; • All counselling is confidential. • Personal counselling and therapy: Crises and trauma counselling;

College Campus Tel. Agriculture, Engineering and Science (CAES) Howard College +27 (0)31 260 2221 Pietermaritzburg +27 (0)33 260 5695 Westville +27 (0)31 260 7440 Health Sciences (CHS) All campuses +27 (0)31 260 7087 Humanities (CHUM) Howard College +27 (0)31 260 3653 Pietermaritzburg +27 (0)31 260 2668 Westville +27 (0)31 260 5233 Law and Management Studies (CLMS) All campuses +27 (0)31 260 7337

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 53 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Student Employment Centre • Careers Resource Centre and Internet facilities; Staff aim to: • Student employment (part-time, full-time and • Guide, assist and support students with internships); career decisions, curriculum planning, job • Graduate Recruitment Programme and Careers paths, student employment, work, study Exhibition (for permanent job opportunities, opportunities and job preparation; and learnerships, internships and job mentoring); • Empower students and develop their capacity • The Work and Study Programme (opportunity to succeed at the University and in their careers. to earn and gain work experience while • Assistance is provided in the form of: studying); • Career development workshops (goal setting, • Job search skills training; and CV writing, interview skills, work ethics, etc.); • Student entrepreneurship.

Campus Tel. Howard College +27 (0)31 260 3072 Westville Campus +27 (0)31 260 7337

Students with Disabilities UKZN is committed to responding to the needs services for disabled students, e.g. academic of students with disabilities. The Disability Unit, support, accommodation, finance, access, etc. It in collaboration with schools, is responsible is recommended that applicants with disabilities for developing and facilitating a wide range of contact the Disability Coordinator.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 54 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Students participating in the Project 500 Sanitary Pads Campaign.

Student Leadership • Creating opportunities for students to develop Development Office leadership qualities and practice leadership skills. The University is committed to producing graduates who are good leaders by: An eight-day certificated leadership course is • Fostering students’ personal and intellectual development and capacity to bring about offered in the winter vacation as well as short positive change; and courses and workshops in various aspects of leadership and conflict resolution.

Campus Tel. Pietermaritzburg Campus +27 (0)33 260 5869 Westville Campus +27 (0)31 260 7804

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 55 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 SPORTS AND RECREATION

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 56 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 port is an important part of University outdoor facilities. Each of the campuses has its life and UKZN caters for everyone – own tennis and squash courts, swimming pool Sfrom recreational to highly competitive and jogging areas. Some of the major sporting participation through membership of sports activities offered at the Edgewood campus clubs. Clubs provide excellent facilities, include chess, volleyball, netball, aerobics, coaching and equipment for students who wish swimming, athletics, rugby, cricket and snooker. to compete at any level, from beginner through There are both indoor and outdoor facilities. to international level. At Howard College and Pietermaritzburg All sport is administered by the Sport campuses, athletics, aerobics (HC only), basketball, Administration Offices. University sport is ballroom dancing, canoeing, cricket, hockey, karate, affiliated to USSA (University Sport South Africa) mountaineering (HC only), netball, rugby, soccer and opportunities are provided for competition and squash are offered. Howard College has an at regional and national level, culminating indoor sports complex and offers boxing, chess, in the World Student Games, which are held gymnastics, surfing, underwater sport and yachting, biennially. Sports scholarships are available for while Pietermaritzburg also offers tennis, rowing top performers. Any student who is selected and volleyball. The Westville campus boasts a for provincial or national representation can well-equipped and modern indoor sports complex apply to the Sports Administration for financial and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Athletics, assistance (see page 28). aerobics, badminton, basketball, boxing, ballroom dancing, chess, cricket, gymnastics, golf, karate, The Edgewood, Howard College, netball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, table Pietermaritzburg, and Westville campuses tennis, volleyball and weightlifting/body building all have an impressive range of indoor and are offered at Westville.

Campus Tel. Email Edgewood +27 (0)31 260 3610 [email protected] Howard College/Medical School +27 (0)31 260 2281/2197 [email protected] Pietermaritzburg +27 (0)33 260 5189 [email protected] Westville +27 (0)31 260 7362 [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 57 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND ACTIVITIES

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 58 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Student Governance the Student Representative Council, subordinate student structures, and all registered students. The University Students Representative Council (SRC) comprises a university-wide committee, The SRC represents students in all University the Central SRC (CSRC) and five campus-based matters as individuals or as a body, and serves the SRCs known as Local SRC (LSRCs). The term SRC student body to fight for student rights by striving refers collectively to both CSRC and LSRC. The for a just standard of general welfare and services CSRC comprises 10 elected members occupying for all students (regardless of race, sex, colour portfolios and five LSRC Presidents; and the and creed) and further facilitates communication LSRC comprises 10 elected members occupying between students and other stakeholders within portfolios. The election of the CSRC and LSRCs the University, and the higher education sector. are contested only by recognised student Currently, the CSRC is represented in all University- organisations rather than individuals. To contest wide committees and the LSRC on campus-based the CSRC elections (held simultaneously with committees. It is further represented in the LSRC elections), student organisations must have highest decision-making body of the University, been recognised on at least three campuses of Council, and the academic decision-making body, the University. The operations of the SRC are the Senate. guided by the SRC Constitution and the authority of its Constitution, subject to the provision of the Higher Education Act of 1997 (as amended), the Clubs and Societies Institutional Statute of the University, and all other There are several religious, cultural and sporting relevant laws of South Africa, as well as to the clubs and societies on each campus. Students authority of the University Council, its Constitution are encouraged to join as members or to start up being the supreme authority in relation to student their own clubs and societies with the support of governance and its affairs at UKZN and binding on the SRC.

A helping hand for UKZN students at the Crisis Care Centre.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 59 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 AVAILABLE FACILITIES

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 60 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Information and Communication Service The Information Technology and Communications the standard office suites from scanning, colour Division (ITCD) maintains a highly sophisticated printing and linuxlab, Microsoft, as well as more data network and places a strong emphasis on specialised academic software packages such as facilities for students. All students have access Mathematica and SPSS. All students receive an to the network through PC labs, many of which email address and have access to the Internet. are open 24 hours a day. All labs have laser Expert consultancy in advanced statistical and printing facilities and consultants are on duty mathematical software packages is also available to assist students. Available software includes to postgraduates.

Campus Tel. Howard College, Edgewood and Medical School +27 (0)31 260 2481 Pietermaritzburg +27 (0)33 260 5635

Westville +27 (0)31 260 8131

Libraries The libraries on the five campuses house excellent collections. Qualified subject librarians provide general reference and instructional services to students, staff and the wider community. The libraries are fully computerised and operate in a networked environment that provides access to the computerised catalogues and a range of local, national and international databases.

In collaboration with Colleges, the branches of the University Library provide information services and access to an impressive collection of academic resources to support learning, teaching, research and development endeavours. More information can be found at: http://library.ukzn.ac.za.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 61 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Campus Library Specialisation Edgewood The ES Edminson Library Education Howard College The EG Malherbe Library Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering The GMJ Sweeney Library Law The Eleanor Bonnar Library Music The Barrie Biermann Library Architecture Medical School The Medical Library Health Sciences The Victor Daitz Information A virtual library specialising in HIV/Aids Gateway Pietermaritzburg The Cecil Renaud Library Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce and Management and the Sciences. The Law Library Law Life Sciences Library Biological Sciences: houses important research collections for Natural Sciences. Collections of periodicals in the Natural Sciences. Schools of Physics and Chemistry The Alan Paton Centre and Information on resistance to apartheid in KZN Struggle Archives Midlands. Collection of works and papers pertaining to the Liberal Party and other political organisations. The University Archives Material on the University’s history and achievements of staff and students. CATNIP network Includes the holdings of 26 libraries in the Pietermaritzburg region in the UKZN Library Catalogue. Members include the Natal Society Library, Natal Museum, Cedara Agricultural Institute, and members of the Theological Cluster. Westville The Main Library Located at the Dental Hospital. It holds a large The Joe Ryan Library volume of books, journals and audiovisual materials and provides access to electronic resources (bibliographic and full-text databases) as well as links to academic and other resources on the Internet.

Driving Lessons Driving schools based on campus offer driving lessons to staff and registered students.

Campus School Tel Howard College City Wise Driving School +27 (0)31 260 2882

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 62 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 INTRO TO THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 63 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Structure of Colleges and Schools • If students are not making progress in a module, it is better to de-register. They can • Degree or Diploma programmes are offered change to another module by this date, but within Colleges. it is often risky to start a module late in the • The Head of College is the Dean, assisted by semester as they may have missed some the Heads of Schools and administrative staff. important work. • A College consists of Schools corresponding to different disciplines (Biology, History, Duly Performed (DP) Public Law, Sociology, etc.) Each School has a Requirements Head, lecturers and administrative staff. • Each module has DP requirements that are • When enrolled in a module that is taught by a specified in the module material. The Module number of lecturers, students must determine Organiser will provide this information in the who the Module Organiser is. Tutorials may be first week. conducted by other members of the School, • DP requirements include attendance or by graduate assistants. requirements and a certain number of Who to Go to for What assessed tasks. • Students must not lose their DP by careless • Students will be advised during Orientation absenteeism. If students are absent from a Week about the way their College functions. tutorial, a test or a laboratory session, they • Registration must be approved by the Dean. should submit proof of the reason for their This also applies if they want to de-register absence. If they are ill, they may require a and register for another module by the doctor’s certificate. due date. Academic Coordinators will assist students if they have enquiries about their Assessment academic choices or progress. • Previously, student work was assessed by • For bigger personal problems, contact the means of semester examinations. This is now College Student Counsellors. changing to a mix of end of semester exams and continuous assessment or ‘class marks’ Course Choices made up of assessed tasks completed during • Each College has different rules contained in the semester. the College Handbooks and on the website: • If a student fails an exam with a mark between saa.ukzn.ac.za/forms_proce/handbooks.aspx 40-48%, the student is usually given the • Advice about module choices is given during chance to write a supplementary examination Orientation Week. for which there is an extra fee per course. • Some professional degrees have fixed • Some modules (such as the core modules) module combinations. In Humanities, there have done away with end of semester are wide combination choices depending on examinations. Tests are written under the timetable. examination conditions during the semester. • Also pay attention to prerequisites and Those who pass the assessment do not have compulsory co-requisites. to sit the examination. • Class marks in all modules are important. Course Changes Students must make sure that they submit • Each semester has a date by which their assignments on or before the due date. registration in modules must be finalised Marks are deducted for late submission. (two weeks into the semester).

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 64 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Future ACCTS being celebrated at the SAICA Awards.

Academic Progression • Financial aid and a place in residence will continue if a student’s academic • The progression rules for each qualification is performance is satisfactory. Students in listed in the College Handbook. Students have doubt must consult with the Student to obtain a certain number of credits before Funding Centre to determine if further they are allowed into second year. They are funding will be available. allowed to take second-level modules only if they have passed first-level modules that are • If there is a poor chance of funding, it prerequisites to the second-level module they is sensible to start making alternative wish to register for. arrangements or enquire about less expensive study options. • If students are not progressing at the rate that is expected, they may receive a warning Academic Transcripts/Records about slow academic progress. An academic transcript is a listing of a student’s • If students fail badly, or are not making full academic history. It reflects all courses progress after a warning, they may be passed and failed while registered at UKZN. This excluded. It is possible to appeal against is available from the General Enquiry Offices on exclusion. Documented proof is required request. A fee is payable. if they are claiming difficult personal circumstances, and letters from Student Credit Certificate Counselling may be required to show that This is a listing of modules passed towards a they sought counselling. qualification, which is available from the General • A Commendation is reflected on the academic Enquiry Offices on request. A fee is payable. records of students who perform exceptionally well, usually at an average of more than 75%. The Academic Year Financial Aid and For full-time students, there are two semesters Accommodation in the year: Semester 1 – February to late June. • The University has a policy of granting Semester 2 – August to early December. financial aid and rooms in residence only to students who have a reasonable chance of completing a programme.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 65 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 66 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 he College of Agriculture, Engineering Programmes in Engineering, and Science offers programmes on both Land Surveying and Property THoward College and Pietermaritzburg Development campuses. The College offers many degrees aimed at producing highly skilled scientists and Bachelor of Science in Engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines. (4 years), Howard College and PMB Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying As the educational objectives are content (4 years), Howard College and skills driven, graduates are competent in their area of specialisation, as well as in the Overview inter-relatedness of sciences and how to apply The professional degrees offered are structured scientific methods. The College is divided degree programmes in the applied sciences into a number of Schools. Some Schools offer that stretch over four/five years of full-time specialised career-orientated programmes. study. Emphasis is placed on training in the fundamental principles, which equip engineers, The professional degree programmes in the construction managers and land surveyors to field of Engineering offer a wide variety of deal competently with the manifold problems challenging, high-status careers that allow they will encounter in their professions. graduates to add value to their community.

Degrees offered are up-to-date, relevant to industry, Not only are all of the programmes listed below offered at undergraduate level, but the College and internationally recognised. Graduates readily provides postgraduate programmes at Diploma, find top positions with good companies. Honours, Masters and Doctoral levels.

The School of Engineering welcoming top matrics.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 67 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ______

Entrance Requirements Matriculation Higher Grade (HG), Standard For the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Grade (SG), including IEB and the Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying Applicants must have passed English as Home degrees: Language or First Additional Language at a National Senior Certificate (NSC-Deg), minimum of 50%. including IEB They must possess a pass corresponding to Applicants must have passed English as Home a minimum of a C symbol on HG for both Language or First Additional Language at a Mathematics and Physical Science/Physics. minimum of Level 4 (50%). Applicants with at least 35 points may apply for Applicants must have passed Life Orientation at entry to the programme. a minimum of Level 4 (50%). Foreign Qualifications (A, A/S & O-levels, IB, Points score is calculated from five NSC HIGCSE, IGCSE and NSSC) designated subjects, plus a sixth subject, Appropriate combinations of at least five AS or O excluding Life Orientation. levels are needed, as used to gain Matriculation Mathematical Literacy is not accepted as a Exemption, with at least four AS level subjects. replacement for Mathematics. Appropriate combinations of five HIGCSE or IGCSE levels are needed, as used to gain A pass at Level 6 must be obtained for both Matriculation Exemption, with at least four Mathematics and Physical Science/Physics. HIGCSE subjects. Applicants with at least 33 points may apply for Admission is subject to College and HESA entry to the programme approval.

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Alternative Admission Programmes Where Can Students Study Applicants from disadvantaged schools Engineering? (Quintiles 1 & 2) not qualifying for direct entry The first year of the B Sc Eng is offered on the into programmes may be considered for Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses. admission to extended programmes. Refer to Not all programmes will necessarily be offered page 23. on all campuses. For all disciplines other than Chemical, students may opt to complete their Please Note first year Engineering at the Pietermaritzburg campus but years two, three and four must be Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical completed at Howard College. Engineering will consider first choice applications only. For Agricultural Engineering, the first year must be completed at the Pietermaritzburg Campus, the second year must be completed

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 68 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 at the Howard College Campus, and the ensuring that these meet the needs of customers. third and fourth years are completed at the The College of Agriculture, Engineering and Pietermaritzburg Campus. Science offers seven different professional specialisations within engineering: Land Surveying is only offered at the Howard College Campus. Agricultural (Bioresources) Engineering­

The CAO codes for each programme make Bioresources engineers connect the living provision for applying to specialisations on world of plants, soil, water and animals with the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses. technology of engineering, i.e. systems, structures Please use the relevant codes provided when and machines. They design and build machines, completing the CAO application form. structures and systems for the production and processing of biological resources and work at the What is an Engineer? cutting edge of technology and the environment An engineer identifies people’s needs and uses and in a variety of areas such as water resource innovation, ingenuity, science and technology to management, forestry, mining rehabilitation, provide optimal solutions to meet them. In other machinery design, management, food processing words, an engineer invents and designs useful products and the machines that make them. An and ecology. If working with living and life-giving engineer uses computers in one way or another, things appeals to students, then they should also manages production processes and services, consider a career in Bioresources Engineering.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 69 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Computer Engineering these are: cellular and landline telephones and networks, satellite transmitters and receivers, Computer engineers design and manage global positioning systems, CD and DVD players, computer systems from small Local Area Networks hi-fi equipment, computers and software, high- (LANs) to networks that span the world via speed fibre optic communications links, as well as cables, optical fibres and radio and satellite links. TV and radio transmitters and receivers. Computer networks are the backbone on which our economy is based. Computer Engineering is a Mechanical Engineering rapidly expanding field. Mechanical engineers are involved in the Chemical Engineering construction, design and management of items as diverse as ballpoint pens, earthmoving Chemical engineers are concerned with the design, equipment and space crafts. Mechanical construction, and operation of industrial plants in engineering is the broadest-based engineering which materials undergo physical and/or chemical discipline with the opportunity to specialise change, e.g. minerals, fertilisers, fuels and chemicals. in areas such as machine design, materials engineering, aerodynamics, power generation, Civil Engineering mechatronics and dynamics, to name a few. Civil engineers are concerned with planning, designing, constructing and managing the physical infrastructure and facilities needed All B Sc Eng Degree programmes are for the smooth functioning of contemporary accredited by the Engineering Council society so that the optimal quality of life can be of South Africa (ECSA). ensured for its people. Examples are water supply systems, including dams and major pipelines; transportation systems such as roads, railways, airports and harbours; and structures such Degree Programmes in as bridges, sports stadiums, office blocks and Engineering convention centres. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Electrical Engineering This is a four-year degree, for which seven Electrical engineers work with generation, programmes are offered on Howard College and transmission, distribution and control of Pietermaritzburg campuses. These are: electrical power from generating sets at power stations, through switch gear, transformers and Agricultural Engineering transmission lines to places such as factories and KN-P-BEA Pietermaritzburg homes. Chemical Engineering Electronic Engineering KN-H-BEC Howard College Electronic engineers are responsible for the Civil Engineering design, management and specification of KN-H-BEV Howard College an almost endless list of hi-tech appliances, KN-P-BEV Pietermaritzburg equipment and systems. Some examples of

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 70 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Computer Engineering W PMB CAO code KN-H-BEK Howard College Applied Chemistry X KN-W-BSR KN-P-BSN KN-P-BEK Pietermaritzburg Biological Sciences X X KN-W-BSN Chemistry & Chemical Electrical Engineering X KN-P-SIK Technology KN-H-BEE Howard College Computer Science KN-P-BSU KN-P-BEE Pietermaritzburg and Information X X KN-W-BSU Technology* Crop and Electronic Engineering X KN-P-SIH Horticultural Science KN-H-BEF Howard College Environmental KN-P-BEF Pietermaritzburg X X KN-W-BSS Science Environmental Science X KN-P-BES Mechanical Engineering (Grassland Science) KN-H-BEM Howard College Environmental and X KN-P-EES KN-P-BEM Pietermaritzburg Earth Sciences Geological Sciences X No KN-W-BSG Major Subjects for B Sc Industrial & Applied X KN-P-SII Westville PMB Biotechnology Applied Maths X X Marine Biology X KN-W-BSM Astronomy X No Degree Structure Biochemistry X X The first year is designed to provide the basic Biology No X knowledge and skills required for engineering. Cellular Biology X No Equivalent programmes will be run on both Chemistry X X campuses to provide a foundation in subjects Computer Science* X X including: Ecology No X • Applied Mathematics Economics X X • Chemistry Genetics X X • Introduction to Engineering Materials Geography X X • Drawing and Design Geological Sciences X • Mathematics Hydrology No X • Physics Mathematics* X X Microbiology X X Please visit the University website: Physics* X X saa.ukzn.ac.za/forms_proce/handbooks.aspx for Plant Pathology No X detailed information regarding first-, second-, Psychology No X third- and fourth-year modules offered in the Soil Science No X College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. Statistics* X X Click on ‘Engineering’. Apart from the lectures during the semester, all Engineering students are required to obtain practical experience in machine shops, industry or construction work during part of their vacation.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 71 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying Programmes in Science and (B ScSur) Agriculture KN-H-BSL (Howard College only) Programmes are offered on the Westville and The B ScSur is a four-year professional bachelors Pietermaritzburg campuses. Not all programmes degree that is tailored towards registration as are offered on both campuses. a professional land surveyor, but which also accommodates other closely related disciplines In particular, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture such as geographical information systems (GIS), and Bachelor of Agriculture degrees are offered land information systems (LIS), and global only on the Pietermaritzburg campus, while positioning systems (GPS). These subjects are programmes in Geological Sciences are only part of a growing area of knowledge called offered on the Westville campus. Details of what geomatics. In brief, geomatics encompasses degrees are available at each campus are given in modern measurement science, land information the tables on pages 68. science, and spatial data management. General Information Degree Structure Qualifications Offered First-year subjects will include: • Engineering The following qualifications are offered in • Geomatics the fields of Science and Agriculture: • Applied Mathematics (Eng) • Bachelor of Science (M & LES stream as well as focused programmes) • Mathematics • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture • Engineering Physics • Bachelor of Agriculture • Survey Camp (in July vacation) • Bachelor of Agricultural Management • Statistics and Adjustment. • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Visit the UKZN website: saa.ukzn.ac.za/forms_ proce/handbooks.aspx for detailed information regarding first-, second-, third- and fourth-year courses.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 72 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Access Programmes Agricultural Management, a pass in Economics (NSC at least Level 4, Matric at least HG ‘E’ or SG • Four-year Bachelor of Science (Augmented Programme) ‘B’) can replace the Science requirement in 1a. ______2 Bachelor of Agriculture KN-P-BAG NSC-Deg with an APS of 28 (excluding LO) Entrance Requirements and Mathematics, English, LO and Agricultural 1a B Sc (Life and Earth Sciences) (LES) Science or Life Science or Physical Science majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, at Level 4 OR Matriculation Exemption with Microbiology a minimum of 34 points. Candidates with B Sc in Agriculture, B Sc in Dietetics Matriculation Exemption should have at least B Sc Environmental Science and a ‘C’ at SG or an ‘E’ at HG in Mathematics and B Sc Environmental Science (Glassland at least one of Physical Science, Biology or Science) Agricultural Science with SG ‘B’ or HG ‘E’. A NSC-Deg is required with an APS of at least 28 (excluding LO) for all of these programmes. 3 Access Programme Moreover, candidates are required to have at least B Sc4 (Extended Programme) Level 4 in English, LO, Mathematics and Agricultural KN-P-BS4/KN-W-BS4 Science or Life Science or Physical Science OR a Candidates from educationally disadvantaged Matriculation Exemption with a minimum of 34 schools (Quintiles 1 & 2) with an NSC-Deg points and at least a SG ‘B’ or HG ‘E’ in Mathematics, with an APS of 26 (excluding LO) and English and at least one of Physical Science, Biology or and LO Level 4 and Mathematics Level 3 and Agricultural Science with SG ‘B’ or HG ‘E’. Agricultural Science or Life Science or Physical 1b B Sc (Mathematical) (M) Science Level 3 may apply for the B Sc4 For majors that involve more Mathematics (Augmented Programme). (such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and ______Computer Science), a NSC-Deg is required with an APS of at least 30 (excluding LO). Duration The minimum Mathematics requirement is Bachelor of Science Level 5 in the NSC-Deg OR an ‘A’ at SG or a ‘D’ at HG. Programmes that demand this higher Stream M (Mathematical) Mathematics qualification are marked by an KN-W-BS3 Westville asterisk in the tables on page 74. An exception KN-P-BS3 Pietermaritzburg to the above is the following: Stream LES (Life and Earth Sciences) 1c Bachelor of Science in Agriculture KN-W-BS2 Westville (Agricultural Economics) KN-P-SAE KN-P-BS2 Pietermaritzburg Bachelor of Agricultural Management KN-P-BAQ For Bachelor of Science in Agriculture A Bachelor of Science (B Sc) runs over three (Agricultural Economics) and Bachelor of years. Students may take a B Sc, majoring in two

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 73 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 disciplines, that is to say taking two disciplines Bachelor of Agriculture up to third year, or else take a more specialised B KN-P-BAC (Cedara College only) Sc degree, called a focused programme. Bachelor of Agricultural Management Majors for the B Sc (Streams M and LES) are offered on both campuses, but not every KN-P-BAQ (Pietermaritzburg only) major is offered on each campus. The table on page 71 shows which majors are offered on These are both three-year qualifications. The which campus. Majors with * indicate a higher Bachelor of Agriculture is aimed at producing requirement in Mathematics. graduates who will become development programme or project man­agers and leaders. Focused programmes are offered at different This should not be confused with the Bachelor campuses. The list on page 71 gives a summary of Science in Agriculture. of what is available. The Bachelor of Agricultural Management is An asterisk denotes a programme for which the aimed at producing graduates who understand Mathematics entry requirement is Level 5 or a economics, finance and business and who can Higher Grade ‘D’ or Standard Grade ‘A’. The other apply this knowledge at farm, agribusiness and programmes require Mathematics Level 4 or HG policy levels. ‘E’ or SG ‘B’.

Note

Candidates may not transfer into other programmes unless they satisfy the Science requirements listed in 1a.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 74 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 The 2019 College Awards.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture KN-P-BSA/BSB/SAA/SAE/SAP (Pietermaritzburg only) Plant Pathology KN-P-BSA This is a four-year qualification. Students may Soil Science specialise in: Agribusiness with specialisations in Animal Science, Crop Science, KN-P-BSB Agribusiness with specialisations Horticultural Science, & Wild¬life in Animal Science, Crop Science, Management Science KN-P-BSB Horticultural Science, & Wild¬life Agricultural Economics KN-P-SAE Management Science Agricultural Plant Sciences with Agricultural Economics KN-P-SAE specialisations in: Agricultural Plant Sciences with Crop Science KN-P-BSA specialisations in: Horticultural Science & Plant KN-P-SAP Crop Science KN-P-BSA Breeding Horticultural Science & Plant KN-P-SAP Animal and Poultry Science KN-P-SAA Breeding Plant Pathology KN-P-BSA Animal and Poultry Science KN-P-SAA Soil Science

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 75 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Students holding the Mechanical Engineering flying car.

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

KN-P-BSD (Pietermaritzburg­­ only) ______This is a four-year qualification. The programme FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: aims to produce competent professionals Engineering who can practice in the area of Dietetics and Tel: +27 (0)31 260 8038 Email: [email protected] who can adapt to the changing needs of the communities in which they work. Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 8047 Please note that the name of the qualification Email: [email protected] may change in 2020. Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)31 260 6116 Email: [email protected] Note ______In terms of capacity constraints, admission requirements are to be considered minimum performance levels required of applicants; not all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements will necessarily be offered a place. Priority will be given to higher levels of achievement and to applications submitted punctually.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 76 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 77 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 College of Health Sciences’ Orientation.

he College of Health Sciences is recognised health professionals and scholars by extending as a centre of excellence in healthcare the boundaries of knowledge through innovative Tprofessional education, research and research and education in Nursing. community programmes. It provides a unified ______and holistic approach to research-led teaching FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE and evidence-based, best-based practice at both QUALIFICATIONS listed on the following pages, contact: Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2203. the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The ______College offers a variety of programmes on three The School of Nursing and Public Health offers the different campuses. following undergraduate qualification: All students in the College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Nursing programmes are required to undergo clinical KN-H-BN1 training/placements at training sites located This Nursing degree is a four-year problem-based, at areas outside of Durban (of which some community health-oriented programme that may be in rural KwaZulu-Natal) as part of their leads to registration as a general nurse, psychiatric mandatory HPCSA/SAPC/SANC clinical training. nurse, midwife and community health nurse. Such placements are compulsory, non-negotiable, ______may be on a rotational and/or longitudinal basis and may extend up to a year or longer. Whilst Entrance Requirements the University/College of Health Sciences will NSC-Deg, APS score of 30, with English at Level provide clinical training in collaboration with the 4 (HL/FAL), Life Orientation at Level 4 (Life KZN Department of Health, in line with UKZN Orientation points are not included in the 30 regulations, students are responsible for the cost point requirement) and Life Scinces at level 4 of travel, accommodation and basic costs of living, and Mathematics Literacy or Mathematics at as applicable to and in, the placement site. Level 3. Closing date: 30 September 2019. Only first choice applications will be considered. International applicants are required to produce School of Nursing and Public the following: Health • HESA evaluation; The School of Nursing (at Howard College • Letter from Foreign Workforce Management Campus) strives to establish itself as a centre of Programme (FWMP); • SANC registration; and excellence in Nursing education in Africa and • Identity document (Passport), study permit the rest of the world. The School is committed to or refugee status. developing national and global communities of ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 78 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Programmes in Medicine (MBChB) Offered at Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine Since its inception in 1950, the School of Medicine has committed itself to producing highly qualified and experienced medical practitioners dedicated to improving the quality of life of South Africans. The MBChB programme at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine achieves this using a mix of problem-based learning, didactic lectures, clinical bedside teaching, rural attachments and research electives. The course is planned to ensure a high standard of education and training by stimulating and encouraging self-directed learning.

The School offers a six-year course leading to An all-female surgical team. the registerable basic medical qualification, the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and is at the forefront of scientific endeavour and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). After meeting offers graduates exciting opportunities. the requirements prescribed by the Health About one-third of the nation’s doctors are Professions Council of South Africa, medical General Practitioners (GPs) who provide lifelong graduates of UKZN will be entitled to register medical services for the entire family. They are as medical practitioners in terms of the Medical the first doctors people consult for medical Dental and Supplementary Health Service care and provide a wide range of services to Professions Act 1974 (Act 56 of 1974). the community. When patients require more advanced care, GPs refer them to specialists in Few fields offer a wider variety of career the respective fields. opportunities than the MBChB programme. Doctors’ professional lives involve caring for Medical specialists differ from GPs in that they people and continuously learning more about undergo a minimum of four years additional the human body. Academic physicians share training in which they focus on treating their skills and wisdom by teaching medical a particular system or part of the body. students and registrars. Others work with health Neurologists who study the brain, cardiologists maintenance organisations, pharmaceutical who study the heart, ophthalmologists who companies, medical device manufacturers, study the eye, and haematologists who study health insurance companies, or in corporations the blood, are just a few examples of specialists. directing health and safety programmes. People They work together with GPs to ensure with medical skills are in demand everywhere. that patients receive treatment for specific Medical scientists are on the cutting edge of medical problems as well as complete and research. Medical researchers are at work today comprehensive care throughout life. developing exciting new treatments for cancer, genetic disorders, and infectious diseases like Closing date: 30 June 2019 and no late Aids. The Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine applications will be considered.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 79 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ______Entrance Requirements 1. National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 The subject criteria will be as defined for ‘Grade Applicants) 12s/Matriculants’ above. The candidate must The majority of places are selected from this have achieved a minimum of 60% in each of the category. Only candidates who sit for the Grade subjects with an aggregate of 65%. 12 examinations during the year of application Candidates will be pre-selected on academic will be considered. To be eligible for placement merit and in compliance with the target groups, in the MBChB programme, the candidate must as determined by the Board of the College of have achieved a minimum of 60% in each of the Health Science. subjects with an aggregate of 65%: • Mathematics Final awarding of places will be based on • Physical Science the applicant maintaining or exceeding this • Life Sciences performance in the final Grade 12 (Matriculation) • English examination.

In addition, it is a legal requirement of the 2. International Applicants National Higher Education Department to The Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine have done Life Orientation for entrance into is governed by a SADC agreement to accept a University. In compliance with this, a level applicants from countries without a medical 4 pass has to be achieved in Life Orientation school, such as Lesotho. Such applications are to be eligible to apply for placement. The channelled via their respective Ministries. awarding of places is subject to the target 3. Mature Applicants groups determined by the Board of the College Candidates who have completed the of Health Science. Matriculation/Grade 12 examination and who Applicants will be ranked in order of exceed the minimum standards for entry into performance based on the following criteria: the MBChB programme as defined above; and The arithmetic average of six subjects includes have done a year or more of a Science degree Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences or Health Science degree, at a recognised and English (excluding Life Orientation). university of South Africa; have achieved outstanding results, without having failed or In cases where the candidate has done more had a supplementary examination, will be than six subjects, the highest scores of the considered. The Selection Committee shall remaining subjects will be used (excluding Life consider a variety of courses to enhance the Orientation). learning environment in the first-year class.

Mathematics Paper 3 will not be substituted for The Medical School currently does not require Mathematics. applicants to write the National Benchmark Test Pre-selection for admission because it places many learners at Seventy percent of the seats reserved for the a disadvantage, particularly in rural areas, who Grade 12 learners will be allocated based on the may not be able to access the test venues due Grade 11 end of year examinations as well as to logistical challenges. Grade 12 mid- year examination results. ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 80 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Audiology.

Programmes in the School Bachelor of Speech-Language of Health Sciences offered at Therapy Westville Campus KN-W-BPB Bachelor of Audiology The purpose is to provide South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal in particular, with skilled Speech- KN-W-BPA Language Therapists, to ensure effective, efficient The purpose is to provide South Africa and and accessible speech-language pathology KwaZulu-Natal in particular, with skilled services in the public and private sectors, e.g. audiologists, to ensure effective, efficient and hospitals, special schools and private practice. accessible hearing healthcare service delivery Service delivery includes assessment and in the public and private sectors, e.g. hospitals, treatment of speech sound system disorders, special schools and private practice. Service voice disorders, cleft palate and other cranio- delivery includes hearing assessments (infants facial disorders, fluency disorders, developmental to the elderly), specialised diagnostic testing, language disorders, language learning disability, the fitting of hearing aids, hearing conservation neurologically acquired communication disorders programmes in industry, and therapeutic in children and adults, as well as individuals with intervention with hearing impaired children specific disorders, e.g. cerebral palsy, autism and and adults. cognitive impairment. ______

Entrance Requirements Entrance Requirements NSC-Deg with APS 30, English (HL/FAL) and LO NSC-Deg with APS 30, English (HL/FAL), and LO 4, Mathematics and Life Sciences or Physical 4, Mathematics and Life Sciences or Physical Sciences all at Level 3. Closing date: 30 Sciences, all at Level 3. Closing date: 30 September 2019. Only first to third choices will September 2019. Only first to third choices will be considered. be considered. ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 81 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Bachelor of Dental Therapy in the public sector as well as in private practice, and can perform all functions within the scope KN-W-BDT of primary and secondary levels of prevention The programme aims to train dental in dentistry. They perform scaling and polishing, professionals as part of the oral health team in take dental x-rays, administer local anaesthesia, order to play preventive, promotive, supportive, provide health education and promotion, and curative and rehabilitative roles in the public are able to examine and diagnose common oral and private sectors. Students qualifying with diseases. In the first year, students are trained the Bachelor of Dental Therapy degree can work in preclinical courses that equip them to work in the public sector as well as in private practice, on patients. In the second year, they learn basic and can perform all functions within the scope clinical skills and patient care at the Oral and of primary and secondary levels of prevention Dental Training Hospital. In the third year, they in dentistry. They do extractions, fillings, scaling spend most of their time working on patients in and polishing, dental x-rays, local anaesthesia, the different clinical disciplines within the scope health education and promotion, and are able of oral hygiene. to examine and diagnose common oral diseases. ______

In the first year, students are trained in pre- Entrance Requirements clinical courses that equip them to work on NSC-Deg with APS of 30, English (HL/FAL) and LO patients. In the second year, they learn basic 4, Life Sciences and Maths 3. Closing date: 30 clinical skills and patient care at the Oral and September 2019. Only first to third choices will Dental Training Hospital. In the third year, they be considered. spend most of their time working on patients in ______the different clinical disciplines within the scope of dental therapy. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy ______KN-W-BOT Entrance Requirements Occupational Therapy is based on the belief that NSC-Deg with APS of 30, English (HL/FAL) and LO the need to engage in occupation is innate and 4, Life Sciences and Maths 3. Closing date: 30 related to survival, health, well-being, and life satisfaction. Occupational therapy is therefore September 2019. Only first to third choices will a profession whose focus is to enable a person be considered. or a group of persons (community, group or ______organisation) to access and participate in activities that are meaningful, purposeful, and relevant to Bachelor of Oral Hygiene their lives, roles and sense of well- being.

KN-W-BON The programme in Occupational Therapy aims The programme aims to train dental to provide South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal in professionals as part of the oral health team in particular, with a cadre of skilled Occupational order to play preventive, promotive, supportive, Therapy staff to ensure effective, efficient curative and rehabilitative roles in the public and accessible Occupational Therapy service and private sectors. Students qualifying with delivery in both public and private sectors in the Bachelor of Oral Hygiene degree can work diverse social conditions.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 82 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 A UKZN Occupational Therapy graduate will Bachelor of Optometry be a critical thinking, holistic practitioner with a strong human rights ethos, who is able KN-W-BOP to synthesise and apply theory to practice The purpose is to produce optometry graduates holistically. This practitioner will be client and equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills context orientated who is able to negotiate to adequately contribute to the health needs their way in a changing world and profession. of the country. In addition, the programme is Strong agendas in this individual’s work life will designed to enhance the lifelong learning skills of include being a lifelong learner, contributing the student for continuous clinical and research to professional knowledge through relevant development. research as well as advocating for health ______issues and driving policy implementation and Entrance Requirements changes. NSC-Deg with APS of 33, with English (HL/ The qualification, Bachelor of Occupational FAL), LO, Mathematics and Life Sciences or Therapy, allows the graduate to register with the Physical Sciences at Level 4. Closing date: 30 Health Professions Council of South Africa as an September 2019. Only first to third choices will occupational therapist. Occupational therapists be considered. are required to do one year of community ______service. Qualified therapists may also further their qualifications and/or specialisations Bachelor of Pharmacy through a Masters or Doctoral programme. ______KN-W-BPR Pharmacy is a dynamic, information driven, Entrance Requirements product and patient-orientated profession. In NSC-Deg with APS of 30, with English (HL/FAL) and LO 4, Mathematics and Life Sciences or Physical Sciences all at Level 3. Closing date: 30 September 2019. Only first to third choices will be considered.. ______

The undergraduate degree comprises a number of theoretical modules, several of which contain a fieldwork component. This means that the student is placed at various sites such as hospitals, schools and community/district health centres, under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist. Programme curriculum may be subject to change. Pharmacy alumni.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 83 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ______accordance with the requirements laid down by the South African Pharmacy Council, the Bachelor Entrance Requirements of Pharmacy degree is designed to produce NSC-Deg with APS of 33, with English (HL/FAL), healthcare professionals who are committed to LO, Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical meeting the pharmaceutical needs of all health Sciences at Level 4. Deadline for applications: seeking communities by being the: 30 September 2019. Only first to third choices • Custodian of medicines; will be considered. • Formulator, manufacturer, distributor and ______controller of safe, effective and quality medicine; Bachelor of Physiotherapy • Advisor on the safe, rational and appropriate use of medicine; KN-W-BPH • Provider of essential clinical services, The Discipline of Physiotherapy is the only including screening and referral services; training centre for physiotherapists in the • Provider of healthcare education and province of KwaZulu-Natal. It offers programmes information; that are modularised and designed to • Provider of pharmaceutical care by taking accommodate a range of learners with diverse responsibility for the outcome of therapy backgrounds, interests and abilities. The and by being actively involved in the qualification that it offers has both national design, implementation and monitoring of relevance and international recognition. The pharmaceutical plans; and discipline has extensive access to clinical training • Provider of cost-effective and efficient facilities for general, specialised, and community pharmaceutical services. service. The Discipline has a well-equipped, fully

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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 84 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 computerised research laboratory, allowing for The three-year programme provides basic and clinical research in neuromuscular and opportunities for graduates in the field of cardiopulmonary fields. personal and group training, sports coaching, ______management of Health and Wellness Centres, and sport and recreation officers in the private Entrance Requirements and government sectors. The programme also NSC-Deg with APS of 30, with English (HL/ leads to postgraduate (Hons) specialisations FAL), LO, Mathematics, Life Sciences and in Biokinetics, Exercise Science and Leisure Physical Sciences at Level 4. Closing date: 30 Management. Students qualifying with an September 2019. Only first to third choices will Exercise Science specialisation enter the world of high performance management and serve be considered. as strength and conditioning experts at sport ______federations in South Africa. ______Bachelor of Sports Science KN-W-BRT Entrance Requirements This programme aims to provide students with NSC-Deg with APS of 30, with English (HL/ a greater understanding of the physiology and FAL) and LO 4, and Mathematics Literacy or scientific bases for human performances in Mathematics at Level 3. Closing date: training, competition and recovery from sport 30 September 2019. and exercise. Further, it provides students with ______skills for recreation management, the health and fitness industry, coaching, teaching, working with Eligible applicants will be subject to a selection disabled persons and chronic disease patients, process, which will be based on academic the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, and achievement in the Grade 12 examinations. the enhancement of sport performance through Preference will be given to applicants who psycho-social means.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 85 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 show a keen interest in sport, rehabilitation, • Mathematics and Statistics for Natural high performance and community leisure. The Sciences selection criteria may be adjusted accordingly to • Life on Earth achieve the transformation goals of the discipline • ISTN100 End User Computing and the University. Level Two • Introduction to Anatomy and Neuroanatomy Programmes in the School • Introduction to Biomolecules of Laboratory Medicine and • Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Back Medical Sciences • Bioenergetics and Integrated Metabolism • Electives modules from: Bachelor of Medical Science • Microbiology (Anatomy) • Zoology KN-W-MBS • Pharmacology The purpose of the degree is to offer a unique programme in health sciences that allows a wide Level Three choice of career specialisation after graduation, • Anatomy of the Upper Lower Limbs requiring core knowledge in Anatomy. • Anatomy of the Trunk and Embryology Opportunities for graduates exist in medical • Electives modules from: institutions, research units, tertiary education • Biochemistry institutions and in the food and pharmaceutical • Microbiology industries. The programme extends over six • Zoology semesters, with many of the Level one modules • Pharmacology (over the first two semesters) conducted in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. Programme curriculum may be subject to change. ______Entrance Requirements Bachelor of Medical Science NSC-Deg with APS of 30, with English (HL/ (Physiology) FAL), LO, Mathematics, Life Sciences and KN-W-SBF Physical Sciences at Level 4. Closing date: This three-year intercollege programme involves 30 September 2019. an indepth study of how the human body ______functions. The student will acquire knowledge of the subcellular, cellular and whole body Degree Structure mechanisms by which the human organism survives and interacts within its environment, Level One both in health and disease. Career opportunities • Smaller Side of Life for graduates exist in medical, pharmaceutical • General Principles of Chemistry and biological research laboratories, food and • Introductory Physics for Life Sciences and beverage industries and the education sector Agriculture including schools, universities and institutes of • Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology technology. • Chemical Reactivity

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 86 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Purpose Level Two Core Modules To enable learners to acquire an indepth • Foundations of Physiology knowledge of how the human body functions. • Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology They will acquire skills that will enable them to • Introduction to Biomolecules observe, investigate, demonstrate and report, • Bioenergetic and Integrated Metabolism in accordance with the scientific method, on • Biological Science Toolkit aspects of body function using human, animal • Electives modules from: and computer models. Learners will acquire a • Bacteriology social responsibility to constructively apply the • Mycology knowledge and skills to enhance both the quality • Microbial Metabolism and Ecology of life and the environment. Qualified learners will • Organic Chemistry be encouraged to engage in postgraduate studies. • Molecular DNA Technology ______• Various Biology modules

Entrance Requirements Level Three Core Modules NSC-Deg with APS score of 30, with English • Neuroendocrine Physiology (HL/FAL), LO, Mathematics, Life Sciences and • Human Genetics and Applied Physiology Physical Sciences at Level 4. Closing date: • Elective modules from: 30 September 2019. • Advanced DNA Chemistry ______• RNA Chemistry and Gene Expression • Advanced Protein Chemistry and Degree Structure Dynamics • Physiological Biochemistry Level One Core Modules • Virology • The Smaller Side of Life • Life on Earth • Industrial Biotechnology • Hot Topics in Biology • Environmental Biotechnology • General Principles of Chemistry • Advanced Bacteriology • Introductory Physics for Life Sciences and • Advanced Mycology Agriculture • Various Biology module • Chemical Reactivity • Mathematics for Life Sciences Programme curriculum may be subject to • Statistics change. • Electives – Any two: • Human Body Form and Function • Introduction to Biochemistry/ Microbiology • Electromagnetism and Modern Physics for Life Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 87 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES he College offers programmes in Both Edgewood and Pietermaritzburg centres Education and Humanities, Development have strong national reputations for teacher Tand Social Sciences, and is one of the education programmes, adult education, four Colleges making up the administrative workplace learning and higher education. structure of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Prospective students are urged to discuss their The College is concerned with the intellectual needs with the relevant staff at the two centres development of the region through teaching ______and learning, research, development and FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: community outreach, both as a measure of social Edgewood responsibility and to further the professional and Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3663 academic concerns of many of our disciplines. Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6189/5248 Programmes in Education Email: [email protected] Offered at Edgewood and ______Pietermaritzburg Qualif ications Offered Programmes in Education are offered at Edgewood (Pinetown) and Pietermaritzburg. Initial Teacher Education Programmes offered include the Bachelor of Those who are interested in teaching as a career Education undergraduate degree (offered should note that there are two routes that lead at Edgewood only) as well as a wide range to a professional qualification. of undergraduate diplomas, postgraduate certificates, Honours, Masters and Doctoral Bachelor of Education study programmes. (B Ed) KN-E-EDG Our vision is of an education that is accessible and The BEd is a four-year programme of study that relevant to the full range of learners, appropriate integrates academic and professional training. to both national and global contexts, of high The following BEd specialisations are available: quality and that contributes to lifelong learning • B Ed (Foundation Phase) in a South Africa characterised by social justice • B Ed (Intermediate Phase) and sustainable economic development. • B Ed (Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Phase) We understand ourselves to be a School located ______within an African university that is socially Entrance Requirements inclusive, contextually relevant and has as its NSC-deg and APS of 28 (excluding LO) plus primary function the generation of knowledge LO and English HL or FAL Level 4 OR Senior needed in the society that it serves. Certificate with endorsement (minimum 32 The School of Education sees as their first points). The degree admission process may responsibility the study of education in the include academic ranking. Passes in certain context of lifelong learning through teaching, school subjects are required for admission to some specialisations. research and service. This study informs the ______professional development of educators and FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: leaders in education. The School adheres to and Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3414/3245 promotes principles of equity, access, quality, collaboration and academic freedom.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 89 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 School of Education hosting the Children and Youth Festival.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education Programmes Offered in the (PGCE) College of Humanities The PGCE is a one-year full-time programme A wide range of undergraduate degrees of that follows, or ‘caps’, a suitable degree. The international standing are offered. Those following specialisations are available: interested in the intellectual concerns of the • PGCE Senior Phase and FET Teaching (grades Humanities, the Arts and the Social Sciences will 7 to 12) find many stimulating subjects that they can • PGCE FET Teaching (grades 10 to 12). pursue as majors or as ancillary courses toward ______a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Social Science degree. This type of degree can form a useful Entrance Requirements background to postgraduate study in one or A completed relevant degree/diploma suitable other of the majors, in education and in certain for teaching in a school. professional disciplines. ______Those interested in more directed study may FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: register for a structured degree (see page 89) Edgewood or for one of the specialised qualifications that Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3631/Email: [email protected] Tel: +27 (0)31 2603 888/Email: [email protected] can lead to professional status, sometimes upon graduation with the degree itself, but more Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6130/Email: [email protected] often by providing access to postgraduate study Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5592/Email: [email protected] towards a professional qualification. Diplomas ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 90 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ______are offered in Music Performance (African Music and Dance, Western Classical Music, Opera and Entrance Requirements Choral Studies) and Jazz and Popular Music. Unless otherwise stated, the basic requirements for application for all the qualifications offered Qualifications Offered by the College are the possession of either: Please note that a specific qualification may not • The NSC-Deg with an APS of at least 28, be offered on both campuses: with English and Life Orientation at Level • Bachelor of Arts, Howard College, 4 and one of the following at Level 5: Pietermaritzburg Any language (Home or First Additional), • Bachelor of Social Science, Howard College, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Pietermaritzburg Dramatic Arts, Economics, Geography, • Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Howard History, Information Technology, Life College Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Music, • Bachelor of Music, Howard College Religion Studies, Visual Arts OR • Advanced Diploma in Music, Howard College • A Senior Certificate with Matriculation • Bachelor of Social Work, Howard College Endorsement and at least 32 points. • Bachelor of Theology, Pietermaritzburg • Applicants from disadvantaged contexts with scores ranging from 20 to 27 (or 24 Structured BA and BSocSc Degrees to 31) may be selected for the Extended Curriculum Programme, which is offered at • BA (Cultural and Heritage Tourism), Howard both Pietermaritzburg and Howard College. College Only applicants from Schools with quintiles • BA (International Studies), Pietermaritzburg 1 and 2 will be considered. Applicants who • BA (Music), Howard College have attended the University or any other • BA (Music and Drama Performance), Howard tertiary institution for at least one complete College semester will not be admitted to the • BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law), Howard Extended Curriculum Programme. College, Pietermaritzburg • Applicants must have an APS score of • BA (Visual Art), Pietermaritzburg at least 30 to qualify to register for any • BSocSc (Geography and Environmental Law modules in this College. This applies Management), Howard College, irrespective of whether it be for the PPL Pietermaritzburg Programmes, a Legal Studies major or • BSocSc (Government, Business and Ethics), electives for the BA or BSocSc. Pietermaritzburg ______• BSocSc (Housing), Howard College

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 91 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Duration of Qualifications B SocSc (Geography and Unless otherwise stated, the degrees and diplomas Environmental Management) offered require a minimum of three years of full- time study or four years of part-time study. KN-H-SGE/KN-P-SGE The Geography and Environmental Please note that only a few individual subjects Management programme is a three-year degree are offered in part-time hours. Howard College designed to enable students to understand, does not have part-time (evening) classes. assess and provide solutions to environmental problems. The programme is structured around Degree Structure a core of Geography and Environmental Science General studies (i.e. the BA and the modules. The environmental management B SocSc) degrees consist of two majors and a component of the programme provides skills relatively free choice of elective modules. (A and tools for applied problem-solving. This major is a subject that is studied usually from focus is complemented by a range of elective first-year level through to third-year level.) modules that deepen students’ understanding of the social, political and historical context of Structured degrees, e.g. B SocSc (Geography environmental issues. and Environmental Management), consist usually of one major subject and a group of Although not a requirement, it is highly cognate elective modules, but some structured recommended that both Mathematics and degrees include two full major subjects. Geography have been taken as Grade 12 A ‘normal’ curriculum consists of four modules subjects. ______per semester at the first and second levels, FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: and two to four modules per semester at the Howard College third level. See pages 98-99 for information on Email: [email protected] majors. Pietermaritzburg Email: [email protected] BA (Cultural and Heritage Tourism) ______

KN-H-ABT B SocSc (Government, Business and The BA (Cultural and Heritage Tourism) is Ethics) a three-year degree in an interdisciplinary, structured programme. Its purpose is to KN-P-SOG produce competent experts who are able to The undergraduate programme is designed act as managers, administrators, entrepreneurs, to combine training in the government tour operators, researchers and educators in the and business fields with a strong and emerging field of cultural and heritage tourism. complementary foundation in ethics. The idea is Graduates will be sensitised to current debates to prepare graduates broadly for an increasingly in this field of study, where ‘heritage’ extends competitive job market through training that beyond historical sites and artefacts to include will equip them with: the environment and contemporary cultural • The skills and knowledge that will enable practices. them to slot into a variety of educational and career paths – thus enhancing their mobility and choices;

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 92 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 The African Cultural Calabash showcasing spectacular performances.

• The basis to understand the nature, in the extensive facilities within the School of responsibilities and value of good Architecture, Planning and Housing. Candidates citizenship; who successfully complete the degree of Bachelor • An appreciation of the importance of of Social Science in Housing may be eligible to intellectual and professional probity, and of proceed to the degree of Masters in Housing. critical thinking and analysis; • An understanding of the value of ethics in the BA (International Studies) pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities and KN-P-ABI public service; and International Studies prepares students for • The awareness and understanding of the life both as broadly trained professionals and societal norms, values and varied cultures that as citizens of the world. The multi-disciplinary shape our domestic and global worlds. approach of the programme exposes graduates to intellectual explorations of different social This degree offers flexibility in terms of job career norms, values, cultural contexts, and political options and postgraduate training – a huge plus systems around the world. Also, it seeks to in a globalising and fast-changing world. prepare students to develop a more flexible outlook for understanding and evaluating the B SocSc (Housing) complex societies and institutions that help give KN-H-SOR shape to our world. In this way, graduates are The Housing Programme in the School of Built better positioned for employment in a variety Environment and Development Studies offers a of businesses and multinational agencies and structured undergraduate degree, the Bachelor organisations such as the intergovernmental of Social Science in Housing. The degree equips and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) graduates with competencies across a full that have clients or conduct business around spectrum of skills required by the housing sector the world. Increasingly, the most attractive – from project feasibility to implementation and career paths require knowledge and skills that property management. It includes prescribed go beyond one’s own community or country. The modules in Economics, Business Studies, BA (International Studies) is a new age degree Commercial Law and Management. Specialised programme that aims to prepare graduates for modules dealing with the theoretical, policy lives in a fast-changing world or for postgraduate and technological aspects of housing are taught training in a wide variety of fields.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 93 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 BA (Music) BA (Philosophy, Politics and Law) KN-H-BAM KN-H-ABP/KN-P-ABP The BA (Music) offers a flexible curriculum that The Philosophy, Politics and Law Programme can be tailored to the career plans of students is designed to provide a strong foundation for who wish to specialise in music, and can include those considering a career in Law or some form both the academic and the practical study of of management. It involves majoring in one or music. Depending on the curriculum followed, more of the three disciplines, and making up the the degree can prepare students for a choice of rest of the degree from a structured combination careers including teaching, music technology, of the other two as well as from a few elective music journalism, community development and courses (APS of 30 required for entry). music research. Students must earn at least 60% of their credits from Music modules, drawn from BA (Visual Art) a range of Music subjects, and at least 8% from KN-P-AAV non-Music subjects. They may include a major in The BA (Visual Art) is a three-year degree with another BA subject, or may choose to complete a full programme of studio-based courses and only the compulsory minimum of non-Music Art History. The practical curriculum includes subjects. There are no special requirements for drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking entrance to this degree, but admission to some and computer-generated imagery. Recent modules depends on satisfactory performance graduates are following careers in education, in a diagnostic test or in a music audition. design, animation, museology and illustration. ______Although most candidates have studied Art for Grade 12, those who have not done so are FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ms L. Barausse welcome to try introductory courses. Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2380 ______Email: [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: ______Email: [email protected] ______BA (Music and Drama Performance) Bachelor of Architectural Studies KN-H-BAP This theoretical and practical degree is KN-H-BAR designed for students interested in a career in ______the South African performance industry, with Entrance Requirements the majority of modules selected from Music To enter this programme, students will require and from Drama and Performance Studies. either an APS of at least 30, with Maths at Level 5 Those intending to register must consult with or above, or 36 Matriculation points with Maths the Academic Coordinator to ensure that they at HG ‘E’ or SG ‘C’. In addition, applicants will be structure their options correctly. Admission to required to submit a portfolio of creative work, certain Music modules requires an audition or a diagnostic test. No audition is required for entry write an essay and complete a questionnaire. into Drama and Performance Studies. Selection of applicants will be influenced by ______the responses to the above. Closing date is 30 September 2019. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: ______Ms L. Barausse Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2380 This programme provides an introduction Email: [email protected] ______to Architectural Design and related issues.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 94 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Architecture students scooping awards in a design competition.

Graduates who attain a minimum of 60% This is a four-year degree in which students in their major courses in their final year of specialise in one of the following: the undergraduate degree may proceed to • African Music and Dance postgraduate studies in Architecture. Other • Composition areas of related postgraduate studies include • Jazz Studies Planning, Housing and Development Studies. • Music Education ______• Musicology and Ethnomusicology FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ms N. Winfred • Music Technology Tel: +27(0)31 260 2094 • Orchestral Performance Email: [email protected] ______• Performance • Popular Music Studies Bachelor of Music The degree includes mandatory common KN-H-BM1 modules in: Music, Culture and History; Practical ______Study; Music Ensemble; Music Theory & Entrance Requirements Perception; Keyboard Studies and English. The Applicants must have either an APS of at least rest of the degree is comprises electives chosen 28 or 30 Matriculation points. In addition to by the student, which may include non-music modules. the normal entrance requirements, admission ______to the BMus requires success in an audition or successful completion of the first semester of FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ms L. Barausse one of the two Music diplomas, and/including Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2380 the module Academic Learning in English. Email: [email protected] ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 95 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Bachelor of Social Work KN-H-BSX ______

Entrance Requirements Applicants must have either an APS of at least 28 or 30 Matriculation points. Please note that because of limited space in the programme, 28/30 points do not guarantee acceptance. Applicants with Mature Age Exemption may be admitted into the programme. A jazz student performing songs based on her life. ______

The purpose of this four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Theology qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate- KN-P-BTH level knowledge, skills, values and competencies in Social Work, registerable with the South ______African Council for Social Service Professionals. Entrance Requirements This will enable individuals to practise as Applicants must have either an APS of at least private practitioners and in governmental and 28 or 30 Matriculation points. Success in an nongovernmental organisations, including accredited alternative selection procedure may industry, education, health and correctional services within both urban and rural settings. also secure admission. ______FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ms N. Mtselu The Bachelor of Theology structure and the Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2401 syllabi of the various subjects therein have been Email: [email protected] ______designed with a wide range of prospective students in mind. Provision is made for students who need to study Greek and Hebrew. At least two modules in a language must be taken.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 96 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Students who have a Senior Certificate or a Bachelor of Arts National Senior Certificate for diploma studies Bachelor of Social Science but who do not qualify for admission to degree studies may, after successfully completing all the KN-H-BA2/KN-P-BA2 first-semester modules of the first-year curriculum KN-H-SO2/KN-P-SO2 of the diploma and the module Academic The tables on pages 98 and 99 provide Learning in English, apply for a conditional Senate information on possible majors offered by Exemption, and may then apply for admission to the degree programme for the Bachelor of Arts in Schools in the College of Humanities (Table Music, the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Drama 1) or other Schools (Table 2) (if entrance Performance, or the Bachelor of Music. requirements are met). Additional subjects may be allowed.

Fine Arts students’ works in progress at the Jack Heath Gallery.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 97 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 TABLE 1: MAJOR SUBJECTS FOR BA AND B SocSc Major Subjects Howard College Pietermaritzburg Anthropology • • Art History • Biblical Studies • • Classical Civilisation • • Community Development • Criminology • Cultural and Heritage Tourism • Development Studies • Digital Arts • Drama and Performance Studies • • Economic History • English Studies • • Ethics Studies • Fine Art • French • • German • Greek • • History • • Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies • Industrial Psychology • IsiZulu (mother- and non-mother tongue) • • Italian • Latin • • Linguistics • Media and Cultural Studies • • Music • Philosophy • • Political Science • • Psychology • • Religion • Sociology • • Translation Studies •

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 98 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 TABLE 2: MAJORS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS (COLLEGES) Major Subjects Howard College Pietermaritzburg Computer Science • Economics • • Education Development • Geography • • Human Resource Management • • Information Systems and Technology • Legal Studies (Note entrance requirements) • • Management • • Marketing • •

Latin Heat and Flamenco dancing at UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular Music.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 99 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 100 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 he College of Law and Management Studies The Moot Court Programme, together with visits is one of the largest professionally-driven to local law courts, exposes students to some of TColleges in the University of KwaZulu-Natal. the realities of the law in practice. Law students Schools within the College offer a wide range of may also gain practical experience by assisting undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the Campus Law Clinic (Howard College) and in Law and Management that are geared towards the Legal Advice Centre (Pietermaritzburg). preparing candidates for a professional career in the world of law, commerce and industry. Bachelor of Law (LLB) Law is offered at both Howard College and The degree is offered on a full-time as well as part- Pietermaritzburg campuses and offers degrees at time basis on both campuses. both campuses while offering a limited number of Full-time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) service modules on the Westville campus. Schools Howard College: in Management Studies have their headquarters Apply via CAO (KN-H-BLI) at Westville campus, and offer degrees at both the Pietermaritzburg: Apply via CAO (KN-P-BLI) Westville and Pietermaritzburg campuses while Part-time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) offering various support courses on Howard Howard College: Apply via CAO (KN-H-BLZ) College campus. Pietermaritzburg: Apply via CAO (KN-P-BLZ) ______Programmes in Law Offered at Howard College and Entrance Requirements In addition to the University entrance Pietermaritzburg Campuses requirements, applicants who have completed Undergraduate and postgraduate courses the NSC-Deg require English (Home Language) are run by dedicated staff members who are at Level 5; or English (First Additional Language) specialists in their own particular fields. Staff at Level 6 and Mathematical Literacy at Level 5 members are rich in practical experience and or Mathematics at Level 3. Applicants require a therefore, in addition to providing students minimum APS of 32 (excluding Life Orientation). with critical knowledge and understanding Applicants with Senior Certificates obtained of the law, also provide insight into the many before 2008 require an endorsement with practical aspects of legal practice. The School English First Language (HG) ‘D’ or English Second of Law has a long established and highly Language (HG) ‘B’ for admission. Applicants respected Moot Court Programme in which all require a minimum of 36 points on the Senior students must argue a point of law. The entire Certificate scale. process, including the research, preparation and presentation, is conducted as if the students Alternatively, students may elect first to were arguing an appeal before the High Court complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social or the Supreme Court of Appeal. Preliminary Science degree with a law major, or any other rounds are judged by members of staff, and Bachelors degree, before seeking admission after the semi-final, the best students proceed to the LLB degree. Selections are made in to the final, which is judged by three judges of accordance with established criteria, including the High Court. The final is a premier event for an average mark of 60% in prior studies with no Law students and is attended by members of the failures in any modules, taking into account the legal profession, University management, staff number of places available. ______and students, donors and visitors from other universities and institutions.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 101 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Law Professions’ Day 2019.

LLB Degree Structure Programmes in Management This degree may be completed over eight Studies Offered at semesters (four years) of full-time study or Pietermaritzburg and Westville 12 semesters (six years) of part-time study. Campuses Alternatively, students who elect first to complete Management Studies focuses on the provision a Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Social Science of educational opportunities to equip degree with a major in Law, can complete the candidates for careers in the field of commerce degree in a further four semesters (two years) of and industry. A wide theoretical training full-time study, i.e. a total of five years. and sound foundation in the principles of ______Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information FOR INFORMATION ON PART-TIME STUDIES, Systems, Management, Human Resource CONTACT: Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Howard College Management and Public Administration are Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2152 or provided. The undergraduate degree courses Pietermaritzburg offered are specially designed to develop in Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6257 ______candidates an innovative and entrepreneurial outlook as well as an adaptability of mind that Students who have completed an LLB can will enable them, after a brief period of practical apply to study towards a Masters degree in experience, to become eligible for responsible Law on either campus. Students specialise in a managerial positions (in the private and/or field of law of their interest. This degree can be public sectors) or, if desired, self-employment. obtained in one year of full-time study and two years of part-time study.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 102 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Qualifications Offered ______• Bachelor of Administration, Westville only Entrance Requirements • Bachelor of Business Administration, NSC-Deg with APS 28 and English and Life Pietermaritzburg and Westville (evening Orientation Level 4 and Maths Level 3 Or Matric lectures only) Exemption with Maths HG ‘E’ or SG ’D’ symbol. Applicants with APS of 32 with English and Life • Bachelor of Commerce, Pietermaritzburg and Orientation at Level 4 and Maths Level 3 will be Westville considered for early selection. • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, ______Pietermaritzburg and Westville • Bachelor of Business Science, Westville only. Grade 12 applicants who don’t meet the admission criteria for BAdmin wishing to Duration of Degrees undertake the CPA to be considered for The Bachelor of Business Science requires a admission, must have NSC-Deg with Maths 2 minimum of four years of full-time study, while (No Maths Literacy), English and Life Orientation the Bachelor of Business Administration can 4 and 24 NSC points (excluding LO). Please read be completed in a minimum of three-to-four rules for CPA requirements on page 105. years depending on whether first registration is in the first or second semester and whether Degree Structure the student is registered on a full or part-time basis, although part-time students are strongly A three-year full-time qualification that allows for encouraged to take four years of study. All specialisation in Human Resource Management, other undergraduate degrees (the Bachelor of Management and Public Administration. Commerce [General], Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and the Bachelor of Administration) Bachelor of Business Administration require a minimum of three years of full-time study. KN-P-BBA Pietermaritzburg KN-W-BBA Westville Alternative Access Programmes ______Management Studies Extended Programme Entrance Requirements (BCom 4 General), Pietermaritzburg and a) NSC-Deg with 28 points and English and Life Westville Orientation Level 4 and Mathematics Level 3. (KN-P-BCG/KN-W-BCG) b) Obtained the UKZN Certificate in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification as approved by the School and achieved for Management Studies Extended programme the Certificate, or equivalent qualification, a (B Com 4 Accounting), Pietermaritzburg and weighted average if at least 60% as well as a Westville final mark of at least 55% for the Introduction (KN-P-BCO/KN-W-BCO) to Management Science module (CBPOMS) or equivalent Mathematics module as approved Bachelor of Administration by the School. Students must have an NSC-Deg. KN-W-BAD Westville ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 103 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 The Law Pledge Ceremony 2019.

______This qualification is offered through evening classes, however no funding is offered for this Entrance Requirements programme. Grade 12 applicants who don’t NSC-Deg with APS of 30 and English, Life meet the admission criteria for BBA wishing Orientation and Mathematics Level 4, or to undertake the CBA to be considered for Matriculation Exemption with Mathematics HG admission, must have a NSC-Deg with Maths 2 ’D’ or SG ‘B’ and 36 points. Subject to changes. (no Maths Literacy), English and Life Orientation 4 and 24 NSC points (excluding LO). Please read Applicants with APS of 35 with English and Life rules for CBA requirements. Orientation and Mathematics Level 5 will be considered for early selection into the College. Degree Structure ______

A three- to four-year qualification offered through Degree Structure evening classes that provides a well-balanced management education. A three-year full-time qualification that allows for specialisation in Economics, Finance, Human Bachelor of Commerce Resource Management, Information Systems, Law (Pietermaritzburg only), Management, KN-P-BC1 Pietermaritzburg Marketing), Supply Chain Management and KN-W-BC1 Westville Public Administration (Westville only).

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 104 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 ______Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Entrance Requirements KN-P-BCN Pietermaritzburg NSC-Deg with APS 33 with Mathematics Level KN-W-BCN Westville 6 and English and Life Orientation Level 4 or ______Matriculation Exemption with Mathematics HG Entrance Requirements ‘B’ and 38 points. NSC-Deg with APS of 32 with English and Life Applicants with APS 37 with English and Life Orientation Level 4 and Mathematics Level 5, or Orientation Level 4 and Mathematics Level 6 Matriculation Exemption with Mathematics HG will be considered for early selection. ’D’ or SG ‘B’ and 36 points. Subject to changes. ______Applicants with APS 35 with English and Life Orientation and Mathematics Level 5 will be Degree Structure considered for early selection. A four-year full-time qualification that allows for ______intensive specialisation in Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Degree Structure Systems, Management, Marketing and Supply A three-year full-time qualification that is Chain Management. specifically designed to prepare students for a career as a professional accountant. Alternative Access Programmes Candidates who do not meet the entrance Bachelor of Business Science requirement or the Mathematics requirement are advised to seek admission to the College’s KN-W-BBS Westville Alternative Access Programmes.

College of Law and Management Studies’ Parents Day.

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 105 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 Lloyd Gordon showing UKZN statistics Masters students Qondeni Ndlangamandla (left), Bongumusa Gwala (right) and Ndumiso Mkhize how his new maths app works.

Management Studies Extended Students who have attended the University or Curriculum (BCom 4) any other tertiary institution, whether in a degree or access programme of any kind for a complete B Com 4 (General) semester, will not be admitted to the Bachelor KN-P-BCG/KN-W-BCG of Commerce Extended Curriculum (General) or Pietermaritzburg and Westville (Accounting). ______Entrance Requirements These programmes are designed to help students NSC-Deg with APS 26 with Mathematics level to develop competencies in language, numeracy, 3 and English and Life Orientation Level 4 and writing and critical thought. Specifically from the Quintile 1-3 Schools. Three-year B Com developed learning opportunities are provided degree extended over four years alongside a reduced load of courses to meet ______the needs of students from disadvantaged schools but who have the potential to succeed B Com 4 (Accounting) academically. Thus, they give alternative access to students who do not qualify for direct admission KN-P-BCO/KN-W-BCO to the degrees on the grounds of their National Pietermaritzburg and Westville Senior Certificate results. ______

Entrance Requirements FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: NSC-Deg with APS 28 with Mathematics Level Pietermaritzburg 4 and English and Life Orientation Level 4 and Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6455 from the Quintile 1-3 Schools. Three-year BCom Westville Accounting degree extended over four years. Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2873/2083 ______

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 106 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 107 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL 108 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 FACT FILE • UKZN is one of the largest universities in sub-Saharan Africa. • In 2010, UKZN celebrated a century of academic advancements. • UKZN is the only university in South Africa to offer a degree in Agricultural (Bioresources) Engineering that is fully accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa. • UKZN is the third most productive university in South Africa in terms of research output. • UKZN offers approximately 2 000 academic programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • International partnerships with institutions in 46 countries provide an opportunity for direct interface and global academic exchange that enhances scholarship and the student experience. • UKZN is one of three African universities rated among the top 500 universities in the world according to the Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU). • The Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) is among the largest and most successful research institutes in Africa. • The multi-million Rand KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV/Aids (K-RITH), and international centre of scientific research, is located on the Medical School Campus. K-RITH is a groundbreaking partnership between UKZN and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the United States.

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