University Rules for Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates offered in the Wits Plus, Centre for Part-Time Studies for the 2021 Academic Year

All correspondence should be addressed, as far as is possible, directly to the relevant person at Wits Plus. Official address Wits Centre for Part-Time Studies, Braamfontein West Campus, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3 Johannesburg Wits, 2000 (+27) 011 717 9510 [email protected] www.wits.ac.za/part-time

This handbook is a series of 9 handbooks produced by the Communications and Publications Unit, Wits University in 2020.

List of acronyms Acronym Definition YOS Year of study PT Part time FT Full time CPD Continuing Professional Development Contents General Rules for the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Introduction 11 G1 Definitions 11 G2 Powers of the University 13 G3 Application of Rules 14 G4 Admission 14 4.1 Application for admission 14 4.2 Medical fitness 14 4.3 Discretion of the Senate to admit 14 4.4 Proficiency in English 14 4.5 Faculty or qualification-specific requirements 15 4.6 Certificate of good conduct 15 4.7 Credits and exemptions 15 4.8 Credits for previous study 16 4.9 Admission to an undergraduate diploma, certificate, or other qualification 16 4.10 Admission to the degree of bachelor 16 4.11 Admission to a programme leading to a higher qualification 18 4.12 Admission of occasional students 19 4.13 Admission of study–abroad/ international occasional students 19 4.14 Admission – previously excluded students 20 G5 Registration 20 5.1 Registration and renewal of registration 20 5.2 Concurrent registration at other institutions or faculties or for other qualifications 20 5.3 Registration as a student prior to registration for a qualification 20 5.4 Late registration 20 5.5 Registration for twelve months for senior 21 5.6 Cancellation of registration due to ill health 21 5.7 Cancellation of registration as a result of unsatisfactory performance/progress 21 5.8 Change of registration 22 5.9 Cancellation of registration by student 22 5.10 Refusal of permission to register 22

G6 Attendance 22 6.1 Statutory minimum attendance 22 6.2 Failure to attend 23 6.3 Outside work, visits, tours, fieldwork, vacation employment, non-examined courses 23 6.4 Exemption from attendance 23 6.5 Attendance requirement for students for qualification 23 6.6 Limitation on the activity of a student for reasons of ill health 23 G7 Curricula 24 7.1 Senate approval of curriculum 24 7.2 Condonation of breach of rules 24 7.3 Restriction on choice of courses 24 7.4 Special curricula 24 7.5 Change of rules during a student’s registration 25 7.6 Study-abroad component/ foreign electives 25 7.7 Credits 25 7.8 Minimum requirements of study 25 7.9 Withdrawal of, or refusal to grant credits and/or exemptions 25 7.10 Sub-minimum rule 26 G8 Requirements for Award of Qualification 26 G9 Degree of Master 26 9.1 General 26 9.2 The programme of master proceeding by research 26 9.3 Programme by research and coursework 26 9.4 Conditions for the conferment of the degree of master by research 27 9.5 Supervision of full-time members of staff 27 9.6 Abstract and style of Dissertation or Research Report 27 9.7 Copies of Dissertation or Research Report 27 9.8 Formal declaration 27 9.9 Acknowledgement of conferment of degree if material is published 28 9.10 Completion of all requirements for the degree of master 28 G10 Degree of 28 10.1 Fulfilment of requirements for conferment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 28 10.2 Supervision of full-time members of staff 28 10.3 Copies of 28 G11 Senior Doctorate 29 11.1 Conditions for the conferment of the degree 29 11.2 Notice of intention to apply for candidature 29 G12 Conversion of candidature for higher qualifications 29 12.1 General 29 12.2 Conversion from a programme leading to the degree of master by research to a programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 29 12.3 Conversion from a programme leading to a degree of master by coursework and Research Report to a programme leading to the degree of master by research 30 G13 Assessment 31 13.1 General 31 13.2 Examiners 31 13.3 Eligibility for assessment 32 13.4 Additional oral or other form of assessment 32 13.5 Supplementary assessments 32 13.6 Deferred assessments 32 13.7 Re-assessment 33 13.8 Absence from assessment 33 G14 Academic Progression 33 14.1 Completion of courses prescribed for previous year of study 33 14.2 Standard required to proceed 33 14.3 Prerequisite non-credit bearing courses 33 14.4 Special curricula for students who cannot proceed to the next year of study 33 14.5 Re-attendance requirement for students who cannot proceed to the next year of study 34 G15 Results 34 15.1 Publication of results 34 15.2 Non-publication of results 34 G16 Conferment of qualification 34 16.1 Congregation 34 16.2 Issuing of a certificate 34 16.3 Endorsement of certificate 34 16.4 Non-conferment of qualification 34 16.5 Permission to complete qualification by obtaining credits elsewhere 35 G17 Conferment of Qualification with Distinction 35 G18 Honorary Degrees 35 G19 Intellectual Property 35 G20 Ethical Clearance 36 Amended Statute of the University 36 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus Commerce, Law & Management Programmes 1 Application of Rules 38 2 Undergraduate 38 2.1 General Degrees 38 2.1.1 Admission Rules 38 2.1.2 Curricula 39 2.1.3 Progression and Completion Rules 45 2.1.4 Maximum number of credits in any year of study 46 2.2 Prerequisite and corequisite rules 46 2.3 Restrictions on credits for courses 51 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes 1 Application of Rules 53 2 UNDERGRADUATE 53 2.1 Professional Degrees 53 2.1.1 Admission Rules 53 2.1.2 Curricula 54 2.1.3 Progression Rules 65 2.1.4 Exclusion Rules 67 2.2 Prerequisite and corequisite rules* 67 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus Humanities Programmes General Information 81 Definitions 81 1 Application of Rules 81 2 UNDERGRADUATE 81 2.1 General Degrees 81 2.1.1 Admission Rules 81 2.1.2 Progression Rules 83 2.1.3 Exclusion Rules 85 2.1.4 Credit Rules 85 2.1.5 Length of Study 85 2.2 Curricula for Bachelor of Arts 85 2.2.1 Bachelor of Arts (Part-time) 86 2.2.4 Completion Rules 94 3 POST GRADUATE 95 3.3.1 Degree of Bachelor of Arts Honours (part-time) 95 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus Humanities - Education Programmes Definitions 98 1 Application of Rules 98 2 POSTGRADUATE 98 2.1 in Education (PGCE) 98 2.1.1 Admission Rules 98 2.1.2 Restrictions on admission 98 2.1.3 Course Prerequisites 100 2.1.5 Credit rules 104 2.1.6 Repeating Courses 104 2.1.7 Progression Rules (part-time) 104 2.1.8 Completion Rules 105 2.1.9 Conditions for Award of certificate 105 2.1.10 Additional requirements for the Award 105 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus Science Programmes 1 Application of Rules 106 2 UNDERGRADUATE 106 2.1 General Degrees 106 2.1.1 Admission Rules 106 2.1.2 Curricula 107 2.1.3 Progression Rules 110 2.1.4 Completion Rules 111 2.1.5 Restriction on admission to courses: Pre- and corequisite rules 111 2.1.6 Restriction on obtaining credits 120 2.1.7 Lapsing of credits or exemptions 120 2.1.8 Repeating of courses 121 HIERARCHY OF ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE

ACTS create the powers and HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, ACT 101 OF 1997 responsibilities of entities by law.

STATUTES define how and what the University does to give expression to the provisions of the Act, and further includes features that are particular to Wits, for example, not all universities have a role for the Convocation.

POLICIES define a plan of action determined by Council. POLICIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

REGULATIONS are subordinate to Acts and they define orders and authoritative direction. REGULATIONS are a set of directions on how RULES should be put into effect. RULES are made by Council for all areas of operation other than academic matters. Senate approves academic RULES, which are endorsed by Council. A RULE defines the principle to which action or procedure conforms. RULES set out what may or may not be done within a particular area of administration. These Rules are reviewed and published in the University Calendar each year.

PROCEDURES set out the practical steps necessary to realise the object or purpose of PROCEDURES Rules and Regulations.

SENATE’S RULES FOR FACULTIES OF SENATE STANDING THE UNIVERSITY ORDERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Senate’s rules for faculties of the university Standing orders expand on rules and/or policies are subordinate to the General Rules. These and govern the manner in which all business Rules are reviewed and published in the shall be conducted. Standing orders are a set of University Calendar each year. instructions on how to carry out a task.

These standing orders are recommended by SCHOOL STANDING ORDERS the School to the Faculty Board for approval.

These standing orders are recommended by Faculty Board to Senate for approval. FACULTY STANDING ORDERS UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

‘University Community’ means all students and employees of the University, persons officially associated with the University, former students and alumni at the University, as well as invitees, visitors and guests.

Means University’s policies, rules, regulations, procedures, standing orders, codes of conduct and guidelines as may be amended from time to time.

CODES OF CONDUCT

GUIDELINES

Set out the preferred manner in which you carry out a process/procedures or course of action. WITS PLUS, CENTRE FOR PART-TIME STUDIES

The Centre for Part-Time Studies (Wits Plus) is an entity that facilitates part-time studies at Wits. Students are able to enrol for different offerings including part-time degrees and diplomas, short courses, fully online short courses, and catch-up and repeat degree courses. Wits Plus provides the administrative infrastructure to the Faculties of Commerce, Law and Management; Engineering and the Built Environment; Humanities; and Science to expand their offerings to non- traditional and part-time students as part of the University’s goal to make education more accessible to the public. The degree and diploma programmes and courses on offer are existing programmes and courses owned by the relevant participating Faculty. All enquiries relating to the application and enrolment processes, the administration of courses, times and venues of lectures, parking, etc. should be directed to the Wits Plus offices. Wits Plus offers the following degree programmes:

Faculty Programme Humanities Bachelor of Arts (part-time) Bachelor of Arts Honours (part-time) in the field of Psychology or Organisational Psychology Postgraduate Certificate in Education (part-time) Commerce Law and Management Bachelor of Commerce (Double major without Law) (part-time) Bachelor of Commerce (Law) (part-time) Engineering and the Built Environment Bachelor of Science in Engineering (all branches – first two years part-time) Science Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science (part-time)

This Rules book provides an overview of the relevant Faculty Rules that pertain to the chosen degree or diploma studies undertaken through Wits Plus. This book is subordinate to and should be read in conjunction with the main Rules and Syllabuses books of the relevant Faculties. 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus

GENERAL RULES

FOR WITS PLUS Introduction The rules contained in this section are the General Rules of the University and apply to all students. There are also specific rules for each Faculty, which are subordinate to the General Rules. General Rules are defined by ‘Rule G’ and apply to all students. On registering at this University, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that s/he is familiar with the rules applicable to her/his registration. Ignorance of these rules will not be accepted as an excuse. All Rules and Syllabuses are available online. Limited copies are also available in print format. All words appearing in italics have been defined. Where information is presented in the shaded boxes, it is intended as explanatory only. G1 Definitions

1.1 Academic year means the period determined by the Senate from time to time for any particular year of study for any particular qualification. 1.2 Admission means entry to a course or qualification unless it is indicated otherwise. 1.3 Any university or any other university means any university recognised by the Senate for the purpose under consideration. 1.4 Applicant means a person who has submitted an application in hard-copy or electronic format to become a student of the University. 1.5 Assessment means the process of judging learning and may have both a formative and/or summative nature. 1.6 Auxiliary pass (also referred to as ancillary pass or condoned pass, unless the contrary appears in the faculty rules) means a special type of condonation of a failing mark to a pass when no supplementary assessment is offered, so that the course will be included as a credit towards the qualification but the student may not proceed to a higher level course in that subject. 1.7 Candidate/Postgraduate student (see Rule G1.22) means a student registered for a higher qualification (see Rule G1.15). 1.8 Corequisite course is a course which must be taken with another course and is a requirement for credit in the other course. 1.9 Course means a component of teaching and learning activity, which may run for an entire academic year or a portion thereof, that is recognised in any of the faculty rules as a component of a qualification. 1.10 Credit means the recognition that is obtained when a student passes such assessments and complies with such conditions as the Senate may impose for the completion of each course. A credit towards a qualification may be granted to a student in respect of a credit obtained from another institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose or from another faculty within the University.

The plural includes the singular where the sense so suggests.

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1.11 Curriculum means a course or combination of courses leading to a qualification. 1.12 Dissertation is the term reserved for an extended piece of written work that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge that may incorporate creative work or publications integral to the argument, and is submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for a degree of master by research. 1.13 Examination and re-examination mean a formal, compulsory, summative, scheduled assessment. 1.14 Exemption from a course means that the Senate has deemed a student to have a sufficient understanding of the subject matter of that course to warrant the student not having to complete the course. An exemption is not a credit but allows the student to proceed to the subsequent level in a particular course. The full number of credits required for a qualification is not affected by the granting of an exemption. 1.15 Higher qualification means a qualification which requires at least the attainment of a first degree, or equivalent recognised by the Senate, at entry level and includes a degree of Bachelor with Honours. 1.16 Joint and/or Dual degrees mean a postgraduate degree (Masters and PhD), jointly offered by the University and an external non-South African partner institution, recognised by the Senate. Joint degree: a candidate shall receive a single co-branded degree certificate representing work completed at the University and a partner institution. Dual degree: a candidate shall receive a degree certificate from each of the partner institutions, representing work completed at the University and a partner institution respectively. 1.17 Matriculation means the formal recognition by Umalusi prior to 2008 in terms of any law, of the capacity of a student to enter a university.

Umalusi is a council for quality assurance in the certification of qualifications in the general education and training band (Grades 0 to 9) and the further education and training band (Grades 10 to 12).

1.18 National Senior Certificate (NSC) means the formal recognition by Umalusi from 2008 in terms of any law, of the capacity of a student to enter a university. 1.19 National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] means the formal recognition by Umalusi from 2009 in terms of any law, of the capacity of a vocational student to enter a university. 1.20 NQF credits are credits recognised by the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) as a measure of the volume of learning required for a qualification, qualified as the number of notional study hours required for achieving the learning outcomes specified for a qualification. 1.21 Occasional student means a person who is registered at the University for any course/s for non-qualification purposes. An occasionalstudent is deemed to be a student as defined in Rule G1.31 for all other purposes. 1.22 Postgraduate student/Candidate means a student who is registered for a higher qualification (see Rule G1.7). 1.23 Prerequisite course is a course for which credit must be obtained before being able to register for the subsequent course. 1.24 Programme is a course or set of courses or postgraduate research which may lead to a qualification. 1.25 Qualification includes any degree, diploma, certificate, licentiate, or any other educational attainment that is offered by the University as stipulated in its list of qualifications.

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1.26 Recognition of prior learning means the taking into account of the previous learning and experience of the applicant by the Senate either for purposes of admission and/or for the granting of exemption or full or partial credit towards one or more courses. 1.27 Research Report is the term reserved for the written document which forms the research component of a degree of master by coursework and research and which may include creative work or publications integral to the argument. 1.28 Semester is half an academic year. 1.29 Senate is defined in section 1 as read with section 28 of the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997 and is the body which governs the policies and procedures in respect of the teaching, learning, research and academic functions of the University. The Senate may delegate its powers except where expressly prohibited from doing so by the University Statute.

In many cases the powers of the Senate are, for practical purposes, delegated to and exercised by the deans of the faculties or, in specific instances their nominee/s.

1.30 Short course is a certified teaching and learning activity of less than 1200 notional study hours which does not, or does not directly, carry credit towards a qualification. With special permission of the Senate, short courses may carry credit towards a qualification. A short course student is not deemed to be a student as defined in Rule G1.31 but is still subject tothe University rules, policies and procedures. 1.31 Student means any person registered at the University full-time or part-time for a degree, diploma, licentiate or certificate of the University or enrolled for any course or programme of instruction of the University, provided that a person so registered or enrolled who is also a full- time or part-time employee of the University is not a student for the purpose of membership of the Council or the Senate. 1.32 Study-abroad component means that part of a curriculum leading to a qualification which a student has been granted permission by the Senate to complete at an institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose, in a country other than South Africa. 1.33 Teaching block is a quarter of an academic year. 1.34 Thesis is the term reserved for an extended piece of writing based on research that makes an original and significant contribution to knowledge that may incorporate creative work or publications integral to the overall argument, and is submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for a doctor of philosophy qualification. 1.35 University means the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, unless the context indicates otherwise. G2 Powers of the University

2.1 The University has the power in terms of its Statute to confer, in any faculty, the degrees of bachelor, master and doctor, as well as to grant a diploma, certificate, licentiate or other qualification to any person who has satisfied such requirements as may be prescribed. 2.2 No qualification, other than an , may be conferred by the University upon any person who has not attended the University as a student for such period, and satisfied such other requirements, as may be prescribed. 2.3 The University may confer, without attendance or examination, an honorary degree of master or doctor, in any faculty, upon any person who has rendered distinguished services in the advancement of arts, science, jurisprudence or other branches of learning, or who has otherwise rendered herself or himself worthy of such a qualification. The University has the power in terms of section 79(8) of its Statute to withdraw the conferment of any qualification.

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2.4 The University provides higher education at or above level 5 of the National Qualification Framework as contemplated in the National Qualifications Framework Act, Act No 67 of 2008. 2.5 The University has the power in terms of its Statute and the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997 to determine the admission policy, the entrance requirements in respect of its curricula, the number of students who may be admitted for a particular curriculum or course and the manner of their selection and the minimum requirements for the readmission to a curriculum leading to a qualification in a faculty of the University. The University has the power to refuse readmission to a student who fails to satisfy such minimum requirements for readmission. 2.6 The University reserves the right not to offer a particular course or qualification notwithstanding that such course or qualification appears in the rules of a faculty. G3 Application of Rules

3.1 These rules apply to all students who register for the first time in 2021 and to all students who were registered before 2021 unless for compelling reasons the Senate determines otherwise in a particular case, in which event such a student may proceed in terms of the rules under which s/he was last registered, or in terms of amendments to these rules, or in terms of a special curriculum laid down for her/him by the Senate subject to the provisions of Rule G7. 3.2 Where a right of appeal or review exists any student, who is the subject of an adverse decision must be informed by the member of the academic or administrative staff who conveys the decision of that right and of the procedure to be followed. G4 Admission 4.1 Application for admission A person who wishes to be admitted as a student of the University must apply in hard- copy or electronic format on the University’s application form submitting evidence of her/his academic and general qualifications. In the case of application for admission to a programme leading to a higher qualification the applicant may be required to indicate the line of research s/he wishes to pursue. 4.2 Medical fitness In respect of certain courses or qualifications an applicant may be required to demonstrate mental and/or physical fitness and may not be admitted to such course or qualification if s/he does not so demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Senate. 4.3 Discretion of the Senate to admit Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules regarding the minimum requirements for admission, the Senate may on good cause admit or refuse to admit any student to any year of study. 4.4 Proficiency in English

4.4.1 All applicants for admission (with the exception of those referred to in Rule G4.4.2) to any curriculum leading to a qualification must have passed English as a first or second language (higher grade) at matriculation or passed English home language or first additional language in the NSC or NC(V) or at a level considered equivalent by the Senate or deemed to be equivalent by legislation. 4.4.2 Immigrants of less than five years’ residence in South Africa who have passed English at the standard grade at matriculation or who have passed English in the NSC or NC(V) will be considered for admission.

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4.4.3 Notwithstanding Rule G4.4.1 and Rule G4.4.2, the Senate recognises the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum test score of seven (7) or the Cambridge English Language Assessment (CAE) with a minimum of 185 points to be proficient for admission. In exceptional cases, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be recognised by the University with a minimum test score of 600 for admission.

A pass in English at the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level is considered equivalent to a pass in English at NSC or NC(V) level or at the higher grade at matriculation level. 4.5 Faculty or qualification-specific requirements In addition to satisfying the minimum admission requirements of the University, an applicant must satisfy any additional requirements of the faculty to which s/he seeks admission. 4.6 Certificate of good conduct A student who was registered at any other university, must upon application for admission to this University, submit a certificate of good conduct and an academic transcript issued by that university or those universities, which satisfies theSenate that s/he is a person of good standing. 4.7 Credits and exemptions 4.7.1 Credits The Senate may grant a student credit in a course or courses once only, if s/he has completed:

a) an equivalent course offered under a different curriculum, for the same qualification in the University; b) the same or equivalent course offered for another qualificationin the University provided that the required attendance period at the University has been satisfied in terms of Rule G6.1; or c) an equivalent course offered in another university or institution recognised for this purpose by the Senate provided that the provisions of Rule G4.8 and Rule G7.9 are observed. d) an equivalent short course at this University recognised for this purpose by the Senate in terms of Rule G1.30 but such short courses shall not constitute more than 50 percent of the credits towards a qualification.

Such credits are acknowledged as part fulfilment of the requirements for a qualification and with permission of the Senate these courses may carry credit towards a qualification but shall not constitute more than 50 percent of the credits towards a qualification.

4.7.2 Exemptions On admission and subject to Rule G7.9 the Senate may grant a student exemption from a course or part of a course offered by the University where it has deemed a student to have a sufficient understanding of the subject matter to warrant thestudent not having to complete the course or part of the course. An exemption is not a credit but allows the student to proceed to the subsequent year of study in a particular course. The full number of credits required for a qualification is not affected by the granting of an exemption.

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a) the periods of attendance at this and any other institution are together not less than the completed period prescribed by this University for that qualification; b) s/he has at this University:

i) in the case of a first qualification for which the period of attendance is three or four academic years, attended for at least two academic years and has attended and completed at least half of the total number of NQF credits prescribed for the qualification including the final year course/courses in her/his major subject; or ii) in the case of a firstqualification for which the period of attendance is more than four years, attended for at least half the required period of attendance and completed at least half of the total number of courses prescribed for the qualification; or iii) in the case of any other degree of bachelor offered after a first degree, attended for at least two academic years, except for the degree of Bachelor of Education (BEd), for which the period of attendance may be one academic year, and has attended and completed at least half of the total number of NQF credits prescribed for the degree. iv) in the case of any postgraduate degree, attended and completed at least half of the total number of courses prescribed for the degree.

c) s/he applies for such credit during or before the end of the first registration period.

4.8.2 A student may be granted entry to a qualification if s/he has completed a diploma with a minimum duration of three years at this University or another institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose. To allow for such entry into another qualification Umalusi must have granted complete or conditional exemption from the matriculation examination or must have formally recognised the capacity of the NSC or NC(V) student to enter a university. Such exemption or formal recognition by Umalusi must have been backdated to the commencement of the year in which credit for such diploma was first earned.Credits towards such a diploma may be accepted as part of the requirements for a qualification offered by the University provided that the student complies with Rule G4.8.1 (a), (b) i – iii and (c) above. 4.9 Admission to an undergraduate diploma, certificate, licentiate or other qualification The Senate may, by resolution, determine the standard for admission to a programme leading to an undergraduate diploma, certificate, licentiate or other undergraduatequalification other than a degree. Different standards may be set for the different qualifications. 4.10 Admission to the degree of bachelor 4.10.1 National Senior Certificate/National Certificate (Vocational)/ Matriculation The minimum requirement for admission to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor is:

a) a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the formal recognition by Umalusi in terms of any law, of the capacity of a applicant to enter a university for the degree of bachelor;

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b) a National Certificate (Vocational) – NC(V)with the formal recognition by Umalusi from 2009 in terms of any law, of the capacity of a vocational applicant to enter a university for the degree of bachelor; c) matriculation in the form of a university entrance examination or a matriculation endorsement from Umalusi or the granting of complete or conditional matriculation exemption by the Matriculation Board of Universities South Africa (USAf).

The date of validity of the NSC, NC(V), matriculation certificate, matriculation endorsement, or certificate of exemption from the matriculation examination must precede 2 April of the academic year for which admission is sought, notwithstanding that the certificate may be issued at a later date.

4.10.2 Certificate of conditional exemption on recommendation of the Senate Certificate of conditional exemption on recommendation of the Senate: An applicant must be issued a certificate of conditional exemption by Matriculation Board of USAf if that applicant, in the opinion of the Senate has demonstrated, in a selection process approved by the Senate, that s/he is suitable for admission to the University. Where the Senate certifies that the holder of a certificate of conditionalexemption issued in terms of this paragraph has completed the normal requirements of the curriculum for the first year of study of any qualification, the Matriculation Board of USAf must issue a certificate of complete exemption to her/him, dated from the first day in January of the year in which the first degree credit was obtained. An applicant may be registered for a course under this rule only if places are available for that course. In the case of an applicant who has not qualified with an NSC or NC(V) for entry to a university, Rule G4.3 will apply. 4.10.3 Certificate of ordinary conditional exemption An applicant who has been issued a conditional exemption from the matriculation examination and who has one outstanding requirement for complete exemption may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor provided that s/he fulfils that outstanding requirement in the first year of study as prescribed by the Matriculation Board of USAf. In the case of an applicant who has not qualified with an NSC or NC(V) for entry to a university, Rule G4.3 will apply. 4.10.4 Mature age conditional exemption An applicant who has been issued a mature age conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by virtue of being over the age of 23 years or 45 years, as the case may be, may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor on condition s/he fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate qualification within the period stipulated by the faculty concerned. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination.

For the purposes of mature age conditional exemption the USAf (ex Matriculation Board of USAf) distinguishes between applicants aged 23 to 44 years and applicants of 45 years or more. Further details regarding mature age conditional exemption are available from the Matriculation Board.

In the case of an applicant who has not qualified with an NSC or NC(V) for entry toa university, Rule G4.3 will apply.

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4.10.5 Holder of a three-year diploma An applicant who has passed school Grade 12, but who did not obtain a matriculation exemption, an NSC or an NC(V) to enter university, and who has completed a three- year diploma from a university, university of technology, teachers’ training college, nursing college or a franchised or associated technical or community college recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor on condition that s/he fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate qualification within the period stipulated by the faculty concerned. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from matriculation, the NSC or the NC(V). 4.10.6 Immigrant conditional exemption Subject to Rule G4.4, a person who has resided in South Africa for less than five years and who has been issued with a conditional matriculation exemption by reason of not having passed a second language at higher grade in the school-leaving examination at a South African school, may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor, on condition that s/ he completes a second language course at higher grade or NSC or NC(V) or university level within the period stipulated by the faculty concerned. The qualification cannot be awarded until this condition has been fulfilled. 4.10.7 Foreign conditional exemption An applicant from a foreign country who has been issued a conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by the Matriculation Board of USAf may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor on condition that s/he fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate qualification within the period stipulated by the faculty concerned. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination. In the case of a foreign applicant who has not qualified with an NSC or NC(V) for entry to a university, Rule G4.3 will apply. 4.11 Admission to a programme leading to a higher qualification 4.11.1 General requirement for admission to a programme leading to a higher qualification For admission to a programme leading to a higher qualification the Senate must be satisfied that the candidate is qualified at an appropriate standard to undertake the proposed line of study or research or both. 4.11.2 Admission to a programme leading to a degree of bachelor with honours Subject to Rule G4.11.6, a graduate in an area of study which the Senate considers appropriate of this or another university recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor with honours. However, in a case considered by it to be exceptional, the Senate may admit a person who has not satisfied all the requirements for the degree of bachelor, and in such a case the degree of bachelor with honours will not be made until the requirements for the degree of bachelor have been satisfied. 4.11.3 Admission to a or certificate Subject to Rule G4.11.6, a graduate in an area of study which the Senate considers appropriate of this or another university recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be admitted to a programme leading to a postgraduate diploma or certificate. However, in a case considered by it to be exceptional, the Senate may admit as a student a person who has not satisfied all the requirements for the degree of bachelor, and in such a case the award of the postgraduate diploma or certificate will not be made until the requirements for the degree of bachelor have been satisfied.

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4.11.4 Admission to a programme leading to the degree of master Subject to Rule G4.11.6, a graduate of this or another university recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of master if s/he holds a qualification in a field considered by the Senate to be appropriate and which can normally only be taken over not less than four years of full-time study; or if s/he holds more than one qualification both or all of which are considered by the Senate to be in an appropriate field, and for which the combined number of years of full-time study is not less than four years. The Senate may require an applicant for registration for a programme leading to the degree of master to attend such courses or pass such examinations, oral or written or both, as it deems necessary before admitting her/him as a candidate for the qualification. 4.11.5 Admission to a programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Subject to Rule G4.11.6, a holder of a degree of master in an appropriate field from this or any other university recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. 4.11.6 Overriding criteria for admission to a programme leading to the award of a higher qualification Notwithstanding the criteria specified in Rule G4.11.2 to Rule G4.11.5 above, a person who has demonstrated a level of competence to the Senate’s satisfaction by virtue of examples of research, writings, experience, professional standing or reputation or other attainments or qualifications in the discipline or cognate field may be admitted as a candidate to a higher qualification. 4.11.7 Admission to candidature for a senior doctorate Any person may be admitted as a candidate for the degree of doctor if the Senate is satisfied, after consulting with an ad hoc committee of the faculty board concerned which has been convened to peruse the published work submitted, that, on the face of it, a case exists for admitting the candidate.

The following qualifications are senior : Doctor of Architecture, Doctor of Commerce, Doctor of Economic Science, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Literature, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Science in Architecture, Doctor of Science in Building, Doctor of Science in Business Administration, Doctor of Science in Dentistry, Doctor of Science in Engineering, Doctor of Science in Medicine, Doctor of Science in Quantity Surveying, Doctor of Science in Town and Regional Planning, Doctor of Town and Regional Planning. 4.12 Admission of occasional students A person, whether matriculated or not, may be permitted by the Senate to register for courses outside a recognised curriculum subject to such requirements and conditions as may be determined by the Senate. However, any such courses may not subsequently be granted as credits towards a degree unless the student had matriculated before commencing them. A student seeking credit towards a qualification in respect of a course taken for non-qualification purposes at this University or another institution must satisfy the Senate that: a) s/he is eligible for admission to the curriculum leading to the qualification; and b) the validity of the credit/s has not lapsed. 4.13 Admission of study–abroad/ international occasional students Students of an institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be admitted to courses for non-qualification purposes.

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Where an exchange agreement with such an institution exists fees may be waived on the basis of reciprocity. 4.14 Admission – previously excluded students The Senate may in exceptional circumstances consider the application of a student who was previously excluded from the University, for having failed to satisfy the minimum requirements and exceeding the maximum time (N+2) for the completion of the degree. In such a case the student will have to demonstrate that if s/he is readmitted, s/he will be able to succeed and complete the degree. G5 Registration The last day for registration differs among faculties and programmes. It is the responsibility of the student to find out from the relevant faculty office when the last day of registration is for her/his programme and to register on or before that date. 5.1 Registration and renewal of registration Except with the permission of the Senate no person may attend any course or proceed as a candidate for any qualification unless s/he is registered as a student of the University at the material time. Registration is renewable annually or on such shorter period as the Senate may determine. Normally, an annual period of registration is from the date of registration in a particular year until the last day of registration in the first quarter of the subsequent year in the relevant faculty.

A student who registers in the first semester for first semester or full year course(s) may with the permission of Senate substitute such course(s) with an equivalent course(s) provided that they do so within the first two weeks of the first semester. A student who registers in the first semester for a course(s) that commences in the second semester may with the permission of Senate substitute such course(s) with an equivalent course(s) provided that they do so within the first two weeks of the second semester. 5.2 Concurrent registration at other institutions or faculties or for other qualifications A person who is registered as a student for any qualification may not be registered as a student for any other qualification or at any other faculty of the University or at any other tertiary education institution except with the approval of the Senate normally given in advance. Such approval will only be granted in circumstances considered exceptional by the Senate. 5.3 Registration as a student prior to registration for a qualification The Senate may permit or require a person, before being registered for a qualification, to register as an occasional student and attend courses for such period and pass assessments at the prescribed standard in such courses as the Senate may determine in her/his case. 5.4 Late registration Late registration, for which a fee may be charged, may be permitted by the Senate only in exceptional circumstances.

20 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 5.5 Registration for twelve months for senior doctorate A candidate for a senior doctorate must be registered as a student of the University for at least twelve months before the qualification may be conferred. 5.6 Cancellation of registration due to ill health 5.6.1 An applicant for registration in the first or any subsequent year of study may be required to satisfy the Vice-Chancellor that s/he is physically and mentally fit to carry out the work involved in that or any subsequent year of study, and may for this purpose be required to present herself/himself for, and submit to, any medical examination that the Vice-Chancellor may require in her/his case. 5.6.2 The Vice-Chancellor may suspend the registration of any student if s/he is satisfied that this step is warranted because of the student’s physical or mental ill health. An appeal against such suspension may be made to the Council. 5.6.3 The Council may cancel the registration of any student because of her/his physical or mental ill health if it is satisfied after giving the student a proper opportunity to make representations (as defined in the Administration of Justice Amendment Act 53 of 2002), that this stepis warranted. 5.7 Cancellation of registration as a result of unsatisfactory performance/progress 5.7.1 The Senate may cancel the registration of an undergraduate student in one or more of the courses for which that student is registered in that year, if in the opinion of the Senate the student’s progress is unsatisfactory or if the academic achievement of the student is such that s/he will not at the end of the year obtain credit in such course or courses. For this rule to be invoked, the Head of School must ensure the criteria have been published in advance by which progress and/or academic achievement will be judged as the case may be. An appeal against such cancellation may be made in the first instance to the relevant Head of School. If the Head of School is unwilling to reverse her/his original decision, s/he shall forthwith place the student’s representations and his/her own written comments before the Dean for a decision. In exceptional cases, the Dean may set up an appeal committee composed of two senior faculty members (one from the school concerned) nominated by her/him. The decision of the Dean or the appeal committee, as the case may be, shall be final. Fee implications associated with the cancellation of registrations are outlined in the Schedule of Fees books. 5.7.2 The Senate may cancel the registration of an undergraduate student in the qualification for which that student is registered in that year and in the opinion of the Senate the student’s progress is unsatisfactory or the student has not met the conditions that was stipulated for her/ his readmission in that year of study. 5.7.3 The Senate may cancel the registration of a postgraduate student registered for a programme by research if a higher degrees committee (or equivalent), on the recommendation of the relevant supervisor(s) and head of school, has considered the research proposal and/or other milestones of the research of that student and has judged the research proposal or the progress towards the milestones to be academically unsatisfactory or, in material aspects, incomplete. The higher degrees committee may appoint a panel comprising one member of the higher degrees committee, the relevant supervisor and the relevant Head of School for the purpose of advising the higher degrees committee. Reasons must be given when such registration is cancelled and an appeal against such cancellation may be made to the Dean of the Faculty, who will then propose membership of an ad hoc committee to review the case. The three-person ad hoc committee will be chaired by the Dean. The Chairperson of the higher degrees committee; the Head of School and/or the Supervisor (or equivalent); may be in attendance.

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If the ad hoc committee does not permit renewal of registration, the student has the right to submit a further appeal to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC): Research who may consult with the Dean. The decision of the DVC: Research acting on behalf of the Council, shall be final. Fee implications associated with the cancellation of registrations are outlined in the Schedule of Fees book. 5.7.4 The process set out in Rule G5.7.3 will also apply to a postgraduate student registered for a programme which includes coursework. 5.8 Change of registration In exceptional circumstances, where a first-year student is adjudged by the Senate to be making inadequate progress and the criteria by which such judgment is made have been published in terms of Rule G5.7, the student may be permitted or required to alter her/his registration to a special curriculum for the same qualification. 5.9 Cancellation of registration by student 5.9.1 Date of cancellation of registration for a qualification Unless in exceptional circumstances the Senate otherwise determines, a student who cancels her/his registration for a qualification less than one month prior to the commencement of the final examination session in which the assessment for that qualification are held, will be deemed to have failed in all the courses for which s/he was registered in that year, except for those courses which s/he has already completed. 5.9.2 Date of cancellation of registration in a particular course Unless the Senate otherwise determines, a student may not cancel her/his registration for a particular course less than one month prior to the commencement date of the final examination session in which the assessment for that course is held. 5.10 Refusal of permission to register A student who fails to complete a course may be refused permission by the Senate to register again for that course if admission to the course is limited or if s/he has registered more than once for that course. G6 Attendance 6.1 Statutory minimum attendance In terms of Joint Statute 16 the minimum period of attendance – (i) for any degree of bachelor is three academic years. (ii) for the degree of bachelor with honours is:

1) one academic year provided the student has completed a degree of bachelor recognised by the Senate; or 2) where the programme leading to the degree of bachelor with honours is taken simultaneously with the programme leading to the degree of bachelor, at least one academic year in addition to the minimum period prescribed for the degree of bachelor concerned, provided that the Senate may in a case considered by it to be exceptional, reduce the minimum period of attendance in respect of a degree of honours in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or of Bachelor of Commerce to a total of three academic years.

22 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 6.2 Failure to attend Any student registered for any course who fails to fulfil the attendance requirements prescribed by the faculty for that course may be refused permission by the Senate to present herself/himself for assessment in that course. 6.3 Outside work, visits, tours, fieldwork, vacation employment, non-examined courses The requirements for any qualificationor course may include such work or attendance whether within or outside the University and during the academic year and/or vacation periods as the Senate may prescribe. A student is required to perform satisfactorily all duties required of her/ him in this connection. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the student being refused permission by the Senate to present herself/himself for assessment, to register for the subsequent year of study or any particular year of study thereafter or ineligibility for the conferment of the qualification. 6.4 Exemption from attendance In exceptional circumstances where it is deemed appropriate, the Senate may excuse a student from attending all or part of a course. 6.5 Attendance requirement for students for qualification Any student for whom attendance is not otherwise prescribed by the rules is required to attend at the University for such period and in such manner as may be determined by the Senate. The Senate may waive this requirement in exceptional circumstances. 6.6 Limitation on the activity of a student for reasons of ill health 6.6.1 The Vice-Chancellor is entitled to investigate the physical or mental health of any student where s/he considers it necessary in the interest of the student or in the interests of the University, to that end may require the student to obtain a medical report from or to submit to examination by a suitably qualified medical practitioner or psychologist acceptable to the Vice-Chancellor. The University is responsible for any costs incurred in the course of such investigation. 6.6.2 Whenever the Vice-Chancellor has reasonable grounds to believe that a student is or may become a danger to herself/himself or to any other person, or may cause damage to any premises occupied or under the control of the University, or may disrupt any of the activities or functions of the University, s/he may place limitations on the presence or activities of that student on University premises and the student is required to observe those limitations. Without prejudice to her/his general powers under this rule, the Vice- Chancellor may prohibit the student from –

a) entering the precincts of, or any specified part of the University including a University residence; and/or b) attending any lecture or any specified lectures, laboratory, or other classes or activity whether academic or otherwise. Any action taken under this rule must be reported to the next meeting of Council or the Executive Committee of Council.

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6.6.3 Unless in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor the urgency of the case or the condition of the student concerned makes it inappropriate or impractical to do so, the Vice-Chancellor or any other officer of the University designated by the Vice-Chancellor, must interview the student concerned before any action is taken under Rule G6.6.2 above and afford her/him a reasonable opportunity to be heard. 6.6.4 Any limitation imposed on a student under Rule G6.6.2 above remains in force until the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that it is no longer necessary. However, thestudent concerned is entitled at any time to make representations to the Vice-Chancellor or to apply to the Council to review any limitations imposed under Rule G6.6.2 above. 6.6.5 The Council may, at any time, investigate the matter and having considered any representations that may have been made by the Vice-Chancellor or the student concerned, may confirm, alter or set aside any limitation imposed under G6.6.2 above. G7 Curricula 7.1 Senate approval of curriculum A person may not be registered for a curriculum leading to a qualification in any year of study until her/his curriculum for that year has been approved by the Senate. An approved curriculum may only be amended with the consent of the Senate. 7.2 Condonation of breach of rules The Senate may, with retrospective effect, condone any breach of the faculty rules governing a curriculum if it is satisfied that the student concerned was not at fault and would suffer undue hardship if the breach were not condoned. 7.3 Restriction on choice of courses In terms of Rule G2.6 wherever the rules for a qualification provide for the selection of courses by a student, such selection may be limited by the timetable of classes, a restriction on the number of students to be registered for a particular course or insufficient resources. 7.4 Special curricula The Senate may approve a special cognately consonant curriculum for a student:

a) where it considers it necessary for that student to proceed on a curriculum which extends beyond the minimum period of full-time study. The maximum period of extension is stipulated in the faculty rules; or b) where it considers it necessary for that student to proceed on foundation and/or additional courses which do not contribute credits towards a qualification; or c) who has been granted credits or exemptions in terms of Rule G4.7; or d) who has interrupted her/his studies at the University prior to a change in the rules governing the curriculum or qualification for which s/he was registered or to whom no curriculum is currently applicable; or e) who has been permitted to proceed to a subsequent year of study without having obtained credit for all the courses prescribed for the previous year of study; or f) who has, in circumstances considered by the Senate to be exceptional, been able to give satisfactory evidence of her/his qualifications to proceed to a second or third level course in a subject; or g) who, in the opinion of the Senate, suffers or has suffered a disadvantage because of illness or physical disability or because of some other good and sufficient cause; or

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h) who has, in circumstances considered by the Senate to be exceptional, been able to give satisfactory evidence of her/his ability to complete the first course in a subject by part-time study; or i) in any other circumstances which it considers academically desirable or necessary. The granting of a special curriculum has been delegated by the Senate to the Dean of each faculty, or to the nominee/s of the Dean, in instances where the Dean reports such nomination/s and the period for which each such person will exercise this responsibility, to the Faculty Board. 7.5 Change of rules during a student’s registration If the rules governing a qualification are changed, a student who registered under the old rules and who has obtained sufficientcredits to enable her/him to proceed to the next year of study in terms of those rules, may proceed on the old curriculum unless s/he elects to proceed on the new curriculum. However where there are, in the opinion of the Senate, compelling reasons for doing so, which may include failure in one or more courses, or where a student does not register for the next year of study in the ensuing academic year or where at her/ his request, a student is permitted by the Senate to register in the ensuing year on a special curriculum, that student may be required by the Senate to proceed on new rules or on interim rules or on a special curriculum laid down for her/him by the Senate. 7.6 Study-abroad component/ foreign electives A registered student who completes a study-abroad component approved by the Senate or, as part of an institutional exchange agreement, completes appropriate credits at an institution which is recognised by the Senate for this purpose in a country other than South Africa, earns credits as defined in the requirements for the qualification. 7.7 Credits Subject to the rules pertaining to a particular qualification and any special restrictions on credits in the rules, a student obtains credit in any course that s/he successfully completes. However, even if a student obtains such credit, s/he may be refused permission to renew her/ his registration if s/he fails to comply with the minimum requirements of study prescribed. 7.8 Minimum requirements of study 7.8.1 A student who does not meet the minimum requirements of study may be refused permission by the Senate to renew her/his registration. If, however, a student is permitted to renew her/ his registration after having failed to satisfy the minimum requirements of study, s/he may be required to satisfy further conditions as the Senate may determine in her/his case.

The minimum requirements of study prescribed for students are set out in the faculty rules.

7.8.2 Save in exceptional circumstances, a student who fails to meet the minimum requirements of study after s/he has reached or exceeded the maximum time (N+2) for the completion of the degree shall not be permitted by Senate to renew her/his study with the University.

Rule 7.8.2 will only apply to undergraduate programmes 7.9 Withdrawal of, or refusal to grant credits and/or exemptions The Senate may withdraw or refuse to grant credits and/or exemptions if, in the opinion of the Senate, the time which has elapsed between obtaining the credit or exemption and completion of the other requirements for the award of a qualification is excessive or is excessive in view of the nature of the subject.

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Unless otherwise stipulated by the Dean of the Faculty, the shelf life of a course is four years. 7.10 Sub-minimum rule Unless specified otherwise in acourse outline, a student will not be allowed to obtain credit for a course unless s/he achieves:

a) a final mark of at least 50 percent for that course; and b) a sub-minimum of 35 percent in each of the components of that course as well as in the summative assessment for that course.

Such a sub-minimum criterion applies only to components which contribute 25 percent or more towards a course, unless specified otherwise in the course outline. Summative assessment in this instance is assessment that regulates the progression of students by awarding marks at the conclusion of a course. G8 Requirements for Award of Qualification

In addition to the requirements of admission, registration, attendance and assessment applicable to the qualification for which a student is registered, such student must meet the requirements for the award of the qualification by obtaining credit in the courses set in each academic year and/or conducting research approved by the Senate and satisfying such further requirements as may be prescribed by the Senate and which are set out in the faculty rules. G9 Degree of Master 9.1 General The Senate may require a candidate for the degree of master as a condition of the conferment of the degree to attend such courses or pass such examinations (written or oral) as it deems necessary before conferring the qualification. 9.2 The programme of master proceeding by research Where appropriate a faculty may offer a programme leading to the degree of master by:

a) advanced study and research normally under the guidance of a supervisor/s appointed by the Senate; or b) attendance, completion of a curriculum approved by the Senate and submission of a topic approved by the Senate. 9.3 Programme by research and coursework Where appropriate a faculty may offer a programme leading to the degree of master by research and coursework by:

a) attendance, completion of a curriculum approved by the Senate and submission of coursework and Research Report on an approved topic by the Senate; or b) attendance and completion of an approved curriculum.

26 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 9.4 Conditions for the conferment of the degree of master by research A person who is admitted as a candidate for a degree of master by research must, after consultation with her or his supervisor if there is one, present for the approval of the Senate a dissertation on a subject approved by the Senate. The dissertation must, in the opinion of the Senate, constitute both an application of the methods of research and a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen. Consistent with the definition of a dissertation in Rule G1.12, a dissertation will be an extended piece of written work which may incorporate creative work or publications.

The terms Dissertation and Research Report are defined in Rule G1. Further conditions for the conferment of the degree of master are set out in the faculty rules and the Senate Standing Orders for Higher Degrees. 9.5 Supervision of full-time members of staff In circumstances considered by it to be exceptional the Senate may dispense with the requirement for supervision in the case of a candidate who holds an appointment as a member of the full-time academic staff of the University and has held such appointment for such period as is laid down in the faculty rules. In such a case the Senate must appoint an internal and external examiner. 9.6 Abstract and style of Dissertation or Research Report The Dissertation or Research Report prescribed by the Senate must include an abstract and conform as far as possible to the style, length and format recommended in the authorised style guide obtainable from faculty offices. 9.7 Copies of Dissertation or Research Report A candidate for the degree of master must submit at least two bound copies, two further unbound copies and an electronic version of her/his dissertation or Research Report. The bound copies must be in a form that, in the opinion of the Senate, is suitable for submission to the examiners. Further bound copies may be required in terms of individual faculty rules. Prior to graduation, two final, corrected unbound, copies of the dissertation or Research Report must be submitted in a printed format as well as a final, corrected copy in electronic format as required by the University archivist. The candidate must attest that the electronic copy is identical to the printed copy. 9.8 Formal declaration Together with her/his dissertation or Research Report, a candidate must submit a formal declaration stating whether –

a) it is her/his own unaided work or, if s/he has been assisted, what assistance s/he has received; b) the substance or any part of it has been submitted in the past or is being or is to be submitted for a qualification at any other university; c) the information used in the dissertation or Research Report has been obtained by her/ him while employed by, or working under the aegis of, any person or organisation other than the University.

27 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 9.9 Acknowledgement of conferment of degree if material is published A candidate upon whom a degree of master has been conferred by the University and who subsequently publishes or republishes her/his dissertation or Research Report in whole or in part, must indicate on the title page or in the preface or, if this is not appropriate, in a footnote, that such Dissertation or Research Report has been approved for that qualification by the University. 9.10 Completion of all requirements for the degree of master Unless the Senate has granted an extension of time, a candidate who has not satisfied all the requirements for the degree of master including submission of a Research Report, if s/he is required to submit one, by the date stipulated in the faculty rules is deemed to have failed. If the Senate grants her/him such extension s/he is required to register for the new academic year. G10 Degree of Doctor of Philosophy 10.1 Fulfilment of requirements for conferment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy When the research is completed a candidate must:

a) present for the approval of the Senate a thesis, the research for which is normally conducted under the guidance of a supervisor/s, which must constitute in the opinion of the Senate a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen, and which must be satisfactory as regards literary presentation;

The term thesis is defined in Rule G1.34. Further conditions for the conferment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are set out in the faculty rules and the Senate Standing Orders for Higher Degrees.

b) furnish an abstract with each copy of the thesis; c) if required by the Senate, present herself/himself for such assessment, or such other requirements as the Senate may determine in respect of the subject of her/his thesis. 10.2 Supervision of full-time members of staff In circumstances considered by it to be exceptional, the Senate may dispense with the requirement for supervision in the case of a candidate who holds an appointment as a member of the full-time academic staff of the University and has held such appointment for such period as is laid down in the faculty rules. In such a case, the Senate must appoint one internal and two external examiners. 10.3 Copies of thesis Unless the faculty rules for the qualification require otherwise, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must submit three bound copies, two further unbound copies and an electronic version of her/his thesis. The bound copies must be in a form that, in the opinion of the Senate, is suitable for submission to the examiners.

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Prior to graduation, two final, corrected unbound copies of the thesis and any other work must be submitted in a printed format as well as a final, corrected copy in electronic format as required by the University archivist. The candidate must attest that the electronic copy is identical to the printed copy. The rules relating to formal declaration (Rule G9.8), acknowledgement of conferment of the qualification, (Rule G9.9) and completion of all requirements for the degree of master (Rule G9.10), apply with the appropriate changes.

G9.7, G10.3: A candidate for a higher degree is not entitled to the return of such copies. G11 Senior Doctorate 11.1 Conditions for the conferment of the degree A candidate for a senior doctorate must present for the approval of the Senate at least five copies of original published work, or original work accepted for publication, ina field approved by the Senate. Such work must, in the opinion of the Senate, constitute a distinguished contribution to the advancement of knowledge in that field. 11.2 Notice of intention to apply for candidature A candidate must give notice in writing to the Registrar of her/his intention to present herself/ himself as a candidate for the qualification, submitting at the same time the title and an outline of the proposed submission. G12 Conversion of candidature for higher qualifications 12.1 General Where the requirements for a higher qualification allow, a candidate may be permitted or required by Senate under conditions prescribed by it to convert her/his candidature from one higher qualification to another within the period of registration. Special conditions for conversion are specified in the faculty rules. The conditions for conversion are generally applicable for existing programmes and qualifications prior to 2009, for new programmes or qualifications, i.e. those which have not existed before 2009, the conditions for conversion are subject to Senate discretion. On conferment of a converted higher qualification, the transcript will be endorsed to reflect the conversion.

Conditions for conversion may change in light of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. 12.2 Conversion from a programme leading to the degree of master by research to a programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

a) A person who has been admitted as a candidate for the degree of master may, in exceptional circumstances, at her/his request and on the recommendation of the supervisor and of the Head of the School concerned, on the basis of work towards the dissertation be allowed, by permission of the Senate, to proceed instead to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Provided further that the degree of master shall NOT be conferred on her/him in the event of her/his– i) withdrawing her/his candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy; or 29 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus

ii) having her/his candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy cancelled in terms Rule G5.7; or failing to satisfy the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. b) A person who has completed the requirements for the degree of master, at her/his request and on the recommendation of the Head of the School concerned, may be permitted by the Senate not to have the qualification conferred on her/him, but to conduct, for not less than one academic year of further full-time study, or not less than two academic years of further part-time study, additional research for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, which shall be a significant extension of the research already completed by her/him: Provided that the period of additional research may be waived or reduced in a case considered by the Senate to be exceptional. Provided further that the degree of master shall NOT be conferred on her/him in the event of her/his – i) withdrawing her/his candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy; or ii) having her/his candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy cancelled in terms Rule G5.7; or iii) failing to satisfy the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. c) A person who is permitted to change her/his candidature in terms of (a) or (b) above will be deemed to have been admitted to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the date of her/his admission to candidature for the degree of master, or at such later date as the Senate may determine in her/his case, but will be subject, in all other respects, to the rules for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and such other conditions as the Senate may determine in her/his case. 12.3 Conversion from a programme leading to a degree of master by coursework and Research Report to a programme leading to the degree of master by research

a) A person who has been admitted as a candidate for the degree of master by coursework and Research Report may, in exceptional circumstances, at her/his request and on the recommendation of the supervisor and of the Head of the School concerned, on the basis of work towards the Research Report be allowed, by permission of the Senate, to proceed instead to the degree of master by research. Provided further that the degree of master by coursework and Research Report shall NOT be conferred on her/him in the event of her/his-

i) withdrawing her/his candidature for the degree of master by research; or ii) having her/his candidature for the degree of master by research cancelled in terms Rule G5.7; or iii) failing to satisfy the requirements for the degree of master by research. b) A person who has completed the requirements for the degree of master by coursework and Research Report, at her/his request and on the recommendation of the Head of the School concerned, may be permitted by the Senate not to have the degree conferred on her/him, but to conduct, for not less than one academic year of further full-time study, or not less than two academic years of further part-time study, additional research for the degree of master by research, which shall be a significant extension of the research already completed by her/him: Provided that the period of additional research may be waived or reduced in a case considered by the Senate to be exceptional. Provided further that the degree of master by coursework and Research Report shall be conferred

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on her/him in the event of her/his – i) withdrawing her/his candidature for the degree of master by research; or ii) having her/his candidature for the degree of master by research cancelled in terms Rule G5.7; or iii) failing to satisfy the requirements for the degree of master by research. c) A person who is permitted to change her/his candidature in terms of (a) or (b) above will be deemed to have been admitted to candidature for the degree of master by research at the date of her/his admission to candidature for the degree of master by coursework and Research Report, or at such later date as the Senate may determine in her/his case, but will be subject, in all other respects, to the rules for the degree of master by research and such other conditions as the Senate may determine in her/his case. G13 Assessment 13.1 General An assessment may be written, practical, electronic, clinical or oral, in project or assignment form or be any other piece of work or any combination thereof as may be specified by the Senate, provided that a student’s overall assessment does not consist of an oral assessment alone, except if expressly determined as appropriate by the Senate. Such determination may not be delegated. In all cases the evaluation must be in a form that is suitable for objective assessment by an internal moderator or external examiner. In each case the School must make clear the extent and nature of the work to be assessed and the criteria to be used. 13.2 Examiners 13.2.1 At least one examiner for each course must be a member of the academic staff of the University who has taught the students in the course under assessment unless it is impracticable in any instance because of the death, dismissal, resignation, absence, illness or other incapacity of the member of staff concerned, or for some reason deemed by the Senate to be sufficient. 13.2.2 At least 50 percent of the assessments that contribute to the final marks for every course will be internally moderated and/or externally examined, provided that at least 30 percent of every course is externally examined. 13.2.3 An internal moderator is normally a member of the academic staff who may be from the same department or school or from another department or school but who has not been involved at all in teaching the course during the relevant academic year. Unless otherwise impracticable or with the approval of the Dean, an internal moderator should not be appointed to examine the same course for more than three consecutive years. 13.2.4 An external examiner is normally appointed from outside the University, preferably from another university, or in the case of professional disciplines, from among experienced members of the professions. In exceptional cases where these options are impracticable, a member of the academic staff may, with the permission of the Dean, be appointed as an external examiner but only if s/he has not been involved at all in teaching the course during the relevant academic year. Unless otherwise impracticable or with the approval of the Dean an external examiner should not be appointed to examine the same course for more than three consecutive years. There should be no reciprocity between external examiners from this and other institutions save in circumstances which the Senate deems exceptional. 13.2.5 An additional requirement with regard to examiners for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is that the Senate must appoint three examiners of whom two must be external examiners as defined in Rule G13.2.4 above.

31 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 13.3 Eligibility for assessment A student may be disqualified from presenting herself/himself for any assessment if s/he has not satisfied such requirements, including satisfactory participation in the work of the class, as may be prescribed by the Senate.

These requirements include, but are not limited to: attendance, assignments completed, tutorials participated in, practical experiments, clinical work, field work and outside work. It is incumbent on each student to ascertain from the head of school what is required to qualify for presentation for assessment for each course. Disqualification includes being refused permission to complete an assessment or receiving no marks for such assessment. 13.4 Additional oral or other form of assessment The Senate may require a student to present herself/himself for an oral or other form of assessment if, on the marks obtained by her/him after prescribed assessment/s, s/he is, in the opinion of the Senate, on the borderline of the pass mark or the mark required for a particular class, as defined in the faculty or school standing orders. In such an event the marks obtained in such oral assessment are reported to the Senate in addition to the marks obtained in the prescribed assessment/s. The Senate must then determine the mark to be allocated. 13.5 Supplementary assessments A student who has failed a course may be permitted by the Senate to present herself/himself for a supplementary assessment where such assessment is permitted by the rules of the faculty which teaches and examines the course, unless otherwise agreed by the faculties concerned. Supplementary assessments may only be deferred in circumstances considered by the Senate to be exceptional.

A supplementary assessment fee may be charged. 13.6 Deferred assessments 13.6.1 Students applying for a deferred examination must do so within three (3) working days after the date of the examination. 13.6.2 If the Dean of the faculty is satisfied that there is sufficient reason, s/he may permit a student to defer her/his assessment/s. The Dean will require the student to submit such evidence to support her/his case as the Dean considers necessary. A Dean who permits a student to present herself/himself for a deferred assessment may require her/him to do so at such time and subject to such conditions as s/he considers fit and, in particular, may require the student to defer or to repeat (as the case may be) some or all her/his assessments (or some or all the assessments that s/he has not failed) in the year in respect of which her/his application is lodged. 13.6.3 A student who does not present herself/himself for a deferred assessment is not entitled or permitted to have the assessment further deferred unless there are, in the opinion of the Senate, exceptional grounds for permitting her/him to do so. 13.6.4 Unless in the opinion of the Senate, exceptional circumstances exist, a deferred assessment:

a) in the firstsemester , must be completed not later than the first week of the thirdteaching block; b) in the second semester, must be completed before the commencement of the following academic year.

32 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 13.7 Re-assessment Where a student has presented herself/himself for assessment and before the results or provisional or unconfirmed results of suchassessment are published, the Dean of the faculty, after due consideration of the relevant factors, may permit a student to sit for re-assessment if at the time of the assessment owing to illness or her/his mental state, the student was unable to bring her/his judgment properly to bear on whether to apply for a deferred assessment in terms of Rule G13.6.1 above and if the Dean considers that the student would suffer hardship to an exceptional degree were s/he not allowed to do so. 13.8 Absence from assessment Unless the Senate is satisfied that there was good and sufficient reason, a student who is absent from an assessment, in a course for which, in accordance with the relevant curriculum, s/he is required, permitted or entitled to present herself/himself, fails that course. G14 Academic Progression 14.1 Completion of courses prescribed for previous year of study Except as provided in the rules for any qualification or by permission of the Senate, a student may not be admitted to a year of study until s/he has completed the courses prescribed for any preceding year of study and satisfied such further requirements, if any, as are prescribed by the rules. 14.2 Standard required to proceed A student may not include in her/his curriculum any course at a subsequent level unless s/ he has attained in that course at the preceding level such standard as is considered by the Senate to warrant her/his admission to the course at the subsequent level and has satisfied the prerequisites for that course as determined by the Senate from time to time. 14.3 Prerequisite non-credit bearing courses Where a student is required to attend a course which does not constitute a credit towards the qualification for which s/he is registered or to perform any other requirement prescribed for any particular year of study for any qualification, her/him failure to attend such course or to perform such other requirement may result in her/him being refused permission by the Senate to register for the subsequent year of study or any particular year of study thereafter. 14.4 Special curricula for students who cannot proceed to the next year of study A student who has obtained credit in some of the courses prescribed for any year of study but who may not in terms of the rules proceed to the following year of study and who has not been excluded in terms of the faculty rules for progression, may be permitted or required by the Senate to proceed on a special curriculum. In addition to the courses being repeated the student may be permitted to include in her/his curriculum a course or courses prescribed for the next year of study and/or such course as may enrich the content of her/his curriculum.

33 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus 14.5 Re-attendance requirement for students who cannot proceed to the next year of study A student who is not permitted by the Senate to proceed to the subsequent year of study or to include in her/his curriculum for the following academic year a further course in a subject in which s/he has obtained credit, may be required by the Senate to re-attend and perform to the satisfaction of the Senate the work of the class prescribed for such a repeated course, failing which s/he may be refused permission to register for the subsequent year of study or any particular year of study thereafter. G15 Results 15.1 Publication of results The final mark obtained by a student in a course may be published either by way of a percentage mark or as a result decision except where the Senate has, in the case of some supplementary assessments, ruled otherwise. 15.2 Non-publication of results The final marks obtained by a student will not be published and a qualification will not be conferred on a student unless and until –

a) s/he has paid all outstanding fees, levies, disbursements, fines and any other monies lawfully owing to the University; b) any disciplinary proceedings, pending or incomplete, have been completed; and c) there has been compliance with any order made against the student as a consequence of any disciplinary proceedings. G16 Conferment of qualification 16.1 Congregation Qualifications must be conferred by the University at a meeting of the Congregation of the University convened for this purpose. 16.2 Issuing of a certificate Degrees are conferred and Diplomas are granted at a University Graduation ceremony. A degree or diploma certificate will not be issued to a student/candidate prior to her/his name appearing in the official graduation programme. 16.3 Endorsement of certificate Where a qualification is conferred or granted in a specific field, option or branch, the Senate may determine that the certificate attesting to such conferment or granting will bear a statement specifying that field, option or branch. The Senate may determine that where a person who has been granted such a certificate has satisfied the requirements for another field, option or branch, the original certificate be endorsed to reflect this fact.

16.4 Non-conferment of qualification A student who otherwise qualifies for the conferment of a qualification may be deemed not to have done so unless and until –

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a) the student has paid all outstanding fees, levies, disbursements, fines and any other monies lawfully owing to the University; b) any disciplinary proceedings, pending or incomplete, have been completed; c) any order made against the student as a consequence of any disciplinary proceedings has been complied with; and d) in the case of the conversion from one higher qualification to another s/he has surrendered the certificate in respect of the former higher qualification. Where such surrender is impossible the Senate may permit the conferment of the qualification.

16.5 Permission to complete qualification by obtaining credits elsewhere The Senate may, if it considers fit, permit a student who has only one or two, or, in a case considered by it to be exceptional, three courses or such number of courses as does not exceed 30 per cent of the total number of prescribed courses outstanding for a qualification and who satisfies theSenate that, by reason of a change of residence, or for some other good and sufficient cause, s/he is unable to continue attending at theUniversity , to complete such course or courses at another university or at an institution recognised for this purpose by the Senate within or outside the Republic of South Africa.

The policy of the faculties on this issue is set out in the standing orders of each faculty. G17 Conferment of Qualification with Distinction

The qualification is awarded with distinction or with distinction in a particular course to a student who has obtained the standard laid down by the Senate for that purpose. G18 Honorary Degrees

18.1 A proposal to confer an honorary degree may be made either by a member of the Council or of the Senate and must be seconded by another member of either of these structures. 18.2 The proposal must be communicated in writing to the University Registrar. 18.3 The proposal must be accompanied by a statement setting out the reasons for making it. 18.4 A resolution to confer an honorary degree must be passed in the Council and in the Senate by an absolute majority of the members of each structure voting by secret postal ballot. 18.5 A person who sits on both structures is entitled to vote in each election. G19 Intellectual Property

Students are advised to refer to the University Policy on Intellectual Property.

19.1 Any owner’s right to intellectual property in any thesis, dissertation, Research Report or any other work is normally subject to the right of the University to make a reproduction of it or parts of it in any medium for a person or institution requiring it for study or research, provided that not more than one copy is supplied to that person or institution. 19.2 Where research includes a patentable invention, the University may keep the research confidential for a reasonable period if specifically requested to do so.

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19.3 Where confidentiality has been agreed in advance the University must keep the research confidential for the period agreed. 19.4 Subject to 19.2 and 19.3 the University may distribute abstracts or summaries of any thesis, dissertation, Research Report or any other work for publication in indexing and bibliographic periodicals considered by the University to be appropriate. G20 Ethical Clearance Students who propose to conduct research of any kind on human or animal subjects must apply for ethical clearance from the appropriate University’s Ethics Committee/s Amended Statute of the University The legislation which regulates the governance of the University is the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997(as amended) and the amended University’s Statute published in the Government Gazette 41445 of 16 February 2018. The University Council, in consultation with the Senate determines inter alia, the entrance requirements to the University in respect of a particular higher education programme. The admission and registration of students is provided for in section 75 of the Statute which provides as follows: 75. Admission and Registration of Students:

(1) A person may be permitted by the Council to register as a student only if he or she satisfies:- (a) The legal requirements, if any, for admission to study at the University, or (b) Any other requirements for admission that may be determined by the Council and laid down in the University Rules. (2) The requirements for admission of a Student to Faculties are set out in the University Rules and may be changed by the Council after consultation with the Senate. The minimum admission requirement for a Bachelor’s Degree is published in the Government Gazette No 42068 of 30 November 2018 and the University is entitled to specify an appropriate level of subject achievement for a particular programme and specific subject requirements for a particular programme. The minimum admission requirement stipulated in the Government Gazette reads as follows: The minimum admissions requirement for a National Senior Certificate (NSC) is with (a) a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, (b) coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in four 20 credit NSC subjects. The minimum admission requirements for a Degree programme requiring a National Certificate (vocational) at level 4 of the National Qualification Framework as published in the Government Gazette No 42092 of 7 December 2018 states that: Subject to the institutional admission requirements, the minimum admission requirements to a Bachelor’s Degree programme is a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training. In addition, a student must (a) achieve at least 50% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, (b) achieve at least 60% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects. The Higher Education Qualifications Framework promulgated by the Minister in the Government Gazette Notice No. 928 dated 5 October 2007 in terms of section 3 of the Higher Education Act remains the sub- framework for higher education as contemplated in sections 7(b) and 8(2)(e) of this Act unless amended in terms of section 8 of this Act and section 3 of the Higher Education Act. This provides the framework for qualification structures. 36 2021 General Rules for Wits Plus In terms of the Higher Education Act (101 of 1997) and the Higher Education Amendment Act (2008), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) is responsible for quality assurance for higher education, and for implementation of Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). It would be prudent to look at the requirements for the development of degree programmes as described in the application to the CHE for registration of the programmes guide. Attention is also drawn to the following important provisions: (1) A student must pass such examinations or tests and comply with such conditions as the University may impose for the completion of each course in each academic year of study in the subjects offered for the degree: Provided that no recognition for the purposes of a degree shall be given to any course completed in any subject in any academic year of study unless the date of validity of his matriculation certificate or certificate of exemption from the matriculation examination [or NSC or NC(V)] precedes 2 April of the academic year in which such course was completed (2) A student must complete subsequent to the date of validity of the matriculation certificate [or the NSC or NC(V)] or of the certificate of full exemption from the matriculation examination issued by the Matriculation Board [of Higher Education South Africa (HESA)] the following minimum period of attendance recognised for such degree: Provided that in the case of a student of the University of South Africa the term ‘attendance’ shall mean ‘registration’ – (i) for the degree of Bachelor of Education (BEd) (a) one academic year provided he has completed a bachelor’s degree recognised by the Senate of the University; or (b) where the of bachelor is taken simultaneously with the bachelor’s degree, at least one academic year in addition to the minimum period prescribed for the bachelor’s degree concerned: Provided that a university may, in a case considered by it to be exceptional, reduce the minimum period of attendance in respect of an honours degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or of Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Health Science to a total of three academic years. (c) for any other bachelor’s degree: three academic years. (3) A student shall not be admitted to an ordinary degree of bachelor in terms of sub-paragraph (2) unless – (a) her/his periods of attendance are together not less than the completed period prescribed for admission to such degree; (b) s/he attended at the university that confers the degree courses prescribed by that university – (i) for a degree for which the period of attendance is three academic years, for at least two academic years: Provided that he has attended as a registered student for that degree at least half of the total number of courses prescribed for the degree, (ii) for a degree for which the period of attendance is three academic years, for at least two academic years: Provided that he has attended as a registered student for that degree at least half of the total number of courses prescribed for the degree, or (iii) for any other degree of bachelor, at least two academic years, except for the degree of Bachelor of Education (BEd), for which the period of attendance may be one academic year. (4) The Senate of a university may recognise for admission to a one-year honours degree of bachelor at the university, courses completed for a one-year honours degree of bachelor at any other university: Provided that at least half of the courses required for the degree shall be attended and passed at the university granting the degree and that the total period of attendance is not less than one year.

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SENATE RULES

FOR THE WITS PLUS COMMERCE, LAW & MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES 1 Application of Rules See Rule G3. 2 Undergraduate 2.1 General Degrees Qualification Name Programme Code NQF Exit Level Bachelor of Commerce CBA01 (Double Major without Law) 7 CBA15 (Law) 2.1.1 Admission Rules a) A student who is admitted to one programme offered by the Faculty does not automatically qualify for admission to any other offering of the Faculty. Admission criteria must be met and full admission processes followed in all cases. b) In addition to the admission requirements set out in the General Rules the following additional minimum requirements for admission apply and are set out in Table CLM2.1.1 Tables CLM2.1.1 National Senior Certificate (NSC) admission requirements Programme English Language requirement Mathematics requirement Bachelor of Commerce English HL or 1st Additional Language Mathematics (part-time) Scale of achievement 5 Scale of achievement 5

Pre-National Senior Certificate admission requirements Programme English Language requirement Mathematics requirement Bachelor of Commerce First language: a minimum A minimum of 50% at (part-time) of 40% at higher grade or higher grade or Second language: a minimum a minimum of 60% at of 40% at higher grade standard grade

38 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Commerce, Law and Management Programmes National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Programme Faculty Minimum Admission Minimum Scale of requirements Achievement Bachelor of Commerce English Scale of achievement 4 (part-time) Mathematics (70%) Four subjects from Business, Scale of achievement 4 Commerce and Management Studies (70%)

Note that compliance with minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the degrees and additional requirements may pertain, as specified in the annual Guide to Applicants. 2.1.1.1 Admission under special conditions 1) Bachelor of Commerce The Senate may permit a student who has satisfied all the requirements prescribed for a programme of bachelor in this or another faculty to proceed to the programme of Bachelor of Commerce under such special conditions as it may consider necessary; provided that the student will not be permitted to complete the requirements for the programme of Bachelor of Commerce until at least two years have elapsed after s/he has satisfied all the requirements prescribed for the first qualification of bachelor. 2.1.2 Curricula 2.1.2.1 Length of curriculum The Bachelor of Commerce part-time curriculum extends over not less than four years of part-time study. 2.1.2.2 Year of study 1) Bachelor of Commerce (part-time) Unless the Senate considers her/his case to be exceptional, a student will be deemed to be in: (CBA01, CBA15) Year of study I Year of study II Year of study III If s/he has obtained no credit If s/he has obtained credit in courses If s/he has obtained credit or has obtained credit in which make up a total of at least 108 in courses which make up a courses which make up a total credits but not more than 288 credits total of at least 240 credits of fewer than 108 credits but not more than the 432 credits needed to graduate

The advised curriculum comprises: Year of study I Year of study II Year of study III PART I of YOS I: 1st year of YOS II (3rd year of 1st year of YOS III (4th or 72 credits and registration): 5th year of registration): PART II of YOS I: 144 credits 2 majors (72 credits) 72 credits OR OR All first year courses PART I of YOS II (3rd year of PART I of YOS III (4th or The required first years registration) and 5th year of registration): courses may be split over PART II of YOS II (4th year of 1 major (72 credits) and first and second years of registration): PART II of YOS III (5th or registration. Students must the required second year courses 6th year of registration): take courses yielding a split over the 3rd and 4th years of 2nd major (72 credits). minimum of 54 credits on registration. Students must take courses first year level in each year of Students must take courses yielding a yielding a minimum of 54 registration minimum of 54 credits on second year credits on third year level in level in each year of registration each year of registration

39 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Commerce, Law and Management Programmes 2.1.2.3 Curriculum Information

1) Bachelor of Commerce (General) (CBA01) (part-time) Programme Code: CBA01 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: CMAGEN10 NQF Credits: 432 The Bachelor of Commerce (General) consists of a double major at third-year level and is generally supported by three second-year courses. The total minimum number of credits to be obtained in order to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree is 432 credits. To be considered as a major, a minimum total of 72 credits or 60 credits (for courses) are required at third year level in that course. The following recommended curricula are examples of courses grouped according to a student’s career aspirations or interests. Other combinations, in addition to these, are possible bearing in mind: (i) the total minimum of 432 credits that must be obtained; (ii) required courses for your field of study; and (iii) timetabling constraints. It is recommended that the student takes courses in the curriculum as follows:’

Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level a) First year of study ACCN1005A Accounting I 36 5 APPM1005A Computational Mathematics I 18 5 STAT1001A Business Statistics I 18 5 LAWS1010A Commercial Law I 18 5 ECON1013A Economics IA – Microeconomics 18 5 ECON1015A Economics IB – Macroeconomics 18 5 INFO1005A Fundamentals of Information Systems 18 5 b) Second and Third year of study (i) Economics and Finance ECON2007A Economics IIA 24 6 ECON2008A Economics IIB 24 6 FINE2001A Corporate Finance II 24 6 FINE2011A Investment II 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB-Entrepreneurship 24 6 ECON3014A Economic Science III 72 7 FINE3015A Investment and Corporate Finance III 72 7 (ii) Economics and Management ECON2007A Economics IIA 24 6 ECON2008A Economics IIB 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB - Entrepreneurship 24 6 FINE2001A Corporate Finance II 24 6 FINE2011A Investment II 24 6 ECON3014A Economic Science III 72 7

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Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level BUSE3029A Operations Management 18 7 BUSE3031A Project Management 18 7 BUSE3033A Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management 18 7 BUSE3035A Strategic Management 18 7 (iii) Finance and Management FINE2001A Corporate Finance II 24 6 FINE2011A Investment II 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB - Entrepreneurship 24 6 ECON2007A Economics IIA 24 6 ECON2008A Economics IIB 24 6 FINE3015A Investment and Corporate Finance III 72 7 BUSE3029A Operations Management 18 7 BUSE3031A Project Management 18 7 BUSE3033A Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management 18 7 BUSE3035A Strategic Management 18 7 (iv) Finance and Insurance & Risk Management FINE2001A Corporate Finance II 24 6 FINE2011A Investment II 24 6 BUSE2007A Insurance and Risk Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2009A Insurance and Risk Management IIB 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB-Entrepreneurship 24 6 or ECON2007A Economics IIA 24 6 ECON2008A Economics IIB 24 6 FINE3015A Investment and Corporate Finance III 72 7 Insurance and Risk Management III 72 7 BUSE3013A (v) Insurance & Risk Management and Management BUSE2007A Insurance and Risk Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2008A Insurance and Risk Management IIB 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB - Entrepreneurship 24 6 ECON2007A Economics IIA 24 6 ECON2008A Economics IIB 24 6 BUSE3013A Insurance and Risk Management III 72 7 BUSE3029A Operations Management 18 7 BUSE3031A Project Management 18 7 BUSE3033A Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management 18 7 BUSE3035A Strategic Management 18 7

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Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level (vi) Marketing and Management BUSE2028A Consumer Behaviour 12 6 BUSE2029A Principles of Marketing 12 6 BUSE2031A Integrated Marketing Communications 12 6 BUSE2030A Retail Management 12 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB - Entrepreneurship 24 6 BUSE2003A Human Resources IIA 24 6 BUSE2021A Human Resources IIB – Labour Relations 24 6 BUSE3026A Marketing IIIA 36 7 BUSE3027A Marketing IIIB 36 7 BUSE3029A Operations Management 18 7 BUSE3031A Project Management 18 7 BUSE3033A Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management 18 7 BUSE3035A Strategic Management 18 7 (vii) Marketing and Human Resource Management BUSE2028A Consumer Behaviour 12 6 BUSE2029A Principles of Marketing 12 6 BUSE2030A Retail Management 12 6 BUSE2031A Integrated Marketing Communications 12 6 BUSE2003A Human Resources IIA 24 6 BUSE2021A Human Resources IIB – Labour Relations 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB-Entrepreneurship 24 6 BUSE3026A Marketing IIIA 36 7 BUSE3027A Marketing IIIB 36 7 BUSE3017A Compensation and Benefits 18 7 BUSE3019A Human Resources and Individual Performance 18 7 BUSE3021A Human Resources and Organisational Performance 18 7 BUSE3023A Organisational Theory 18 7 (viii) Human Resource Management and Management BUSE2003A Human Resources IIA 24 6 BUSE2021A Human Resources IIB – Labour Relations 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB - Entrepreneurship 24 6 BUSE2028A Consumer Behaviour 12 6 BUSE2029A Principles of Marketing 12 6 BUSE2031A Integrated Marketing Communications 12 6 BUSE2030A Retail Management 12 6 BUSE3017A Compensation and Benefits 18 7 BUSE3019A Human Resources and Individual Performance 18 7 BUSE3021A Human Resources and Organisational Performance 18 7 BUSE3023A Organisational Theory 18 7

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Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level BUSE3029A Operations Management 18 7 BUSE3031A Project Management 18 7 BUSE3033A Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management 18 7 BUSE3035A Strategic Management 18 7

2) Bachelor of Commerce (Law) (CBA15) (part-time) Programme Code: CBA15 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: CMA13GN10 NQF Credits: 432 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level a) First year of study LAWS1016A Introduction to Law 36 5 LAWS1015A Law of Persons 18 5 ECON1013A Economics IA – Microeconomics 18 5 ECON1015A Economics IB – Macroeconomics 18 5 APPM1005A Computational Mathematics I 18 5 STAT1001A Business Statistics I 18 5 INFO1005A Fundamentals of Information Systems 18 5 *In order to major in an Accounting related course (Accounting, Taxation, Auditing or Management Accounting and Finance) a student must register for ACCN1005A in the first year of study. Consult with the Wits Plus Degrees Office in this regard. b) Second year of study LAWS1015A Family Law 36 5 LAWS2019A Constitutional Law 18 6 LAWS3039A Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights 18 6 A total of 72 credits must be taken from the following courses. At least 48 credits must make up the second year level of your second major. FINE2001A Corporate Finance II 24 6 FINE2011A Investment II 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2023A Principles of Management IIB - Entrepreneurship 24 6 ECON2007A Economics IIA 24 6 ECON2008A Economics IIB 24 6 BUSE2028A Consumer Behaviour 12 6 BUSE2029A Principles of Marketing 12 6 BUSE2031A Integrated Marketing Communications 12 6 BUSE2030A Retail Management 12 6 BUSE2003A Human Resources IIA 24 6 BUSE2021A Human Resources IIB – Labour Relations 24 6 BUSE2007A Insurance and Risk Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2009A Insurance and Risk Management IIB 24 6 c) Third year of study LAWS3053A Criminal Law 27 7

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2) Bachelor of Commerce (Law) (CBA15) (part-time) Programme Code: CBA15 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: CMA13GN10 NQF Credits: 432 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level LAWS3052A Delict 27 7 LAWS3051A Jurisprudence 18 7 A total of 72 credits must be taken from the following courses – provided that you have done the equivalent in the second year of study. FINE3015A Investment and Corporate Finance III 72 7 BUSE3029A Operations Management 18 7 BUSE3031A Project Management 18 7 BUSE3033A Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management 18 7 BUSE3035A Strategic Management 18 7 ECON3014A Economic Science III 72 7 BUSE3013A Insurance and Risk Management III 72 7 BUSE3026A Marketing IIIA 36 7 BUSE3027A Marketing IIIB 36 7 BUSE3017A Compensation and Benefits 18 7 BUSE3019A Human Resources and Individual Performance 18 7 BUSE3021A Human Resources and Organisational Performance 18 7 BUSE3023A Organisational Theory 18 7 Transition to the new curriculum (CBA15) as amended will proceed as follows: 1. Students who have previously registered on the old curriculum (CB013) may not convert to the new curriculum, but must complete the degree on the old curriculum subject to the following: a) From 2019, a student registering for the first year of study (including students returning to the first year of study), will not be allowed to register on the old curriculum, but must register on the new curriculum (CBA13). b) From 2021, all students previously registered on the old curriculum (CB013) who have not completed the qualification may not proceed on the old curriculum, but must register on the new curriculum (CBA13). 2. If a student has converted to the new curriculum in terms of the rule above, all courses passed on the old curriculum for which there are corresponding courses on the new curriculum will not have to be passed on the new curriculum course codes, and in particular: a) Students transitioning to the new curriculum will obtain a once-off adjustment to the credits accumulated on the old curriculum. This is intended to accommodate any difference between credits allocated to courses on the old curriculum and corresponding courses on the new curriculum. b) Students who failed compulsory courses on the old curriculum will be required to pass the corresponding and/or additional courses on the new curriculum, unless otherwise indicated below. 3. Students who have converted to the new curriculum in terms of the rule above and have been permitted to proceed to the next year of study will proceed to the corresponding year on the new curriculum with the following provisos: a) Students who passed the first year of study on the old curriculum (CB013) will proceed to the second year of study on the new curriculum. b) Students who passed the second year of study on the old curriculum (CB013) will proceed to the third year of study on the new curriculum. c) Students who are returning to the third year of study must complete the qualification on the new curriculum.

44 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Commerce, Law and Management Programmes 2.1.3 Progression and Completion Rules 1) General BCom degree (CBA01) (part-time) A student must have obtained credit in courses which total a minimum of 432 credits in order to graduate, of which a minimum of 144 credits must be obtained from courses at the first year level, a minimum of 144 credits must be obtained from courses at the second year level, and a minimum of 144 credits must be obtained from courses at the third year level. 2) BCom degree majoring in Law (CBA15) (part-time) A student must have obtained credit in courses which total a minimum of 432 credits in order to graduate, of which a minimum of 144 credits must be obtained from courses at the first year level, a minimum of 144 credits must be obtained from courses at the second year level, and a minimum of 144 credits must be obtained from courses at the third year level. Year of study I Year of study II Year of study III 1st year of YOS I: 1st year of YOS II (3rd year of 1st year of YOS III (4th or 5th year If the student completes 126 registration): of registration): credits or completes 144 If the student completes 144 If the student completes 72 credits of YOS I, s/he will be credits s/he will be permitted to credits (two majors), s/he will permitted to proceed to YOS II. proceed to YOS III. qualify. If the student completes 72 If the student completes 72 If the student completes 72 credits, s/he will be required to credits, s/he will be required to credits (1 major), s/he will be return to YOS I. return to YOS II. required to return to YOS III. 2nd year of YOS I: 2nd year of YOS II (4th year of 2nd year of YOS III (5th or 6th year If the student completes up registration): of registration): to 72 credits, s/he will be If the student completes 72 If the student completes 72 permitted to proceed to YOS II credits, s/he will be permitted credits (1 major) in the 1st year If the student fails to complete to proceed to YOS III. of YOS III but fails to achive 72 90 credits s/he will be If the student fails completes no credits (2nd major) in the 2nd academically excluded. credits in the 1st year of YOS year of YOS III, s/he will be II, s/he will be academically academically excluded. excluded If the student fails in the 3rd If the student fails 2 courses in year of YOS III (6th or 7th year the 2nd year of YOS II, s/he will of registration), s/he will be be academically excluded. academically excluded but If the student achieved the exclusion shall be waived. 96 credits after 2 years of However, if the student fails once registration in YOS II, s/he will more, s/he will be academically be permitted to proceed to excluded. YOS III. 2.1.3.1 Minimum requirements of study Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, no student may be permitted to be registered for the same programme for a period longer than that indicated below: Qualification Minimum period of Maximum period of registration registration BCom - General (PT) 5 7 BCom - with Law (PT) 5 7 A student may be refused permission by the Senate to renew her/his registration unless s/he has accumulated credits in courses totalling a minimum of the credits indicated in Table 2.1.2.2 in each year of study (note that exemptions or credits obtained from prior learning are included in these requirements). 2.1.3.2 Exclusion Rules Students that fail any course twice, may be academically excluded and must appeal to the Wits Readmission Council (WRC) for readmission.

45 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Commerce, Law and Management Programmes 2.1.4 Maximum number of credits in any year of study Bachelor of Commerce (CBA01, CBA15) (part-time) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a student shall not include in her/his curriculum courses making up a total of more than: CBA01(Bachelor of Commerce General)

YOS I credits YOS II credits YOS III credits 144 144 144 CBA15 (Bachelor of Commerce Law)

YOS I credits YOS II credits YOS III credits 144 144 144 2.2 Prerequisite and corequisite rules Note that the codes for courses offered on the part-time curriculum are reflected in the Syllabuses section of the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management Rules and Syllabuses Book. Courses offered in other faculties may be subject to additional conditions and students are referred to the Rules and Syllabuses Books and Standing Orders of those faculties. Except with the permission of the Senate, the following are pre-requisite and/or co-requisite courses and restrictions on registration for courses in the programmes of Bachelor of Commerce (General) and Bachelor of Commerce (Law): (A) Course (B) Prerequisite (C) Corequisite SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY Accounting II (ACCN2009A) Accounting I (ACCN1005A) and Computational Mathematics I (APPM1005A) Accounting III (ACCN3010A) Commercial Law I (LAWS1010A) and Accounting II(ACCN2009A) Auditing II (ACCN2016A) Commercial Law I Business Enterprise Law (LAWS1010A) and (LAWS2008A) Accounting I (ACCN1005A) and Mercantile Law (LAWS2010A) and Accounting II (ACCN2009A) Auditing III (ACCN3016A) Auditing II (ACCN2016A) and Accounting II (ACCN2009A)

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(A) Course (B) Prerequisite (C) Corequisite Internal Auditing III Auditing II (ACCN2016A) (ACCN3018A) *Students who obtained a final outcome for Auditing II (ACCN2016A)(ACCN2015) (FT) of PMNP (pass may not proceed) will not be allowed to continue with Auditing III (ACCN3015A) but may elect Internal Auditing III (ACCN3017A) and Accounting II (ACCN2009A) Management Accounting and Accounting I (ACCN1005A) Taxation II (ACCN2014A) Finance II (ACCN2011A) and Computational Mathematics I (APPM1005A) and Business Statistics I (STAT1001A) Management Accounting and Management Accounting and Finance III (ACCN3023A) Finance II (ACCN2011A) Taxation II (ACCN2014A) Accounting I (ACCN1005A)/ (ACCN1006A) (FT) or Financial Accounting I (ACCN1010A) (FT) Taxation III (ACCN3022A) Taxation II (ACCN2014A) Business Enterprise Law (LAWS2008A) and Mercantile Law (LAWS2010A) and Accounting II (ACCN2009A) SCHOOL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCIENCES Corporate Finance II Economics IA – (FINE2001A) Microeconomics (ECON1013A) and Economics IB - Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) and [(Algebra I (MATH1044A) and Calculus I (MATH1045A)) or (Computational Mathematics I (APPM1005A) and Business Statistics I (STAT1001A))]

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(A) Course (B) Prerequisite (C) Corequisite Investment II (FINE2011A) Economics IA - Microeconomics (ECON1013A) and Economics IB -Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) and [(Algebra I (MATH1044A) and Calculus I MATH1045A)) or both (Computational Mathematics I (APPM1005A) and Business Statistics I (STAT1001A)/(STAT1004A))] and Corporate Finance II (FINE2001A) Investment and Corporate Corporate Finance II Finance III* (FINE3015A) (FINE2001A) and Investment II (FINE2011A) Human Resources Economics IA - Management IIA (BUSE2003A) Microeconomics (ECON1013A) or Economic Theory IA - Microeconomics for Economists (ECON1015A) Human Resources IIB – Labour Economics IA - Relations (BUSE2021A) Microeconomics (ECON1013A) and Economics IB - Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) Human Resources Human Resources IIA Management III* (BUSE2001A) Compensation and Benefits and (BUSE3017A) Human Resources IIB – Labour Human Resources and Relations (BUSE2021A) Individual Performance (BUSE3019A) Human Resources and Organisational Performance (BUSE3021A) Organisational Theory (BUSE3023A)

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(A) Course (B) Prerequisite (C) Corequisite Insurance and Risk Economics IA - Economics IB – Macroeconomics Management IIA (BUSE2007A) Microeconomics (ECON1015A) (ECON1013A) Insurance and Risk Insurance and Risk Management IIB (BUSE2009A) Management IIA (BUSE2007A) Economics IA - Microeconomics (ECON1013A) and Economics IB - Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) Insurance and Risk Insurance and Risk Management III* (BUSE3013A) Management IIA (BUSE2007A) and Insurance and Risk Management IIB (BUSE2009A) Principles of Marketing Economics IA - (BUSE2029A) Microeconomics Consumer Behaviour (ECON1013A) (BUSE2028A) Integrated Marketing Principles of Marketing Communications (BUSE2031A) (BUSE2029A) Retail Management and (BUSE2030A) Consumer Behaviour (BUSE2028A) and Economics IA - Microeconomics (ECON1013A) and Economics IB - Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) Marketing IIIA Principles of Marketing (BUSE3026A)* (BUSE2029A) and Consumer Behaviour (BUSE2028A) and Integrated Marketing Communications (BUSE2031A) and Retail Management (BUSE2030A)

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(A) Course (B) Prerequisite (C) Corequisite Marketing IIIB Marketing IIIA (BUSE3027A)* (BUSE3026A)* and Principles of Marketing (BUSE2029A) and Consumer Behaviour (BUSE2028A) and Integrated Marketing Communications (BUSE2031A) and Retail Management (BUSE2030A) Principles of Management IIA Economics IA - Economics IB – Macroeconomics (BUSE2013A) Microeconomics (ECON1015A) (ECON1013A) Principles of Management IIB – Principles of Management IIA Entrepreneurship (BUSE2023A) (BUSE2013A) and Economics IA - Microeconomics (ECON1013A) Operations Management Principles of Management IIA (BUSE3029A) (BUSE2013A) Project Management and (BUSE3031A) Principles of Management IIB – Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BUSE2023A) Intrapreneurship Management (BUSE3033A) Strategic Management (BUSE3035A) Economics IB - Economics IA - Macroeconomics Microeconomics (ECON1015A) (ECON1012A)

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(A) Course (B) Prerequisite (C) Corequisite Economics IIA (ECON2007A) Economics IA – [Microeconomics (ECON1013A) with a minimum of 65% and Economics IB - Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) with a minimum of 65%] or [Economics IA - Microeconomics (ECON1013A) and Economics IB - Macroeconomics (ECON1015A) with a combined average of 70%] Economics IIB (ECON2008A) Economics IIA (ECON2007A) Economic Theory III Economics IIA (ECON3010A) (ECON2007A) and Economics IIB (ECON2008A) Economics Science III Economics IIA (ECON3014A) (ECON2007A) and Economics IIB (ECON2008A) SCHOOL OF LAW Business Enterprise Law Commercial Law (LAW2008A) (LAWS1010A) Mercantile Law (LAWS2010A) Commercial Law (LAWS1010A)

*Students may apply at registration for the permission of the Senate to register for these third level courses if they have previously attempted all second level courses in the subject, have obtained credit in at least half of these courses, and are concurrently registering to repeat the failed course(s). 2.3 Restrictions on credits for courses No student may obtain credit in a course listed under A below as well as the corresponding course or courses listed under List B below or vice versa: LIST A LIST B Accounting I (ACCN1005A) Business Accounting (ACCN1000A) Financial Accounting I (ACCN1010) Business Accounting (ACCN1000A) Accounting I (ACCN1005A) Financial Accounting I (ACCN1010)

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LIST A LIST B Accounting II (ACCN2009A) Financial Accounting II (ACCN2002) Accounting III (ACCN3010A) Financial Accounting III (ACCN3001) Auditing III (ACCN3016A) Internal Auditing III (ACCN3017A) (ACCN3018A) (PT) Commercial Law I (LAWS1010A) Introduction to Law (LAWS1011A)/(LAWS1016A) (PT) Law of Persons (LAWS1012A)/(LAWS1017A) (PT) Family Law (LAWS1013A)/(LAWS1015A) (PT) Economics IA - Microeconomics Economic Theory IA – Microeconomics for (ECON1013A) Economists (ECON1016A) Economics IB – Macroeconomics Economic Theory IB – Macroeconomics for (ECON1015A) Economists (ECON1018A) Economic Theory III (ECON3010A) Economics Science III (ECON3007A)/(ECON3014A) (PT) Fundamentals of Information Systems Accounting Information Systems (ACCN1009A) (INFO1005A) Information Systems IA (INFO1000A) Algebra I (MATH1044A) Business Statistics I (STAT1000A)/(STAT1004A)/ and (STAT1001A)(PT) Calculus I (MATH1045A) Computational Mathematics I (APPM1004A)/ (APPM1005) (PT) Auxiliary Mathematics I (MATH1041A)

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SENATE RULES

FOR THE WITS PLUS ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMMES

1 Application of Rules See Rule G3. 2 UNDERGRADUATE The first two years of the undergraduate programmes for the BSc(Eng) in the various branchesof engineering are provided on a part-time basis. Once students have completed these two years of study through Wits Plus, they may continue their studies as full-time students in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. 2.1 Professional Degrees

Programme Name Programme NQF Exit Code Level Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering EFA16 8 Science in Chemical Engineering EFA10 8 Engineering (in various Civil Engineering EFA11 8 branches) – Electrical Engineering EFA13 8 BSc (Eng) Industrial Engineering EFA17 8 Mechanical Engineering EFA15 8 Metallurgy and Materials Engineering EFA18 8 Mining Engineering EFA19 8 2.1.1 Admission Rules 2.1.1.1 Minimum requirements for admission – National Senior Certificate (NSC) 1) BSc (Eng) (all branches) (part-time) A pass in English Home Language or first additional language at the NSC Scale of Achievement level 5; a pass in Physical Science at the NSC Scale of Achievement level 5; and a pass in Mathematics at the NSC Scale of Achievement level 5. A student who has successfully completed courses in Chemistry and Physics at a university or other institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be deemed by the Senate to have obtained a pass in Physical Science at the NSC Scale of Achievement level 5.

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Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 2.1.1.2 Minimum requirements for admission – non NSC matriculants 1) BSc (Eng) (all branches) (part-time) A pass in Physical Science at the Higher Grade or a standard of a minimum of 60 percent at the Standard Grade. A pass in both Mathematics and Physical Science at the Higher Grade. In exceptional circumstances, the Senate may accept a standard of a minimum of 60 percent in either or both of these subjects at the Standard Grade. A student who has successfully completed courses in Chemistry and Physics at a university or other institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose may be deemed by the Senate to have obtained a pass in Physical Science at the Higher Grade. 2.1.1.3 Admission of Technikon/University of Technology diplomates to the undergraduate qualifications in the Faculty A person who has completed an appropriate S4 (i.e. four semesters of academic education at a Technikon/ University of Technology), or equivalent, and has attained in this qualification such standard as theSenate may require for this purpose, may be admitted to the second year of study in any of the programmes offered by the Faculty through Wits Plus.

NC(V) - Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds an NC(V) will be interviewed by the Faculty. 2.1.2 Curricula 2.1.2.1 Length of Curriculum 1) BSc (Eng) (all branches) (part-time) The length of the curriculum extends over not fewer than 4 years of part-time study for the first two academic years of study. 2.1.2.2 Special curriculum for Engineering graduates A student upon whom the award of Bachelor of Science in Engineering has been conferred in one branch or option may proceed in another branch or option upon such special curriculum as the Senate may determine to be appropriate in her/his case. After s/he has satisfied the requirements of this curriculum s/he shall be entitled to the appropriate endorsement on her/his award certificate in terms of Rule G16.2. 2.1.2.3 Curriculum information for Bachelor of Science in Engineering (all branches) (part- time) The Table below indicates the curricula for the first two years of study (part-time) towards the BSc(Eng) degree. Each year of study comprises two years: Part I and Part II.

a) Branch of Aeronautical Engineering Programme Code: EFA16 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAAER20 Total NQF Credits: 622 Course Code Course Descriptionrr NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5

54 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes a) Branch of Aeronautical Engineering Programme Code: EFA16 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAAER20 Total NQF Credits: 622 Course Code Course Descriptionrr NQF NQF Credits Level PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 18 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II Part I Semester I MECN2021A Engineering Thermodynamics 12 6 Year of Study II Part I Full Year Course MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 27 6 Year of Study II Part I Semester II MECN2017A Computing Skills and Software Development 15 6 MECN2019A Applied Mechanics A 15 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester I MECN2023A Fluid Mechanics 15 6 MECN2xxxA Applied Mechanics B 15 6 Year of Study II Part II Full Year Courses MECN2xxxA Mechanical Engineering Design 1 24 6 MECN2xxxA* Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 9 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester II MECN2016A Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering 12 6

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a) Branch of Aeronautical Engineering Programme Code: EFA16 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAAER20 Total NQF Credits: 622 Course Code Course Descriptionrr NQF NQF Credits Level ELEN2xxxA Electrical Engineering 18 6 *A student shall also complete MECN2xxxA (LABS) in Year of Study II Part II during the break between Blocks 1 and 2 in the first semester and the mid-year break between the first and second semesters.

b) Branch of Chemical Engineering Programme Code: EFA10 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPACHM20 Total NQF Credits: 568 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 18 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II Part I Semester I CHEM2xxxA Engineering Chemistry 2A 18 6 Year of Study II Part I Semester II CHEM2XXXA Engineering Chemistry 2B

56 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes b) Branch of Chemical Engineering Programme Code: EFA10 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPACHM20 Total NQF Credits: 568 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study II Part I - Full Year Course MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 27 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester I CHMT2XXXA Process Engineering Fundamentals A 20 6 ECON1005A Economics Theory 18 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester II CHMT2XXXA Process Engineering Fundamentals B 18 6 MECN2017A Computing Skills and Software Development 15 6 ELLEN2XXXA Electrical Engineering 18 6 c) Branch of Civil Engineering Programme Code: EFA11 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPACIV20 Total NQF Credits: 608 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester II CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Mathematics IA 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5

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c) Branch of Civil Engineering Programme Code: EFA11 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPACIV20 Total NQF Credits: 608 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II Part I Semester I MATH2XXXA Mathematics II 13 6 CIVN2013A Introduction to Environmental Engineering 13 6 Year of Study II Part I Semester II CIVN2xxxA Numerical Methods 15 6 CIVN2xxxA* Engineering Computing 15 6 *A student shall also complete CIVN2xxxA* (LABS) in Year of Study II Part I during the break between Blocks 1 and 2 in the first semester and the mid-year break between the first and second semesters. Year of Study II Part II Semester I CIVN2xxxA Materials and Structures I 15 6 GEOL2xxxA Geology for Civil Engineers 15 6 MINN2xxxA Engineering Surveying 16 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester I CIVN2XXXA* Materials and Structures II 15 6 CIVN2xxxA Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics for 15 6 Engineers CIVN2xxxA Introduction to Environmental Engineering 15 6 CIVN2xxxA Engineering Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15 6 *A student shall also complete CIVN2xxxA* (LABS) in Year of Study II Part II during the break between Blocks 3 and 4 in the second semester and after the November examinations.

d) Branch of Electrical Engineering Programme Code: EFA17 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAELC20 Total NQF Credits: 601 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5

58 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes d) Branch of Electrical Engineering Programme Code: EFA17 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAELC20 Total NQF Credits: 601 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II COMS2xxA Data Structures and Algorithms 18 6 ELEN2xxxA Electric and Magnetic Systems 18 6 ELEN2xxxA Software Development I 18 6 ELEN2xxxA Signals and Systems I 12 6 ELEN2xxxA Microprocessors 15 6 ELEN2xxxA Electronics I 16 6 ELEN2xxxA Electric Circuits 12 6 MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 33 6 PHYS2xxxA Physics II (Electrical) 15 6 e) Branch of Industrial Engineering Programme Code: EFA17 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAIND20 Total NQF Credits: 605 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5

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e) Branch of Industrial Engineering Programme Code: EFA17 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAIND20 Total NQF Credits: 605 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 18 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II Part I Semester I MECN2021A Engineering Thermodynamics 12 6 Year of Study II Part I Full Year Course MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 27 6 Year of Study II Part I Semester II MECN2017A Computing Skills and Software Development 15 6 MECN2019A Applied Mechanics A 15 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester II MECN2023A Fluid Mechanics 12 6 MECN2xxxA Applied Mechanics B 15 6 Year of Study II Part II Full Year Courses MECN2xxxA Mechanical Engineering Design 1 24 6 MECN2xxxA* Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 9 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester II MECN2016A Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering 12 6 ELEN2xxxA Electrical Engineering 18 6

60 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes e) Branch of Industrial Engineering Programme Code: EFA17 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAIND20 Total NQF Credits: 605 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level *A student shall also complete MECN2xxxA* (LABS) in Year of Study II Part II during the break between Blocks 1 and 2 in the first semester and the mid-year break between the first and second semesters. f) Branch of Mechanical Engineering Programme Code: EFA15 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAMCN20 Total NQF Credits: 622 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 18 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II Part I Semester I MECN2021A Engineering Thermodynamics 12 6 Year of Study II Part I Full Year Course MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 27 6

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f) Branch of Mechanical Engineering Programme Code: EFA15 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAMCN20 Total NQF Credits: 622 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study II Part I Semester II MECN2017A Computing Skills and Software Development 15 6 MECN2019A Applied Mechanics A 15 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester II MECN2023A Fluid Mechanics 12 6 MECN2xxxA Applied Mechanics B 15 6 Year of Study II Part II Full Year Courses MECN2xxxA Mechanical Engineering Design 1 24 6 MECN2xxxA* Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 9 6 Year of Study II Part II Semester II MECN2016A Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering 12 6 ELEN2xxxA Electrical Engineering 18 6 *A student shall also complete MECN2xxxA* (LABS) in Year of Study II Part II during the break between Blocks 1 and 2 in the first semester and the mid-year break between the first and second semesters.

g) Branch of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Programme Code: EFA10 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAMET20 Total NQF Credits: 591 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year:

62 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes g) Branch of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Programme Code: EFA10 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAMET20 Total NQF Credits: 591 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 18 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II CHEM2xxxA Chemistry II (Metallurgy) 12 6 CHMT2xxxA Introductory Mineralogy and Earth Sciences 9 6 CHMT2xxxA Computing for Process Engineering 15 6 CHMT2xxxA Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy 15 6 CHMT2xxxA Practical Metallurgy 12 6 CHMT2xxxA Materials Science and Engineering 15 6 CHMT2xxxA Process Engineering Fundamentals A 20 6 ECON1005A Economic Concepts IA 18 5 ELEN2xxxA Electrical Engineering 18 6 MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 15 6 h) Branch of Mining Engineering Programme Code: EFA10 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAMET20 Total NQF Credits: 592 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part I Semester I CHEM1049A Chemistry 15 5 PHYS1037A Engineering Physics 18 5 Year of Study I Part I Full Year Courses MATH1044A Algebra 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus 21 5 Year of Study I Part I Semester II PHYS1038A Engineering Physics IB 18 5 PHYS1035A Applied Physics 12 5

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h) Branch of Mining Engineering Programme Code: EFA10 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: EPAMET20 Total NQF Credits: 592 Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level Year of Study I Part II Semester I FEBE1001A Introduction to the Engineering Profession 12 5 FEBE1003A Engineering Analysis and Design IA 12 5 A student shall also complete one of the following courses as may be offered in an academic year: INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 SOCL1008A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1009 Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalization 1 18 5 Year of Study I Part II Semester II FEBE1005A Engineering Analysis and Design IB 12 5 CHEM1053A Engineering Chemistry 12 5 Year of Study II APPM2xxA Applied Mathematics IIA 13 6 GEOL1xxxA Geology IA 16 5 GEOL1xxxA Geology 1B 16 5 MATH2xxxA Mathematics II 12 6 MINN2xxxA Engineering Services for Mining 16 6 MINN2xxxA Introduction to Underground and Surface Mining Methods 16 6 MINN2xxxA Computer Applications in Mining 8 6 MINN2xxxA Explosives Engineering 10 6 MINN2xxxA Mechanical Excavation of Rock 12 6 MINN2xxxA Engineering Surveying 16 6 MINN2xxxA Digital Technologies and Mine Data Analytics 5 6 MINN2xxxA Computer Programming for Mining 8 6 MINN2xxxA Professional Development 5 6 A student shall also complete the following courses to the satisfaction of the Senate. MINN2xxxA Computer Programming Bootcamp (Mining) MINN1xxxA Practical Workshop Training (Mining)

64 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes 2.1.3 Progression Rules 2.1.3.1 Bachelor of Science in Engineering (all branches)

PART I of YOS I: PART I of YOS II (3rd year of Proceed to YOS III under the If the student passes at least 2 registration): full-time curriculum. courses or all courses needed in If the student passes at least 2 the PART I of YOS I, s/he will be courses or all courses offered in required to return to YOS I. the PART I of YOS II, s/he will If the student passes only 1 course be required to return to YOS II. and fails 4 courses, s/he will be If the student passes only academically excluded. 1 course and fails 4 or PART II of YOS I: more courses, s/he will be If the student passes less than 70% academically excluded . of the courses needed for YOS I PART II of YOS II (4th year of (PART I and PART II of registration), registration): s/he will be required to return to If the student passes all courses YOS I. needed for YOS II (PART I and If the student passes all 10 courses PART II of registration), s/he or 70% of the courses needed for will be permitted to proceed to YOS I (PART I and PART II year of YOS III. registration), s/he will be permitted If the student after two years to proceed to YOS II. of registration in YOS II has If the student after two years of passed 3 or more courses but registration in YOS I has passed not all courses needed for less than 3 courses, s/he will be YOS II, s/he will be required to academically excluded. return to YOS II. If the student after two years of registration in YOS II has passed less than 4 courses, s/he will be academically excluded.

a) A student shall not be admitted to the second year of study unless s/he has obtained credit in all the courses prescribed for the first year of study and has satisfied all the other requirements prescribed by or determined in terms of these rules: Provided that a student who has not obtained credit for all the qualifying courses prescribed for the first year, or who has not satisfied all the other requirements prescribed by or determined in terms of these rules may be permitted by the Senate to include in her/his curriculum in addition to the courses being repeated one or more of the courses prescribed for the second year, provided that the total number of credits prescribed for the year of study is not exceeded and is not restricted in terms of Rules G5.1, G6.2, G7.3 and 2.3. b) BSc (Eng) – Students admitted to the second year of study in terms of 2.1.1.3 A student must – i) In his/her PART I registration for the second year curriculum, obtain credit in courses for which the total of the credits is a minimum of 60 percent of the total credits for the PART I of the second year curriculum of the relevant branch of the BSc (Eng); or ii) pass every course that s/he is repeating; and iii) First year students registered for the first time, who fail the first semester course ofthe following pair of courses with a mark of between 40 and 49 percent, but pass the second semester course well enough that the total average mark of the courses in the two semesters is over 50 percent, may receive an averaged pass for the course in the first semester:

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[(Engineering Mathematics IA and Engineering Mathematics IB) or (Engineering Physics IA and Engineering Physics IB)] A student who does not pass the Engineering Mathematics IA and Engineering Physics IA courses must achieve a mark between 40 and 49 percent in both courses in order to register for the Engineering Mathematics IB and Engineering Physics IB courses in the second semester. 2.1.3.3 Granting of Credit 1) Bachelor of Science in Engineering (all branches) 1.1) Aggregate For the purposes of these rules an ‘aggregate’ is a weighted average of the final marks obtained in the group of courses contained in the curriculum for which a student is registered in any year of study in accordance with the credits prescribed by the rules and shown in parenthesis after each course in the curricula. 1.2) Unless otherwise provided for in the rules for a particular branch, the granting of credit for a course is determined as follows: a) A student who obtains the minimum aggregate as determined from time to time by the Senate and who in each course obtains the minimum mark, as determined from time to time by the Senate, may be granted credit in all the courses in her/his curriculum. b) A student who obtains the minimum aggregate but who fails to obtain the minimum mark in one or more courses may nevertheless be granted credit in all the courses in her/his curriculum. In deciding whether or not to grant credit in terms of this rule, the Senate may: i) require such a student to present herself/ himself for an oral or other additional assessment in one or more or all of the courses in which s/he has failed to obtain the minimum mark; or ii) permit such a student to present herself/himself without further attendance for a supplementary examination in one or more or all of the courses which s/he has failed to pass except in the following courses: CHMT2xxxA Practical Metallurgy MINN2xxxA Digital Technologies and Mine Data Analytics MINN2020A Computer Programming for Mining MINN2022A Professional Development MINN3020A Water, Energy and the Environment MINN4014A Mine Design MINN4015A Project Report; or iii) require such a student to attend an additional period of instruction in one or more of the courses which s/he has failed to pass and to be assessed during and at the end of this additional period in which event the provisions of Rule G13.3 regarding satisfactory participation shall apply.

2.1.3.3 - 1 (1.1b): A supplementary examination will normally not be granted in a course in which a substantial proportion of the final mark is derived from the work done during an academic year, or from reports on project, practical or laboratory work. 2.1.3.3 – 2 Faculty standing orders may from time to time be amended.

66 2021 Senate Rules for the Wits Plus - Engineering and the Built Environment Programmes 2.1.4 Exclusion Rules A student who does not meet the minimum requirements of study may be refused permission by the Senate to renew her/his registration. If, however, a student is permitted to renew her/his registration after having failed to satisfy the minimum requirements of study, s/he may be required to satisfy these and further conditions as the Senate may determine in her/his case. 1) Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Part-time) A student must –

a) pass every course that s/he is repeating; b) if registered for the first time in the first year (part I and part II), obtain credit in courses for which the total of the credits is a minimum of 60 percent of the total credits for the first-year curriculum of the relevant branch of the BSc (Eng); or c) if registered for the first year other than for the first time, or for the second, third or fourth year, obtain an aggregate as defined in 2.1.3.3 (1.1) of a minimum of 45 percent. 2.2 Prerequisite and corequisite rules*

*Includes information for Honours level courses for some programmes. 1) Restriction on courses: prerequisite and corequisite requirements

A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering CHMT2017Introduction to Extractive CHMT2018A Metallurgy CHMT2018 Practical Metallurgy [(FEBE1002A [CHMT2019A and and CHMT2017A] FEBE1004A) and (PHYS1032A and (PHYS1033A)] CHMT2019A Materials Science and [PHYS1032A CHMT2018A Engineering and (PHYS1033A] CHMT2021A Process Engineering [FEBE1002A Fundamentals A and FEBE1004A] CHMT2023A Process Engineering [FEBE1002A CHMT2021A Fundamentals B and FEBE1004A] CHMT2025A Process Engineering [FEBE1002A Fundamentals A and FEBE1004A] CHMT3004A Chemical Engineering [CHMT2021A Laboratory and CHMT2023A]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite CHMT3008A Numerical Methods MATH2011A (Chemical) CHMT3014A Engineering Failure Analysis CHMT2019A CHMT3019A Kinetic and Transport CHMT2017A Process in Metallurgical Engineering CHMT3021A Solidification, Heat CHMT2019A Treatment and Microstructure CHMT3024A Environmental Process [CHMT2021A Engineering or CHMT2025A] CHMT3025A Crystal Structure and CHMT2019A Analysis CHMT3027A Corrosion and Wear CHMT2019A CHMT3028A Non-Ferrous Pyrometallurgy [CHMT2017A [CHMT3046A and and CHMT3047A] CHMT2018A] CHMT3042A Chemical Reaction [CHMT2021A Engineering A and CHMT2023A and MATH2011] CHMT3043A Chemical Reaction [CHMT2021A CHMT3042A Engineering B and CHMT2023A and MATH2011] CHMT3041A Chemical Engineering [CHMT2021A CHMT3040A Thermodynamics and CHMT2023A] CHMT3040A Applied Thermodynamics [CHMT2021A and CHMT2023A] CHMT3038A Momentum and Heat [CHMT2021A Transport and CHMT2023A and MATH2011] CHMT3039A Mass Transport and [CHMT2021A CHMT3038A Operations and CHMT2023A] CHMT3046A Metallurgical CHEM2018A Thermodynamics I CHMT3047A Metallurgical CHMT3046A Thermodynamics II CHMT3048A Process and Materials All 1st and 2nd year courses CHMT3049A Design I

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite CHMT3049A Process and Materials All 1st and 2nd year courses CHMT3048A Design II CHMT3044A Process Design Principles A [CHMT2021A and CHMT2023A and MATH2011A] CHMT3045A Process Design Principles B [CHMT2021A CHMT3044A and CHMT2023A and MATH2011A] CHMT4000A Hydrometallurgy CHMT3024A CHMT4002A Physical Chemistry of Iron [CHMT3046A and Steel Manufacturing and CHMT3047A] CHMT4003A Metallurgical Design All 3rd year courses CHMT4004A Research Project All 3rd year courses CHMT4005A Management for Process CHMT3024A Engineers CHMT4009A Chemical Engineering All 3rd year courses Design CHMT4011A Process Control [(CHMT3008A and CHMT3039A) or (CHMT3016A and CHMT3019A)] CHMT4015A Welding and Forming CHMT3021A Processes CHMT4017A Structure and Properties of [CHMT3021A Engineering Materials and CHMT3025A] CHMT4019A Chemical Engineering All 3rd year courses Research Project CHMT4020A Hydrometallurgical [CHMT3024A Processes and CHMT3026A] CHMT4032A Advanced Chemical [CHMT3042A Reaction Engineering and CHMT3043A] School of Chemistry CHEM2017A Chemistry II CHEM1031A CHEM2018A Chemistry II (Metallurgy) CHEM1031A

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite School of Civil and Environmental Engineering CIVN1005A Introduction to Civil APPM1023A Engineering Infrastructure CIVN2003A Civil Engineering Theory I [APPM1000A and ARPL1002A] CIVN2008A Materials and Structures I [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] CIVN2009A Materials and Structures II [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] CIVN2010A Numerical Methods MATH1043A CIVN2012A Civil Engineering Theory I [MATH1038A and PHYS1025A] CIVN2013A Introduction to Environmental CHEM1051A Engineering CIVN3001A Construction Materials I [CIVN2008A and CIVN2009A] CIVN3005A Civil Engineering Theory II CIVN2003A CIVN3010A Structural Steel Design [CIVN2008A and CIVN2009A] CIVN3011A Reinforced Concrete Design [CIVN2008A and CIVN2009A] CIVN3024A Fluid Mechanics and [MATH2011A Hydraulics or MATH2012A or MATH2026A] CIVN3025A Structural Analysis I [CIVN2008A and CIVN2009A] CIVN3026A Structural Analysis II [CIVN2008A and CIVN2009A] CIVN3019A Civil Engineering II (CS) CIVN2012A CIVN4000A Construction Materials II CIVN3001A CIVN4014A Structural Engineering [CIVN3025A and CIVN3026A]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite CIVN4015A Civil Engineering Design All 3rd year courses and a minimum number of Continuous Professional Development points from seminar attendance CIVN4004A Geotechnical Engineering II CIVN3004A CIVN4005A Investigational Project All 3rd year courses CIVN4010A Hydraulic Engineering CIVN3024A School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics APPM2017A Applied Mathematics IIA PHYS1034A APPM3021A Computational Mathematics MATH2014A APPM3037A Numerical Methods MATH2012A STAT3029A (Metallurgy) School of Computer Science COMS2004A Data Structures and [MATH1042A and ELEN2004A Algorithms MATH1043A] School of Electrical and Information Engineering ELEN2000A Electrical Engineering [(MATH1042A and [MATH2011A MATH1043A) and or ((PHYS1032A and MATH2012A] PHYS1033A)) or PHYS1025A )] ELEN2003A Electric and Magnetic Systems [(MATH1042A and MATH1043A) and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)] ELEN2004A Software Development I [(MATH1042A and MATH1043A) and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)] ELEN2005A Signs and Systems I [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] ELEN2006A Microprocessors [MATH1042A [(ELEN2004A and and ELEN2016A) or MATH1043A] (COMS1015A and COMS1018A)]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite ELEN2016A Electronics I [(MATH1042A ELEN2017A and MATH1043A) and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)] ELEN2017A Electric Circuits [(MATH1042A and MATH1043A) and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)] ELEN3000A Electromagnetic Engineering MATH2014A MATH3025A ELEN3002A Electronics II [ELEN2005A and ELEN2016A and MATH2014A] ELEN3003A Power Engineering [ELEN2003A and MATH2014A] ELEN3007A Probabilistic System and MATH2014A [APPM3021A or Signal Analysis MATH3025A] ELEN3008A Biomedical Measurement and [ELEN2005A Instrumentation and ELEN2016A] ELEN3009A Software Development II [ELEN2004A and ELEN2006A] ELEN3012A Signals and Systems II A [ELEN2005A and MATH2014A] ELEN3013A Signals and Systems II B [ELEN2004A ELEN3012A and ELEN2005A and MATH2014A ] ELEN3014A Biomedical Signals, Systems ELEN2005A [ELEN3012A and and Control PHSL2004A] ELEN3015A Data and Information [ELEN2004A APPM3012A Management and ELEN2005A] ELEN3016A Control I [ELEN2005A [ELEN3012A and and MATH2014A] ELEN3013A]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite ELEN3017A Electrical Engineering Design [(ELEN3002A and ELEN3012A and ELEN3013A and ELEN3016A and ELEN3009A and ELEN3007A) and depending on the option chosen: (ELEN3000A and ( ELEN3003A) or (ELEN3015A and ELEN3024A)] ELEN3018A Economics of Design [ELEN2004A and ELEN2016A] ELEN3024 Communication Fundamentals ELEN2005A [ELEN3007A and ELEN3012A] ELEN4000A Electrical Engineering Design All 3rd year courses II (Electrical option) ELEN4001A High Frequency Techniques [ELEN3000A and MATH3025A] ELEN4002A Electrical Engineering All 3rd year courses Laboratory (Electrical option) ELEN4003A High Voltage Engineering [ELEN3000A and ELEN3003A] ELEN4006A Measurement Systems [ELEN3002A and ELEN3007A and ELEN3012A] ELEN4009A Software Engineering ELEN3009A ELEN4010A Software Development III ELEN3009A ELEN4011A Information Engineering All 3rd year courses (Info Design option) ELEN4012A Information Engineering All 3rd year courses (Info Laboratory option) ELEN4014A Electromechanical Conversion ELEN3003A

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite ELEN4016A Control II [ELEN3012A and ELEN3013A and ELEN3016A] ELEN4017A Network Fundamentals ELEN3024A ELEN4018A Power Systems [ELEN3000A and ELEN3003A] ELEN4020A Data Intensive Computing in ELEN3009A Data Science School of Mathematics MATH2011A Mathematics II [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] MATH2012A Mathematics II [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] MATH2014A Mathematics II [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] MATH2026A Mathematics II [MATH1042A and MATH1043A] MATH3025 Mathematical Methods MATH2014A (Electrical) MATH3026A Mathematical Methods (Aero MATH2026A and Mech) MATH3033A Mathematical Methods [MATH2011A (Industrial) or MATH2012A or MATH2014A or MATH2026A] School of Mechanical Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering MECN1999A Vacation Work (Mechanical) MECN1998A MECN1996A Engineering Professional MECN4005A Activity MECN2022A Fluid Mechanics [(MATH1042A [MECN2005A and and (MECN2011A] MATH1043A) and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite MECN2005 Mechanical Engineering [PHYS1032A [MECN2022 Laboratory I and and PHYS1033A] MECN2024A and MECN2010A and MECN2011A and MECN2013A] MECN2024A Engineering [(MATH1042A MECN2005A Thermodynamics and MATH1043A) and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)] MECN2010A Introduction to Materials [CHEM1051A Science and Engineering and FEBE1004A and (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A)] MECN2011A Applied Mechanics A [(MATH1042A [MECN2013A and MATH1043A) and MECN2014A] and FEBE1002A and PHYS1034A] MECN2012A Computing Skills and [(MATH1042A Software Development and MATH1043A) and FEBE1004A] MECN2013A Applied Mechanics B [(MATH1042A [MECN2011A and and MATH1043A) MECN2014A] and FEBE1002A and PHYS1034A] MECN2014A Mechanical Engineering [FEBE1002A [MECN2022A Design I and and FEBE1004A MECN2024A and and PHYS1034A] MECN2011A and MECN2013A]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite MECN3003A Aeronautical Engineering [MECN2022A [MECN3035A Laboratory I and and MECN2005A MECN3036A and and MECN2024A) MECN3008A and and MECN2011A MECN3012A and and MECN2013A] MECN3027A] MECN3004A Industrial Engineering MECN3014A Design and MECN3028A MECN3005A Aircraft Design [MECN2010A and [MECN3035A MECN2014A] and MECN3036A and MECN3008A and MECN3027A and MECN3028A] MECN3006A Industrial Engineering [MECN3012A Laboratory and MECN3014A and MECN3025A and MECN3028A and MECN3030A] MECN3007A Mechanical Engineering [MECN2005A [MECN3036A Laboratory II and and MECN2011A MECN3010A and and MECN2022A MECN3012A and and MECN2024A MECN3017A and and MECN2013A MECN3027A] or PHYS2001A] MECN3008A Introduction to Aeronautics [MATH2026A [MECN3005A and and (MECN2022A MECN3035A] and (MECN2011A and (MECN2013A]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite MECN3010A Mechanics of Solids I [MECN2011A MECN3019A or MECN2019A] MECN3012A Mechatronics [(ELEN2000A [MATH3026A (students articulating into or Industrial Engineering (MATH3033A) from Civil Engineering will and be required to cover the (MECN3005A material in their own time), or (MECN2012A MECN3004A or or CHMT2011A MECN3019A) or and CIVN1001A (MECN3003A) or or ELEN2004A MECN3006A or or MINN2000A MECN3007A)] or MINN2020A) and (PHYS1034A or PHYS1035A or PHYS1025A or (PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A))] MECN3013A Business Management [MECN3004A or MECN3005A or MECN3019A] MECN3014A Operations Management: MECN3030A Techniques MECN3019A Mechanical Engineering [MECN2013A and [MECN3036A Design and Production MECN2014A and and MECN2010A and MECN3010A MECN2011A] and MECN3037A and MECN3027A and MECN3028A] MECN3025A Manufacturing Technology: MECN3006A Processes

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite MECN3027A Mechanical Vibrations [MECN2013A MATH3026A or PHYS2001A] MECN3028A Engineering in its Social [MECN3004A Context or MECN3005A or MECN3019A] MECN3030A Operations Research MATH2026A MATH3033A MECN3031A Mathematical Topics MATH2026A MATH3033A (Industrial) MECN3032A Numerical Methods and MATH2026A Statistics MECN3035A Aircraft Structures I MECN2011A [MECN3005A and MECN3008A] MECN3036A Incompressible Flows [MECN2022A [MATH3026A and and MECN2013A] (MECN3005A or MECN3019A)] MECN3037A Fundamentals of Heat MECN2024A [MECN3007A Transfer and MECN3019A and MATH3026A] MECN4005A Design Project All 3rd year courses All 4th year courses MECN4006A Research Project All 3rd year courses All 4th year courses MECN4009 Manufacturing Technology: [MECN3015A Systems or MECN3025A] MECN4015A Business Studies [MECN3004A and MECN3013A] MECN4020A Systems Management and [MECN4005A Integration or MECN4006A or ELEN4002A or ELEN4012A] MECN4031A Compressible Flows MECN3036A MECN4023A Mechanics of Solids II MECN3010A MECN4024A Gas Dynamics and MECN3036A Propulsion

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite MECN4025A Aerodynamics [MATH3026A MECN4026A and MECN3036A and MECN3008A] MECN4026A Flight Dynamics [MECN3008A MECN4025A and MECN3027A] MECN4027A Aircraft Structures II [MECN3035A and MECN3010A and MECN3027A] MECN4028A Decision Support and [MECN3030A Intelligence Systems and MATH3033A] MECN4029A Mechatronics II [MATH3026A and MECN3012A and MECN3027A] MECN4030A Operations Management: [MECN3014A Systems Integration and MECN3031A] MECN4032A Energy Conversion and [MATH3026A MECN4031A Utilisation Systems and MECN3007A and MECN3037A] School of Mining Engineering MINN2006A Engineering Services for PHYS1034A Mining MINN2014A Mechanical Excavation of PHYS1034A Rock MINN2020A Computer Programming for MINN2024A Mining MINN3015A Mine Transportation, [MINN2006A Automation and Robotics or an equivalent course] MINN3016A Mineral Resources Evaluation [MATH2026A or an equivalent Mathematics Major course] MINN3018A Rock Mechanics [MATH2026A MINN3002A or an equivalent Mathematics Major course]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite MINN3019A Mine Ventilation and Climate [MATH2026A [MINN3002A Control or and an equivalent Mathematics MINN3014A] Major course] MINN3021A Mine Surveying and [MINN2016A Geospatial Techniques or an equivalent Engineering Surveying course] MINN3022A Underground Mining [MINN2008A Systems or an equivalent Mining Methods course] MINN3023A Surface Mining Systems [MINN2008A or an equivalent Mining Methods course] MINN4014A Mine Design All 3rd year courses MINN4015A Project Report [All 3rd year courses and midyear satisfactoryperformance requirements] MINN4016A Rock Engineering MINN3018A Rock Mechanics MINN1995A Mine Technical Visits All 3rd year courses School of Physics PHYS2007A Physics II (Electrical) [(PHYS1032A and PHYS1033A) and (MATH1042A and MATH1043A)]

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SENATE RULES

FOR THE WITS PLUS HUMANITIES PROGRAMMES

General Information Definitions Course levels: courses are offered at three levels, 1000, 2000 and 3000. The course levels are defined by the Senate according to its determination of the difficulty of the course. The most difficult are classified as being at the 3000 level, the least difficult at the 1000 level and the others at the 2000 level. The levels 1000, 2000, 3000 are denoted by numerals I, II and III respectively. Major consists of a series of courses in a single subject. At least 156 credits have to be obtained from approved courses in a major subject of which at least 72 credits are at the 3000 level, at least 48 credits at the 2000 level and at least 36 credits at the 1000 level. Corequisite course is a prerequisite which may be taken concurrently with another course and which is a requirement for credit in that other course. Prerequisite course is a course which must be passed before registration for a subsequent course. For further definitions see Rule G1 and Rule G2. 1 Application of Rules See Rule G3. 2 UNDERGRADUATE Wits Plus offers students the opportunity to read for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree on a part-time basis. Students can choose to major in any two of the following subjects: International Relations; Political studies; Psychology (clinical and industrial courses); Sociology; and English. 2.1 General Degrees Qualification Name Programme Code NQF Exit NQF Level Credits Bachelor of Arts ABA01 (PT); ABA03 (PT) 7 432 2.1.1 Admission Rules

a) A student who is admitted to one programme offered by the Faculty does not automatically qualify for admission to any other offering of the Faculty. Admission criteria must be met and full admission processes followed in all cases. b) In addition to the admission requirements set out in the General Rules the following additional minimum requirements for admission apply and are set out in Table 2.1.1. Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

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Programme APS English Language Wait-listing Requirement Bachelor of Arts (BA) 36+ 5 32-35 points. Preference is given to higher English results. APS English language Mathematics requirement requirement Bachelor of Arts (with Law major) 43+ 5 4 Mathematics 6 Mathematical Literacy 2.1.1.1 Mature age conditional exemption An applicant who has been issued a mature age conditional exemption from the matriculation examination by virtue of being over the age of 23 years or 45 years, as the case may be, may be admitted to a programme leading to the degree of bachelor on condition s/he fulfils the requirements of the undergraduate qualification within the period stipulated by the faculty concerned. Such fulfilment entitles the applicant to complete exemption from the matriculation examination. For the purposes of mature age conditional exemption the USAf (ex Matriculation Board of USAf) distinguishes between applicants aged 23 to 44 years and applicants of 45 years or more. Further details regarding mature age conditional exemption are available from the Matriculation Board. In the case of an applicant who has not qualified with an NSC or NC(V) for entry to a university, Rule G4.3 will apply. The Wits Plus Centre for Part-time Studies offers an opportunity in lieu of the National Benchmarking Test (NBT) to mature age students who are 23 years of age or older and have passed matric (with at least five subjects) including a pass in English (Higher Grade E symbol or equivalent) and did not achieve an endorsement. Details can be obtained from the Wits Plus Degrees offices. This option is only available to students interested in studying part-time. 2.1.1.2 Admission under special conditions The following students may be permitted by the Senate to proceed to a degree of bachelor in the Faculty of Humanities under such special conditions as the Senate considers necessary:

a) A student who has obtained credit in courses towards one of the degrees of bachelor in the Faculty of Humanities, and who wishes to proceed to another degree of bachelor in the faculty. b) A student who holds a degree of bachelor in the Faculty of Humanities, hereinafter referred to as the first degree, and who wishes to proceed to a second degree of bachelor in the Faculty of Humanities, hereinafter referred to as the second degree. c) A student who has obtained credit in courses towards a degree of bachelor in another faculty and who wishes to proceed to a degree of bachelor in the Faculty of Humanities. d) A student who holds a degree of bachelor of another university or in another faculty of this University and who wishes to proceed to a degree of bachelor in the Faculty of Humanities. Provided that a student mentioned in (b) or (d) above shall:

i) attend and obtain credit in courses yielding at least half the credits required for the Bachelor of Arts, which shall include all the credits required at the 3000 level. ii) not be permitted to complete the requirements for the second degree until at least two years have lapsed after s/he has satisfied all the requirements prescribed for the first degree of bachelor.

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a) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, the curriculum of a part-time student may include no less than two courses and no more than three courses in any semester. Part-time students are permitted to include only one full-time course in their curriculum with the permission of the Faculty. b) In order to progress to the next level course a student must have completed the preceding level course at a standard considered by the Senate to warrant her/his admission to the next level. c) In exceptional circumstances, in accordance with Faculty rules pertaining to condonations and with the approval of the Senate, a failure may be condoned to a pass. d) A failure condoned to a pass may result in the student not being allowed to progress to the next level of that course. 2.1.2.2 Progression rules

a) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a student at the 3000 level may register for courses in any of the professional disciplines provided that all prerequisites have been met and that the courses yield the required number of credits. b) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a student shall not be admitted to a subsequent year of study unless s/he has fulfilled all the requirements of the previous year of study. c) Part-time students: Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, the curriculum of a part-time student may not include courses yielding more than 36 credits in any semester. Students are required to register at the beginning of the academic year for all courses to be included in her/ his curriculum for that year, whether the courses are offered in the first semester or in the second semester.

YOS I YOS II YOS III Year 1 Year 1 Years 1 A student must register for A student can take 1 (full year/ A student can take 1 (full year/ courses yielding up to 72 both semesters) course yielding both semesters/4 blocks) course credits 48 credits and 1 (semester) yielding 72 credits. (If a student obtains between course yielding 24 credits. (If a student obtains between 24 18 and 72 credits, s/he will be (If a student obtains between 24 and 72 credits toward YOS III, required to return to YOS I. and 72 credits toward YOS II, s/ s/he will be required to return to If a student fails all courses, s/he he will be required to return to YOS III. will be academically excluded) YOS II. If a student fails all courses for If a student fails all courses for YOS III, s/he will be academically YOS II, s/he will be academically excluded.) excluded

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YOS I YOS II YOS III Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 A student must register for the A student can take 1 (full year/ A student can take 1 (full year/ remaining 72 credits. both semesters) course yielding both semesters/ 4 blocks) course (If a student accumulates 126 48 credits and 1 (semester) yielding 72 credits. credits or more toward YOS I, s/ course yielding 24 credits. (If a student accumulates all 144 he will be permitted to proceed (If a student accumulates credits toward YOS III, s/he will to YOS II. between 120 to 144 credits qualify. If a student accumulates toward YOS II, s/he will be If a student accumulates between between 72 and 108 credits permitted to proceed to YOS III. 72 and 120 credits toward YOS toward YOS I, s/he will be If a student accumulates III, s/he will be academically required to return to YOS I. between 72 and 119 credits, excluded. If the student accumulates 54 toward YOS II, s/he will be If the student accumulates 48 credits or less toward YOS required to return to YOS II. credits or less toward YOS III I, s/he will be academically If the student accumulates 48 after two years of registration in excluded. credits or less toward YOS YOS III, s/he will be academically II, s/he will be academically excluded.) excluded. Total credits required [144] Total credits required [144] Total credits A total of 432 required [144] is required to complete the degree In all years of part-time study:

a) a student is required to pass at least four courses of all registered courses unless fewer courses are needed to complete the programme; b) provided that, in the case of a student who has failed to satisfy the minimum requirements of study in terms of the rules applicable to her/him for another programme in the Faculty of Humanities or any other faculty of the University or who has failed to satisfy the minimum requirements of study of any other university, must pass at least six courses; and c) provided that, in the case of a student who has been permitted to renew her/his registration after failing to meet the requirements of (i) or (ii) above, must pass at least eight courses. 2.1.2.3 Year of study A student is deemed to be:

a) in the first year of study until s/he has obtained credit in courses which make up a total of 144 credits in terms of these rules; b) in the second year of year until s/he has obtained credit in courses which make up a total of 288 credits, of which 96 credits must be at the second year level in terms of these rules; c) in the third year of study until s/he has obtained credit in courses which will enable her/him to complete the requirements of the programme in that year. A student who does not meet the minimum requirements of study may be refused permission by the Senate to renew her/his enrolment. If however, a student is permitted to renew her/his enrolment after having failed to satisfy the minimum requirements of study, s/he may be required to satisfy the following and such further conditions as the Senate may determine in her/his case.

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2.1.2.4 Readmission to and repeating courses

a) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a student shall not be readmitted to a course for which s/he has twice registered but has not passed, provided that, a student who cancels her/ his registration in such course timeously in terms of Rule G5.9.2 shall be deemed not to have registered for that course in that particular year or semester. b) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a student will not be permitted to repeat any foundation course. 2.1.3 Exclusion Rules A student that fails any course twice, or does not meet the requirements in Table 2.1.2.2, may be academically excluded and must appeal to the Wits ReAdmission Council (WRC) for reAdmission. 2.1.4 Credit Rules Special restrictions on credit for all courses: A student shall not obtain credit:

a) for a course/s yielding more than 36 credits at the 1000 level, 48 credits at the 2000 level and 72 credits at the 3000 level in what, in the opinion of the Senate, constitutes a major; and b) for a course towards the second major when that course has been used as a credit towards the first major. 2.1.5 Length of Study The part-time Bachelor of Arts curriculum takes up to six years to complete. 2.2 Curricula for Bachelor of Arts Note: Students intending to proceed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education should note that acceptance into certain subject methodology courses is not automatic as selection procedures may be applied (at present this applies to Psychology, and Modern and African Languages). In particular, those intending to major in Psychology with a view to registering for Guidance Methodology are advised to include in their curricula at least two courses or a course at the 2000 level in a third teaching subject. In addition, students intending to proceed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education are strongly advised to confirm with the Faculty Office that the curriculum chosen for the bachelor programme satisfies the requirements for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Students intending to teach may not substitute for a required course, any courses from related disciplines or subjects. Special restriction on the curriculum of students in the first year of study: Except where the Senate otherwise determines, the curriculum of a student in YOS I may not include a course offered towards the Bachelor of Arts that does not enable a student to go on to a 2000 level course. Student may not be allowed to register for courses that carry more than 72 credits. Part-time students must obtain a total of 432 credits and have two majors in place to qualify for a Bachelor of Arts degree. Cross-registration with courses from other faculties:

a) A part-time student registered for the Bachelor of Arts through the Centre for Part-time Studies may include in her/his curriculum courses offered in the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management adding up to 180 credits, including one major, from the curricula listed for part-time studies.

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b) If any one or more of the Marketing, Management or Human Resource Management courses are selected from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, the student must satisfy the Senate that the number of credits from the Commerce courses listed in the CLM Rules and Syllabuses book does not exceed 180 credits as calculated in terms of these rules. Such a student may replace the prerequisite courses Applied Mathematics and Business Statistics with 36 credits? from Economic Concepts I (ECON1002A). c) At the discretion of the Senate, a student may be granted a credit towards the Bachelor of Arts Degree for a course/s completed towards another programme in the University. Language course requirement: A student is required to complete two semester courses in one of the following languages: IsiZulu, SeSotho or South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student is proficient in IsiZulu, Sesotho and SASL, thestudent is advised to do one of the following: (i) register in a first-language stream for two courses in IsiZulu or Sesotho, or (ii) formally apply to the Dean for exemption from the requirement to register for a language course. Subject to Rule G7.1, a student may include in her/his curriculum courses identified in the Humanities Rules and Syllabusesbook provided that the entrance requirements for those courses are satisfied and the course is offered in the current academic year. Note: Not all of the elective courses listed below may be on offer. Refer to the Wits Plus timetable for available elective courses. 2.2.1 Bachelor of Arts (Part-time)

Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAGEN11; NQF Credits: 432 AMAGEN13 (General) AMAHMRS11 (Human Resources) AMAMAR11 (Marketing) AMAMARM11(Management) Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level The following courses are available: ADED1018A Facilitation Skills 18 5 ADED1017A Communication and Learning Skills for Academic and 18 5 Work Purposes ADED1016A Basic Research Skills 18 5 LAWS1010A Commercial Law I 18 5 ECON1005A Economic Concepts IA 18 5 ECON1006A Economic Concepts IB 18 5 BUSE2003A Human Resources IIA 24 6 BUSE2021A Labour Relations (PT) 24 6 BUSE2013A Principles of Management IIA 24 6 BUSE2028A Consumer Behaviour (PT) 12 6 BUSE2029A Principles of Marketing (PT) 12 6 BUSE2030A Retail Management (PT) 12 6

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Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAGEN11; NQF Credits: 432 AMAGEN13 (General) AMAHMRS11 (Human Resources) AMAMAR11 (Marketing) AMAMARM11(Management) Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level BUSE2031A Integrated Marketing Communications (PT) 12 6 BUSE2023A Entrepreneurships (PT) 24 6 BUSE3026A Marketing IIIA (PT) 36 7 BUSE3027A Marketing IIIB (PT) 36 7 BUSE3011A Management III 72 7 BUSE3017A Compensation and Benefits (PT) 18 7 BUSE3019A Human Resources and Individual Performances III 18 7 BUSE3021A Human Resources and Organisational Performances III 18 7 BUSE3023A Organisational Theory (PT) 18 7

Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAGEN10; AMAGEN12 (General) NQF Credits: 432 In order to complete any two majors, the curriculum outlined below must be followed. 2.2.1.1 African Languages (for non-mother tongue speakers) SeSotho

Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAAFRL12; AMAAFRL15 NQF Credits: 432 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I AFRL1005A Elementary SeSotho Language and Culture IA 18 5 AFRL1006A Elementary SeSotho Language and Culture IB 18 5 2.2.2.2 African Languages (for non-mother tongue speakers) IsiZulu

Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAAFRL13; AMAAFRL16 NQF Credits: 432 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I AFRL1003A Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA 18 5

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Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAAFRL13; AMAAFRL16 NQF Credits: 432 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level AFRL1004A Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IB 18 5 AFRL1009A IsiZulu for Professional purposes 18 5 2.2.2.3 English

Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA01; ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: AMAENGL10; AMAENGL11 NQF Credits: 432 AMAENGL12 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I ENGL1007A English Literatures in Context I 18 5 ENGL1006A Global Literature and Film I 18 5 Year of Study II ENGL2005A Romantics and Revolutionaries II 24 6 ENGL2007A Literary Origins and Legacies: Medieval and Rennaissance 24 6 Literature II Year of Study III ENGL3011A Modernism in English Literature III 18 7 ENGL3009A Postmodernism English Literature III 18 7 ENGL3008A Postcolonialism in English Literature III 18 7 ENGL3010A Realism and Late Victorian Culture III 18 7 2.2.2.4 International Relations

Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA01; ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: AMAINTR10; AMAINTR12 NQF Credits: 432 AMAINTR11 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I INTR1011A The International Relations of South Africa and Africa 18 5 INTR1013A International Relations: An Introduction to the Discipline 18 5 Year of Study II i) Select courses yielding 48 credits:

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Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA01; ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: AMAINTR10; AMAINTR12 NQF Credits: 432 AMAINTR11 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level INTR2006A State Sovereignty and the International Human Rights 24 6 Regime INTR2009A International Political Economy (IPE) 24 6 INTR2010A International Law and Security 24 6 Year of Study III i) Select courses yielding 72 credits: INTR3027A Regional Studies – Africa 18 7 INTR3028A Intermediate International Political Economy 18 7 INTR3029A International Relations Theory and Research Methods 18 7 INTR3026A Transnational Issues in International Politics III 18 7 2.2.2.5 Law

Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: NQF Credits: 432 AMALAW12 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I LAWS1016A Introduction to Law 36 5 LAWS1017A Law of Persons 18 5 Year of Study II LAWS1015A Family Law 36 5 LAWS2019A Constitutional Law 18 6 LAWS3039A Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights 18 6 Year of Study III LAWS3053A Criminal Law 27 7 LAWS3052A Delict 27 7 LAWS3051A Jurisprudence 18 7

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Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA01; ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: AMALING10; AMALING11 NQF Credits: 432 AMALING12 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I LING1004A Introduction to the Structure of Language I 18 5 LING1005A Language, Mind and Society 18 5 Year of Study II LING2008A Linguistic Structures 24 6 LING2009A Applied Linguistics 24 6 Year of Study III i) Select courses yielding 72 credits: LING3011A Morphology and Syntax III 18 7 LING3010A Phonology III 18 7 LING3012A Sociolinguistics III 18 7 LING3013A Semantics III 18 7 2.2.2.7 Media Studies

Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA01; ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: AMAMEDS10; AMAMEDS11 NQF Credits: 432 AMAMEDS12 Course code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I SLLS1008A Media and Society IA 18 5 SLLS1009A Reading Media Forms IB 18 5 Year of Study II SLLS2008A Media Studies IIA 24 6 SLLS2009A Media Studies IIB 24 6 Year of Study III SLLS3028A Issues in Alternative Media in South Africa 18 7 SLLS3030A Consumer Culture and the Media 18 7 SLLS3031A Research Methods in Media and Cultural Studies 18 7 SLLS3029A Postcolonial Media in the Global South 18 7

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2.2.2.8 Political Studies

Programme Code: NQF Exit Level: 7 ABA01; ABA03 (PT) Plan Code: AMAPOLS10 NQF Credits: 432 AMAPOLS13 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies 18 5 POLS1010A States, Power and Governance 18 5 Year of Study II i) Select courses yielding 48 credits: POLS2019A Feminist Theory and Politics 24 6 POLS2017A The State, Modernity and the Constitution of the Political II 24 6 Year of Study III i) Select courses yielding 72 credits: POLS3027A Introduction to Comparative Politics 18 7 POLS3023A Conflict, Stability and State Building in Postcolonial Africa 18 7 POLS3022A Liberty, Justice and the Politics of Difference 18 7 POLS3030A Critical perspectives on State, Bureaucracy and 18 7 Administration 2.2.2.9 Psychology Psychology and Organisational Psychology

Note: Students may select courses at third year level in both Psychology and Orgranisational Psychology towards their major provided it does not exceed 72 credits.

Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAPSYC10; AMAPSYC11 NQF Credits: 432 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I PSYC1010A Psychology I 36 5 Year of Study II PSYC2021A Psychology II 48 6 PSYC2012A Psychological Research Design and Analysis IIA 24 6 Year of Study III i) Select courses yielding 72 credits: PSYC3024A Abnormal Psychology III 18 7

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Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMAPSYC10; AMAPSYC11 NQF Credits: 432 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level PSYC3028A Cognitive Neuropsychology III 18 7 PSYC3030A Employee Wellbeing III 18 7 PSYC3031A Organisational Effectiveness III 18 7 Note: PSYC2012A Psychological Research Design and Analysis IIA must be selected at third year of study if it was not passed prior.

2.2.2.10 Sociology

Programme Code: ABA01; ABA03 (PT) NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: AMASOCL10; AMASOCL15; NQF Credits: 432 AMASOCL12 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level Select the courses below in order to complete this as a major: Year of Study I SOCL1009A Sociology and the Rise of Industrial Capitalism I 18 5 SOCL1008A Introduction to Sociology B – SA & Globalisation I 18 5 Year of Study II i) Select courses yielding 24 credits: SOCL2017A Organisations, Movements and Change II 24 6 ii) Select this core course: SOCL2015A Sociological Theory II 24 6 Year of Study III SOCL3025A (PT) Culture, Identity and Power III 18 7 SOCL3018A (PT) Researching Social Life III 18 7 SOCL3023A (PT) Sociology of Africa III 18 7 SOCL3027A Contemporary Social Issues III 18 7

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2.2.3 Prerequisite Rules

A. Course B. Prerequisite Courses AFRICAN LANGUAGES ENGLISH ENGL2007A Literary Origins and Legacies IIA ENGL1001A/ENGL1007A English Literatures in ENGL2005A Romantics and Revolutionaries II Context I and ENGL1003A/ENGL1006A Global Literature and Film I ENGL3011A Modernism in English Literature III ENGL2005A Romantics and Revolutionaries IIB ENGL3010A Realism and and ENGL2007A A Literary Origins and Legacies Late Victorian Culture III IIA ENGL3008A Post colonialism in English Literature III ENGL3009A Postmodernism in English Literature INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTR2009A International Political Economy INTR1011A The International Relations of South INTR2010A International Law and Security Africa and Africa and INTR1013A International Relations: An Introduction to the Discipline INTR3026A Transnational Issues in International INTR1011A The International Relations of South INTR3027A Regional Studies – Africa Africa and Africa and INTR3028A Intermediate International Political INTR1013A International Relations: An Economy Introduction to the Discipline and INTR3029A International Relations Theory and 48 credits from: Research Methods INTR2009A International Political Economy INTR2010A International Law and Security LINGUISTICS LING2009A Applied Linguistics LING1004A(PT) Introduction to the Structure of LING2008A Linguistic Structures Language I and LING1005A(PT) Language, Mind and Society LING3011A Morphology and LING2008A Linguistic Structures Syntax III LING3010A Phonology III LING3012A Sociolinguistics LING3013A Semantics III MEDIA STUDIES SLLS2008A Media Studies IIA SLLS1008A Media and Society IA and SLLS2009A Media Studies IIB SLLS1009A Reading Media Forms IB SLLS3028A Issues in Alternative Media in South SLLS1008A Media and Society IA and Africa SLLS1009A Reading Media Forms IB and SLLS3029A Postcolonial Media in The Global SLLS2008A Media Studies IIA and South III SLLS2009A Media Studies IIB SLLS3030A Consumer Culture and the Media III SLLS3031A Research Methods in Media and Cultural Studies III

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A. Course B. Prerequisite Courses POLITICAL STUDIES POLS2016A Feminist Theory and Politics Courses yielding 36 credits at 1000 level and POLS2017A The State, Modernity and the POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies and Constitution of the Political II POLS1010A States Power and Governance POLS3027A Introduction to Comparative Politics Courses yielding 72 credits at 1000 level and III POLS1009A Introduction to Political Studies and POLS3030A Critical Perspective on State III POLS1010A States Power and Governance, and POLS3022A Liberty, Justice and the Politics of POLS2016A l Feminist Theory and Politics and Difference POLS2017A The State, Modernity and the POLS3023A Conflict, Stability and State Building Constitution of the Political II in Postcolonial Afriica PSYCHOLOGY PSYC2012A Psychological Research Design and PSYC1010A Psychology I Analysis II PSYC2020A/PSYC2021A PSYC1009A/1010A Psychology I Psychology II Psychology: At least 48 credits from PSYC3028A Cognitive Neuropsychology III Psychology II (PSYC2021A, …??…..) PSYC3024A Abnormal Psychology III Note: PSYC2012A Psychological Research PSYC3022A Employee Wellbeing III Design and Analysis II is a corequisite for all PSYC303A Organisational Effectiveness III 3000 level Psychology courses. SOCIOLOGY SOCL2015A Sociological Theory II A pass in two of the following courses: SOCL2013A The Sociology of Religion II SOCL1008A Southern Africa in the Era of SOCL2017A Organisation, Movements & Change Globalisation and SOCL1009A Identity and II Society, SOCL3025A Culture, Identity and Power III A pass in one of the following courses: SOCL3023A The Sociology of Africa III SOCL2011A Society, Health and Disease II, SOCL3018A Researching Social Life III SOCL2008A/2017A Organisations, Movements SOCL3027A Contemporary Social Issues III and Change II, SOCL2015A Sociological Theory II, 2.2.4 Completion Rules To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must complete two majors and obtain a minimum of 432 credits, of which 96 credits must be at the second year level and 144 credits must be at the third year level.

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Qualification Name Programme Code NQF Exit NQF Level Credits Bachelor of Arts Honours AHA03 8 122 3.1.1 Admission Rules 3.1.1.1 Admission Requirements The following applies:

a) A person who has obtained credit in all the courses prescribed for a bachelor’s degree and who has obtained the standard in the final undergraduate courses in the proposed field considered by the Senate to be adequate in her/his case, or a person who has in any other manner satisfied the Senate that s/he is so qualified, may be admitted by the Senate, if it is satisfied that s/he is qualified to undertake the proposed field of study, as candidate for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours. b) The prerequisites listed under B below are prescribed for Admission to the particular fields of study listed under A below:

A. Field of study B. Prerequisite Psychology Degree of bachelor that includes a major in Psychology and a pass in Psychological Research Design and Analysis IIA (PSYC2012A) or equivalent. Organisational Psychology Degree of bachelor that includes a major in Psychology or Industrial/ Organisational Psychology where at least half of the courses completed at third year level are in Industrial/ Organisational Psychology and a pass in Psychological Research Design and Analysis IIA (PSYC2012A) or equivalent. Provided that, the Senate may in a case considered by it to be exceptional, dispense with, or vary any of the prerequisites listed above. 3.1.2 Curricula Length of curriculum Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, the Honours degree shall extend over two academic years of part-time study. 3.1.3 Fields of study The degree is offered in the fields of study outlined from 3.1.

Note: The University cannot guarantee that in any particular year courses listed under a field of study will necessarily be offered. 3.1.4 Structure of the degree A candidate must complete the programme in the field of study by completing fourcourses , plus a research essay, subject to the following exceptions:

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a) In Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Context, the Honours programme comprises five courses and a research essay. b) In Drama Therapy, the Honours programme comprises six courses and a research essay. With the permission of the Senate, a candidate may choose a course other than a course from the field of study selected, offered by another discipline in the Faculty or another Faculty if, in the opinion of the Senate, it is a suitable course for the purposes of the degree. 3.1.5 Bachelor of Arts Honours in the field of Psychology 3.1.5.1 Bachelor of Arts Honours in the field of Psychology (general)

Programme Code: AHA03 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: AFAPSYC40 NQF Credits: 122 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level i) PSYC4076A Research Methods in Psychology 23 8 ii) Select three courses: PSYC4078A Cognitive Neuroscience 23 8 PSYC4079A Community Psychology 23 8 PSYC 4084A Mind, Brain and Behaviour 23 8 PSYC 4086A Personality and 23 8 Psychopathology PSYC4087A Psychoanalytic Theory 23 8 PSYC4088A Psychological Assessment: Theory and Research 23 8 PSYC4089A Psychological Interventions 23 8 PSYC4090A Qualitative and Programme Evaluation Techniques 23 8 PSYC4091A Social Psychology 23 8 PSYC4083A Health Psychology 23 8 PSYC4080A Developmental Psychology 23 8 PSYC4092A Educational Psychology in the South African Context 23 8 PSYC4081A Everyday Life and Social Interaction 23 8 PSYC4082A Gender in Psychology 23 8 PSYC4085A Narratives of Youth Identities 23 8 iii) PSYC4077A Research Essay 30 8

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3.1.5.2 Bachelor of Arts Honours in the field of Organisational Psychology

Programme Code: AHA03 NQF Exit Level: 8 Plan Code: AFAPSYC47 NQF Credits: 122 Course Code Description NQF NQF Credits Level i) PSYC4093A Research Methods in Psychology 23 8 ii) PSYC4094A Group Processes in Organisations 23 8 PSYC4095A Individual Well-Being and Effectiveness at Work 23 8 PSYC4096A Theoretical Foundations of Organisational Psychology 23 8 iii) PSYC4097A Research Essay 30 8

3.1.6 Completion Rules Completion of all requirements 3.1.6.1 A candidate who has not satisfied all the requirements for the degree within the period stipulated by the Senate, including submission of a research essay, if s/he is required to submit one, will be deemed to have failed the examinations unless the Senate grants her/him an extension of time. If the Senate grants her/him such extension of time s/he will be required to register for the new academic year. 3.1.6.2 A candidate must pass all courses at the first attempt. 3.1.6.3 A candidate who is absent from the examination for which s/he is required, permitted or entitled to present herself/himself shall, unless the Senate is satisfied that such absence was due to some good and sufficient cause, be deemed to have failed in that examination. 3.1.6.4 The Faculty Standing Orders on Honours degrees specify that one course, which may not be the Research Essay, may be repeated or condoned under specified circumstances.

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SENATE RULES

FOR THE WITS PLUS HUMANITIES - EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

Definitions Course levels: courses are offered at four levels, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000. The course levels are defined by the Senate according to its determination of the difficulty of the course. The most difficult are classified as being at the 3000 and 4000 level, the least difficult at the 1000 level and the others at the 2000 level. The levels 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 are denoted by numerals I, II, III and IV respectively. Corequisite course is a prerequisite which may be taken concurrently with another course and which is a requirement for credit in that other course. Prerequisite course is a course which must be passed before registration for a subsequent course. For further definitions see Rule G1 and Rule G2. 1 Application of Rules See Rule G3. 2 POSTGRADUATE 2.1 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Qualification name Programme code NQF Exit NQF Level credits Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase HXA02 7 120 and Further Education and Training Teaching (PGCE) (PT) 2.1.1 Admission Rules Admission shall be restricted to applicants who have satisfied all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at this or another university, which includes credits in a school teaching subject at General Education and Training (Senior Phase Grades 7-9) level (GET) and Further Education and Training Phase (Grades 10 – 12) level (FET). The PGCE may not be taken by B Ed graduates. 2.1.2 Restrictions on admission

a) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a candidate shall not be admitted as a candidate for the qualification unless thecandidate has obtained credit in her/his qualification for the following courses:

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i) At least one approved FET teaching subject at NQF level 7 with courses extending over one year at each of the levels 1000, 2000 and 3000. Exception: For Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry courses at levels 1000 and 2000, at NQF level 6, suffice. ii) A level 2000 course or two level 1000 courses extending over at least one year in an approved senior phase teaching subject at NQF level 6. b) The Senate may admit as a candidate a person who has not satisfied all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree but in such a case, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education shall not be awarded until the requirements for the bachelor’s degree have been satisfied. c) Unless otherwise provided for in the rules, an applicant who has been admitted as a candidate for the certificate under paragraph (b) of this rule shall not qualify for the PGCE unless s/he has obtained credit at level 3000 in the approved FET teaching subject (or at level 2000 in the case of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics), even if all the other requirements for the award of the certificate have been satisfied. d) A candidate entering the PGCE and selecting multidisciplinary subjects must have sufficient disciplinary learning in appropriate academic fields for their teaching specialisations. If they did not cover sufficient disciplinary subject matter in their degree, they will be required to study and complete an additional subject-oriented course prior to or concurrently with their PGCE before the qualification is awarded. e) A candidate shall be required to satisfy the Senate as to her/his competence in the knowledge base of the FET and GET teaching subject and may be required by the Senate to complete a subject competency test. Failure to be assessed as competent in the subject knowledge will bar the candidate from commencing Teaching Experience until such time as the candidate can demonstrate that s/he is competent in the subject knowledge. f) A candidate’s competence to use English, as a medium of instruction, and another language approved by the Senate for classroom communication shall be reflected as an endorsement on the certificate. g) IT Competence: A candidate’s competence in Information Technology for educational purposes shall be reflected as an endorsement on the degree certificate. h) Approved university subjects, Further Education and Training (FET) and Senior Phase subject methodologies and learning areas: The University offers PGCE studies in particular FET and Senior Phase teaching subjects. Applicants wishing to take FET and Senior Phase teaching subjects not listed in the tables below will need to apply to other institutions, as approved by the Senate. Applicants will be allowed certain combinations of FET and Senior Phase courses. Certain FET and senior Phase courses are complementary and must be taken together: i) FET: Accounting or Business Studies or Economics with Senior Phase: Economic and Management Sciences ii) FET: Dramatic Arts or Visual Arts or Music with Senior Phase: Arts and Culture iii) FET: English with Senior Phase: languages (English) iv) FET: Mathematics with Senior Phase: Mathematics v) FET: Life Orientation with Senior Phase: Life Orientation vi) FET: Physical Sciences with Senior Phase: Natural Sciences vii) FET: History with Senior Phase Social Sciences viii) FET: Geography with Senior Phase: Natural Sciences or Social Sciences ix) FET: Life Sciences with Senior Phase: Natural Sciences or Mathematics x) FET: English or another FET subject with Senior Phase: languages (SeSotho, IsiZulu or SA Sign Language)

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FET teaching subject Approved and corresponding university courses Course Code Course name EDUC5178A/ Accounting III; Financial Accounting III; Management EDUC5244A Accounting Accounting and Auditing III EDUC5179A/ Business Management III or Business Management I plus EDUC5245A Business Studies one of Human Resources III/ Marketing Management III EDUC5180A/ Speech Training and Dramatic Art III (Speech and Drama, EDUC5246A Dramatic Arts Drama and Dramatic Art) EDUC5181A/ Economics III EDUC5247A Economics EDUC5211A/EDUC5248A English English Language and Literature or English I and one of Applied English Language Studies III, African Literature III, Linguistics III, Literary Theory III and Communication and Media Studies III EDUC5182A/ Geography III EDUC5249A Geography EDUC5183A/ EDUC5250A History History III EDUC5184A/EDUC5251A Biological Sciences III or two of the following, one to level Life Sciences III and the other to level I, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences General Biology (or equivalent) Botany. EDUC5124A/EDUC5252A Psychology III, or Psychology I and at least one of the Life Orientation following majors: Sociology III, Philosophy III, Political Science III, Human Movement Studies III, Anthropology III; Social Work III; Law and human Rights III EDUC5137A/EDUC5253A Mathematics II or Applied Mathematics II and Statistics; Mathematics Computational and Applied Mathematics II MUSC5062A/EDUC5254A Music Harmony III; Musical Form III; Music in History and Society III; Music Practical III EDUC5187A/EDUC5255A A combination of Physics I and Chemistry II or Physics II Physical Sciences and Chemistry or Biochemistry III, Chemistry I and Physics I. FINA5021A/ EDUC5256A Fine Arts III Art Practical III or Design or Graphic Art III; Visual Arts History of Art III

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GET teaching subject Approved University courses (at least 24 credits at NQF Level 6) Course Code Course name EDUC5188A/EDUC5219A Speech Training and Dramatic Art and Drama related Arts and Culture course listed in table 1 Music and Music related courses listed in table 1 Art and Art related courses listed in table 1 EDUC5189A/EDUC5220A Economics Two courses in any of the following: Accounting; Business and Management Sciences Economics; Business Management; Commercial Law; Economics; Mercantile Law; Industrial Sociology; Industrial Psychology EDUC5162A/EDUC5221A Languages English II OR (English) English I plus one of the following: Applied English Language Studies II; Drama II; African Literature II; Journalism II; Media Studies II; Linguistics II EDUC5164A/EDUC5224A Languages SeSotho II (SeSotho) EDUC5165A/EDUC5225A Languages IsiZulu II (IsiZulu) EDUC5163A/EDUC5223A Languages South African Sign Language (SASL) II (SA Sign Language) EDUC5090A/EDUC5222A Psychology II OR Life Orientation Psychology I plus one of the following: Anthropology II; Human Movement Sciences II; Law II; Philosophy II; Political Science II; Physical Education II; Religion Studies II; Sociology II; Social Work II EDUC5191A/EDUC5226A History I and Geography I Social Sciences EDUC5108A/EDUC5228A Two courses in any of the following: Mathematics I; Mathematics Applied Mathematics I; Statistics I; Computer Science I EDUC5192A/EDUC5227A At least two of the following courses: Natural Sciences Physics I; Chemistry I; Geography I; Environmental Sciences I; Biological Sciences I (or similar courses) 2.1.4 Curricula 2.1.4.1 Length of curriculum The curriculum for the certificate shall extend over two academic years of part-time study. 2.1.4.2 Curriculum Curriculum for Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

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Programme Code: HXA02 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: HPAPGC51 NQF Credits: 120 Course code Description NQF NQF credits level Year of Study I i) EDUC5218A Theory of Education A 20 7 ii) Select one course in subject methodology courses in the associated senior phase teaching subject indicated in the list below: EDUC5219A Arts and Culture 24 7 EDUC5285A Computer Application Technology 24 7 EDUC5220A Economics and Management Sciences 24 7 EDUC5221A Languages (English) 24 7 EDUC5222A Life Orientation (Senior Phase) 24 7 EDUC5223A Languages (South African Sign Language) 24 7 EDUC5224A Languages (SeSotho) 24 7 EDUC5225A Languages (IsiZulu) 24 7 EDUC5226A Social Sciences 24 7 EDUC5227A Natural Sciences 24 7 EDUC5228A Mathematics (Senior Phase) 24 7 iii) Select one course in teaching experience in the associated Senior Phase subject selected in ii) subject methodology, from the list indicated below: EDUC5230A Economic and Management Sciences Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5284A Computer Application Technology 16 7 EDUC5231A Languages (English) Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5232A Life Orientation (Senior Phase) Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5233A Social Sciences Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5234A Mathematics (Senior Phase) 16 7 Teaching Experience EDUC5235A Natural Sciences Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5236A Languages (SeSotho) Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5237A Languages (IsiZulu) Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5238A Languages (South African Sign Language Senior Phase) 16 7 Teaching Experience iv) A course in ICT literacy unless the candidate applies for exemption by providing documentary proof of existing competence in computer literacy and is granted exemption from the course or parts thereof. EDUC5239A ICT literacy 12 5

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Programme Code: HXA02 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: HPAPGC51 NQF Credits: 120 Course code Description NQF NQF credits level v)If the candidate obtains exemption in iv) ICT literacy, the candidate may opt to select one course from the list below in either the first or second year of the PGCE. A candidate who does not have an indigenous African language (excluding Afrikaans) on their Matric or National Senior Certificate, must select one of: EDUC5240A IsiZulu (Conversational Competence) 12 5 EDUC5241A SeSotho (Conversational Competence) 12 5 EDUC5242A South African Sign Language (Conversational Competence) 12 5 Year of Study II i) EDUC5243A Theory of Education B 20 7 ii) Select one course in subject methodology in the associated FET teaching subject indicated in the list below: EDUC5244A Accounting 24 7 EDUC5245A Business Studies 24 7 EDUC5246A Dramatic Arts 24 7 EDUC5247A Economics 24 7 EDUC5248A English (FET) 24 7 EDUC5249A Geography 24 7 EDUC5250A History 24 7 EDUC5251A Life Sciences 24 7 EDUC5252A Life Orientation (FET) 24 7 EDUC5253A Mathematics (FET) 24 7 EDUC5254A Music 24 7 EDUC5255A Physical Sciences 24 7 EDUC5256A Visual Arts 24 7 EDUC5257A IsiZulu (FET) 24 7 EDUC5258A SeSotho (FET) 24 7 EDUC5283A Information Technology 24 7 iii) Select one course in teaching experience in the associated FET subject selected in ii) subject methodology, from the list indicated below: EDUC5259A Accounting Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5260A Business Studies Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5261A Dramatic Arts Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5262A Economics Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5263A English Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5264A IsiZulu Teaching Experience 16 7

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Programme Code: HXA02 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: HPAPGC51 NQF Credits: 120 Course code Description NQF NQF credits level EDUC5265A SeSotho Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5266A Geography Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5267A History Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5268A Life Sciences Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5269A Life Orientation (FET) Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5270A Mathematics (FET) Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5271A Music Teaching Experience (First Instrument) 16 7 EDUC5272A Physical Sciences Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5273A Visual Arts Teaching Experience 16 7 EDUC5282A Information Technology Teaching Experience 16 7 iv) If not taken in the first year of study, select one course from the list below, unless the candidate applies for exemption and provides documentary proof of existing competence in an indigenous African language (excluding Afrikaans) or South African Sign Language and is granted exemption from the course or parts thereof. EDUC5240A IsiZulu (Conversational Competence) 12 5 EDUC5241A SeSotho (Conversational Competence) 12 5 EDUC5242A South African Sign Language (Conversational Competence) 12 5 2.1.5 Credit rules Exemption The Senate may in exceptional circumstances exempt a candidate from no more than two courses listed in the curriculum above if s/he has obtained credit in a course at this or another university, which in the opinion of the Senate, is the same as or similar to one of these courses. 2.1.6 Repeating Courses a) Unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a candidate will not be re-admitted to a course for which s/he has registered twice and failed to complete. b) A candidate who has obtained credit in course/s but who has failed one or more courses in Teaching Experience will be required to appeal to the Faculty of Humanities for readmission to the PGCE. 2.1.7 Progression Rules (part-time) In order to progress to the succeeding year of study, a candidate must have obtained the minimum number of credits as listed below: First Year of Study: 30 credits obtained in courses, excluding credits obtained for ICT literacy and the language taken at conversational competence level. First Year of Study (repeat): 60 credits obtained in courses, excluding credits obtained for ICT literacy and the language taken at conversational competence level.

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a) A candidate’s competence to use, as a medium of instruction, English, and unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, at least one other official South African language or another language approved by the Senate, shall be reflected as an endorsement on the certificate. b) IT Competence A candidate’s competence in Information Technology, for education purposes shall be reflected as an endorsement on the qualification certificate.

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SENATE RULES

FOR THE WITS PLUS SCIENCE PROGRAMMES

1 Application of Rules See Rule G3. 2 UNDERGRADUATE 2.1 General Degrees Qualification Name Programme Code NQF Exit Level Bachelor of Science SBA18 7 2.1.1 Admission Rules 2.1.1.1 Minimum requirements for admission to Fields of Study Subject to Rule G4.10 and unless otherwise permitted by the Senate, a student may not be admitted to a Field of Study listed below unless s/he has obtained the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or other recognised School Leaving Certificate considered by the Senate to be equivalent, or other pre-university or university requirements.

Description Firm Offer Waitlist Reject BSc in the field of ≥ 70% in Mathematics, and 40 - 41 points < 40 points Computer Science (part- ≥ 42 points time 2.1.1.2 Minimum requirements for admission* Unless the Senate considers a case to be exceptional, in addition to the requirement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (for degree studies), matriculation exemption or matriculation endorsement as defined under Matriculation (refer to G1.16 (a)) and the entry requirement as stated in the Guide for Applicants, no person shall be admitted as a student to study for the degree of Bachelor in the Faculty of Science unless s/he has also satisfied the following minimum requirements:

a) For admission to the Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science Three Year Programme: NSC requirements – a minimum of 70 percent in Mathematics, a minimum of 60 percent in English and a minimum of 42 points on the Wits Admission Points Score (APS); Pre-NSC requirements – a minimum of 40 percent in Mathematics at higher grade and a minimum of 26 points; b) National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] – with a minimum of 80 percent in Mathematics, 80 percent in English and 80 percent in Physical Sciences and a minimum of 42 points on the Wits APS; and

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c) Additional requirements may be imposed for specific fields of study (see 2.1.1.1 of Faculty of Science Rules and Syllabuses Book) and may be imposed for specific courses. * In addition to the minimum requirements as stipulated in Rule 2.1.1.2, all eligible applicants will be required to undertake the National Benchmark Tests.

For the purposes of a pass in Mathematics, an applicant who has successfully passed a course in Mathematics at a university or other institution recognised by the Senate for this purpose, may be deemed by the Senate to have obtained the equivalent of a pass in Mathematics at the Higher Grade or relevant NSC level. 2.1.1.3 Admission under special conditions Except where the General and Faculty Rules provide otherwise, the following may be permitted by the Senate to proceed to study for the degree of Bachelor in the Faculty of Science under such special conditions as the Senate considers necessary:

a) a student who has obtained credit towards one of the degrees of Bachelor in the Faculty of Science or in another faculty and who wishes to proceed to study for another degree of Bachelor in the Faculty; b) a student who holds a degree of Bachelor in the Faculty of Science or in another faculty, hereafter referred to as the first degree, and who wishes to proceed to study for a second degree of Bachelor in the Faculty, hereafter referred to as the second degree; c) provided that a student mentioned in (b) above – i) shall attend and obtain credit in a minimum of one-half of the courses required for the second degree and shall, by so doing, obtain 216 credits, which shall include 72 credits derived from any approved ‘science’ course/s at level III; ii) shall not be permitted to complete the requirements for the second degree before two full years or until a minimum of two years of registration for this second degree have elapsed; and iii) shall not obtain credit in her/his programme for the second degree for more than 84 credits in a single major (namely level I and level II) in which s/he has obtained credit for the first degree, except by permission of the Senate in a case considered by it to be exceptional. 2.1.2 Curricula 2.1.2.1 Structure of the Degree 2.1.2.1a) Length of Programme The degree of Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science (part-time) shall extend over not less than four academic years of part-time study: By virtue of the provisions of Rule G7.4, the Senate may require a particular student to proceed on a special programme. 2.1.2.2 Year of Study 2.1.2.2 a) For the purposes of these Rules –

a) a course at first year level (level I) is denoted by the Roman numeral I following the descriptor and its code number begins with the Arabic numeral 1 (e.g. Basic Computer Organisation I, COMS1019A); b) a course at second year level (level II) is denoted by the Roman numeral II following the descriptor and its code number begins with the Arabic numeral 2 (e.g. Database Fundamentals II, COMS2002A); and

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c) a course at third year level (level III) is denoted by the Roman numeral III following the descriptor and its code number begins with the Arabic numeral 3 (Software DesignIII, COMS3009A). 2.1.2.2 b) A student is deemed to be –

a) in the first year of study if s/he has 0 credits or obtained credit for courses at level I which make up a total of less than 108 credits; b) in the second year of study until s/he has obtained a minimum of 108 credits at level I and 144 credits at level II; and c) in the third year of study until s/he has obtained a minimum of 432 credits, at least 144 of which are from level III. 2.1.2.3 Number of course credits in current academic year of study Unless permitted by the Senate, a student shall include in her/his programme:

a) for the first year of study, courses for which no more than 144 credits at level I are allocated; b) for the second year of study, courses for which no more than 192 credits at level II are allocated; and c) for the third year of study, courses for which no more than 192 credits at level III are allocated. In exceptional cases, the Senate may permit a student in any year of study to register for additional courses. List of approved courses for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level COMPUTER SCIENCE COMS1019A Basic Computer Organisation I (PT) 9 5 COMS1022A Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I (PT) 9 5 COMS1021A Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms I (PT) 9 5 COMS1020A Discrete Computational Structures I (PT) 9 5 COMS2018A Database Fundamentals II 12 6 COMS2019A Mobile Computing II 12 6 COMS2020A Computer Networks II 12 6 COMS2021A Analysis of Algorithms II 12 6 COMS3xxxA1 Software Engineering III 18 7 COMSxxxA Formal Languages and Automata III 18 7 COMS3xxxA Advanced Analysis of Algorithms III 18 7 COMS3xxxA1 Software Design III 18 7 COMS3xxxA Operating Systems and System Programming III 18 7 1A student may select either Software Engineering III (COMS3XXXA) or Software Design III (COMS3XXXA) but not both. COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS APPM1006A* Computational and Applied Mathematics I 36 5 APPM1025A* Computational and Applied Mathematics I (PT) 36 5

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Course Code Course Description NQF NQF Credits Level • These are identical courses. APPM1006A runs during the day and APPM1025A runs after hours. MATHEMATICS MATH1044A Algebra I PT 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus I PT 21 5 Mathematics II: MATH2029A Basic Analysis II 8 6 MATH2032A Multivariable Calculus II 8 6 MATH2028A Abstract Mathematics II 8 6 MATH2031A Linear Algebra II 8 6 MATH2030A Transition to Abstract Mathematics II 8 6 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS STAT2015A Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II 8 6 2.1.2.7 Structured Curricula The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science degree is listed below. 1) Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science

Programme Code: SBA18 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: SMACOMM10 Total NQF Credits: 432 NQF NQF Course Code Course Description Credits Level Year of Study I: Mathematics I: MATH1044A Algebra I 15 5 MATH1045A Calculus I 21 5 Computer Science I: COMS1019A Basic Computer Organisation I 9 5 COMS1020A Discrete Computational Structures I 9 5 COMS1021A Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms I 9 5 COMS1022A Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I 9 5 APPM1025A Computational and Applied Mathematics I 36 5 Economics I ECON1013A* 18 5 ECON1015A* 18 5 *or any course yielding a minimum of 36 level I credits and provided that there are no timetable clashes. Year of Study II:

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Programme Code: SBA18 NQF Exit Level: 7 Plan Code: SMACOMM10 Total NQF Credits: 432 NQF NQF Course Code Course Description Credits Level Computer Science II: COMS2018A Database Fundamentals II 12 6 COMS2019A Mobile Computing II 12 6 COMS2021A Analysis of Algorithms II 12 6 COMS2020A Computer Networks II 12 6 Mathematics II: MATH2029A Basic Analysis II 8 6 MATH2032A Multivariable Calculus II 8 6 MATH2028A Abstract Mathematics II 8 6 MATH2031A Linear Algebra II 8 6 MATH2030A Transition to Abstract Mathematics II 8 6 STAT2015A Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II 8 6 APPM20XXA Computational and Applied Mathematics II 48 6 Year of Study III: Computer Science III: COMS3xxxA Analysis of Advanced Algorithms III COMS3xxxA Formal Languages and Automata III 18 7 [COMS3xxxA [Software Design III 18 7 or or 18 7 COMS3xxxA] Software Engineering III] 18 7 COMS3xxxA Operating Systems and System Programming III 18 7 Computational Applications III: COMS3xxxA Machine Learning III 18 7 COMS3xxxA Computer Graphics and Visualisation III 18 7 COMS3xxxA Parallel Computing III 18 7 COMS3xxxA Software Design Project III 18 7 The recommended curriculum for the academic years of Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science is available at Wits Plus Degrees Office. 2.1.3 Progression Rules 2.1.3.1 Admission to courses at level II and level III Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules, a student who has passed and obtained credit for all courses at a particular level may be refused permission by the Senate to proceed to a course or courses in the succeeding level in that course if:

a) the Council, after consultation with the Senate, has limited the number of students who may be permitted to register for such a course and such a student has not been selected for registration therefor; and/or

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b) if s/he has passed a course but has not been permitted to proceed. 2.1.3.2 Sub-minimum Rule Where a major is made up of component courses, a student must obtain an overall average of 50 percent and not less than 35 percent in any of the component courses that contribute to that major (see G7.10). 2.1.3.3 Minimum requirements of study The minimum requirements of study prescribed for students are set out below. A student who does not meet the minimum requirements of study may be refused permission by the Senate to renew her/his registration. If, however, a student is permitted to renew her/his registration after having failed to satisfy the minimum requirements of study, s/he may be required to satisfy these and further conditions as the Senate may determine in her/his case. The part-time degree can take 4 to 6 years to complete.

Year of Study I Year of Study II Year of Study III At first attempt, 108 credits at level I and 48 credits at level 72 credits (one a student must provided that s/he has satisfied II excluding credits major course) at complete the prerequisites for three major previously obtained. level III excluding courses courses at level II. (If the student S/he will be required credits previously which yield a has completed courses which yield to return to the second obtained. S/he minimum total a total between 72 and 107 credits, year of study). will be required to of: s/he will be required to return to return to the third the first year of study). year of study). A repeating/ 144 credits at level I and 288 credits 432 credits returning provided that s/he has satisfied including 144 credits including 144 student must the prerequisites for three major at level II. The student credits at level III. obtain the courses at level II may proceed to may proceed to level The student will following level II. III. qualify. cumulative total across all years of study: Notwithstanding anything contained above, a student registering for a Bachelor of Science three year (part-time) degree may not take longer than six years to complete the requirements. Only in exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Senate, may this be extended by a further year. 2.1.4 Completion Rules In order to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science, a student will be required to obtain a minimum of 432 credits. A minimum of 144 of these credits must be obtained from level III and a minimum of 144 of these credits from level II. A minimum of 72 of the 144 credits must be derived from any approved science major at level III. 2.1.5 Restriction on admission to courses: Pre- and corequisite rules Subject to Rule G7.9 and Rule G14 and to the qualifications set out in the Schedule to 2.1.5 below, unless by permission of the Senate, a student shall not be admitted to a course listed in column A below unless s/he has obtained credit in, or been exempted from, the corresponding prerequisite course/s listed in column B below. Courses listed in column C must be taken concurrently with the corresponding course listed under column A. A student shall not be permitted to register for any course unless s/he has satisfied such requirements as the Senate may consider appropriate in her/his case.

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS Computational and Algebra I (MATH1034A)/ Applied Mathematics I (MATH1044A) (PT) (Major) (APPM1006A)/ and (APPM1025A) (PT) Calculus I (MATH1036A)/ (MATH1045A) (PT) Computational and Applied Computational and Applied Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A) Mathematics II (APPM2007A) Mathematics I (Major) /(MATH2029A) (PT) (APPM1006A) and and Multivariable Calculus II Algebra I (MATH1044A) (MATH2007A)/(MATH2023A) and (PT) Calculus I (MATH1045A) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/(MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A) /(MATH2031) (PT) and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT) (If Statistics I was passed, a student must register for Differential Equations II (MATH2003A)) and Transition to Abstract Mathematics (MATH2025A)/ (AMTH2030A)

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Computational and Computational and Applied Applied Mathematics III Mathematics II (APPM2007A)/ (APPM3017A)/ (APPM2020A) (PT) (APPM3XXXA) (PT) and Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH2029A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/(MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) and [Differential Equations II (MATH2003A)/ or Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT)] and Transition to Abstract Mathematics (MATH2025A)/ (MATH2030A) (PT) COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science I Algebra I (MATH1034A)/ Basic Computer Organisation (MATH1044A) (PT) I (COMS1015A)/ and (COMS1019A) (PT) Calculus I (MATH1036A)/ Discrete Computational (MATH1045A) (PT) Structures I (COMS1016A)/ (COMS2020A) (PT) Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I (COMS1018A)/ (COMS1021A) (PT) Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms I (COMS1017A)/ COMS1022A) (PT) Mobile Computing Introduction to Algorithms and Database Fundamentals II II (COMS2013A)/ Programming I (COMS1018A) (COMS2002A)/ (COMS2018A) (COMS2019A) (PT0 and Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms I (COMS1017A)

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Database Fundamentals Introduction to Data Structures II (COMS2002A)/ and Algorithms I (COMS1017A) (COMS2018A) (PT) Computer Networks Basic Computer Organisation I II (COMS2014A) (COMS1015A) (COMS2020A) (PT) and Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I (COMS1018A) and Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms I (COMS1017A) Analysis of Algorithms II Basic Computer Organisation I Abstract Mathematics (COMS2015A) (2021A) (PT) (COMS1015A)/ (COMS1019A) (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) (PT) and and Discrete Computational Structures Multivariable Calculus II I (COMS1016A)/ (COMS1020A) (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ Introduction to Data Structures (MATH2031A) (PT) and Algorithms I (COMS1017A)/ and (COMS1021A) (PT) Introduction to Mathematical and Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ Introduction to Algorithms and (STAT2015A) (PT) Programming I (COMS1018A)/ (COMS1022A) and Algebra I (MATH1034A)/ (MATH1044A) (PT) and Calculus I (MATH1036A)/ (MATH1045A) (PT) Auxiliary Database Systems II Auxiliary Mathematics I (COMS2017A) MATH1041A with a minimum of 65% or [Algebra I (MATH1034A) and Calculus I (MATH1036A)]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Formal Languages and Discrete Computational Structures Automata III (COMSXXXA) I (COMS1016A)/ (COMS1020A) (PT) and Analysis of Algorithms II (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) Software Engineering III Database Fundamentals II (COMS3XXXA) (COMS2002A)/ (COMS2018A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) Software Design III Operating Systems II (COMS3XXXA) (COMS2XXXA) and Database Fundamentals II (COMS2002A)/ (COMS2018A) (PT) and Computer Networks II (COMS2014A)/ (COMS202A) (PT) and Analysis of Algorithms II (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT)

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Computer Graphics Analysis of Algorithms II and Visualisation III (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (COMS3XXXA) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) Machine Learning III Analysis of Algorithms II (COMS3XXXA) (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT) Parallel Computing III Operating Systems II (COMS3XXXA) (COMS2001A) COMS 2XXXXA) and Computer Networks II (COMS2014A)/ (COMS2020A) (PT) and Analysis of Algorithms II (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) Advanced Analysis of Analysis of Algorithms II Algorithms III (COMS3XXXA) (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A) (MATH2032A) (PT)

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Operating Systems and Mobile Computing II System Programming (COMS2013A)/ (COMS2019A) (COMS3XXXA) (PT) and Computer Networks II (COMS2014A)/ (COMS2020A) (PT) and Analysis of Algorithms II (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A)/ (PT) and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT0 Software Design Project III Database Fundamentals II (COMS3XXA) (COMS2002A)/ (COMS 2018A) (PT) and Analysis of Algorithms II (COMS2015A)/ (COMS2021A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) MATHEMATICS Algebra I (MATH1034A)/ Minimum of 70% in National (MATH1044A) (PT) Senior Certificate (NSC) or Calculus I (MATH1036A)/ other Senate recognised school (MATH1045A) (PT) leaving certificate in Mathematics (excluding Mathematical Literacy)

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Basic Analysis II [Algebra I (MATH1034A)/ (MATH2001A)/ (MATH1044A) (PT) (MATH2029A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus Calculus I (MATH1036A)/ II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH1045A)] (MATH2032A) (PT) or Linear Algebra II Mathematics I (Engineering) (MATH2019A)/( (MATH1014A) with a minimum MATH2031A) (PT) of 60% or Auxiliary Mathematics I (MATH1041A) with a minimum of 60% Abstract Mathematics [Algebra I (MATH1034A)/ Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH1044A) (PT) (MATH2029A) (PT) (MATH2028A) (PT) and and Differential Equations II Calculus I (MATH1036A)/ Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2003A) (MATH1045A) (PT)] (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) Transition to Abstract or (PT) Mathematics II Mathematics I (Engineering) and (MATH2025A)/ (MATH1014A) with a minimum Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2030A) (PT) of 60% (MATH2031A) (PT) or Auxiliary Mathematics I (MATH1041A) with a minimum of 60% Coding and Cryptography III Abstract Mathematics II (MATH3XXXA) (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) Leontief Systems III Multivariable Calculus II (MATH3XXXA) (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) Real Analysis III Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH3032A)/ (MATH2029A) (PT) with a (MATH3038A) (PT) minimum of 50% Number Theory III Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH3XXXA) (MATH2029A) (PT) Group Theory III and (MATHXXXA) Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT)

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Topology III (MATH3XXXA) Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH2029A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) Complex Analysis Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH3XXXA) (MATH2029A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) Differential Geometry III Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH3XXXXA) (MATH2029A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MAT2032A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II (MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) and Transition to Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2025A)/ (MATH2030A) (PT) and [Differential Equations II (MATH2003A) or Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT)]

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A. Course B. Prerequisite C. Corequisite Intermediate Analysis III Basic Analysis II (MATH2001A)/ (MATH3XXXA) (MATH2029A) (PT) and Multivariable Calculus II (MATH2007A)/ (MATH2032A) (PT) and Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2015A)/ (MATH2028A) (PT) and Linear Algebra II MATH2019A)/ (MATH2031A) (PT) and Transition to Abstract Mathematics II (MATH2025A)/ (MATH2030A) (PT) and [Differential Equations II (MATH2003A) or Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II (STAT2012A)/ (STAT2015A) (PT)] 2.1.6 Restriction on obtaining credits

a) Unless specifically stated otherwise, the prerequisite course may be either the auxiliary or the major course. b) A student may not obtain credits for more than one of the courses in each of the groups of courses listed below:

Students are referred to the requirements of 2.1.3.3 and 2.1.8.

Course Description Course Code Group A Ancillary Mathematics I MATH1008A Ancillary Mathematics and Statistics I MATH1010A Auxiliary Mathematics I MATH1041A [Algebra I and Calculus I] [MATH1034A/MATH1036A and MATH1044A/ MATH1045A (PT)] Group B Mathematical Statistics I STAT1003A Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II STAT2012A/STAT2015A (PT) 2.1.7 Lapsing of credits or exemptions An exemption will normally be granted in respect of a credit previously obtained but could be refused if, in the opinion of the Senate, the Syllabuses have changed in substantial or important respects or if eight years have elapsed between the time when the credit was obtained and when the exemption was sought.

120 2.1.8 Repeating of courses A student who fails to meet the pass requirement in a course in any particular year of study may be refused permission by the Senate to repeat the course if:

a) s/he has repeated the course more than once; or b) the course is restricted. To note which courses are restricted refer to 2.1.2.6. in the Science Rules and Syllabuses book.