UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2022 Admission 2 3

29 000 students in 6 faculties

Over 100 countries represented

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor 4 Faculty of Law 54 Using this Prospectus 6 Faculty of Science 58 Visiting the University 8 Student Housing 65 About Cape Town and UCT 9 Sports, Student Clubs and Student Societies 68 Application and Admission to UCT 10 International Students 71 National Benchmark Tests 15 Tuition Fees & Residence Costs 75 44 000 Faculty of Commerce 18 Funding your studies 76 Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment 27 Student Life at UCT 79 undergraduate Faculty of Health Sciences 34 NBT Dates for 2021/2022 Applicants 82 applicants Faculty of Humanities 42 Contact information 83 for 4 000 UCT is aware that the current crisis related to COVID-19 will impact the regular operational timelines. Given the fluid situation that prevails all dates contained in our publications and correspondence are subject to change. places 4 5

research guarantee your studies will be informed by the latest uhlala kuzo zonke izinto zaseAfrika uthetha ukuba abasebenzi kunye ezinjengokubonelela ngendawo ekungena umoya ngokufanelekileyo abaphumeleleyo eMzantsi Afrika kwaye bonwabela elinye lawona Message from the advances in knowledge. Our research places a special focus on nabafundi bethu bazibophelele ekujonganeni nemiba emininzi kwaye apho iiklasi zinokubanjelwa khona ngokwamaqela amancinci, mazinga aphezulu eliqeshwayo elizweni. Abafundi bethu bahlala Africa. This abiding interest in all things African means our staff and ejongene nelizwekazi lethu - kubandakanya leyo inxulumene nezempilo, zisebenza ngokujikeleza, ukunciphisa inani labantu kwindawo nganye bebizwa ngokuthe ngqo kwicandelo labucala, ngenxa yomsebenzi students are committed to addressing a wide spectrum of issues ezoqoqosho, ubulungisa kwezentlalo, ukuphelisa intlupheko kunye ngamaxesha onke.) ogqwesileyo owenziwe licandelo lenkonzo yomsebenzi ye-UCT, Vice-Chancellor facing our continent – including those related to health, economics, noncedo lwabantu. Ukuba ukusebenza kwiingxaki ezichaphazela uluntu edibanisa abaqeshi kunye nabathweswa-zidanga bangomso. Ingcebiso social justice, poverty alleviation and humanitarian relief. If working lwakho kuyakuvuyisa, i-UCT ibekwe ngokugqibeleleyo ukuphuhlisa Sinethemba lokuba ngo-2022 ukufundela emagumbini ekhampasini ngamakhondo omsebenzi kunye nokubonisana okubonelelwa leli on problems affecting your community excites you, UCT is perfectly uthando lwakho ukuze uqale ukwenza igalelo elibonakalayo eluntwini. kuya kuqhubeka kwakhona. Siqaphela ukuba uninzi lwabafundi candelo kuyafumaneka kubo bonke abafundi base-UCT kwaye ihlala We are delighted that you are interested in enrolling for your degree at placed to nurture your passion, so that you can begin to make a abatsha baya kuba kude nekhaya ityeli lokuqala, i-UCT ineziseko iyinkonzo yasimahla iminyaka emithathu emva kokuthweswa isidanga. the University of Cape Town (UCT). meaningful contribution to society. Ukuba ukhetha ukufunda apha uya kuba nathi ngexesha lotshintsho zenkxaso ezininzi ezibonelela ngomnatha wokhuseleko kubafundi olungazange lubonwe ngaphambili, ngakumbi kwimfundo. abafuna uncedo kunye nesikhokelo kulungiselelo lokuqhelana Iminqweno emihle ekwenzeni isigqibo sakho. Ndiyathemba ukuba UCT will give you the opportunity to obtain a first-class education Should you choose to study here you will be joining us at a time of Kwanangaphambi kokufika kobhubhane i-COVID-19, i-UCT yayisele nobomi bokuhlala esikolweni. Ngokuhambelana nale ndlela esingisele ndiyakwamkela ngokwam e-UCT kulo nyaka ozayo, xa sisungula at one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse campuses. Aside unprecedented global change, particularly in education. Even before isebenza nzima iqinisekisa ukuba abafundi bethu bayafikelela kwimpilontle kunye nokuxhathisa kubomi bokuba ngumfundi, inkqubo yethu yonyaka wokuqala yokuqhelaniswa nezifundo from gaining an internationally recognised qualification, we offer the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, UCT was already hard at kwimfundo esemgangathweni esebenzisa ubuchwephetsha neintanethi i-UCT ikunika ithuba lokuba ujoyine ube lilungu lenye okanye uninzi eziza kukwazisa kule khampasi yethu intle kunye nalo lonke uluhlu you a personally enriching student life, where you will make lasting work ensuring our students had access to a quality digital education ngenkxaso kwezemfundo nakwezentlalo ukunceda abafundi lwamaqela wethu weemidlalo angamashumi amane (40) ubuninzi lweenkonzo eziza kwenza ukuba ixesha lakho e-UCT libe mnandi friendships and begin to establish a network that will serve you for the with academic and social support to help students thrive, no matter baphumelele, nokuba iimeko zithini na. Lo bhubhane ukhawulezise kunye nemibutho engaphezulu kwekhulu (100 +) enokunika indawo kwaye libe nemveliso ngokunokwenzeka. rest your professional life. (Where health and safety restrictions might the circumstances. The pandemic simply sped up the process nje inkqubo yokuphuhlisa indawo ekumgangatho ophezulu yokuba uveze iminqweno yakho kwinkcubeko okanye kwimicimbi remain in place because of COVID-19, we have developed online of developing a world-class online learning space that delivers a yokufundela ekwi-intanethi eqhubekeka isiza nemfundo ekwinqanaba yokomoya, ikwenza ukwazi ukuzibandakanya nemiba yezobulungisa Konke okuhle, opportunities for students to meet and interact with each other, as well consistently high standard of education. (Courses that require face- eliphezulu. (Izifundo ezifuna ukufundiswa ubuso ngobuso kunye kwezentlalo, okanye incede iphuhlise izakhono zakho zobushishini. as with faculty staff and tutors.) to-face teaching and class participation continue to be offered. nokuthatha inxaxheba egumbini ziya kuqhubeka ukufundiswa. Apho Unjingalwazi Mamokgethi Phakeng Where necessary we will follow health and safety protocols, such as kufanelekileyo siya kulandela iinkqubo zempilo nezokhuseleko, Abafundi abaphumeleleyo base-UCT baphakathi kwabafundi USEKELA-TSHANSELA Choosing your tertiary institution and selecting your degree providing adequately ventilated venues where classes can be held in programme may well be two of the most important decisions you will small groups, operating on a rotation basis, to reduce the number of ever make. This publication contains all the information you need people in each space at any time.) to choose an academic programme within one of our six faculties: Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, We are hopeful that by 2022 on-campus classes will resume. which connects employers with future graduates. The career advice and consultation offered by this unit is available to all UCT students Humanities, Law and Science. Recognising that many new students will be away from home for the Daar is baie goeie redes om te kies om by die UK te studeer. Ons is hoopvol dat klasse in 2022 op kampus sal hervat. Ons erken and remains a free service for three years after graduation. first time, UCT has several support structures that provide a safety net Boodskap van die Die universiteit vaar voortdurend goed in internasionale peilings dat baie nuwe studente vir die eerste keer weg van die huis af sal UCT does all it can to facilitate funding for deserving students. Should for students needing help and guidance in adjusting to campus life. as gevolg van die hoë gehalte van ons navorsing. Verskeie UK woon, daarom het die UK verskeie ondersteuningstrukture in plek wat Good luck with making your decision. I hope to welcome you to UCT you need financial assistance for your studies, please turn tothe In line with this approach to wellness and balance in student life, UCT akademici word internasionaal erken as uitnemende onderwysers en ŉ veilige vangnet vir studente sal skep wat hulp of leiding benodig in person early in the coming year, when we launch our annual first- section that outlines how to seek funding from the National Student offers you an opportunity to join one or more of our 40 sports clubs kenners in hulle veld. Hulle akademiese werk en betrokkenheid by om by die kampuslewe aan te pas. In pas met hierdie benadering tot year orientation programme that will introduce you to our spectacular Visekanselier Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and/or how to apply for one of a and the 100+ societies that can provide an outlet for your cultural or baanbrekersnavorsing waarborg dat jou studies ondersteun sal word gesondheid en balans gedurende jou studentelewe, bied die UK jou campus and the entire range of services that will make your time at number of UCT scholarships. spiritual interests, enable you to engage with social justice issues, or deur die nuutste vooruitgang in navorsing en kennis. die geleentheid om by een of meer van ons 40 sportklubs en 100+ UCT as enjoyable and productive as possible. help hone your entrepreneurial skills. Ons is verjeug dat jy belangstel om by die Universiteit van Kaapstad verenigings aan te sluit wat ŉ uitlaatklep vir jou kulturele en geestelike There are many good reasons for choosing to study at UCT. The (UK) vir jou graad in te skryf. Ons navorsing plaas ŉ spesiale fokus op Afrika. Hierdie voortdurende behoeftes bied. Wat jou die geleentheid sal gee om betrokke te All the best, university consistently performs well in international ranking systems UCT alumni remain among South Africa’s most sought-after graduates belangstelling in Afrika beteken dat ons personeel en studente raak by sosiale geregtigheidskwessies, of jou sal help om jou due to the excellence of our research. Many UCT academics are and they enjoy one of the country’s highest graduate employment Die UK sal vir jou die geleentheid op ŉ eersteklas opvoeding bied toegewyd is aan ŉ wye spektrum kwessies wat ons kontinent in die entrepreneursvaardighede te ontwikkel. internationally recognised as excellent teachers and experts in their rates. Our students are often recruited directly into the private sector, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng by een van die wêreld se mooiste en mees diverse kampusse. gesig staar – insluitende kwessies soos gesondheid, ekonomie, sosiale VICE-CHANCELLOR fields. Their scholarly work and engagement in ground-breaking thanks to the sterling work undertaken by UCT’s Career Service unit, Buiten ŉ internasionaal erkende kwalifikasie, bied ons ŉ verrykende geregtigheid, armoedeverligting en humanitêre hulpverlening. As dit UK alumni is steeds onder die mees gesogte gegradueerdes in Suid- studentelewe ervaring, waar jy blywende vriendskappe sal maak, jou opgewonde maak om aan probleme te werk wat jou gemeenskap Afrika en hulle geniet een van die land se hoogste indiensnemingskoerse asook om ŉ netwerk te begin wat jou sal kan help vir die res van jou raak, dan is die UK perfek geposisioneer om jou passie te verwesenlik, vir afgestudeerdes. Ons studente word dikwels direk genader uit professionele loopbaan. (Waar gesondheid- en veiligheidsmaatreëls sodat jy kan begin om ŉ betekenisvolle bydra tot die samelewing te die privaatsektor, wat te danke is aan die uitstekende werk wat deur uqale ukwakha ukuthungelana nabantu abaza kukukhonza imihla kwizifundo zakho, nceda utyhile kwicandelo elichaza ukuba in plek mag bly as gevolg van Covid-19, het ons aanlyn geleenthede maak. die UK se Loopbaandienste Eenheid gedoen word, wat werkgewers Umyalezo ovela yonke yobomi bakho bobungcali. (Apho impilo kunye nezithentelo ungayifumana njani inkxaso-mali esuka kwi-Nation Student Financial ontwikkel vir studente om mekaar te ontmoet en gespreke te kan voer, met toekomstige gegradueerdes verbind. Die loopbaanadvies en zokhuseleko zingahlala zihleli endaweni ngenxa yobhubhane Aid Scheme (NSFAS) kunye/okanye indlela yokufaka isicelo kwenye sowel as met fakulteitpersoneel en tutors. Sou jy kies om hier te studeer, sal jy by ons aansluit gedurende ŉ konsultasies wat deur hierdie eenheid aangebied word, is beskikbaar i-Covid-19, siye saphuhlisa amathuba kwi-intanethi apho abafundi yezeengxowa-mali ze-UCT. tydperk van ongekende globale verandering, veral in die onderwys. vir alle UK studente en is beskikbaar vir ŉ verdere 3 jaar nadat hul kwiSekela-Ngqonyela badibana kwaye basebenzisane, kunye nabasebenzi bamacandelo Om jou tersiêre inrigting en jou graad-program te kies, mag twee van die Selfs voor die aanbreek van die Covid-19 pandemie, was die UK reeds afgestudeer het. nabancedisi-bahlohli). Kunezizathu ezibalulekileyo ezininzi zokuba ukhethe ukufunda e-UCT. belangrikste lewensbesluite wees wat jy sal neem. Hierdie publikasie hard aan die werk om te verseker dat ons studente toegang het tot Le yunivesithi ngokungagungqiyo isoloko iqhuba kakuhle kwinkqubo bevat al die inligting wat jy nodig het om ŉ akademiese program te gelyke digitale onderrig met akademiese en sosiale ondersteuning om Sterkte met jou besluitneming. Ek hoop om jou vroeg in die volgende Ukukhetha iziko lemfundo ephakamileyo kunye nokukhetha inkqubo yokubeka kwinqanaba lehlabathi ngenxa yokugqwesa kophando kies binne ons ses fakulteite: Handelswetenskappe, Ingenieurswese en studente te help floreer, maak nie saak wat die omstandighede is nie. jaar by die UK in persoon te verwelkom; wanneer ons die jaarlikse Siyachulumanca kukuba unomdla ekubhaliseleni isidanga yakho yesidanga kunokuba zezona zigqibo zibalulekileyo oya kuzenza. lwethu. Uninzi lwabahlohli base-UCT baziwa kwilizwe liphela die Bou-omgewing, Gesondheidswetenskappe, Geesteswetenskappe, Die pandemie het bloot die proses van ontwikkeling vir ŉ wêreldklas eerstejaaroriëntasie program afskop, wat jou sal voorstel aan jou kwiYunivesithi YaseKapa (UCT). Olu papasho luqulathe lonke ulwazi oludingayo ukuze ukhethe inkqubo njengootitshala abagqwesileyo kunye neengcali kumacandelo abo. Regsgeleerdheid en Wetenskap. aanlynonderrigruimte, wat ŉ konstante hoë standaard van onderrig ongelooflike kampus en die hele reeks dienste wat jou tyd by die UK so yokufunda kwelinye lamacandelo ethu amathandathu: ezoRhwebo, Umsebenzi wabo wobunkcuba buchopho kunye nokuzibandakanya handhaaf, versnel. (Kursusse wat aangesig-tot-aangesig-onderrig aangenaam en produktief as moontlik sal maak. I-UCT iza kukunika ithuba lokuba ufumane imfundo ekwinqanaba ezobuNjineli kunye neNdawo yezaKhiwo, ezoNyango neeNzululwazi kuphando oluza nezisombululo ezintsha kwaye oluyiliweyo luqinisekisa Die UK doen alles in sy vermoë om befondsing te fasiliteer vir en klasbywoning vereis, word steeds aangebied. Waar nodig, sal eliphezulu kwezona khampasi zakhe zantle kwaye ezahlukileyo kwezeMpilo, ezoLuntu, ezoMthetho kunye neNzululwazi. ukuba izifundo zakho ziya kwaziswa ngenkqubela phambili entsha verdienstelike studente. Sou jy finansiële hulp benodig vir jou studies, ons die gesondheid- en veiligheidsprotokollevolg; soos om lokale van Alles van die beste, kumhlaba uphela. Ngaphandle kokuzuza isidanga esidumileyo kulwazi. blaai asseblief na die gedeelte wat verduidelik hoe jy aansoek kan doen genoegsame ventilasie te voorsien, waar klasse beperk word tot kleiner kwizizwe jikelele, sikunika ngokobuqu ubomi bomfundi I-UCT yenza konke ekwazi ukwenza ukulungiselela inkxaso-mali by die Nasionale Studente Finansiële Hulpskema vir Studente (NSFAS) groepe en op ŉ rotasiebasis werk, sodoende word die getal persone Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng obutyetyisiweyo, apho uza kwenza ubuhlobo banaphakade kwaye kubafundi abafanelekileyo. Ukuba udinga uncedo lwezezimali Uphando lwethu lubeka ingqwalasela eyodwa e-Afrika. Lo mdla en/of hoe om aansoek te doen vir verskeie UK beurse. verminder wat ŉ spesifieke lokaal gebruik.) VISE-KANSELIER 6 7 Using this Prospectus

This prospectus is a guide for school-leavers and Then, we apply the admissions selection criteria for An early conditional offer will be withdrawn if the conditions (NSC): Since 2008, South African school-leavers write the others who are interested in studying for a first the programme concerned. for admission are not met. NSC examinations. This may be under the auspices of one qualification at the University of Cape Town. It of three examining authorities: The Department of Basic introduces you to life at UCT, describing the campus Applicant: You (A person who applies to study for a Faculty Points Score (FPS): This is the score we use to rank Education (DBE), the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and detailing the services and facilities we provide degree, diploma or certificate). Once you register at applicants. In two faculties it combines the APS and NBT or the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute for students. UCT, you become a student. scores. In other faculties it is the APS. (SACAI). Scores in this prospectus are calculated for NSC applicants. Details of all undergraduate programmes offered Application fee: This is the fee required as part of Faculty: A faculty is a grouping of departments and offers are provided. We recommend that you also visit the your application. It is non-refundable, even if your specific degree and diploma programmes. There are six Programme: Students enter a degree, diploma or certificate websites of faculties and departments in which you application is unsuccessful. faculties at UCT. Students register in a faculty. programme, which is a combination of subjects that have may be interested. been constructed to provide you with a particular knowledge Applicant number: An alpha-numeric number will be Matriculation / Matriculation Endorsement: If you obtain and skills base, and leads to a qualification. To help you understand the contents of this prospectus, allocated to you to identify and track your application. a NSC endorsed for bachelors degree study you do we list below some of the terms that we use in this It normally consists of the first three consonants of not need a matriculation certificate or a certificate of Redress Category: The redress category is derived, for South prospectus and what we mean by these terms. your surname, and the first three characters of your exemption. If your school-leaving certificate is from another African applicants only, from the racial classification of their first name, followed by a unique three digit number. examining authority you will need to obtain a matriculation parents during Apartheid. Admission Points Score (APS): This is the measure of exemption certificate. your academic achievement based on your school- It is important that you quote this number in any Registration: If you are offered a study place, you must sign leaving results (or an acceptable equivalent). The APS subsequent correspondence that you have with us. Minimum Admission re- up before the start of the first term. We call this registration. either on its own or (as in some faculties) combined GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS OF COMMON quirements: What you Registration gives you student status, commits you to a with your NBT scores produces a Faculty Points Score Applicant status: Once you have submitted your APPLICATION-RELATED TERMS must have: for example, certain programme, and to pay fees for it. (FPS) which we use to rank applicants. application, you can check the progress of your Mathematics is required application on the UCT website. You will need to use A Level Advanced Level for admission to some School subject requirements: The subjects and ratings Admissions selection criteria: We use these to select your applicant number or personal details to access AL Academic Literacy programmes. These are that you must obtain to be considered for admission for a whom we will accept to study at UCT. First, we decide information. AP Advanced Programme necessary requirements particular degree or diploma programme. Obtaining the NSC who has met the (minimum) admission requirements. APS Admission Points Score you must meet, but are not with bachelors endorsement and meeting the minimum Disadvantage factor: This is a percentage, between AS Level Advanced Subsidiary Level necessarily sufficient for admission requirement does not guarantee admission to 0 and 10%, by which we adjust the FPS of South FPS Faculty Points Score entry. the University. African NSC candidates to arrive at the WPS. The GCSE General Certificate of Secondary Education disadvantage factor is in turn derived from factors IB SL International Baccalaureate Standard Level National Benchmark Tests Undergraduate: A university student registered for a first related to the disadvantage experienced by applicants IB HL International Baccalaureate Higher Level (NBT): All applicants to un- degree or an undergraduate diploma. This Prospectus in their school and at home. IGCSE International General Certificate of dergraduate programmes is intended for you if you wish to be admitted to an Read this Secondary living in, or at school in, undergraduate programme at UCT. prospectus in Early conditional offer: This is an offer of admission, Education South Africa, and all Health conjunction with made during the course of the year preceding NBT National Benchmark Tests Sciences applicants, must Weighted Points Score (WPS): the 2022 Directions admission, which is conditional on performance in NSC National Senior Certificate write the NBTs. The NBTs For South African NSC applicants only, this is the faculty for Undergraduate your final school examinations. Early conditional NSSC Namibian Senior School Certificate comprise of three tests. points score weighted by the disadvantage factor applicable Applicants offers are not made to all applicants. OL Ordinary Level to each applicant. QL Quantitative Literacy National Senior Certificate WPS Weighted Points Score ZIMSEC. Zimbabwean Schools Examination Council 8 9 Visiting the University About Cape Town and UCT

This prospectus can only give you a flavour of life at UCT. While THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE One of the most popular destinations in the world, Cape Town has it all. there are ordinarily many opprtunities for applicants and With beaches, mountains, forests and UCT on your doorstep, Cape Town their parents to visit our campuses, restrictions as a result of The Admissions Office is open between 08h30 and 16h30 daily, is an historic, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant contemporary culture of the pandemic have limited what we are able to offer. Please except for Thursdays when we open at 09h30. As for much of 2020, music and art, as well as a host of sport and leisure activities. monitor developments during the course of 2021. In the event Admissions Office staff remain working remotely, so visits tothe of a change in circumstances we will again consider opening the office on Middle Campus are unfortunately not possible. However, campus to visitors. most of our services remain available remotely, including: The University’s main campus lies on the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak in the Cape Peninsula. The Peninsula and its environs feature some of the • Addresses to grade 11 and 12 learners at schools most breathtaking scenery in the world and offer you a unique natural UCT OPEN DAY • Grade 9 subject-choice talks environment to explore during your leisure time. • Individual interviews with applicants Every year we host Open Day aimed at high school learners in • Advice on study options Many sports are offered at the University and there grades 10, 11 & 12, their families and teachers. Unfortunately, • Assistance with the applicant procedure is an active cultural life, both on campus and in due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, no Open Day was and around the city. Cape Town forms the hub of possible in 2020. The risks considered last year remain present, the Western Cape, and it is the centre of politics, and in 2021 a Virtual Open Day is on our calendar for May. PARENTS’ ORIENTATION business, industry and services in the region. This region provides an ideal ‘laboratory’ for much of the Parents of new undergraduate students are invited to attend University’s teaching and research. Parents’ Orientation each year. The programme allows for parents to be addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, and meet the Deans. In 2021 The University of Cape Town is the oldest university in South Africa the event was held online for the first time. and is one of the leading research universities on the African continent. UCT has over 29 000 students, of whom 30% are postgraduate students. Some 5 500 degrees and diplomas are awarded each year in our six faculties: Commerce, Engineering For more information about visiting UCT or the & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, and services listed above, contact: Science. We pride ourself on our diverse student body, which reflects the many cultures and backgrounds of the region.

THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE: We welcome international students and are T 021 650 2128 currently home to over 5 000 international E [email protected] students from over 100 countries. W www.uct.ac.za UCT has a tradition of academic excellence and research that is respected world-wide. Past students include five Nobel Laureates – Max Theiler, Alan Cormack, Sir Aaron Klug, Ralph Bunche and, most recently, J M Coetzee.

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Application & Admission to UCT HOW TO APPLY

ADMISSIONS POLICY admissions policy is to provide for redress for South These are the four designated redress categories What is the application fee? When we acknowledge receipt of your application, Apply online at http://applyonline.uct.ac.za African citizens and permanent residents on the basis used to give effect to our admissions policy. South African and SADC applicants must pay a we will give you your applicant number, and a Our admissions policy is designed to ensure that top of disadvantage. To do this we look at the school non-refundable application fee of R100. Other username (which is also your applicant number) Alternatively, contact the Admissions Office for an achievers are offered places at UCT, and to ensure a the applicant attends/attended and his/her family • Redress category 1: An applicant with at least one international applicants are required to pay an and password for access to Student Self-Service. At application form or download one from our site at diverse student body by incorporating measures for background. parent classified as Black under apartheid application fee of R300. Application fees will not be any stage you will be able to track the status of your http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/applications/ redress and measures to ensure that the incoming • Redress category 2:: An applicant with at least refunded under any circumstances. application, using these log-in credentials. apply/forms. You must submit only one application. Your cohort increasingly reflects the demographic diversity This yields a disadvantage factor, expressed as one parent classified as Coloured (but the other application allows you to choose two programmes. It is of our country. a percentage between 0% and 10% (or for the not as Black) under apartheid Paying your application fee does not mean However, if all of your applications are cancelled/ in your interest to seek advice about your programme programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences, between • Redress category 3: An applicant with at least one you will be offered a place to study at UCT. For denied, you will no longer have access to Student choices, since this selection may affect your chances of We start by 0% and 20%). We add this percentage of the FPS to parent classified as Indian (but the other not as payment methods please consult the Directions for Self-Service. Please use your applicant number admission. • setting minimum levels of academic achievement the FPS to derive the weighted (for redress) Faculty Black or Coloured) under apartheid Undergraduate Applicants. when you contact us as it will help us track your for each programme, below which we will not offer Point Score (WPS). • Redress category 4: An applicant with at least one application. You may check the status of your When you apply to UCT, your application will be dealt a place; parent classified as Chinese (but the other not as Currently registered UCT students, UCT graduates application and update yourapplication, as required, with by the Admissions Office and by the Faculty • setting the class size for each programme and In other words if the disadvantage factor is 7%, we Black, Coloured or Indian) under apartheid and Semester Study Abroad applicants do not pay at www.studentsonline.uct.ac.za that offers your choice of study. You can contact the setting an aspirational demographic enrolment calculate the WPS as follows: WPS = FPS + (7% X FPS). an application fee. Admissions Office at any time before or during the target for each programme; and If there is a zero redress factor (no school or family Selection methods Your application will have one of several statuses application process, and we will be happy to give you • determining selection methods. disadvantage or an international applicant) then the When making offers, we: What happens when your application has while it is being processed. These include: help or advice. factor is 0% and WPS = FPS + 0 = FPS. • select a proportion of the class using the been submitted? • Application submitted: typically shortly after we The Faculty Points Score unweighted FPS; this we call Band A. You will get an email acknowledgement setting first receive your application The Faculty Points Score (FPS) (calculated in different Redress for diversity • select a proportion (usually a bigger proportion) out what you have to do next. If you apply by • Decision deferred: for any number of reasons, YOU CAN CONTACT US: ways to meet the needs of each faculty) is used to rank We categorise all South African applicants (not of the class using the weighted score – the WPS completing a paper application form, and you we may not be able to take a decision to admit the best applicants; a small number of applicants will international applicants) according to the categorisation – in which we make a significant allowance for do not have an email address, we will write to or deny an application yet because we do not By telephone: 021 650 2128 be offered places on the basis of the FPS. of their parents’ race under apartheid. This allows us to school and/or family disadvantage and this we you acknowledging receipt, asking you to check have enough information. 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31 JULY 2021 31 AUGUST 2021 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 2 OCTOBER 2021 31 OCTOBER 2021 15 NOVEMBER 2021 31 DECEMBER 2021 15 JANUARY 2022 Key • Preferred date for • Applications close for ALL • Final date to submit the Bachelor of Architectural Studies • Final date to write the NBTs for all • For applicants finishing secondary school in 2021, • Deadline for international applicants • All final transcripts and non-NSC • The final tertiary transcripts for students submission of BAS undergraduate programmes (BAS) portfolio faculties except Health Sciences all grade 12 interim results, or predicted scores in to attract an offer of admission. This is school-leaving results (except registered for tertiary studies in 2021 Dates portfolio for early • Final date for submission of • Closing date for requesting a programme change. You do so which requires you to write by the case of non-NSC candidates, are due necessary to allow for sufficient time to CAIE, ZIMSEC and NSSC) must be are due consideration BA (FA) portfolio by sending a request in Student Self-Service or by emailing an earlier date. Please wait for • Interim and past transcripts for transferring obtain a study visa. submitted • Final CAIE, ZIMSEC and NSSC results [email protected] with the subject line “Programme correspondence about the NBT applicants are due from the November 2021 session are due change request” and your applicant number. deadline for Health Sciences. 12 APPLICATION & ADMISSION TO UCT 13

EXAMPLES OF POINTS SCORE CALCULATIONS FOR NSC APPLICANTS • Firm offer: we have made a firm offer of (preliminary and final examinations) will be allocated GENERAL ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION Note: Technical Mathematics and Technical Science may not be used as substitutes for Mathematics and Physical Sciences respectively. admission, without any conditions an admissions score equal to that percentage. TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES • Deny: the application Is unsuccessful Examples of points score calculations for NSC applicants • Waitlisted: you have met all the criteria To calculate your APS (a score out of a maximum of In order to be considered for admission to a programme, an Make a total 165/300, added to 463 for admission, but we are unable to admit 600), add the six best subject percentages, excluding applicant must, in the first instance, be eligible for consideration. 1. FACULTIES OF COMMERCE, ENGINEERING & THE BUILT FPS = 628/900 because, for example, the applicant pool Is very Life Orientation and scores for AP subjects, but As an undergraduate applicant to UCT you must be aware of ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITIES AND LAW Use the disadvantage factor to derive the weighted score: for the purpose of this example the competitive including English and any other required subject(s) the following, and satisfy criteria which apply to you. In these faculties, the FPS is calculated out of 600. disadvantage factor is 20%. for the relevant programme. (In other words, for English Home Language 75% = 75 pts Add 20% as follows: Disadvantage factor = 20% x FPS = 20% x 628 = 135.6 Early conditional offers a programme where Mathematics and Physical • National Senior Certificate applicants must, for admission isiXhosa First Additional Language 70% = 70 pts WPS = 764 (628+135.6) Conditional offers are offers of admission which Sciences are required, take the scores for English, to higher certificate, diploma or degree programmes have Mathematics 84% = 84 pts Life Sciences 86% = 86 pts [for South African applicants only] are dependent on you meeting one or more Mathematics, Physical Sciences and the next best met the NSC requirements for such endorsement Geography 79% = 79 pts An additional 10 points are added if you have passed a third official South African language conditions. We will specify such conditions to you three subjects other than Life Orientation to calculate • If you do not meet the minimum requirements for Accounting 69% = 69 pts at Home or First Additional Language Level. in our communication. We make conditional offers your APS.) Results below 40% for any subject do not university admission but you are 23 years or older and Life Orientation 80% = 0 pts throughout the application cycle. attract a score. In order to determine which subjects have a Grade 12 (school-leaving) certificate, you may are required for admission to particular programmes, qualify for a mature age exemption. If you fall into this Total = 463/600 3. FACULTY OF SCIENCE For NSC applicant, conditional offers will usually (but please refer to the faculty sections that follow. category, you should discuss the possibility of conditional FPS = 463 The FPS is calculated out of 800.

not necessarily) be made once a strong enough set of exemption with the relevant faculty office. Applicants with Use the disadvantage factor to derive the weighted score: English Home Language 75% = 75 pts internal examination results and the NBT results are To calculate your FPS, the APS will be adjusted as mature age exemption are not considered for programmes for the purpose of this example the disadvantage factor is 10%. isiXhosa First Additional Language 70% = 70 pts available. Conditional offers will only be confirmed described below in the calculation examples. Two offered in the Faculties of Health Sciences and Law. Disadvantage factor = 10% (46) Mathematics 84% = 84 pts once the final FPS and NBT results are available, faculties (Health Sciences and Science) adjust the • Applicants with non-South African school-leaving WPS = 509 (463+46) Physical Sciences 86% = 86 pts and provided both the FPS and NBT results confirm APS when calculating the FPS. For the rest (Commerce, certificates must have met the requirements for [for South African applicants only] Geography 79% = 79 pts that the admission criteria have been satisfied. Engineering & the Built Environment, Humanities and matriculation exemption. Accounting 69% = 69 pts For applicants doing international school-leaving Law), the APS equals the FPS. In order to calculate • All applicants, in the final school-leaving assessment, must 2. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Life Orientation 80% = 0 pts qualifications, we typically require all possible the FPS for the Faculty of Science, double the scores have achieved the minimum criteria for admission to the The FPS is calculated out of 900. submissions before final school-leaving results achieved for Mathematics and Physical Sciences (a programme/s of their choice. These include: English Home Language 75% = 75 pts APS = 463/600 are available. Examples of important submissions score out of a maximum of 800). Where an applicant - the required APS, FPS or WPS as it may apply to the isiXhosa First Additional Language 70% = 70 pts to support conditional offers are predicted scores, has not completed Physical Sciences, Information programme of choice Mathematics 84% = 84 pts Scores for Mathematics and Physical Sciences are doubled; therefore, 170 (84+86) IGCSE results and SAT results. Technology or Life Sciences may be doubled (this is - performance levels specified for required school subjects Life Sciences 86% = 86 pts is added to the APS: only allowed for certain majors as stipulated in the - performances in the applicable components of the NBTs Physical Sciences 79% = 79 pts FPS = 633 /800 faculty entry). - any other requirements, as outlined in the faculty Accounting 69% = 69 pts SCORE CALCULATIONS FOR NATIONAL sections, that may be applicable to specific programmes Life Orientation 80% = 0 pts Use the disadvantage factor to derive the weighted score: for the purpose of this example the SENIOR CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS ONLY When calculating the FPS for the Faculty of Health APS = 463/600 disadvantage factor is 0%. Sciences (a score out of a maximum of 900), simply NBT Scores of: AL: 55% Disadvantage factor = 0% For applicants writing the National Senior Certificate add the sum of the three NBT scores to the APS. QL: 60% WPS = 633 (633+0) we use an Admission Points Score (APS), a Faculty MAT: 50% [for South African applicants only] Points Score (FPS) and, in the case of South African For South African applicants only, in order to applicants, a Weighted Points Score (WPS) to assess calculate the WPS, adjust the FPS by the disadvantage your performance at school. The scores are described factor applicable to you. This is a percentage between in detail on the next pages. 0% and 10%, except for applications for admission to the programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences, The percentages achieved in NSC examinations where the range is between 0% and 20%. 14 15

SCORE CALCULATION FOR SELECTED NON-SOUTH English language proficiency AFRICAN EXAMINING AUTHORITIES English language proficiency is a requirement for study at UCT. All international students National Benchmark Tests for whom English is not a first/home language or have not passed English at NSC Grade ADMISSION POINTS TABLE 12, AS-level, IGCSE, NSSC level or equivalent secondary school-leaving qualification from Points IGCSE NSSC HL AS LEVELS A LEVELS IB SL IB HL an English medium-of-instruction institution must provide proof of English language Admissions and placement tests have been used regarded as part of the secondary school curriculum proficiency. As part of your application to study at UCT, you must submit one ofthe at UCT for over 30 years. The National Benchmark relevant for Higher Education studies. 10 A 7 following: Tests (NBTs) are administered by the Centre for 9 B 6 Educational Testing for Access and Placement on Who writes what? behalf of Universities South Africa (CETAP). Applicants to the Faculties of Humanities and Law 8 1 A C 7 5 UCT’s English language admission requirements are • A valid (no more than 3 years old) NBT Academic Literacy Test Plus report with an write the Academic and Quantitative Literacy test only. 7 2 B D 6 4 overall score of Upper Intermediate or above. The NBTs are offered by the Centre for All undergraduate applicants who are normally resident Applicants to Commerce, Health Sciences and Science or at school in South Africa must write the NBTs, and all 6 A 3 C E 5 3 Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) and can be arranged to be taken write the Academic and Quantitative Literacy test as anywhere in the world. (Visit www.nbt.uct.ac.za for details) applicants to programme in Health Sciences must write well as the Mathematics test. The completion of the the NBTs wherever they reside. The only exception is 5 B D 4 • A valid (no more than 2 years old) TOEFL iBT Score Report with an overall score of 88 Mathematics syllabus is not a prerequisite for writing admission to programmes in the Faculty of Engineering or above, with at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Writing, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking. the Mathematics Test. 4 C E & the Built Environment, for which NBTs are not required. • A valid (no more than 2 years old) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall Applicants are responsible for the costs of writing the The table alongside is an indication of how we rate results for subjects, taken at various score of band 6.5 or above, with at least 6.0 in each component. NBTs. levels, for some school-leaving qualifications. In some faculties we do not use an APS • A valid (no more than 2 years old) PTE Academic Score Report with an overall score of REGISTERING FOR YOUR NATIONAL for admission, but subject requirements are published as minimum requirements, and 67 or above, with at least 59 in each communicative skills component. Information regarding the use of the test scores in each applications are considered individually. faculty can be found in the faculty pages. BENCHMARK TESTS For more information about the TOEFL (including information on how to register for the Please note, applicants require six different subjects in order to apply. tests and dates when tests are held), use one of the following contacts: What are the National Benchmark Tests? You must write the NBTs as early as possible in 2021. Email: [email protected] The National Benchmark Tests are three multiple-choice Current UCT students applying for undergraduate transfers Website: www.toefl.org tests written as a combined Academic Literacy and Note: The 2021 NBT test calendar has fifteen test dates. If you are currently registered for an undergraduate programme at UCT, and wish to transfer Information on TOEFL is also available from the American Embassy or Consulate in your Quantitative Literacy test and a separate Mathematics Five of these test dates are Online NBT test sessions and to another faculty other than Health Sciences or another programme in your faculty, you country. test. The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test (AQL) is ten sessions will be held at physical venues for pencil and are not required to submit a new application but must consult with the faculty that you a three-hour test which consists of an Academic Literacy paper NBT tests. Under the lockdown conditions during the wish to transfer to. If you wish to transfer to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you must apply Information about the IELTS may be obtained from the British Council at the British (AL) section and a Quantitative Literacy (QL) section. pandemic, places at physical venues will be limited. online on or before 31 July. Embassy or Consulate in your country. The results of the two sections of the test are reported Information on IELTS is also available from the British Council, South Africa: separately. You must write the NBTs by 2 October 2021. However, Transferring Students Tel: +27 11 560 9300 should you apply for admission to a programme in Health If you are studying at, or completed studies at, another higher education institution, you Email: [email protected] The Academic Literacy (AL) Test tests your capacity to Sciences, the NBTs must be written by an earlier deadline. will be considered on the basis of your school-leaving results and your higher education Website: www.britishcouncil.org.za/exam/ielts engage successfully with the demands of academic study If you fail to do so, we are unable to consider you for results. In addition, transferring applicants are required to write the NBTs, and may be asked in the language of instruction which is English at UCT. admission. to submit a letter of motivation. To be considered for admission, you must have met the If you are writing a TOEFL or IELTS test you must ensure that the test score is received by The Quantitative Literacy (QL) Test targets your ability school-leaving requirements and have a good academic record and satisfactory conduct our Admissions Office no later than 12 January 2022. to manage situations or solve problems in a real context In summary, our advice to you is to: from your previous institution. You will need to submit an interim academic transcript and that is relevant to higher education study, using basic • on the date for which you registered, as you are liable for a certificate of good conduct with your application, and your final, year-end transcript as The NBTs are offered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement quantitative information that may be presented verbally, the fees regardless of whether you write or not soon as they are available and no later than 31 December 2021. (CETAP) and can be arranged to be taken anywhere in the world (visit www.nbt.ac.za graphically, in tabular or symbolic form. • rewrite the NBTs if you feel you did not do yourself justice for details). For graduate applicants, this is 68% (proficient) or above on the Graduate at the first attempt. Note that you are only allowed to Applicants repeating NSC subjects Academic Literacy (G-AL) and 70% (proficient) or above on the Graduate Quantitative (G- The Mathematics Test is a three-hour test which targets a write the NBTs at most twice in any test cycle. Applicants who are repeating one or more NSC subjects will be assessed individually based QL) Tests, unless otherwise stipulated. writer’s ability related to mathematical concepts formally on faculty requirements. 16 NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS 17

How are the test results used? If you encounter problems during the registration DEGREE Benchmark Performance Levels The test results are used in addition to school-leaving process, call 021 650 3523 or send an email to nbt@uct. • lunch (not all physical venues are close to Benchmark Academic Literacy Quantitative Literacy Mathematics academic performance and do not replace the use of ac.za for assistance. shops) Performance Levels Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum school-leaving results. In the case of applications to the • HB pencil and eraser Proficient 68 100 70 100 69 100 Faculty of Health Sciences, the National Benchmark Test • bus/train/taxi fare for returning home results make up a specific proportion of a school-leaver’s THE NBT HELPDESK IS STAFFED • please note that you will not be allowed to Intermediate 39 67 40 69 35 68 overall Faculty Points Score. (See the Faculty specific From 08:00 to 16:00 weekdays and use calculators, dictionaries or rulers in any Basic 0 38 0 39 0 34

section in this prospectus for more information). From 07:00 to 10:00 on national test days of the tests. DEGREE Benchmark Performance Levels Split into Upper and Lower Boundaries* (Full support is available during online The NBT results may also be used to decide admission to Venues for the tests for admission to Academic Literacy Quantitative Literacy Mathematics sessions). Benchmark an extended or foundation programme. UCT in 2022 Performance Levels Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum The NBT is available Online in a secure proctored Proficient Upper 84 100 85 100 85 100 Can I write the NBTs outside of South Africa? The tests begin at 08h00 at many venues throughout environment, Writing the NBTs in a remote venue, or outside of South South Africa. The Academic and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) Proficient Lower 68 83 70 84 69 84 Africa Remote sessions are run when someone is unable test is written in the morning session and the Mathematics For the pencil and paper form of the NBT test, Intermediate Upper 54 67 55 69 52 68 to write online or at an institution that generally facilitates (MAT) test in the afternoon. please check & confirm venues on the website at Intermediate Lower 39 53 40 54 35 51 the National Benchmark Test sessions. www.nbt.ac.za The testing venues will be clearly Basic Upper 19 38 20 39 17 34 If both tests are written, you will probably complete them sign posted on the days the tests are written. The Usually, these are for test writers in another country at about 16h00. They must also be written at the same NBT Project reserves the right to change the venue Basic Lower 0 18 0 19 0 16 or in an area too remote to be able to make a trip of a sitting. Testing dates and venues are available on the NBT as circumstances require. reasonable distance to the nearest testing centre, and web site at www.nbt.ac.za. Alternatively please call the DIPLOMA and HIGHER CERTIFICATE Benchmark Performance Levels where a suitable internet connection is not available.. NBT Project. How do you get your test results? Benchmark Academic Literacy Quantitative Literacy Mathematics Should you wish to request a remote venue, please About four weeks after writing, you may access Performance Levels Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum contact the NBT Project at [email protected] . May I write the NBTs more than once? your results on the NBT website. Log on using your You may attempt the NBTs at most twice in one test cycle. South African ID number. Your scores will also be Proficient 61 100 66 100 67 100 Provision for candidates with disabilities But: sent to UCT for use in processing your application. Intermediate 33 60 34 65 38 66 Provision is made for test writers with disabilities. We • you will have to register for each attempt; Basic 0 32 0 33 0 37 have successfully accommodated writers who are blind, • you will have to pay the NBT test fee each time you visually, hearing or mobility/physically impaired, have a do so; NBT CONTACT INFORMATION learning disability, or have a chronic illness that requires • you will receive one unique registration number for W www.nbt.ac.za DIPLOMA and HIGHER CERTIFICATE Benchmark Performance Levels Split into Upper special accommodations. Time concessions, readers, both NBT attempts; and Lower Boundaries* E [email protected] scribes, and braille versions of the tests have been made • If you write a second time, and the admission available. Please contact the NBT Helpdesk for further requirements applicable to you require you to write T 021 650 3523 Benchmark Academic Literacy Quantitative Literacy Mathematics information and for special accommodations. the AQL and Maths tests (three domains), you must F www.facebook.com/pg/ Performance Levels Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum rewrite both tests; NationalBenchmarkTestSA Proficient Upper 81 100 83 100 84 100 How to register for NBTs • we will use your best NBT results for each of AL, QL T www.twitter.com/nBTs_SA Proficient Lower 61 80 66 82 67 83 You may register online at www.nbt.ac.za and MAT. I www.instagram.com/NBTs_SA/ Intermediate Upper 47 60 50 65 51 66 After reading the general information and the FAQs, select What must you take to the tests? Intermediate Lower 33 46 34 49 35 50 the ‘Book a test’ option and follow all instructions. Note • Online Tests have a minimum computing requirements that you will need your SA identity number or passport that are detailed on the NBT website. Basic Upper 16 32 17 33 17 34 number in order to register. • your identity book or passport Basic Lower 0 15 0 16 0 16 * Equated scores are reported as a whole number percentage (i.e., rounded, with zero decimal places) 18 19

graduated with a BCom or BBusSc and the area of organisations employ professional accountants. background. Students who want to become an attorney specialisation. All BBusSc students also take courses Accountants can work in different areas, including or advocate after completing this undergraduate degree in the functional areas of Finance, Marketing and financial reporting, tax, management accounting and can apply to do a two-year postgraduate LLB degree in People Management. In their final year, students take decision making, auditing and corporate governance, the Faculty of Law. a course in Strategic Thinking that integrates all the or the broader economy. Many people who qualify as courses covered in the previous years of study. This professional accountants later choose careers in senior Actuarial Science course also includes exposure to entrepreneurship, management. www.actuarialscience.uct.ac.za/ recognising that many students will ultimately run This is intended for students with a strong numerate their own businesses. It is NOT necessary to have done Accounting at school ability who wish to enter the actuarial or allied if you wish to do Accounting at UCT, although you must professions. In Actuarial Science, students learn to If you are offered a place in Commerce you can choose have done Mathematics and English. identify and evaluate uncertain future events and either degree, BCom or BBusSc and any specialisation financial risks for organisations. Actuaries use statistical for which you meet the entrance requirements. A CA(SA) is someone who becomes a chartered techniques to solve financial and business problems. accountant through the South African Institute of Actuaries typically work in insurance, risk management, Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Commerce offers two and banking. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU undergraduate programmes that allow students to COMMERCE) follow the CA (SA) path – the three-year BCom Financial Quantitative Finance shares the same foundations Faculty of www.educommerce.uct.ac.za/ Accounting: Chartered Accountant and the four-year as Actuarial Science, but with more emphasis on The Education Development Unit (EDU) is focused on BBusSc Financial Accounting: Finance with Accounting. applications in the investment and financial industries. enhancing the teaching and learning environment in After either of these undergraduate degrees, students Career options include fields like investment banking, Commerce the Commerce Faculty. Academic Development (AD) need to complete a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in derivatives trading, and quantitative asset management. is situated in the EDU and is an equity programme. It Accounting (PGDA), followed by a three-year training has been designed to enable equity students with contract and two SAICA qualifying professional exams Computer Science a disadvantage factor greater than 1.0 to complete (including an exam preparation course). www.sit.uct.ac.za/ Commerce degrees over either a standard or extended Computer Science is about the creation of computer ABOUT THE FACULTY where their strengths and interests lie. In the early stages of for both the interests of our students and the employment period offering a range of additional interventions. The General Accounting option is designed for the student software using programming languages, which the degree, you may choose to move from one degree to needs of our country. The first year curriculum is more or who does not wish to pursue the CA(SA) designation is required for economic, social and for human UCT’s Commerce degrees and diplomas prepare you for the another, changing specialisations as you understand more less common as all Commerce graduates need a solid The duration of the degree will be determined by the but may still be interested in obtaining a Chartered development in every country. Computer Scientists employment needs of the expanding world of business and about the disciplines. academic foundation in core subject areas: Accounting, Commerce Faculty admission requirements. The same Accountant designation from other international have the ability to design and develop software, to professional services and equip you to participate in the Information Systems, Economics, Business Law, Math- exit standards certificate will be applied whatever the professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered understand the concepts of artificial intelligence, and global economy. WHAT WE OFFER ematics, Business Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, duration of the degree and the qualification (and thus Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Chartered Institute to mathematically solve software challenges. Critical thinking (Evidence-based Management) and the degree certificate) will be the same. of Management Accountants (CIMA). A Commerce degree will give you the educational The faculty offers two undergraduate degrees and one level Business Ethics. Both the BBusSc in Computer Science and the BCom foundation to enable you to succeed in a rapidly changing 7 advanced diploma that is only available to graduates or Graduates of either stream may go into areas of in Information Systems and Computer Science provide environment, whether you want to work locally or those with appropriate work experience. Both degrees are offered in the standard form or as AREAS OF STUDY OFFERED commercial specialisation such as tax advisory, internal students with a combination of computer science and internationally, change jobs or even careers. academic development programmes tailored for students audit, financial consulting, or external audit and business skills, enabling graduates to fulfil a variety of who may have experienced gaps or disparities in their Accounting assurance, although certain professions may require roles in industry, across all sectors. We do not expect students new to university to finalise their BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SCIENCE (BBUSSC) & educational or life experience. The BBusSc is a four-year www.accounting.uct.ac.za/ specific professional designations such as CA (SA). specialisation choices before being exposed to the disciplines BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BCOM) qualification, and the BCom is a three-year qualification. Accountants understand the flow of money. Accounting Economics at a tertiary level, so the more similar the specialisation, the uses financial information to assist with operational The Accounting and Law option is designed for students www.economics.uct.ac.za/ more flexibility students have to move around as they discover Both degrees allow for a variety of specialisations to cater The degree certificate will stipulate whether you have and strategic decision making in organisations. All who are interested in a law career with a commercial All Economics options give an excellent grounding 20 FACULTY OF COMMERCE 21

DEGREE SPECIALISATIONS AT A GLANCE analyse user requirements and develop information systems. The Information Systems curriculum allows students to cover this exciting and expanding field. Bachelor of Business Science in Actuarial Science Discipline: Actuarial Science This specialisation maintains a balance between the technical (hardware and Specialisation: Actuarial Science software) aspects of information systems and the human side of the discipline. There Quantitative Finance is a demand for qualified Information Systems professionals.

Bachelor of Business Science Finance Specialisation: Analytics www.financeandtax.uct.ac.za/ Computer Science In Finance, students develop the skills needed to source, allocate and invest funds, Economics Economics with Law which are essential for making sound investment decisions that are fundamental to Information Systems the growth and success of any organisation and country. Finance specialists often work Finance in the investment industry in fields such as asset management, in public or corporate Finance with Accounting finance and the financial sector in general. Graduates are employed in roles such as Marketing investment manager, fund manager, investment analyst, corporate treasurer, financial Organisational Psychology risk specialist, and credit analyst. In Commerce, it is also possible to study Finance in combination with either Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Science Economics or Information Systems as core courses. This is ideal for students who want Discipline: Actuarial Science to specialise in specific areas within the broader financial industry. Specialisation: Actuarial Science Quantitative Finance Statistical Sciences (Analytics) www.stats.uct.ac.za Bachelor of Commerce Statistical Sciences is the scientific application of mathematical principles to in the areas of expertise that professional economists issues and provides students with the skills needed used to address the information needs of modern Discipline: Financial Accounting the collection, analysis, and presentation of data. Analytics/data science is a and managers need, such as formulating economic to operate in the world of finance. organisations. Information systems are based on Specialisation: General Accounting multidisciplinary field incorporating statistics and computer science. Graduates use policy, general economic and financial analysis and the computers and IT infrastructure that assist us in our daily Chartered Accountant their quantitative skills in business (optimise business processes), marketing (predict management of portfolios. The Economics specialisation • Economics with Law: this is intended for lives. Information systems are around us - throughout Accounting with Law consumer purchasing patterns), government (use of mobile data to optimise public is designed for students who wish to experience a broad students who are interested in a law career with organisations and society. People interact with them transport services), medicine (identify subsets of genes associated with a particular fundamental education in Commerce or who want to a commercial background. Students who want to daily; when using mobile phone apps, posting messages Discipline: Information Systems disease), astronomy, ecology, language processing and much more. become professional economists. become an attorney or advocate after completing on social media, booking a flight ticket online, or Specialisation: Information Systems Information Systems and this undergraduate degree can apply to do a two- even ordering an Uber. Organisations use information Management Studies Computer Science We offer the following Economics options: year postgraduate LLB degree in the Faculty of Law. systems to deliver better customer service, improve www.managementstudies.uct.ac.za/ Information Systems and Finance • Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE): this business processes and make better decisions through The specialisation in Management Studies offers students a wide range of choice in focuses on the special problems, both practical • Economics and Statistics: this more numerate sophisticated analysis and visualisation of data. Discipline: Economics subject areas whilst requiring them to complete the general core courses required of and ethical, raised for developing countries by the specialisation combines both economics and Specialisation: Philosophy, Politics and Economics the first three years of the Business Science degree. We believe that the flexibility and globalisation of trade and markets. statistics, giving students a deeper understanding Information Systems professionals play an essential role Economics and Finance academic rigour of this degree makes it very attractive to students and employers; it of the analysis and presentation of data. by optimising new and existing information technologies Economics and Statistics enables students to make the most of their individual strengths and interests. • Economics and Statistics: this is oriented towards to design and develop innovative solutions for the Economics with Law quantitative economics and statistical methods, Information Systems benefit of organisations and society. The degree, offered over a minimum of 3 years, requires students to complete 18 providing students with the skills to analyse and www.sit.uct.ac.za/ Discipline: Management Studies prescribed courses, including a minimum of a full year of mathematics, as well as 9 or interpret economic and financial data. The Information Systems discipline investigates how The curriculum deals not only with the information Specialisation: Management Studies more courses from a basket of approved electives ranging from Marketing to Politics • Economics and Finance: this focuses on financial computers and communication technologies can be technologies but also imparts students with the skills to to Statistical Sciences to Spanish to Environmental and Geographical sciences. Of this 22 FACULTY OF COMMERCE 23

total of 27 courses, 7 are required to be at a 3rd year level, so students will liaise ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE with an advisor to plan their curriculum. Candidates should have a first-class degree in Mathematical Statistics from a recognised NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) ADMISSION BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE university, with at least two years of Mathematics. Candidates with excellent grades in REQUIREMENTS ONLY Computer Science and Analytics Specialisation Marketing degrees with related subjects may also be considered, but it is essential that candidates ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS www.marketingstudies.uct.ac.za/ have a solid grounding in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (up to HEQSF Level 6). The guidelines that follow do not guarantee admission. Study offers are limited for Guaranteed admission Marketing is concerned with creating the revenue streams crucial to the success reasons of capacity. Satisfying the minimum subject requirements does not ensure an FPS of 480 or above. of businesses, non-governmental organisations and public sector enterprises. applicant admission. Band A NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL All applicants Marketers are adept at identifying and serving customers’ needs, managing * South African applicants and permanent residents in redress categories may apply FPS Mathematics 70% OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS English HL 50% communications in a digital enabled workplace and ensuring positive customer for admission directly into the Academic Development (AD) qualifications English FAL 60% experience. The selection instruments we use for Commerce are: • School leaving academic results Probable admission BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WPS of 470 or above. Specialists work in a wide variety of marketing-related roles across industries, • Performance in the National Benchmark Tests (students must write both the Academic All specialisations except for Actuarial Science and Computer Science NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL including product manager, brand manager, social media marketing manager, Literacy and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) and Mathematics (MAT) tests) Mathematics 70% English HL 50% market researcher, marketing representative, sales representative, business • Performance (in the school-leaving examinations) in Mathematics and English. ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Band B English FAL 60% analyst, customer relationship manager, advertising and public relations All applicants Guaranteed admission WPS Minimum required for possible admission manager. FPS of 480 or above. FPS of 425. NBT scores of Upper Band A NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO A COMMERCE DEGREE VIA All applicants Intermediate for AL & QL Organisational Psychology FPS Mathematics 70% MAINSTREAM OR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT DEGREES Mathematics 60% English HL 50% www.organisationalpsychology.uct.ac.za/ English HL 50% English FAL 60% Organisational Psychology (also known as Industrial Psychology) deals with English FAL 60% individual and group behaviour in organisations and the management of Mainstream Possible admission into Education Development Unit only Probable admission FPS of 425 to 429. people in the workplace. Practitioners work in various areas ranging from Applicants who are made an offer of admission to the faculty are entitled to register for Only SA applicants WPS of 470 or above. NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL ANY specialisation in the Faculty for which they meet the entrance criteria. Thus, if we in targeted redress change management, employee relations, learning and development to human NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL Band C Mathematics 70% have made an offer for a BCom PPE and the final NSC results meet the entrance criteria groups with a Mathematics 60% FPS English HL 50% resources management - across diverse sectors: corporate business, government, disadvantage factor for BBusSc Actuarial Science, applicants will be eligible to register for BBusSc Actuarial English HL 50% English FAL 60% NGOs, and management consultancies. Band B English FAL 60% greater than 1 Science should they desire to do so. All applicants In exceptional circumstances a basic for QL may be mitigated by a WPS Minimum required for possible admission score of Intermediate in NBT Mathematics Students can study Organisational Psychology in Commerce or Humanities. In FPS of 425 or above. Academic Development (Places are limited by capacity) NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL both faculties, students study the same Organisational Psychology courses. South African Black, Chinese, Coloured or Indian applicants with a disadvantage factor Mathematics 60% In Commerce, students register for the four-year BBusSc in Organisational greater than 1.0 may apply for admission to Academic Development (AD) programmes. English HL 50% Psychology, including business and management courses. In Humanities, We may also offer places on AD specialisations to equity candidates not meeting the English FAL 60% students register for a BSocSc or a BA with a major in Organisational Psychology admission requirements for mainstream programmes, whose NBT results indicate Possible admission into Education Development Unit only and a second Humanities major. potential. FPS of 425 to 429. Only SA applicants NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL in targeted redress Band C Mathematics 60% groups with a FPS English HL 50% disadvantage factor English FAL 60% greater than 1 In exceptional circumstances a basic for QL may be mitigated by a score of Intermediate in NBT Mathematics 24 FACULTY OF COMMERCE 25

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-LEAVING ONLY Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance Qualification and Stream CERTIFICATES ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The following information is a GUIDELINE for applicants who have Guaranteed admission successfully completed international school-leaving qualifications and FPS of 500 or above. Band A NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL wish to study further at UCT. To be considered for admission, applicants All applicants FPS Mathematics 80% must qualify for matriculation exemption from the Matriculation Board English HL 60% and meet certain minimum Faculty entry requirements. Please note that English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL NBT’s) the subjects and points score where specified below are the minimum Probable admission entrance requirements and do not guarantee admission. Each applicant WPS of 525 or above. will be assessed individually. Unless otherwise stated under the language NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL Band B all applicants must meet the language requirement as per the UCT All applicants Mathematics 80% WPS English HL 60% language policy.. English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL NBT’s)

Possible admission into Education Development Unit only IGCSE, AS-LEVEL, A-LEVEL, NSSC AND IB DIPLOMA Only SA applicants FPS of 475 to 479. APPLICANTS in targeted redress NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL Band C groups with a Mathematics 80% of Mathematics. Candidates with excellent results in degrees Entrance examinations may be required to continue in certain FPS For AS and A-Level applicants: For IB Diploma applicants: disadvantage factor English HL 60% in related subjects may also be considered, but it is essential disciplines. Please refer to the Commerce website or contact greater than 1 English FAL 80% Combine at least: three A-Levels plus three subjects which may be IGCSE An applicant must hold the IB Diploma (not the certificate) that candidates have a solid grounding in Mathematics and the Faculty Office for further information. (but require Proficient for AL & QL NBT’s) or AS-Level OR four AS-Levels plus two IGCSEs OR three AS-Levels plus one and satisfy the following minimum requirements: Mathematical Statistics (up to HEQSF Level 6). A-Level and two IGCSEs Double your points for Mathematics and English. • at least 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects plus 3 Standard Each subject can only be counted once at A-Level or AS-Level or Level (SL) subjects IGCSE. • Points are doubled for Mathematics and English TRANSFERRING APPLICANTS ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIA • English Literature is accepted FOR PROCEEDING TO SENIOR YEARS IN STREAMS CONTAINING LAW Only National Senior Certificate equivalent subjects will be Applicants wishing to transfer to the Commerce Faculty (both considered. All streams other than Actuarial Science and Quantitative from within UCT and outside of UCT) will be considered Finance having regard to: Successful completion of the prescribed standard workload If English is taken as a 2nd Language, then you must have another language • At least Grade 5 at HL or at least Grade 6 SL and an average of 63% for all courses at the first attempt is as a 1st Language in order to be considered further. English Literature is not Mathematics/Maths Method • Meeting the minimum school subject requirements for required for the year/s prior to the year including the RDL courses. The rationale is that clear evidence of an ability to accepted. • Note Mathematical Studies or Maths Main are not Commerce succeed in all subjects in the initial year/s indicates a good accepted • Meeting the minimum points requirement used for entry probability of coping with an increased workload and possibly For NSSC applicants: • English at Grade 3 at HL or Grade 5 at SL to Commerce • Only applicants who have not yet graduated are required higher expectations in the following years. A minimum of 4 NSSC subjects must be scored and the best of relevant • English Literature is accepted to write the National Benchmark Test results IGCSE subjects to have a total of 6 subjects. Each subject can only be • Post School academic record: IN LINE WITH THE FACULTY’S TRANSFORMATION AND counted once at NSSC or IGCSE. Only Grades 1, 2 or 3 are acceptable for - It is unlikely that students who have failed one or DIVERSITY GOALS, BLACK AFRICAN, CHINESE, COLOURED NSSC and Grades A, B or C for IGCSE. Points are doubled for Mathematics ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACTUARIAL more courses will be accepted and/or who have an AND INDIAN SOUTH AFRICAN (CITIZENS AND PERMANENT and English. If English is taken as a 2nd Language, then you must have SCIENCE overall percentage below 60 RESIDENT) APPLICANTS MAY, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE another language as a 1st Language in order to be considered further. - Particular attention will be given to courses FACULTY OF LAW, BE ADMITTED. English Literature is not accepted. Candidates should have a first-class degree in Mathematical relevant to the Commerce Faculty and to the Statistics from a recognised university, with at least two years proposed stream(s) 26 27

IGCSE, AS-LEVEL, A-LEVEL, NSSC AND IB DIPLOMA APPLICANTS APPLICANTS HOLDING SAT RESULTS

GUARANTEED MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SAT I score of 1050 or more with sub minima of 500 for both the Verbal and DEGREE WITH PLANS SAT I Mathematics scores; or ADMISSION MATHEMATICS ENGLISH

Bachelor of Business Science specialising in: SAT II score of 1050 or more for English and one of Physics or Chemistry with sub Computer Science SAT II minimum of 500 for either the English or the Physics or the Chemistry scores A-level E or Economics A-level C or 53 AS-level D or Economics with Law AS-level B O-level B Finance ABITUR Finance with Accounting Information Systems Applicants’ performance on the Abitur is assessed using thefollowing Marketing Organisational Psychology points table: Analytics 53 NSSC Grade 1 NSSC Grade 3 Umrechnungstabelle/conversion table (grades to percentages) Bachelor of Commerce specialising in: • At least a ‘GUT’ for Mathematics and English Financial Accounting (General/Chartered) Faculty of Accounting with Law IB Diploma with IB Diploma with Economics with Law Grade 5 Grade 3 POINT RANGE % RANGE Economics with Finance Higher Level or Higher Level or Economics & Statistics Grade 6 15 100-95 Engineering & the Grade 5 Information Systems 53 Standard Level Information Systems & Computer Science Standard Level 14 sehr gut 94-90 Information Systems & Finance NOTE Mathematical (English Literature Management Studies Studies or Maths Main 13 89-85 Built Environment Philosophy Politics & Economics is accepted.) are not accepted. 12 84-80 60 A-Level A A-level C or 11 gut 79-75 AS-level B or 10 74-70 56 O- level A (without A-level subjects) AS-Level A ABOUT THE FACULTY WHAT WE OFFER 9 69-65 BBusSc/BCom specialising in: The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment enjoys Architectural Studies 60 NSCC Grade 1 NSCC Grade 2 8 befriedigend 64-60 Actuarial Science an outstanding reputation for its high quality graduates. A general, design-based first degree, the Bachelor of IB Diploma 7 59-55 Not only are we proud to be increasing the number of Architectural Studies (BAS) focuses on the design of Quantitative Finance Grade 5 Higher Level 6 54-50 black engineers and built environment specialists, the built environment and architectural design. This IB Diploma Grade 7 60 or Grade 7 but we are also proud to record increasing numbers of degree equips students with the ability to solve design Higher Level Standard Level 5 ausreichend 49-45 female students who are choosing to pursue careers problems imaginatively, to think rationally and to (English Literature in engineering. Researchers in Engineering & the Built exercise appropriate judgement within the discipline of is accepted.) 4 44-40 Environment are regularly commissioned by industry to architecture. In particular it aims to develop the capacity conduct research and through these partnerships the to design appropriately within the built and natural Faculty earns significant funding for the University. environment.

The Faculty enjoys an excellent international The three-year BAS degree provides the grounding reputation for its work in a number of areas. For for application for entry into the BAS Honours and example, it has taken on the research challenges professional postgraduate degrees leading to careers in of environment-friendly technologies and has won architecture, landscape architecture, urban and regional international status for its multi-disciplinary research planning, urban design, transport engineering and into areas such as minerals processing and energy. housing. All applicants for the BAS degree must complete FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 29

Mechatronics a portfolio of prescribed creative exercises. Find out more at Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering www.apg.uct.ac.za which combines fundamental study in mechanical engineering with light-current electrical engineering. Chemical Engineering As a mechatronics student at UCT, you will study a Chemical Engineering represents a synthesis of chemistry, specialisation in electrical and electronic engineering, physics and mathematics applied to real problems which affect combined with a grounding in mechanical engineering. The our everyday lives. We have reached a point where society must mechatronics engineer in industry may require expertise contend with fundamental changes in the availability of some across a broad range of engineering disciplines and will be of the most important resources on this planet: energy, food, especially well suited to a career in light manufacturing, essential minerals and the global environment. Technological robotics, automation and process control. Discover more solutions for many of these problems fall within the domain of information about Mechatronics at the chemical engineer. To become a chemical engineer takes www.mechatronics.uct.ac.za four years of academic study complemented by exposure to the process industries. Learn more about the programme at Electrical & Computer Engineering www.chemeng.uct.ac.za/ Besides acquiring a broad knowledge of finance, macro Electrical & Computer Engineering combines Electrical and micro- economics, property law, and appropriate Engineering and Computer Science to equip graduates Civil Engineering communication and computer skills, you will develop skills in with a thorough understanding of the design of special- The civil engineer today may be a technically-oriented the field of property development. purpose computers and computer-based systems. This designer, a public-minded planner of services which benefit degree integrates concepts of the analysis, design and entire communities, a protector of public health and the The BSc in Construction Studies will enable you to prepare application of computing, information acquisition and environment, a practical leader of construction teams or tenders and manage construction contracts, estimate processing systems in various fields. Examples are in the creator of organisations and systems that provide work and costs and undertake financial management of construction areas of communications, high performance scientific serve communities. The BSc(Eng) in Civil Engineering includes projects, manage the construction of buildings and related computing, signal processing and electronic control courses in the sciences, mathematics, computing, materials, infrastructure, manage human resources, evaluate property systems. Find out more at www.ee.uct.ac.za to register as a professional surveyor after completing as aeronautical engineering, marine and biomedical structures, geology, geotechnics, geographical information investments and communicate spatial concepts, financial a period of articles. A career in geomatics offers an engineering. Visit www.mecheng.uct.ac.za for more systems, water treatment and supply, wastewater disposal and issues and other data. Visit the website of the Department of Geomatics exciting variety of professional work possibilities and information. treatment, hydraulics, environmental evaluation, surveying, Construction Economics and Management at Geomatics refers to the creation, representation, is recognised world-wide. For more information about transportation, urban development, design, construction, www.cons.uct.ac.za analysis, management, retrieval and modelling of spatial geomatics, the degrees we offer, and how to apply, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering management and communications. The final year ends with information which represents the earth’s physical please visit www.geomatics.uct.ac.za Southern African manufacturing, mining, service and a five-week large-scale design project and a nine- week Electrical Engineering features, the built environment and other spatially process industries need graduates who have less individual research project. Visit www.civil.uct.ac.za Electrical Engineering covers a wide and diverse defined objects. The principle disciplines associated with Mechanical Engineering specialisation than is normally offered in the traditional range of activities and industries including computing, geomatics include surveying and mapping, the mapping Mechanical Engineering involves understanding and engineering disciplines. Such employers prefer Construction Studies & Property Studies telecommunications, electronic circuits, power and energy. The sciences, land management, geographic information harnessing forces and energy in machines for the graduates who have had exposure to a wide range of The Department of Construction Economics and Management diverse requirements of industry and the different interests systems and science, environmental visualisation, benefit of society. Whether the machine is a space subjects in both mechanical and electrical engineering offers two three-year undergraduate degrees: BSc in of students can be accommodated through the selection of geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing and surveying. shuttle, steam turbine, a motor car or a robot-controlled and who are therefore prepared to tackle a broader Construction Studies and BSc in Property Studies; and three specialisation courses in the final year of study. The Electrical Geomatics is a professional career for individuals who production line, a mechanical engineer would be range of industrial projects than a specialist mechanical one-year Honours degrees: Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering degree curriculum at UCT has been designed to have an aptitude for mathematics and applied sciences. involved in the design, manufacture and utilisation of engineer or specialist electrical engineer. Management and Property Studies. be flexible. Electrical engineers can choose to follow ahigh such machines. The BSc (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering technology career in research and development, or to follow The School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics offers allows graduate employment opportunities in a wide The Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering degree The BSc in Property Studies will give you a head start in a a career in operations and maintenance. Find out more at a four-year BSc in Geomatics which is recognised by the spectrum of engineering disciplines, as well as providing at UCT was designed to meet this need. Visit www. challenging and rewarding career in the property industry. www.ee.uct.ac.za South African Geomatics Council. Graduates may choose the foundation for a career in specialist fields such mecheng.uct.ac.za for more information. 30 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 31

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS HOLDING THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION STUDIES

Minimum requirements: Minimum requirements: 450 FPS; 80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences. 390 FPS; 65% for NSC Mathematics, 55% for NSC Physical Sciences.

ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Guaranteed admission Guaranteed admission Band A Band A All applicants 500 FPS or above All applicants 450 FPS or above FPS FPS ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences ≥ 65% for Mathematics & ≥ 60% for Physical Sciences ACCREDITATION OF DEGREES ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN Probable admission Probable admission Band B Band B ENGINEERING & THE BUILT All applicants 480 WPS or above All applicants 420 WPS or above WPS WPS The BSc (Eng) degrees in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electrical & ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences ≥ 65% for Mathematics & ≥ 55% for Physical Sciences Computer, Mechanical & Mechatronic, Mechanical Engineering ENVIRONMENT Only SA applicants Possible admission Only SA applicants Possible admission and Mechatronics are accepted by the Engineering Council of Band C Band C in targeted redress 420 FPS or above in targeted redress 390 FPS or above South Africa (ECSA) as fulfilling the academic requirements The Academic Support Programme for Engineering in Cape FPS FPS groups ≥ 75% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences groups ≥ 65% for Mathematics & ≥ 55% for Physical Sciences for registration as a professional engineer. The degrees are Town (ASPECT) provides alternative courses with extra support internationally recognised in terms of the Washington Accord. in mathematics and physics for the first year and a half of the extended degree programmes in the engineering BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROPERTY STUDIES The BSc in Construction Studies and the BSc Honours in departments. All students admitted to an engineering Quantity Surveying and in Construction Management are qualification at UCT currently start on a curriculum based AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS Minimum requirements: accredited by the South African Council for the Quantity on a 4-year qualification. Minimum requirements: 390 FPS; 65% for NSC Mathematics. Surveying Profession (SACQSP) and the Royal Institution of 420 FPS; 80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences. Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The BSc Honours in Construction The first 5 weeks are used to identify students who will ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Management is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of benefit from changing to a 5-year extended qualification. ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Guaranteed admission Band A Building (CIOB). Those students are encouraged to make the change in All applicants 450 FPS or above Guaranteed admission FPS Band A 65% for Mathematics April, by reducing their ‘load’ – the number of credits or All applicants 500 FPS or above ≥ FPS The BSc in Property Studies and the BSc Honours in Property courses for which they are registered. ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences Probable admission Studies are accredited by the SA Council for the Property Band B All applicants 420 WPS or above Probable admission WPS Valuers Profession (SACPVP). The Royal Institution of The reduction in the number of courses allows Band B 65% for Mathematics All applicants 480 WPS or above ≥ Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredits the BSc Honours degrees them more time to concentrate on the challenging WPS ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences in Property Studies, Quantity Surveying and Construction transitions that mathematics and physics demand. Only SA applicants Possible admission Band C in targeted redress 390 FPS or above Management. The South African Council for the Quantity Students in the extended qualification enjoy smaller Only SA applicants Possible admission FPS Band C groups 65% for Mathematics in targeted redress 420 FPS or above ≥ Surveying Profession accredits the BSc Honours degree in classes, more contact time for mathematics and FPS Quantity Surveying. The South African Council for the Project physics, easy access to the dedicated lecturers of groups ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) these courses and a supportive community accredits the BSc Construction Studies and BSc Honours in environment. Students may also choose Construction Management. to join the extended qualification if they want more time and support to build a The BSc in Geomatics is accredited by the South African better foundation in mathematics Geomatics Council. and physics. 32 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 33 A-Level • at least two D symbols at A-Level, one of which must be in Mathematics ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-SOUTH AFRICAN AS-Level BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL, AND • at least D for Mathematics and at least B in three other AS-Level subjects SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATES Bachelor of Science Minimum requirements: MECHANICAL & MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) in Property Studies 348 FPS; 50% for NSC Mathematics, 50% for NSC English; 50% Architecture Portfolio Score. Minimum requirements: Level 2 passes in at least four Higher level subjects including Mathematics The table below is a guide for applicants with Cambridge Assessment International International Baccalaureate 420 FPS; 80% for NSC Mathematics, 75% for NSC Physical Sciences. Education and similar subjects, the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate, and the Full IB Diploma with at least a Grade 5 pass at SL or a Grade 4 pass at HL for Mathematics ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS International Baccalaurate Diploma. Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Guaranteed admission NOTES: A-Level Band A 450 FPS or above Guaranteed admission All applicants Band A • Performance in non-South African school-leaving examinations is not converted • at least C in IGSCE/O-Level English; and FPS ≥ 50% for Mathematics & ≥ 50% for English All applicants 510 FPS or above FPS to points for applications to programmes in this faculty. • at least B in Mathematics at A-level AND either B in A-level Chemistry and a pass with at Architecture Portfolio Score of 75% or above ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 75% for Physical Sciences • The subject requirements below are minimum requirements only, and do not guarantee least B in IGSCE/O-level Physics; or • B in A-Level Physics and a pass with at least B in IGSCE/O-Level Chemistry Probable admission admission. Additional subjects may be required to meet matriculation exemption Probable admission Bachelor of Science AS-Level Band B 408 WPS or above Band B All applicants All applicants 480 WPS or above requirements. in Engineering • at least C for IGSCE/O-Level English; and WPS ≥ 50% for Mathematics & ≥ 50% for English WPS in Chemical, Civil, ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 75% for Physical Sciences • A pass in English Language is required at A-Level, IGSCE/O-Level, Baccalaureate or • at least A for Mathematics and Physical Science and two B symbols at AS-Level; or Architecture Portfolio Score of 68% or above Mechanical, and • without Physical Science: at least A for Mathematics; and A for either Physics or Chemistry; other equivalent level. Mechanical & and B for the other (Physics or Chemistry), plus one other B symbol Possible admission Mechatronic Only SA applicants Only SA applicants Possible admission • At IGSCE Level English must be taken as a first language, or another first language must Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Band C 348 FPS or above Band C Engineering in targeted redress in targeted redress 420 FPS or above be offered. At least four Higher level subjects with Level 1 passes in Mathematics and Physical Science FPS ≥ 50% for Mathematics & ≥ 50% for English FPS groups groups ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 75% for Physical Sciences Architecture Portfolio Score of 50% or above • Applicants with only IGSCE/O-Level subjects are not eligible for admission. International Baccalaureate Full IB Diploma with a Grade 6 pass at SL or a Grade 5 pass at HL for each of the subjects • Applicants must submit at least IGCSE (or the equivalent) results and predicted final Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry school-leaving results to be considered for an early conditional offer. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICS Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable

Minimum requirements: Minimum requirements: A-Level 420 FPS; 80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences. 390 FPS; 65% for NSC Mathematics,60% for NSC Physical Sciences. A-Level • at least C for IGSCE/O-Level English; and • at least D in two A-Level subjects and at least C at IGSCE/O-Level • at least B for Mathematics at A-Level AND B for A-Level Physics Bachelor of Science AS-Level ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for Mathematics or Physical Science AS-Level in Engineering • at least C for IGSCE/O-Level English; and • at least C in four AS-Level subjects and at least C at IGSCE/O-Level for Mathematics in Electrical • A for two AS-Level subjects including Mathematics and Physical Science/Physics Guaranteed admission Guaranteed admission Band A Band A or Physical Science Engineering, plus two B symbols at AS-Level for two other subjects All applicants 500 FPS or above All applicants 450 FPS or above Electrical and FPS FPS Bachelor of Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences ≥ 75% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Computer Architectural Studies At least four Higher level subjects with Level 1 passes in Mathematics and Physical Science At least a Grade 3 pass at Higher level or a grade C pass at IGCSE/O Level for Mathematics Engineering, or Physical Science International Baccalaureate Probable admission and Mechatronics Band B Probable admission International Baccalaureate Full IB Diploma with at least a Grade 6 pass at SL or a Grade 5 pass at HL for each of the subjects All applicants 480 WPS or above Band B WPS All applicants 420 WPS or above Full IB Diploma with at least Grade 4 for Mathematics or Physical Science at subsidiary level. Mathematics and Physics ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences WPS ≥ 65% for Mathematics & ≥ 60% for Physical Sciences All applicants must submit a written motivation and a portfolio of creative work. Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable Details are provided in the Directions for Applicants. Only SA applicants Possible admission Band C Only SA applicants Possible admission A-Level in targeted redress 420 FPS or above Band C A-Level FPS in targeted redress 390 FPS or above • at least C for English at IGSCE/O-Level; and groups ≥ 80% for Mathematics & ≥ 70% for Physical Sciences FPS • at least two D symbols, one of which must be in Mathematics; and groups ≥ 65% for Mathematics & ≥ 60% for Physical Sciences • at least C at IGSCE/O-Level for Physical Science/Physics or Chemistry • at least C for Mathematics at A-Level and C for Physics at A-Level AS-Level AS-Level • at least D for Mathematics and at least B in three other AS-Level subjects and at least C • at least C for IGSCE/O-Level English ;and • at IGSCE/O-Level for Physical Science/Physics or Chemistry • at least B for Maths at AS-Level and C for Physics at AS-Level plus two other AS-Level Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science subjects with B symbols Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) in Construction Studies in Geomatics Level 2 passes in at least four Higher level subjects including Mathematics and Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Physical Science At least four Higher level subjects with Level 1 passes in Mathematics and Physical Science International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Full IB Diploma with at least a Grade 5 pass at SL or a Grade 4 pass at HL for each of the subjects Full IB Diploma with at least a Grade 6 pass at SL or a Grade 5 pass at HL for each of the subjects Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry Mathematics and Physics Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable 34 35

ABOUT THE FACULTY Physiotherapy makes use of physiologically-based and language learning, voice disorders, swallowing Visit www.health.uct.ac.za/fhs/departments/dhrs movement techniques, massage, electrotherapy and disorders and stuttering. You may also treat people who The Faculty offers undergraduate degrees in medicine and the following health and rehabilitation other physical means to prevent and treat injury and have disorders of speech and language after they have As an audiologist you may work at schools, community sciences: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Audiology, and Speech-Language Pathology. disease. This is a four-year degree programme. suffered strokes or because they have cerebral palsy. centres, hospitals and outpatient clinics or open your A Higher Certificate in Disability Studies and an Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Visit www.health.uct.ac.za/fhs/departments/dhrs own practice. Science are also offered. When you obtain the BSc (Physiotherapy) degree, and after you have completed a year’s community service, The degree programme takes four years to complete HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY All these undergraduate programmes have fixed curricula. The degree programmes include you will be allowed by the Health Professions Council and is followed by a year of community service. On PRACTICE extensive training at hospitals and clinics in and around Cape Town and in other relevant of South Africa to practise as a physiotherapist. You will completion of your community service, you will be The Higher Certificate in Disability Practice aims to train community settings, which may include schools and informal settlements. help people of all ages who suffer from (for example) allowed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa home-based carers and school-leavers who have an breathing and chest problems, cerebral palsy, strokes, (HPCSA) to practise as a speech-language therapist. interest in pursuing a career in the field of community- fractured bones, stiff joints, sports injuries and painful based disability practice. Students learn foundational WHAT WE OFFER necks and backs. As a speech-language therapist you may work at skills for disability prevention and care. The qualification Visit www.health.uct.ac.za/fhs/departments/dhrs community centres, hospitals and outpatient clinics or provides students with the basic knowledge, cognitive BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBCHB) open your own practice. Many speech therapists also and conceptual tools and practical techniques for The MBChB programme takes six years to complete. After graduating with an MBChB degree and As a physiotherapist you may open your own practice, work in schools or provide rehabilitation programmes in application in the field of disability-inclusive community completing two years’ internship and a year’s community service, you will be allowed by the or work at community centres, hospitals and outpatient people’s homes. development. The qualification signifies that the Health Professions Council of South Africa to practise as a medical doctor. clinics. Many physiotherapists work in special schools for student has attained a basic level of higher educational disabled children or provide rehabilitation programmes BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AUDIOLOGY knowledge and appropriate competencies in their role as As a medical doctor you may work in a public or private hospital or in a community clinic, join in people’s homes for them to become as independent Audiologists assess people’s hearing, fit hearing aids, community development workers. The Higher Certificate a doctor’s practice, open your own practice, or work in a variety of other settings. The MBChB as possible at home and in their communities. You may manage speech and language problems of people who includes theoretical and practical work-integrated programme is offered by a range of Departments in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Visit the also choose to work and travel with sports teams to are hard of hearing or deaf, and deal with noise mea- learning components. various departments’ sites at www.health.uct.ac.za/ treat injuries and advise on the fitness of members of surement and control. the teams and on proper training to prevent common The curriculum for the Certificate extends over one year BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY injuries associated with a particular sport. The degree programme takes four years to complete and of full-time study. The aim of Occupational Therapy is to help people overcome functional difficulties resulting is followed by a year of community service. On completion from health-related problems and to develop their abilities, so that they may be independent BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN of your community service, you will be allowed by the The Certificate programme is offered only if there isa and effective at home, at work and during their leisure time. This is a four-year degree programme. SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Health Professions Council of South sufficient number of applicants. Speech Language Therapists assess and treat Africa (HPCSA) to practise as an Visit www.dhrs.uct.ac.za/dhrs/divisions/disability/ When you obtain the BSc (Occupational Therapy) degree, and after completing a year’s people who have communication disorders, audiologist. undergraduate/requirements community service, you will be allowed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa to such as problems with sound production practise as an occupational therapist.

You will work with people of all ages whose lives have been complicated by sickness, trauma and developmental delay, and who are struggling to cope with and adapt to their circumstances or their environment. You may help them in their homes or in their places of work, as well as in The degree clinics, schools and hospitals, or you may work in a private practice. programmes include Visit www.health.uct.ac.za/fhs/departments/dhrs extensive training at hospitals Faculty of and clinics in and around BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY Cape Town and in other Physiotherapy aims to help people in the community to lead a healthy lifestyle, to prevent relevant community settings, Health Sciences illness or injury for those at risk, and to treat people who have been disabled or injured. which may include schools and informal settlements. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES 37

ADMISSION TO PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY either within South Africa or abroad, you will be eligible for consideration only if you have written examinations towards a national school-leaving examination (i.e. where all The Faculty of Heath Sciences receives an exceptionally high volume of applications for school-leavers in the country concerned are required to write the same school-leaving a limited number of places. Most of the applications are of very high standard and thus examinations - such as A/AS/O Level, GCSE/OL, NSSC and IB Diploma examinations) as the competition for places is significant. Meeting the minimum criteria is no guarantee opposed to examinations at state level (such as those offered in some states in the USA). for acceptance to study in your chosen programme. Exceptions may be considered on merit in the case of applicants who have obtained tertiary-level qualifications. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines apply, with To be eligible for consideration, you must have passed certain school-leaving exceptions being considered on individual merit: subjects at specific minimum performance levels. You must: • If you are doing a foundation programme, you must have completed your foundation • have obtained a minimum overall Admission Points Score (APS1); programme, unless you would in any event be eligible for consideration based • have obtained minimum performance levels in the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs); on your NSC or other school-leaving examination results and your results in the NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS • Assessing your performance in the National Benchmark Tests; • (if you have written the National Senior Certificate examinations) be eligible for National Benchmark Tests. • Comparing your overall performance to that of other applicants admission to degree studies, or (if you have written a non-South African school- • If you are already registered for a similar health sciences programme at another All applicants must write some or all components of the NBTs, consisting of the Academic leaving certificates) have matriculation exemption; university and you wish to transfer to UCT you will need to compete for admission and Quantitative Literacy Test (AQL) and Mathematics Test. NBT results contribute up to 300 NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE IN EACH PROGRAMME • be a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa or of a Southern African to the first year of the relevant programme. points towards your Faculty Points Score. Applicants applying for admission to MBChB and The limits on intake into first year of each of the under-graduate programmes in Development Community (SADC) country that does not have a health sciences • If you have been refused re-admission by any Faculty at UCT or another tertiary Physiotherapy need to have NBT results that are in the Intermediate or Proficient bands. Health Sciences are expected to be: faculty or whose health sciences faculties do not offer the health sciences institution you are not generally eligible for consideration. Applicants to Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy who did Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB): 235 programme you wish to study2 3. Mathematical Literacy are advised to not write NBT Mathematics. Their applications will Bachelor of Science in Audiology: 35 ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN be considered individually, on merit. Applicants to the Higher Certificate in Disability Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy: 65 Further eligibility requirements for the Faculty of Health Sciences: DISABILITY PRACTICE Practice need to write only the Academic and Quantitative Literacy components of the Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy: 65 • The University welcomes applications from applicants with special needs. However, NBTs. Applicants to the Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science need not Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology: 38 there are some disabilities that would prevent someone from completing a particular To be eligible for consideration to the Higher Certificate all applicants must: write the NBTs. Higher Certificate in Disability Practice: 30 health sciences curriculum (for example, someone who is deaf may not be able to • have obtained a National Senior Certificate or an approved HEQSF-level 4 (school- Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science10 hear a heartbeat through a stethoscope). For this reason, applicants with disabilities leaving) qualification; are urged to communicate with the Faculty, via the University’s Disability Service, • show evidence of proficiency in English in the Academic and Quantitative Literacy HOW WE CALCULATE YOUR FACULTY POINTS SCORE (FPS) FOR THE to establish whether this would apply to them. The Faculty reserves the right to components of the National Benchmark Tests. DEGREE PROGRAMMES APPLICANT CATEGORIES, DEAN’S DISCRETIONARY PLACES require an applicant (or an admitted student) to undergo a professional assessment AND THE SELECTION PROCESS to determine the extent and likely impact of a disability on his or her ability to meet ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN The following are added if you are an NSC candidate: the requirements of the curriculum, including such practical training and practice as COSMETIC FORMULATION SCIENCE • Points (percentage) out of 100 for each of English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences; Applicants compete in selection categories as follows: is required in the health sciences discipline concerned. The University reserves the • Points out of 100 for each of your next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation • South African school leavers right to withdraw an offer to an applicant or cancel the registration of a student who To be considered for the programme, students must have obtained: • An additional 10 points if you have passed a third official South African language at • SADC applicants (international applicants) has failed to declare a disability that is found to be such as to make it impossible • a BSc or equivalent with Chemistry 3 Home or First Additional Language Level • Applicants with tertiary results from UCT or other institutions for him or her to meet the curriculum requirements in the health sciences discipline • or a degree with Biochemistry 3 (students with Biochemistry 3 need to have at least • Points out of 300 for the National Benchmark Tests. concerned. Chemistry 2 to be eligible for admission) • This gives you a total FPS out of 900 The Dean may also allocate (within the intake targets) a small number of discretionary • or a partially completed/ non-degree with Chemistry 2 and relevant work experience We do not score Advanced Programme Mathematics or Advanced Programme English since places, on merit, to (for example) the following categories of applicants: If you are a South African citizen who has written a non-NSC school-leaving examination, Offers in this program are made subject to availability of space. these are not approved NSC subjects. • Repeat applicants who meet the prescribed minimum criteria • Applicants with disabilities 1 Note: The Admissions Point Score (APS) is the total of the percentages of your six school subjects. If you take a non-South African school-leaving examination, we will consider 2 If you are from a non-SADC country in Africa with an approved Occupational Therapy diploma and have practised as an occupational therapist for more than two years you may be considered on merit, provided that your NBT scores your application by: Applications are considered on a continual basis from the time that the Faculty receives fall in the Intermediate or Proficient range. We admit a maximum of two applicants in this category annually. • Assessing your academic performance, using the rating tables on page 14 where the first NBT results and applicants have uploaded at least one set of provisional school 3 The Faculty will consider the immediate family members of permanently appointed UCT staff members who are not South African citizens or permanent residents or eligible SADC applicants, and who have applied for permanent residency but whose permanent residency has not yet been approved at the time of application, provided they are competitive in the “open competition” category. possible; results (Grade 11 final or Grade 12 Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 results). 38 FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES 39 CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMS WRITING NSC EXAMINATIONS NOTE: NBT = National Benchmark Tests (results published in Proficient, Intermediate and Basic ranges; score out of 300) Conditional Offers • Minimum subject requirements and performance In the case of school-leavers, conditional offers are first made to levels to be considered for admission: BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY- MBCHB BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY applicants with very competitive results. The condition on which early • MBCHB: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, as well as ELIGIBLE BANDS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBLE BANDS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS offers are made is that applicants maintain or improve, in their final English (Home or First Additional Language) at 60% or Guaranteed admission Guaranteed admission examinations, their best level of performance to date, at the time that above; and at least 50% for the next three best subjects Band A 792 FPS or above 730 FPS or above the offer was made (Should applicants not meet the conditions in their excluding Life Orientation. NBT results in Intermediate All applicants FPS Meet Minimum Subject Requirements All applicants Band A Meet Minimum Subject Requirements final examinations, their conditional offer may be revoked). range. Subminimum APS of 450. NBT scores of Proficient for AL, QL and Mathematics FPS NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking • BSC PHYSIOTHERAPY: At least 50% for all subjects, which Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) Applicants who do not secure early conditional offers are reconsidered must include Mathematics, plus Physical Sciences or Life Probable admission Band B 807 WPS or above Probable admission when the final school results are received. The cut-off points for Sciences, plus English (Home or First Additional Language), All applicants WPS Meet Minimum Subject Requirements 782 WPS or above offers may then be dropped until the class is filled. A similar process and the next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics All applicants Band B Meet Minimum Subject Requirements of conditional offers applies to applicants with non-South African or Subminimum APS of 360. NBT results in Intermediate range. WPS NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) tertiary results. • FOR BSC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, BSC AUDIOLOGY AND Only SA Possible admission applicants 644 FPS or above BSC SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: At least 50% for all Band C SA applicants in redress Possible admission in redress Meet Minimum Subject Requirements FPS categories 1 and 2. (If the 565 FPS for redress 1, 580 FPS for redress 2 Applicants with tertiary results, as well as international applicants, are subjects, which must include Physical Sciences or Life categories 1 and 2 NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics Faculty is unable to meet Band C 670 FPS for redress 3 and 4 usually considered simultaneously, soon after the closing date. Very Sciences, Mathematics (or 70% for Mathematical its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make FPS Meet Minimum Subject Requirements few offers are made to international (SADC) applicants, particularly Literacy) and 50% for English (Home or BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY offers to such applicants in NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking for programmes where competition amongst South African applicants First Additional Language); plus 50% Band C as well.) Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) is high. (All SADC countries now offer medicine, so SADC applicants for the next three best subjects ELIGIBLE BANDS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Note: *Applicants with Mathematical Literacy will be considered on an individual basis. are no longer considered for admission to MBChB.) Applicants busy excluding Life Orientation. Guaranteed admission **Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants who Band A 730 FPS or above with tertiary studies who have not secured an early offer will be Subminimum APS of 340. All applicants take Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT result in the Basic range. FPS Meet Minimum Subject Requirements reconsidered in January of the year of admission, once final year-end NBT results in Intermediate NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics results are available. range. (Applicants taking BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AUDIOLOGY Mathematical Literacy Band B Probable admission WPS 797 WPS or above All applicants ELIGIBLE BANDS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS will be considered Meet Minimum Subject Requirements ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR individually, on merit. NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics Guaranteed admission 720 FPS or above A Mathematics NBT Band A SA applicants in redress All applicants Meet Minimum Subject Requirements APPLICANTS HOLDING THE NATIONAL equivalence score Possible admission FPS categories 1 and 2. (If the 580 FPS or above for redress 1 NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Band C SENIOR CERTIFICATE will be calculated for Faculty is unable to meet its 610 FPS or above for redress 2 Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) target for redress 3 and 4 ap- FPS Mathematical Literacy plicants, it may make offers 680 FPS or above for redress 3 and 4 PLEASE NOTE: All degrees within Health Sciences applicants using the to such applicants in Meet Minimum Subject Requirements Probable admission Band C as well.) NBT scores of Intermediate for AL, QL and Mathematics 710 WPS or above Band B • APS = NSC score (score out of 600). The APS is worked out as following formula: NBT All applicants Meet Minimum Subject Requirements WPS follows: percentages of three required subjects plus percentages Quantitative Literacy NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking

of next three best subjects excluding Life Orientation. score minus 20 points Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) • NBT = National Benchmark Tests (score out of 300). The results are = NBT Mathematics SA applicants in redress Possible admission published in Proficient/Intermediate /Basic ranges. result). Applicants who obtained categories 1 and 2. (If the 550 FPS for redress 1, 565 FPS for redress 2 Faculty is unable to meet Band C 610 FPS for redress 3 and 4 • FPS = Faculty Points Score (score out of 900). This consists of NSC NBT results in the Basic range will also be its target for redress 3 and score plus NBT score. considered individually. 4 applicants, it may make FPS Meet Minimum Subject Requirements offers to such applicants in NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking • WPS - Weighted Points Score (score out of 1080). The WPS is Band C as well.) Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) used in Band B only and consists of your FPS weighted by your disadvantage factor (see the section on the general Admissions Note: *Applicants with Mathematical Literacy will be considered on an individual basis. **Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants Policy for an explanation of the disadvantage factors). who take Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT result in the Basic range. 40 FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES 41 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE BANDS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS WRITING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-LEAVING DEFFERED ADMISSION OR “GAP YEAR” CERTIFICATES Guaranteed admission Applicants who are offered a place and wish to take a gap year may have their offers 715 FPS or above A table is used to convert non-NSC results to a comparable score, where possible – see Band A deferred to the following year on request. However, a gap year is understood to be a All applicants Meet Minimum Subject Requirements Admission Points Table for A, AS, IGCSE and IB Diplomas on page 14 of this Prospectus. Please FPS year in which the applicant does not register for formal tertiary studies. An applicant who NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking note, applicants require six different eligible subjects in order to apply. Please note that the Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) subjects and points scores where specified below, are the minimum entrance requirements and defers their offer and registers for tertiary studies, at this or another institution, must reapply formally as a transferring undergraduate applicant for admission in the following Probable admission admission year. 670 WPS or above Band B Advanced (A) Level Advanced (A) Level All applicants Meet Minimum Subject Requirements WPS 48 points plus NBT score in the Proficient range 45 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking At least a C symbol in two A Level subjects (including Mathematics PLUS Physics or Chemistry) At least a D symbol in two A level subjects (A level subjects must include Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) Physics or Chemistry or Biology); plus TERTIARY APPLICANTS and a B in the remaining subject (Physics or Chemistry) and in English, At least a C at AS level or IGCSE Level in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology, if both of which may be at AS or IGCSE Level. SA applicants in these were not taken at A level; plus The Faculty of Heath Sciences receives an exceptionally high volume of applications for Possible admission redress categories 1 Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level At least a C in English, which may be at AS or IGCSE Level. and 2. (If the Faculty 510 FPS for redress 1 a limited number of tertiary places. Most of the applications are of an exceptionally high 515 FPS for redress 2 48 points plus NBT score in the Proficient range Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level is unable to meet its Band C standard and thus the competition for places is significant. Meeting the minimum criteria target for redress 3 and 600 FPS for redress 3 and 4 AS and IGCSE level subject requirements: At least B in four AS level subjects (including 45 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range FPS BSC is no guarantee for acceptance to study in your chosen programme. 4 applicants, it may Meet Minimum Subject Requirements Mathematics and Physics and Chemistry), and a B symbol in English, which may be at IGCSE/ OCCUPATIONAL At least a C in four AS level subjects, of which two must be Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry make offers to such MBChB NBT scores of Intermediate** for AL, QL and Mathematics (applicants taking Ordinary Level. THERAPY (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry) applicants in Band C Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics Test) At least a C in English, which may be at IGCSE level. If Mathematics is taken at IGCSE Level, a Eligibility as well.) International Baccalaureate C is required. 48 points plus NBT score in the Proficient range Applicants who are already studying towards tertiary qualifications or who have obtained Note: *Applicants with Mathematical Literacy will be considered on an individual basis. At least grade 5 in three Higher level subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and/or International Baccalaureate such qualifications must: **Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However, applicants Chemistry and/or Physics and/or English 45 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range • meet the school subject requirements and minimum performance levels outlined who take Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT result in the Basic range. At least grade 5 in three Higher level subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and/or At least grade 5 in the remaining two subjects (Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or English Chemistry and/or Physics and/or English. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry). above not taken at Higher level), which may be at Standard level. • not have failed any courses at tertiary level At least grade 4 in the remaining two subjects (Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or English), Mathematical Studies is not acceptable. • meet minimum GPA requirements. CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS FOR OTHER PROGRAMS IB applicants need to be in possession of the IB Diploma, not the Certificate. which may be at Standard level. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry.) WRITING NSC EXAMINATIONS If Mathematics is at standard level, Physics and Chemistry or Biology must be at Higher level. For more detailed information on minimum selection criteria, please download additional information available on the Faculty of Health Sciences website www.health.uct.ac.za/ Admission criteria for the Higher Certificate in Disability Practice or the Advanced Diploma Advanced (A) Level Advanced (A) Level in Cosmetic Formulation Science are not expressed in terms of bands. See page 36. 43 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range 38 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range At least a C symbol in two A level subjects (A level subjects At least a D symbol in two A level subjects (A level subjects must include Mathematics or must include Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Biology); plus Physics or Chemistry or Biology); plus ADMISSION DIRECT TO SECOND YEAR MBCHB HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY PRACTICE At least a C at AS Level or IGCSE level in Physics or Chemistry or At least a C at AS level or IGCSE Level in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or Biology, OF TERTIARY APPLICANTS MEETING SPECIFIC Mathematics or Biology, if these were not taken at A level; plus if these were not taken at A level; plus REQUIREMENTS An NSC or equivalent (no specific school subject requirements). Applicants may be asked At least a C in English, which may be at AS or IGCSE level. At least a C in English, which may be at AS or IGCSE Level. to respond to questions about their prior involvement with disabled people, and their Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level BSC AUDIOLOGY Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level 43 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range 38 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range A small number of graduates who have completed either an approved undergraduate or motivation for studying this programme. BSC AND BSC At least a C in four AS Level subjects, of which two must be Mathematics, Physics, or SPEECH- At least a C in four AS level subjects, of which two must be Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry postgraduate degree, may be offered a place in second year provided a) there is class Chemistry (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry) PHYSIOTHERAPY LANGUAGE (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry) capacity and b) that they have: At least a C in English, which may be at IGCSE Level. If Mathematics is taken at IGCSE Level, PATHOLOGY At least a C in English, which may be at IGCSE level. If Mathematics is taken at IGCSE Level, a C is also required. a C is required. • met the school subject requirements and minimum performance levels • not have failed any courses at tertiary level International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate 43 points plus NBT score of 202 / 300 (Proficient / Intermediate ranges). 38 points plus NBT in the Higher Intermediate range • met minimum GPA requirements. At least grade 4 in three Higher level subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and/or At least grade 5 in three Higher level subjects, two of which must be Mathematics and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and/or English. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry). Chemistry and/or Physics and/or English. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry). Further minimum requirements and details are available on request from the faculty At least grade 4 in the remaining two subjects (Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or English), At least grade 4 in the remaining two subjects (Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or English), admissions office ([email protected]) which may be at Standard level. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry.) which may be at Standard level. (Biology may be substituted for Physics and Chemistry.) If Mathematics is at standard level, Physics and Chemistry or Biology must be at Higher level. If Mathematics is at standard level, Physics and Chemistry or Biology must be at Higher level. 42 43 WHAT WE OFFER HUMANITIES UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEGREES

The Faculty of Humanities offers undergraduate students a wide variety of There are two types of degree curricula leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of academic courses, diploma, degree and advanced diploma options. The three Social Science degree: a general degree and degrees with structured curricula. categories of qualifications on offer to our undergraduates are set out in the following table. MAJORS OFFERED BY BACHELOR OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL QUALIFICATION NQF EXIT DEPARTMENTS NOT ESTABLISHED QUALIFICATION ARTS MAJORS SCIENCE MAJORS TYPE LEVEL IN THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Higher Certificate in Adult and Community Afrikaans African Studies Applied Mathematics Education and Training Advanced African Languages & Literatures Anthropology Applied Statistics Advanced Certificate (Foundation Phase Teaching) Certificates 6 Arabic Language & Literature Economics Archaeology Advanced Certificate in Intermediate (AC) Art History and Discourse of Art Gender Studies Astrophysics Phase Teaching Business French Industrial Sociology Biochemistry Advanced Certificate in Senior Phase Teaching Chinese Studies Philosophy Biology Classical Studies Politics and Governance Chemistry Diplomas Diploma in Music Performance 6 English Psychology Computer Science Faculty of (Dip) Diploma in Theatre & Performance Film & Television Studies Religious Studies Environmental & Geographical French Social Development Science Advanced Diploma in Music German Sociology Genetics Humanities Advanced Diploma in Opera Hebrew Language & Literature Geology Advanced Advanced Diploma in Theatre History Human Physiology Diplomas Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community 7 Italian Informatics (AdvDip) Education & Training Linguistics Law (see entry on page 48) Advanced Diploma in School Leadership Media & Writing Marine Biology & Management Music Mathematics Portuguese Mathematical Statistics ABOUT THE FACULTY Spanish Ocean and Atmosphere Science Bachelor of Arts The Faculty of Humanities attracts students and academics from Theatre & Dance Studies Organisational Psychology Bachelor of Social Science The Faculty of Humanities is home to more than 6000 across the globe and we are the most popular destination for 7 Xhosa Communication Physics Bachelor of Social Science in Quantitative Biology undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Faculty is Semester Study Abroad students. This means that our students Philosophy, Politics and Economics comprised of 15 academic departments located in three main are exposed to a rich diversity of knowledge, experience and Bachelors Degrees clusters: best practice. Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art • The Arts: the languages, history, linguistics, film and media Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance 8 studies, and art history and discourse of art Did you know that a Humanities qualification prepares you for Bachelor of Music • The Social Sciences: African studies, anthropology, gender a multitude of career paths in the public sector, the corporate Bachelor of Social Work studies, sociology, religious studies, education, social work workplace and in academia? Our graduates are sought-after in the and social development, politics, economics, psychology local and international job markets. This is because Humanities and philosophy academic courses foster flexibility, imagination, social sensitivity, • The Performing and Creative Arts: fine art, music, dance and language competence, critical thinking, analytical reasoning and theatre. the capacity to solve complex societal problems.

Each of our academic departments offers a wide selection of Humanities undergraduate qualifications have vocational courses and disciplines, giving students more freedom of choice outcomes, applied and policy content and lead to advanced in tailoring their academic experience. postgraduate study as well as to a variety of exciting careers.

introductory Humanities courses in their first year. They also receive additional tutorial support through courses courses through support tutorial additional receive also They year. first their in courses Humanities introductory for the Film and Media Production specialisation. Production Media and Film the for Development). Social of Department the from available requirements. admission additional have about which majors you wish to follow. to wish you majors which about

Students registered for the extended programmes of study receive additional academic support through two two through support academic additional receive study of programmes extended the for registered Students internships in the media industry should they be selected selected be they should industry media the in internships are (details studies their with assist to funding for eligible may which and disciplines, or areas subject particular and allow you to try subjects out and change your mind mind your change and out subjects try to you allow and

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of Social Science degree but is structured over four years. years. four over structured is but degree Science Social of explained during the first year of study. Students would would Students study. of year first the during explained Social for Council African South the with workers social These specialisations. of number a offers also Faculty The Orientation and even during your first year of study. This is is This study. of year first your during even and Orientation

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General degrees with specialisations offered in in offered specialisations with degrees General with additional academic support. Applicants are considered on the basis of their performance in the NBTs, FPS FPS NBTs, the in performance their of basis the on considered are Applicants support. academic additional with students are initially accepted and registered for the the for registered and accepted initially are students This programmes. service social of management the about which majors you wish to take after you have submitted submitted have you after take to wish you majors which about

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Extended Programmes of Study of Programmes Extended Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Work Social of Bachelor • As formal acceptance for the FMP specialisation only only specialisation FMP the for acceptance formal As research, social entails also Work Social programmes. Psychology or Music and all other majors you can specify specify can you majors other all and Music or Psychology

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STRUCTURED DEGREES AND where an applicant shows exceptional talent in a general degree curriculum. Auditions are not required Music the professional world of music as performers, teachers, ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC DIPLOMAS IN THE PERFORMING the audition. Please refer to the specific admission to register for these courses. www.sacm.uct.ac.za composers, researchers and audio technologists. This qualification is offered to graduates of the Diploma AND CREATIVE ARTS requirements in the tables on pages 50 - 52. The following qualifications are offered: in Music Performance. Admission is subject to satisfactory Fine art • Bachelor of Music (BMus) - 4 years BACHELOR OF MUSIC performance in the Diploma as well as an audition. Theatre www.michaelis.uct.ac.za • Bachelor of Music (BMus) following an extended This degree is offered in the following subject focus or It further develops skills taught in the Diploma and Undergraduate degrees and diplomas in this field www.drama.uct.ac.za The qualification is offered as: programme of study - 5 years streams: General, Performance, Music Technology and provides a foundation for those wishing to progress to include qualifications in Dance, Theatre, Fine Art and The following qualifications are offered: • Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA FA) – 4 years • Advanced Diploma in Music (AdvDip Music) - 1 year Composition. the Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDip Music). Music. Admission to the performing and creative • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA T&P) • Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA FA) following an • Advanced Diploma in Opera (AdvDip Opera) - 1 year arts degrees is highly competitive. Applicants in – 4 years extended programme of study – 5 years • Diploma in Music Performance (DMP) - 3 years The Faculty also offers an extended programme of ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPERA Music, Dance or Theatre will be required to perform • Diploma in Theatre & Performance (DTP) – 3 years • Diploma in Music Performance (DMP) following an study to accommodate talented applicants who do not This qualification is offered to graduates of the Diploma satisfactorily in an audition, and applicants for the Fine • Advanced Diploma in Theatre (AdvDip Theatre) The BA (Fine Art) is a four-year degree that offers extended programme of study - 4 years have the required music qualifications. Please refer to in Music Performance specialising in Opera. Admission Art degree are required to complete a supplementary – 1 year specialist and interdisciplinary training in all aspects the specific admission requirements in the tables on is subject to satisfactory performance in the Diploma application questionnaire (part of the application of visual art. The Michaelis School of Fine Art has well- Please refer to the specific admission requirements in ages 50 - 52. The extended programme is taken over an as well as an audition. It further develops skills taught booklet, and downloadable from the online application These qualifications are intended for those who wish equipped studios offering photography, new media, the tables on pages 50 - 52. Applicants who do not meet additional year with the first year of study offering an in the Diploma and provides a foundation for those screens) as well as submit a portfolio of work for to work professionally in the theatre as performers, painting, print media, sculpture and curatorship. The the minimum requirements for music theory, but who intensive programme preparing students for first year wishing to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Music consideration. As long as the FPS and NBT scores meet makers, designers, teachers, and facilitators or as degree also equips students with the critical and perform exceptionally in the audition, may be considered classes. On successful completion of the foundation year, (PGDip Music). the minimum requirements for admission, the leading academics and researchers. An audition is theoretical skills necessary for the context-specific for admission to an extended programme of study. The students proceed to the substantive curriculum of the indicator for admission is performance in the audition/ required for admission. The Head understanding of contemporary art practice. The degree South African College of Music offers training in the entire Bachelor of Music. In addition to the general Bachelor DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE portfolio submission, and places are awarded on merit. of the Centre for Theatre, Dance is designed to enable students to develop as artists at a range of orchestral instruments, piano, organ, voice, of Music, students can pursue the following curriculum This qualification offers a similar practical curriculum to and Performance Studies may level of best practice. African percussion and jazz. The College boasts several specialisations or streams. that of the Bachelor of Music but excludes some of the Dance motivate for consideration string, wind, jazz and percussion ensembles, as well as academic subjects prescribed for the degree programme www.dance.uct.ac.za of other qualifications or Studio work practical concentrations offered are: choirs, a symphony orchestra and the Jazz Big Band. In BACHELOR OF MUSIC STREAMS and is of three years’ duration only. It is designed to The following qualifications are offered: experience in lieu of the painting, sculpture, photography, printmedia and new addition, the Opera School annually presents a season of African Music Performance prepare students for careers in particular practical • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & NBT requirement where an media. In the fourth year of study, students follow opera performances. General curriculum specialisations or streams. The Faculty also Performance (BA T&P) – 4 years applicant shows exceptional individual study streams that have been chosen in Jazz Studies offers an extended programme of study to accommodate • Diploma in Theatre & Performance talent in the audition. Please consultation with members of the teaching staff. All students are required either to play in the orchestras Music Technology talented applicants who do not have the required music (DTP) – 3 years refer to the specific Students are expected to produce a body of work to a or ensembles, or sing in the choirs, at the discretion Opera qualifications. Please refer to the specific admission admission requirements professional standard in their final year. of the Director of the College of Music. Students who Western Classical Composition requirements in the tables on ages 50 - 52. These qualifications are designed to cater in the tables on pages complete diploma or degree courses are ready to enter Western Classical Performance equally for aspirant professional dancers, 50 - 52. The Faculty offers an extended programme of study in choreographers, designers, dance teachers Fine Art, with an extended curriculum and additional and academics. An audition is required for Students in the general support, to accommodate those applicants with talent admission. The Head of the Centre for Theatre, Bachelor of Arts degree and potential to succeed academically who do not meet Dance and Performance Studies may motivate may choose to study the minimum admission requirements for the BA (Fine for consideration of other qualifications or Theatre and Dance Studies Art) degree. In such cases, an additional letter experience in lieu of the NBT requirement academic courses as part of of motivation may be requested. This programme is structured over five years. 48 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 49

The extended programme is taken over an additional study particularly for adult learners who have practice to develop a new role or practice to support teaching and MAJORS WITH QUANTITATIVE APPLICANTS TRANSFERRING is not included in the points calculation. Applicants with year with the first year of study offering an intensive experience within the non-formal sector or CLC but who learning in ACET. REQUIREMENTS FROM ANOTHER HIGHER an international or non-NSC school-leaving qualification programme preparing students for first year classes. On may not have all the requirements to enter a learning EDUCATION INSTITUTION are considered on an individual basis. Details of the successful completion of the foundation year, students programme. Alternative admission is done through The qualification aims are to offer intellectual enrichment Admission to major subjects with a strong quantitative minimum admission criteria, and how to calculate your proceed to the substantive curriculum of the Diploma in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which was introduced in Adult Learning Theory and Practice and Policy & component in the curriculum carry additional entrance The Faculty of Humanities has a limited number of places Admission Point Score (APS), can be found in the table Music Performance. The Diploma in Music Performance is in 1994 as a formal process, particularly for people who Development towards Social Change and to offer an requirements. To pursue courses with quantitative for those applicants who wish to transfer from another on page 14. available in the following five curriculum specialisations fall short of entry qualifications but have the necessary intensive focus on two applied specialisms namely requirements as part of the curriculum, applicants institution. These places are reserved for students who or streams. experience and knowledge to enter a programme. Curriculum Studies and Design and Leadership and must meet subject-specific requirements in either NSC have not been excluded from the other institution and Management of an educational project. Mathematics (or equivalent). NSC Mathematical Literacy have achieved a high average. Normally, an average of at NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE Higher Certificate in Adult and Community or specified achievement in the Quantitate Literacy (QL) least 65% across a full load of courses is required with (NBTS) STREAMS Education and Training (ACET) NQF level 5 Law component of the NBT may be considered in lieu of NSC offers typically made at 70% and above. The admission African Music The Higher Certificate is an access and introductory www.law.uct.ac.za Mathematics for some subjects. decision is based on both the FPS and the tertiary record. Applicants to the Faculty of Humanities need only write Jazz Studies qualification to the study of ACET in a higher education Students may pursue a BA/BSocSc with a major in Law Further advice for applicants in this category can be the Academic & Quantitative Literacy test and not the Opera institution and training context. This is an entry level from their second year of study. To gain admission to the Economics found on the Faculty website: http://www.humanities.uct. Mathematics test unless they intend to take courses in Western Classical qualification which is intended to provide learners with Law major of the general BA/BSocSc degrees, candidates www.commerce.uct.ac.za/Economics ac.za/hum/apply/undergraduate/transtudents Mathematics. The NBT scores are used to complement the World Music basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual must have performed well enough in their school- Students require NSC results of at least 60% in Faculty Point Score (FPS) in making admissions decisions. tools and practical techniques to enable further study leaving examinations and the NBT to gain admission to Mathematics for admission to the Economics major. The Admission requirements and the calculation of As the NBT assesses entry-level academic proficiency, Education in ACET. the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) OR must have passed all the equivalent Cambridge results are at least a B at AS-level points an applicant with a Lower Intermediate or Basic score www.education.uct.ac.za courses from their first year of study at the first sitting or D at A-level. For applicants writing the National Senior Certificate, on the Academic Literacy (AL) portion of the NBT will The School of Education is located within the Faculty of This qualification is underpinned by the values of and have achieved an average of at least 65% in a consult page 12. for information on the calculation of not normally be considered for admission to degree Humanities. An initial teacher education qualification is engaged citizenship, social justice and transformation standard first year curriculum (i.e. eight semester courses, Psychology scores. Specific subject requirements: all applicants must studies in the Faculty of Humanities. The results of the offered only at postgraduate level. which are important strategic goals of the university. It excluding summer and winter term courses). www.psychology.uct.ac.za have achieved a minimum of 50% for English Home Quantitative Literacy (QL) section are usually only used aims to develop learners who are capable of applying Students wishing to pursue a major in Psychology require Language or 60% for English First Additional Language for entry into Humanities degrees that have Psychology To follow a career in teaching it is necessary to obtain such knowledge and competence as adult education, Candidates can apply for admission to graduate LLB NSC results of at least 50% in NSC Mathematics or a score (FAL). For applicants completing the National Senior or any other course which has quantitative requirements an undergraduate degree in the Faculties of Humanities, training and development practitioners. It also provides a study through the Faculty of Law during their final year of Proficient for the Quantitative Literacy (QL) component Certificate, Life Orientation must be passed at 50%, but as part of the curriculum. The NBT test is also used as Commerce or Science before applying for admission to route into the Diploma in Adult and Community Education in the BA/ BSocSc either with or without a Law major. of the NBT. a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). and Training, which is not offered at UCT. The graduate LLB comprises at least a further two years Undergraduate requirements for primary and secondary of study depending on the undergraduate majors. Students who meet neither the NSC Mathematics nor school teachers vary and applicants are encouraged Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Applicants who complete their first degree will be NBT(QL) requirement may be required to enrol for to contact the School of Education for advice before Education and Training (ACET) NQF level 7 considered on a competitive basis, taking into account Mathematics foundation courses as a pre-requisite planning their degree curriculum. This qualification is offered as a continuing professional the University’s admissions policy. or co-requisite to their first year Psychology courses. development qualification for Adult Education Training Evaluation and placement into these courses is done The School of Education offers the following two (AET) and Community Education and Training (CET) Students in the extended (4-year degree) programme for during Orientation. undergraduate programmes in Adult and Community lecturers at the community colleges and further the general BA/BSocSci degrees must have passed all Education and Training (ACET): an entry level qualification education and training centres, art colleges, adult their courses in their first and second years of registration Majors falling under the Faculty of Science (the Higher Certificate in ACET) and the post-professional education centres, and adult educators in NGOs, trade on a standard courseload (i.e. 6 semester courses per Students should refer to the relevant entries under the qualification (the Advanced Diploma in ACET). UCT does unions, human resource development, health education, year, excluding co-requisite Augmenting courses) on a Faculty of Science section in this prospectus for specific however not offer any initial professional teaching religious education and education programmes based in first sitting and have obtained a cumulative average of admission requirements to their course majors. qualifications in ACET, which lead to professionally local government, libraries and museums. at least 65% after completion of the second year of the qualified status which is necessary for teaching ina extended programme. Community Learning Centre (CLC). Our ACET programmes The purpose of the qualification is to strengthen and are designed to create bridges and ladders into formal enhance an existing specialisation in a subject or field, or 50 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 51

a placement indicator to identify applicants in need of ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BY QUALIFICATION BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ART (BA(FA)) ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC (AdvDip(MUSIC)) language development courses, or other additional academic Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/ matric exemption.FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Minimum requirements: Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification. support; and as an indicator, along with the FPS, of eligibility BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) AND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (BSocSc) Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/ matric exemption. for an early offer or an Entrance Scholarship. Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the portfolio submission, Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). and places are awarded on merit. ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS South African applicants will usually not be considered ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS until an NBT score is available. Applicants who are unable Possible admission Guaranteed admission Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above. to write the NBT test during the scheduled sessions in the Band A Possible admission All applicants FPS 450 or above FPS 380 or above Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first class pass in the year preceding admission (for example an applicant who is FPS All applicants NBT AL: Proficient NBT AL: Intermediate performance course(s) which forms part of the Diploma in Music Performance. out of the country on a gap year) may be made a conditional All applicants Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation Probable admission offer on the basis of excellent results, on condition that the Band B WPS 450 or above WPS Only SA applicants in Possible admission NBT test is written, and results available, prior to Orientation NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above targeted redress Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN OPERA (AdvDip(OPERA)) and Registration. No Entrance Scholarship will be awarded categories evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended BA(FA). Minimum requirements: Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance specialising in Opera. Only SA applicants Possible admission without an NBT score. Band C Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. in targeted redress FPS 380 or above FPS categories NBT AL: Intermediate or above BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE (BA(T&P)) Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/ matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS NSC REQUIREMENTS SELECTION BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS (BSOCSC) (PPE) NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition. PROCEDURES Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/ matric exemption. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Upper Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition,and places are awarded on merit. Possible admission Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above. Intermediate and Quantitative Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%. All applicants 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first class pass in the Applicants are considered on the basis of final school- performance course(s) which forms part of the Diploma in Music Performance. leaving results and the NBT score. Where final school-leaving Possible admission ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FPS 380 or above All applicants results are not available, the Faculty will initially consider an NBT AL: Intermediate application for a provisional or conditional offer on the basis Guaranteed admission DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE (DMP) FPS 450 or above Satisfactory performance in an audition Band A of internal examination results and the NBT score. All applicants NBT AL: Proficient FPS Only SA applicants in Possible admission Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. NBT QL: Upper Intermediate targeted redress Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. In addition to the selection process and admission points Subject requirements: Mathematics 60% or above categories be considered for admission to the Diploma in Theatre and Performance. requirements, admission to the Performing and Creative Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Arts degrees includes the assessment of a portfolio and/or ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS a successful audition. Please refer to the specific admission BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMUS) Possible admission requirements stipulated for Fine Art, Theatre & Performance, Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/ matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy Intermediate Level 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition. NSC endorsed for diploma studies. Dance and Music. These are in the tables on pages 50 - 52. All applicants NBT AL: Intermediate Additional Minimum requirements: Applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview and demonstrate Satisfactory performance in an audition and Music theory test successfully that they will meet the professional requirements of the South African Council for Social Service Professionals. Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Applicants for the Performing and Creative Arts are advised ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to liaise with the relevant departments for assistance in Guaranteed admission preparing for the audition or portfolio. You are also advised Band A All applicants FPS 450 or above Possible admission FPS to consult the following websites for information pertaining NBT AL: Proficient FPS 380 or above NBT AL: Intermediate to current selection procedures: Probable admission All applicants Satisfactory performance in an audition WPS 450 or above Subject requirements: Band B All applicants Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage score of 10% and an FPS of 409 will NSC Music 60% or above OR Unisa Music Theory Grade V or above Michaelis School of Fine Art: www.michaelis.uct.ac.za WPS meet the WPS 450 requirement (409+41 = 450) AND Unisa Music Practical Grade VII or above OR equivalent examinations. NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above South African College of Music: www.music.uct.ac.za / Possible admission Only SA applicants Possible admission Only SA applicants www.sacm.uct.ac.za Band C Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the BMus 4-year programme but do in targeted redress FPS 380 or above in targeted redress FPS not meet the subject requirements above may be considered for admission to the extended categories NBT AL: Intermediate or above categories programme of study or the Diploma in Music Performance. 52 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 53

DIPLOMA IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE (DTP) ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS WITH It is important to note that matriculation exemption ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BY QUALIFICATION Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for NON-SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL-LEAVING requires specific subject combinations and that certain English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition. QUALIFICATIONS subjects are not recognised. To qualify for admission MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LEVEL AT WHICH YOU ARE LIKELY TO RECEIVE AN Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. to Humanities qualifications, applicants should have FOR ADMISSION OFFER Applications are also invited from those who have successfully completed a non- passed two A-level subjects at grade C or above. Where ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A-Level: E A-Level: D South African school-leaving qualification. To be considered for admission, all an applicant has not completed A-level subjects, AS- AS-Level: D AS-Level: B English language Possible admission applicants must qualify for matriculation exemption from the Matriculation Board. The levels may be accepted at the rate of two AS-levels for NSSC: Grade 3 NSSC: Grade 2 NSC endorsed for diploma studies (for all qualifications) All applicants GCSE/ IGCSE/ O-Level: C GCSE/ IGCSE/ O-Level: A NBT AL: Intermediate criteria specified for matriculation exemption are the minimum entry requirements each required A-level. Satisfactory performance in an audition and do not guarantee admission. The sole subject requirement for all qualifications IB HL: Grade 3 IB HL: Grade 4 IB SL: Grade 4 IB SL: Grade 6 is English for which a pass is required for admission. Some qualifications may carry To calculate your Admission Point Score, combine your Bachelor of Arts additional subject requirements, and particular subjects may also be required for best A-level subjects with your best relevant GSCE/ Admission Point Score Admission Point Score ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN THEATRE (AdvDip(THEATRE)) Bachelor of Social Science matriculation exemption. IGSCE/ O-level subjects to reach a total of six subjects. 32 38 Minimum requirements: Successful completion of the Diploma in Theatre & Performance or equivalent qualification. Bachelor of Social Work Each subject can only be counted once at A-level or Admission Point Score ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission is competitive and each application is evaluated individually on its GCSE/ IGSCE/ O-level. merits. Assessment is based on performance in the top six school-leaving subjects 39 Possible admission beginning with the most senior subject passed. A points rating system is used to Namibian Secondary School Certificate (NSSC) Minimum Mathematics requirement A Diploma in Theatre and Performance with an average of 65% in third year Bachelor of Social Science Admission Point Score guide admission decisions. The APS in the tables below reflect the level at which applicants A-Level: E All applicants Studiowork (TDP3041W or TDP30143W) and 60% average in second year (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) 32 Theatre & Dance Studies major courses (TDP2010F and TDP2011S) you are likely to receive an offer. While your application is assessed with reference To meet the minimum requirements for matriculation AS-Level: C A qualification from another Higher Education institution deemed equivalent by the HOD. NSSC: Grade 3 to your APS, additional factors may be taken into account and each application is exemption, applicants must hold at least four HIGCSE IB HL: Grade 3 considered on its individual merits, particularly for admission to qualifications in the subjects at level 3 or above and at least one IGSCE/ IB SL: Grade 5 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ACET) performing and creative arts. GSCE/ O-level subjects at a grade of C or above. Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Admission Point Score Minimum requirements: It is an entry level, non-professional qualification for those who have at least two years Bachelor of Arts (Theatre & Performance) 32 practitioner experience but no education and training at this level. All applicants who are normally resident, or at school, in South Africa must write the To calculate your Admission Point Score (APS), combine Bachelor of Music Satisfactory performance in the portfolio/ audition evaluation NBT. As the NBT assesses entry-level academic proficiency, applicants are expected your best HIGSCE subjects with the best relevant IGSCE Bachelor of Music (Dance) ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to attain a Proficient score on the Academic Literacy portion of the test. subjects to reach a total of six subjects. Each subject Possible admission can only be counted once at HIGSCE or IGSCE level. Diploma in Music Performance or an equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above A National Senior Certificate or A Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) or Advanced Diploma in Music All applicants The following information is a guide for applicants with Cambridge Assessment An appropriate Level 4 Certificate in Adult Education and Training or Community Education International Education (CAIE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Advanced Diploma in Opera Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first-class pass in the perfor- and Training or Early Childhood Education or via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). mance course(s) which form part of the Diploma in Music Performance school-leaving qualifications. CAIE applicants with only GCSE/ IGSCE/ O-levels applicants

subjects are not eligible for admission. Applicants must hold a full diploma with a minimum of School-leaving qualification endorsed for Diploma studies ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ACET) Diploma in Music Performance three higher level subjects from a total of six subjects Diploma in Theatre and Satisfactory performance in an audition Minimum requirements: An approved and recognised level 6 Diploma in ACET or level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in General Certificate of Education Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary (GCE and a total of 24 points. Performance Education; or a BEd degree in ACET; or a historically equivalent qualification in adult education; or an equivalent qualification A-Level and AS-Level) applicants For Diploma in Music Performance: Satisfactory performance in a music theory test from another subfield in education, for example, schooling or lecturing in technical and vocational education and training. In addition, a new Advanced Certificate (Level 6 on the current 10-level NQF) which followed a former Diploma in Education To meet the minimum requirements for matriculation exemption, applicants must A National Senior Certificate or A Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) or Higher Certificate in Adult and (including a National Professional Diploma in Education) may also be presented for admission to an Advanced Diploma. hold at least two A-level subjects at a grade of E or above and at least three IGSCE/ An appropriate Level 4 Certificate in Adult Education and Training or Community Education and Community Education and Training GSCE/ O-level subjects at a grade of C or above including English Language and an Training or Early Childhood Education or via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS approved second language. Possible admission A level 6 Diploma in ACET or level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Advanced Diploma in Adult and A BEd. degree in ACET or A level 6 Diploma in ACET or level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Where an applicant does not hold A-levels, at least four AS-levels are required at All applicants A BEd. degree in ACET or Community Education and Training A level 6 Advanced Certificate which followed a Diploma in Education or via Recognition of Prior A level 6 Advanced Certificate which followed a Diploma in Education or grade D or above and at least one approved IGSCE/ GSCE/ O-level subject at a grade Learning (RPL). via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). of C or above including English Language and an approved second language. 54 55

of the public. Obtaining the LLB does not automatically Government Choosing the appropriate route is important. There entitle non-citizens and non-permanent residents of The Department of Justice employs state attorneys, are advantages to each. However, the legal education South Africa to be admitted to practise in this country. prosecutors, legal drafters and of course magistrates offered by each route is identical i.e. there isno and judges. Law graduates interested in international difference between the routes as far as the law courses Attorneys law can join the Department of Foreign Affairs or are concerned, and each of the routes leads to the An LLB graduate must serve as a candidate attorney Department of Trade and Industry. Other government same endpoint, the award of an LLB degree. In choosing with a practising attorney and then write a professional departments at both national and provincial levels between the different routes it may be helpful for you examination set by the relevant provincial law society to employ lawyers, as do the National Parliament, to consider how well prepared you are for university become an attorney. Attorneys’ work includes drafting provincial legislatures and municipal councils. In fact, studies (i.e. how serious you are about studying law legal documents, negotiating settlements of disputes, there is no sector of government in which lawyers do now, amongst other things) and the amount of higher and preparing cases for presentation in court. not play a role! education you wish to receive in addition to a legal education. Attorneys take instructions from members of the public NGOs and Public Benefit Organisations and, if necessary, may brief or seek an opinion from an Researchers and lobbyists are in demand and many law The best approach in choosing your route is to be advocate. Obtaining the LLB does not automatically graduates who are committed to the transformation of realistic about your current ability to deal with a large entitle non-citizens and non- permanent residents of South African society work in such organisations. workload and lots of reading. In addition, ask yourself South Africa to be admitted to practise in this country. whether you prefer to enter training for a professional understanding of legal institutions, the law and its qualification immediately or whether you are interested WHY STUDY LAW? application. Business THE LLB PROGRAMME in other disciplines too. Law graduates are to be found across the whole business Students who wish to become legal practitioners CAREER OPPORTUNITIES spectrum, from small firms to large corporations. They There are three routes to obtaining an LLB degree: require an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree. An LLB is the are legal advisors in tax, real estate, labour relations, 1. The undergraduate LLB route (minimum of four universal general qualification for the practice of law, LLB graduates are employed in the legal profession contracts, public information, and acquisitions; they years in duration) although the content of the LLB programme differs and in a wide variety of positions in the judiciary, are forensic auditors and ombudsmen, ethics and 2. The combined Humanities and LLB or Commerce from country to country. During the course of the LLB government, NGOs, companies and other enterprises. employment officers, and policy and legislative analysts. and LLB route (minimum of five years in duration) degree students are taught the fundamentals of South Publishing firms look for legal editors, researchers, 3. The graduate LLB route (minimum of three years African law and the South African legal system. At the Academic and writers. in duration) same time they are equipped with the skills necessary An LLB degree is the first step to an academic career. to be successful legal practitioners. UCT’s Master of Laws and Postgraduate Diploma programmes offer a very broad range of postgraduate Some of the skills the UCT LLB strives to courses from which to select a specialisation. impart are: the ability to read, comprehend, and critically evaluate Advocate complex documents, including cases and legislation; LLB graduates undergo one year’s training in pupillage the ability to write clearly, logically, coherently, with a practising member of the Bar. After an admission and succinctly; and the ability to analyse and solve examination, the work of an advocate generally problems. involves research, drafting opinions and pleadings, and presenting cases in court, most often though not By the end of their LLB degrees, graduates are able exclusively in the High Court. to assess, interpret and apply the law, and have the historical, comparative and jurisprudential Advocates must be briefed or instructed by attorneys; Faculty of Law background that is essential for a thorough and critical they do not take instructions directly from members FACULTY OF LAW 57

THE DIFFERENT ROUTES Please note that students must apply for ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS Admission to the combined law and Admission to the graduate LLB admission to the Law Faculty at the end humanities or law and commerce LLB streams Applicants must obtain an average of at least 65% EXPLAINED HOLDING THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE WITH NON-SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL- Applicants to the Humanities and Commerce in a standard undergraduate degree in order to of their undergraduate Humanities or LEAVING CERTIFICATES Faculties must meet the admission requirements be admitted to the graduate LLB. This average is Commerce degree and must meet certain The undergraduate LLB (4 years The Faculty cannot admit all those who apply to study law, as applications of those faculties in order to commence their calculated from your results over of all years of your minimum) advertised admission requirements\ in vastly exceed the available places. If there are more applicants who meet undergraduate Humanities or Commerce degree. undergraduate degree. Places are however limited The undergraduate LLB is aimed at order to proceed to the two-year graduate the admission criteria than there are places, only the best applicants in each For applicants in possession of, or writing, other than South African Students who wish to do a combined degree begin and are allocated to applicants with the highest candidates who do not already hold LLB degree. category will be made an offer. qualifications, offers of places may only be made subject to the equivalent taking law subjects in their second year of study averages on a competitive basis and in accordance a university degree. Most candidates bachelor’s exemption being obtained from the Matriculation Board (refer as an undergraduate major. Students are not with the University’s admissions policy. are school leavers. The admission This route allows candidates who do not to http://he-enrol.ac.za/exemption-process for further information and automatically permitted to do these law subjects. In requirements for this degree are high. meet the requirements for admission Admission to the 4-year undergraduate LLB on-line assessment and application). order to gain admission to the law stream of the BA/ Students with an average of less than 65% will This is because all three LLB streams are to the undergraduate LLB to apply for a Applications are assessed on the basis of the applicant’s results in the National BSocSci or BCom/BBusSci degrees, students must not normally be admitted, but the Faculty may taught together in the same class and Humanities or Commerce degree, to adapt Senior Certificate (NSC) or other school-leaving examination, together with In addition, candidates writing A-level, AS-level, HIGCSE/IGCSE or IB either have achieved sufficient points in the NSC in its discretion admit students whom it believes school leavers must be able to manage to university studies, and, if they perform the applicant’s results in the Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy Diploma examinations* must meet the following minimum requirements, and National Benchmark tests to have qualified for nevertheless show the potential to succeed in their the workload. admission to the four-year undergraduate degree, LLB studies. In exercising this discretion, the Faculty satisfactorily in their first year of study, to components of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). obtained using the scoring table on page 14 of this prospectus. Meeting on a competitive basis, in their first year of study will have regard to the University’s admissions policy. join the law stream in their second or third these requirements does not guarantee admission which is limited by As the description indicates, this route OR must have attained an average of at least 65% can be completed in four years, but as a year at university. The advantage of this As a general rule, no more than ten international applicants will be accepted in the case of Humanities students and 63% in the result only a limited number of non-law route over the undergraduate LLB route is into the undergraduate LLB programme. PROBABLE MINIMUM ADMISSION ADMISSION case of Commerce students on a first sitting of a full Transferring students courses can be fitted into the curriculum. that a full major in a discipline other than first year course load totalling at least 144 credits for A UCT student (who has not been excluded) may law is possible, thus resulting in a more International applicants 46+ APS points 44+ APS points Humanities students and 164 credits for Commerce apply to transfer to the LLB degree but must satisfy The combined Humanities/ rounded higher education experience. students. Results in supplementary exams are not the requirements for admission to the LLB on a ELIGIBLE BAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All SA applicants 44+ APS points 36+ APS points Commerce LLB (5 years minimum) included when calculating the average but results competitive basis. Successful applicants may be The combined Law and Humanities or Law The graduate LLB (3 years Guaranteed admission in deferred exams are included. The Law Faculty granted credit or exemption or both for courses Band A SA applicants in targeted redress race groups 39+ APS points 36+ APS points All SA applicants 510 FPS or above retains a discretion to admit Humanities students already completed, up to a maximum of four full and Commerce route allows candidates minimum) FPS NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate for QL to do what is described as an accelerated The graduate LLB route is for students with an average of less than 65% and Commerce courses (or the equivalent). * Applicants writing other international authority examinations will be assessed on their individual merits. students with an average of less than 63% on combined Humanities/Commerce and LLB who have completed an undergraduate Probable Admission Band B All SA applicants 495 WPS or above NOTE: : As explained in the section on ‘career opportunities’ above, obtaining the LLB does not redress grounds. Note - the number of places on A non-UCT student who has not been excluded from degree. This means that students receive degree in any discipline without having WPS NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate for QL automatically entitle non-citizens and non-permanent residents of South Africa to be admitted to the law stream is limited and varies from year to another university may apply to transfer to UCT as two degrees by the end of their combined majored in law. This route allows practise as attorney or advocates in this country. year. Admissions based on first year performance an LLB student but must satisfy the requirements programme; a bachelor’s degree in the candidates to complete a full degree in Only SA applicants in Possible admission Band C are made on a competitive basis to students with for admission to the LLB on a competitive basis. targeted redress 460 FPS or above Humanities or Commerce faculty (BA/ a discipline other than law and then add FPS the highest averages and in accordance with the Successful applicants may be granted credit or categories BSocSci or BCom) which is awarded at the the LLB. This route can be completed in a NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate for QL Admission criteria for applicants with non-south african school- University’s admission policy and the Law Faculty’s exemption or both for courses already completed, up end of their first three years of study, and minimum of six years (3 + 3). In order to Probable admission leaving certificates redress enrolment targets. to a maximum of four full courses (or the equivalent). a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB), which be admitted to the 3-year graduate LLB, International applicants 520 FPS or above For applicants in possession of, or writing, other than South African is awarded at the end of a further two applicants must meet certain advertised NBT scores of proficient for AL and intermediate for QL qualifications, offers of places may only be made subject to the equivalent Once students have completed their Humanities Credits and exemptions will only be granted for years of study. It is also possible to do a admission requirements. bachelor’s exemption being obtained from the Matriculation Board (refer or Commerce degrees with law subjects, they must courses taken at another institution if the Law combined BBusSci LLB programme which to http://he-enrol.ac.za/exemption-process for further information and apply to the Law Faculty for admission to the 2-year Faculty is satisfied that the courses are substantially graduate LLB degree. Applicants for the 2-year equivalent, in both content and standard, to the requires at least 6 years of study. At the The advantage of this route over the on-line assessment and application). graduate LLB are considered and offered places on a courses offered at UCT. Such transferring students end of their Humanities/ Commerce combined route is that candidates obtain competitive basis taking into account the University’s will be required to complete the remaining courses degrees, students will graduate with a a broad education in the Humanities, In addition, candidates writing A-level, AS-level, HIGCSE/IGCSE or IB admissions policy. However, applicants who achieve prescribed for the LLB at this University over a period degree in which they have a major in a Commerce or Sciences in addition to Diploma examinations* must meet the following minimum requirements, an average of at least 60% in their undergraduate of not less than two years. commerce or humanities subject and a their education in law. obtained using the scoring table on page13 of this prospectus. Meeting degree are guaranteed admission to the LLB. major in law. these requirements does not guarantee admission which is limited by available capacity. 58 59

in the private and public sectors in South Africa, as well to solve real-world problems and support decision mathematics and physics foundation. The astronomy as internationally. making and policy development. The field of statistics courses offered are a general introductory first-year often attracts those interested in the analysis of patterns course which includes the ‘Starfinder’ course held in the in data: developing, understanding, abstracting, and Iziko Planetarium as well as night-sky viewing, second- WHAT WE OFFER packaging analytical methods for general use in other year courses which cover nearly all aspects of modern subject areas. Statisticians are employed in many fields, observational astronomy, while the two third-year The Faculty of Science offers one undergraduate degree, including biology, finance, economics, the engineering courses enter into the physical processes that lie at the the Bachelor of Science. Below are the possible majors industry, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, origin of the observed astronomical phenomena. available in the faculty. While every BSc student will government, education and sport science. Statisticians Visit www.ast.uct.ac.za take 2 majors, it is possible to take one approved major are key players in the analytics environment, using their from a different faculty. skills to transform large amounts of data into credible, Biology usable information. Visit www.stats.uct.ac.za This major is about life on Earth in all its forms - the Applied Mathematics adaptations of living organisms, how they live and Applied mathematicians transfer mathematical Archaeology interact, and how they originated. With a focus on knowledge and methods into other fields, such as (See also Note 2 on page 58) organismal biology, this major examines how organisms physics, computer science, engineering, biology The Department of Archaeology, taking advantage of interrelate with each other and with their environment, and the social sciences. In this way mathematics its location in a region rich in archaeological heritage, provides the processes by which organisms and has become one of the most powerful promoters of with evidence of human occupation for the last half communities are shaped, and how living organisms affect scientific developments, since all modern sciences are million years, offers courses that focus on the prehistory and/or are affected by humans. This major aims to explain Faculty founded essentially on mathematical principles. Many of Africa, with a particular focus on Southern Africa. and account for the patterns that make up the diversity technological developments such as mobile phones, Specific research interests include issues related to of terrestrial life that surrounds computers, cars, airplanes and large telescopes were human evolution, the emergence of modern humans, us. As human influence on of Science unthinkable without mathematical progress. and the history of hunter-gatherer, pastoralist and the environment escalates, Visit www.math.uct.ac.za farming communities in southern Africa, as well as the there are new challenges archaeology of more recent colonial settlement.Visit as to how biodiversity Applied Statistics www.archaeology.uct.ac.za can be protected while Applied Statistics at UCT straddles the fields of Statistics, societies Operational Research and Data Science, covering a Astrophysics range of quantitative methods for the analysis of data The Astrophysics major requires a strong ABOUT THE FACULTY

The Faculty of Science at UCT is, by various measures, the best in the country: it has the largest number of scientists who have been rated through a rigorous process of international evaluation, and within this group it has the largest number of those who are acknowledged to be world leaders in their fields, and who hold an “A” rating. Thus undergraduate and postgraduate programmes benefit by being developed and taught side by side with cutting-edge research. The Faculty offers an exciting suite of majors (details of which follow), leading to the BSc degree. The courses offered within the degree structure are characterised by their coherence, a good balance between breadth and depth, and their inter-disciplinary nature.

The degree is structured in such a way as to provide graduates with the range of skills that the job market demands. In addition, a variety of opportunities exist for postgraduate study in all Departments; the BSc degree leads to Honours, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. All degrees in the Faculty enjoy a high reputation 60 FACULTY OF SCIENCE 61

meet their needs. An and biological sciences. Courses offered for this major Genetics understanding of organismal cover the fundamental areas of organic, inorganic Students taking the major in Genetics will be taught biology is essential in order to and physical chemistry. Theoretical concepts are fundamental concepts in classical, molecular and comprehend the intricacies of underpinned by practical training in modern chemical evolutionary genetics. Classical genetics is the study living systems and to predict techniques, including the use of state of the art analytical of heritability and variation in living organisms, whilst the future under different global instrumentation. The chemistry major offers a wide molecular genetics is concerned with understanding the change scenarios. The southern variety of employment opportunities, from laboratory structure and function of genes at the molecular level. tip of Africa holds a treasure work to field work. Visitwww.chemistry.uct.ac.za Genomics considers the comparative study of genomes house of unusual plant and animal of living organisms. In the Genetics major, emphasis is communities alongside pressing Computer Science, Computer placed on understanding the core biological processes human needs, which provides exciting Engineering & Business Computing of gene regulation and cell signalling in plants, animals and unique examples from which to A computer science graduate is trained in the principles and microbes, integrating this knowledge into our learn about ecology, evolution and underlying computing, including the structure and understanding of disease, development and evolution. biodiversity conservation. 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Geology is the basis for during the first semester and a focus on neurophysiology resources, a field that provides the most employment solving methods and the analysis of data. Statisticians and chemical processes which occur in all and focus on the application of computer science to understanding the Earth: how it evolved, what forces in the second semester. The Human Anatomy & opportunities for marine biologists. The courses are employed in many fields, including biology, finance, living organisms. Biochemistry is fundamental these particular fields. They will be complemented by have shaped its oceans, mountains, rivers and lakes, Physiology major aims to provide an understanding include field trips, tutorials and practical sessions that economics, the engineering industry, medicine, public to understanding mechanisms in molecular and courses in the related fields. 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Professionals (UK), since these degrees probes research frontiers from mineral physics to technical skills, using computers to record and analyse transform large amounts of data into credible, usable physical properties and functions of proteins, are accredited by the British Computer Society as being the origin of life, from the evolution of planets to the cardiac, skeletal muscle and brain function, as well as Mathematics information. Visit www.stats.uct.ac.za carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; the of an international standard. Visit www.cs.uct.ac.za climate changes affecting our present environment. improving oral and writing skills. 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The world’s oceans cover 71% of the surface of mathematical truth that it is derived with logical physical, chemical and biological properties of sea water expression, disease as well as biotechnology. theme in the department’s teaching and research of the planet, and have a mean depth of 3 800m, reasoning on the basis of sound definitions. Each day including salt and heat budgets, sea surface fluxes and Visit www.mcb.uct.ac.za initiatives. The student gains an integrated approach Human Anatomy & Physiology meaning that they make well over 95% of the ‘living mathematicians all over the world prove hundreds of ocean climatology. The principal force on the ocean is to the study of the complex relationships between The major in Human Anatomy & Physiology focuses space’ on earth. They are also the least known of the new theorems and solve numerous open problems and from the atmosphere and the response by the sea is Chemistry humans and their social, biological, and physical life- on the structure and function of the human body. The environments on earth; indeed an estimated half of in this way they contribute to the systematic body of to produce tides and many types of waves. Aspects of Chemistry is often called the ‘central science’ support systems. Interdisciplinary research areas within two-year course covers and integrates the traditional all marine species have yet to be discovered! 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Located in the from the time of the 16th century alchemist to degradation, integrated environmental management, human anatomy, basic structure and function of cells, three of the world’s major oceans – the Atlantic, Indian Mathematical Statistics subtropics, South Africa experiences both tropical and the present day chemist who uses advanced urban issues, disaster risk science, developing world tissues, organs and systems, homeostasis, the cardio- and Southern Oceans. Students taking this major will Mathematical Statistics is the study of the mathematical mid-latitude influences on its weather, climate and scientific and computational methods. It is the issues, sustainability studies, political geography and vascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, immune, learn about the diversity of marine life in all its forms principles, theory and methods underpinning the oceanic environments. The Ocean and Atmosphere interface between the mathematical, physical remote sensing. 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global ocean, their regional variations, and how the ocean ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PLACEMENT • Chemistry/Physics may be replaced by Computer interacts with the atmosphere to produce the various • Science for majors in Computer Science, Business Computing, marine and atmospheric environments we experience. NSC results are the primary guide for admission to the BSc degree. However, all applicants to the Science Faculty are Admission to the Science Faculty will be directly onto the regular, Computer Engineering and Computer Games Development required to write the NBTs (Academic Literacy, Quantitative Literacy and Mathematics). three-year degree programme. All students will be required to only. A fundamental knowledge of Ocean and Atmosphere write a set of formal class tests at mid-term of the first semester • Chemistry/Physics may be replaced by Geography for the Science is necessary for understanding the distributions ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS HOLDING THE NATIONAL and on the basis of the results of these tests, together with NSC major in Environmental & Geographical Science of the various marine and terrestrial ecosystems, climate and NBT results, selected students will be counselled to convert change and variability, severe weather such as tropical SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) to the four-year Extended Degree Programme (EDP). The EDP cyclones and thunderstorms, as well as the properties of Besides taking the NSC results into account for admission, other factors including, availability of places and educational is structured such that students entering the programme will FACULTY POINTS SCORE (FPS) FOR NON the world oceans. The trans-disciplinary skills developed in or social/home background, will be considered. receive additional academic and general support to improve the this major offer graduates opportunities to branch out into chances of graduating in minimum time. NSC EXAMINATIONS many other areas of Earth System Science or to specialise in Faculty Points Score (FPS) Admission to the Faculty of Science requires an applicant to have a field of Oceanography, Atmospheric Science or Climate up The FPS (a score out of 800) is calculated as the sum of the percentages achieved in the best six NSC subjects, The EDP is run in association with the Academic Development achieved a FPS of 34 points or above, based on the five best to PhD level. UCT is ideally placed to offer such a major given including English but excluding Life Orientation, and doubling the percentages achieved in Mathematics and Physical Programme (ADP) and offers students who are struggling the subjects (including the required subjects), obtained using the our proximity to the world’s strongest western boundary Science. Admission to the Faculty of Science requires a minimum FPS of 550, but this does not guarantee admission. opportunity to establish a sound educational foundation, with an scoring table in the section of this prospectus titled “Applying current (the Agulhas), a cold upwelling current system Refer to the table below. appropriate distribution of their academic load over a four-year to UCT”. (the Benguela) and the highly dynamic Southern Ocean. period. The minimum time for a student on the EDP to complete Visit www.sea.uct.ac.za Subject entrance requirements the BSc degree is four years. Applicants writing other international authority examinations • Mathematics at 70% or above will be assessed on their individual merits. Physics • Physical Science at 60% or above (refer to notes 2 and 3 below). Physics is about understanding the nature of matter and • Where an applicant has not completed Physical Science, Information Technology or Life Sciences may be doubled ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR radiation in the language of mathematics, and as such is (refer to notes 2 and 3 below). APPLICANTS WITH NON-SOUTH A-Level a central fundamental discipline in science. A major in English: C at IGCSE physics teaches you how to apply your knowledge of AFRICAN SCHOOL-LEAVING Mathematics: B fundamental principles in a range of contexts. Applications ELIGIBLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Physical Science (or Chemistry or Physics): C CERTIFICATES AS-Level of the principles of physics are everywhere: transistors, Guaranteed Admission English: C at IGCSE computers, optical fibres, quantum computing. Physicists Band A FPS of 660 or above For applicants in possession of or writing other than South Mathematics: B discovered the structure of DNA and the genetic code, and FPS Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Sciences 60% or above (see Notes 2 & 3) African qualifications, offers of places may only be made subject Physical Science (or Chemistry or Physics): C NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written * invented X-ray machines and the World Wide Web. Visit All applicants to the equivalent bachelor’s exemption being obtained from the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Admission Very Likely www.phy.uct.ac.za South African Higher Education (Matriculation) Board (refer to Bachelor English: C at IGCSE Band B WPS of 620 or above http://he-enrol.ac.za/exemption-process for further information of Science Mathematics: 70% (or level 1 HIGCSE) WPS Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Sciences 60% or above (see Notes 2 & 3) and on-line assessment and application). In addition, candidates Physical Science (or Chemistry or Physics): 60% NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written * (or level 1 HIGCSE) Quantitative Biology must meet the following minimum requirements; meeting these This major is aimed at training biologists with quantitative Admission Possible SA applicants in requirements does not guarantee admission which is limited by International Baccalaureate Band C FPS of 550 or above skills, preparing them for the emerging fields of ‘data targeted redress available capacity: English: Grade 5 at SL FPS Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Sciences 60% or above (see Notes 2 & 3) science’ and ‘biological modelling’, which are used to race groups Mathematics: Grade 5 at HL or Grade 6 at SL NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written * (Maths Studies is not accepted) address big scientific questions. The Quantitative Biology Applicants must take at least: Physical Science (or Chemistry or Physics): major is packaged as an interdisciplinary stream, to allow * The results of the NBTs are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty English, Mathematics and Chemistry and/or Physics (or Physical Grade 5 at HL or Grade 6 SL students among three major disciplinary fields (Biology, Note 1: Acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major because some majors (currently Biochemistry, Genetics, Geology Science) and Human Anatomy & Physiology) have limits on the number of students that can be accommodated. Selection for these is based on academic criteria which will Statistics and Mathematics) into the major, and for be clearly communicated to students during the first year of study. Students will be advised in their first year to take courses which could lead to several majors. • Chemistry is required for majors in Biology, Marine Biology, graduates taking this major to be prepared to enter into Note 2: If you have not completed Physical Sciences or Information Technology in your school-leaving examinations, your choice of major will be restricted to Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Geology, Human Anatomy the data science and quantitative ecology fields. Archaeology and Environmental & Geographical Science. & Physiology and Ocean & Atmosphere Science Visit www.biologicalsciences.uct.ac.za Note 3: For majors in Computer Science and Business Computing the Physical Sciences requirement may be replaced by Information Technology (only where Physical • Physics is required for majors in Astrophysics and Physics Science was not taken). 64 FACULTY OF SCIENCE 65

TRANSFERRING STUDENTS All students who transfer from other Universities must register for a minimum of two years for the BSc degree, Transferring applicants are required to write the and complete all the senior courses of their majors, at National Benchmark Test (NBT), submit certified copies the University of Cape Town. of school-leaving and tertiary transcripts of results and a letter of motivation in support of the application, Note: Transferring of credits providing details of activities since leaving school and • The University of Cape Town may give credit for, and/ reasons for wanting to transfer to the Science Faculty. or exemption from, a maximum of four full courses Because we have a limited number of academic places (or the equivalent in half courses) completed in the Faculty, offers will be made to the best candidates elsewhere if these courses are recognised by the in this category. University of Cape Town. • It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain, from Transferring students are expected to have school- the relevant University of Cape Town departments, leaving and NBT results competitive with the current signed approval of credit and exemption for Student Housing applicant pool and must have: the courses they wish to transfer, before their a) passed all first-year courses in their first year at applications will be considered. Staying in residence is an extension of your university University swimming pool, gym and squash courts. The First-Tier Residences For Men another institution, and bring with them at least • Senior major courses may not be transferred for education, and you can benefit from a range of facilities Rondebosch shopping area is five minutes’ walk away. Carinus is situated behind Groote Schuur Hospital, and four full courses (or the equivalent) that earn credit credit or exemption. and services including PC labs, network connections, Baxter Hall accommodates 233 students in mainly single accommodates 361 students in mainly single rooms. and exemption at the University of Cape Town; • Tertiary courses required for matriculation social and sporting activities. rooms arranged in “flats” of three to six rooms. Each flat Students are able to travel by shuttle between the b) not been refused readmission by another tertiary exemption purposes will not be credited. shares a bathroom. residence and other campuses. institution; and On-Campus Accommodation c) not been registered at another tertiary institution UCT has a three-tier residence system that provides Fuller Hall, on the Upper Campus, is situated close to The original College House was the first men’s residence for more than two years. different services, governance and management in each the main library, just below Sarah Baartman Hall and is in Southern Africa. The present building is situated on the tier. The policy and criteria for admission to UCT student adjacent to Smuts Hall. All Upper and Middle Campus Lower Campus in Main Road, Rosebank and accommodates housing assume that a new student will initially enter a venues are within walking distance. 119 students in single and double rooms. Meals are taken first-tier (catering) residence and subsequently move to at Leo Marquard Hall next door. a second-tier (senior catering or self-catering) residence Graça Machel Hall, on the Lower campus, is located or into third-tier (semi-autonomous self-catering) adjacent to Baxter and Tugwell Halls, close to the Kilindini, on the Lower Campus, accommodates 32 accommodation. This section gives some information on university swimming pool, gym and squash courts and is students in single rooms. It is located on Main Road, each of these tiers, and the residence halls, flats or houses within walking distance of Rondebosch shopping area. The Rosebank, close to College House, and about five minutes’ within each tier. residence houses 382 students, with first-year students walk from Mowbray shopping area. Kilindini students take sharing double rooms. Most returning and senior students their meals at Tugwell Hall. First-Tier Accommodation are allocated single rooms. First-tier residences provide accommodation for under- Kopano, on the Middle Campus, is located close to a graduate men and women students, who are usually under Tugwell Hall, on the Lower Campus, is a 1970s eleven- variety of sports facilities including an all-weather soccer the age of 21. These residences provide students with up storey residence. It is located near the University swimming field, the University cricket oval, swimming pool, gym and to three meals a day in a dining hall. pool, gym and squash courts. The Rondebosch shopping squash courts. It has single rooms for 366 students. area is five minutes’ walk away. It houses 406 students. First-Tier Residences for Women First-year students share partitioned, double rooms. Most Leo Marquard Hall, on the Lower Campus, is an eleven- Baxter Hall, on the Lower Campus, is located near the returning students are accommodated in single rooms. storey residence. It is located near the University swimming

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structure, the SRC also co-ordinates development and health NGO affiliated UCT RAG (Remember and Give) is the teaching a wide range of broadcasting Sports, Student Societies & Student Governance the work of student structures such as, to UCT. Students from UCT and abroad student fundraising sector of SHAWCO. and media skills. Our focus is news, music clubs, societies, student faculty councils, voluteer in projects ranging from after RAG volunteers organise a number of and entertainment based on UCT campus SPORT & RECREATION novices to the more experienced athletes, and the clubs Student Societies residence committees, development school tutoring for high school learners, as student and corporate fundraising events culture. If you’d like to know more visit us are equipped to deal with the needs of each individual. At UCT a number of societies cater for cultural, religious agencies and student organisations. well as junior projects in literacy, arts, and throughout the year, with all the proceeds at www.radio.uct.ac.za or check out our UCT provides many opportunities for you to participate Most clubs engage the services of top-level coaches, many and special interests. Given the wide choice of student clubs, sport for primary school learners. Students going to SHAWCO. To learn more about social media pages on FB, Twitter and IG. in sports or physical recreation of your choice. Traditional of whom coach at provincial level. societies, and other governance structures, also run social enterprise projects for RAG, visit www.uctrag.co.za sports are all well catered for, but you also have the option These are outside of the formal academic programme and there is literally something to capture the adults starting businesses. Varsity is the official student-run news of exciting individual pursuits such as sailing, water skiing Sports facilities include an artificial hockey field, an indoor are open to all registered students. Societies’ activities are interest of everyone. In this regard you will Ubunye is a student run development source at UCT. Established in 1942, Varsity and scuba diving. sports complex, and excellent tennis, squash, soccer, rugby, directed by students, and there are many opportunities have a host of opportunities to continue SHAWCO health operates mobile agency operating on campus as an SRC- has grown into a creative and multimedia cricket and fitness centre facilities. Our rowing club is one to get involved at an organisational level. Through such activities you already have an interest community health clinics with health recognised body, providing a range of developmental agency. Producing new Our Sport & Recreation Department provides for all of the better equipped university clubs in South Africa. In activities you will develop valuable skills in leadership in, or to get involved in something new. sciences student volunteers that offer opportunities for student social content every Tuesday, the publication levels of sport from social programmes through to high addition, UCT owns a mountain near Ceres, a L26 Keelboat and organisation. Listed on page 70 are societies at UCT. With several hundred students joining practical clinical experience to the engagement. To learn more about Ubunye, alternates between its print newspaper performance sport. UCT has a proud record of achievement and sailing dinghies, a wakeboard boat. For more information, visit www.dsa.uct.ac.za/student- societies each year, you are assured students and gives vital health services visit http://ubunye.org.za/ and website. The online presence spans both in the local Western Province leagues and at the development/student-societies of meeting other students with similar to poor communities. SHAWCO’s mission various social media platforms such national Student Tournaments. Year after year, UCT has Sports Scholarships & Bursaries interests. The information here should be is to practice and promote responsible Green Campus Initiative (GCI) focusses as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and produced a number of sports people who achieve the With an excellent record in a wide variety of sports, Students’ Representative Council the DSA Helpdesk on Level 4, Steve Biko citizenship in the South African context on environmental sustainability activities YouTube. Read Varsity online: highest honour of representing South Africa. For more UCT is keen to continue attracting top sports people to The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is a statutory Students Union or 021 650 3541. For more through health, education and social on campus and beyond. GCI provides http://varsitynewspaper.co.za information, visit the campus. If you have played provincial or national structure consisting of 15 members who are elected information, visit www.src.uct.ac.za entrepreneurship initiatives. The workshops, sustainability programmes www.dsa.uct.ac.za/student-development/sport-clubs/overview representative sport at any level, you could be eligible annually in a general university-wide election. The SRC organisation seeks to create a supportive looking at waste management, recycling for a Sporting Scholarship to assist in financing your represents the interests of students at the UCT, and does space for experiential learning and and transport amongst others. To learn Sports development and transformation are taken very studies at UCT. Eligible applicants need to apply to the this through active participation in University committees DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES teaching, addressing inequality through more about GCI, visit @GreenCampus_UCT seriously at UCT. Our students are actively engaged in Sports & Recreation Department to be considered for as well as through a range of programmes and projects. innovative and sustainable approaches promoting sport in the local communities and within their these awards. For information and application forms, SHAWCO, the Students’ Health and Welfare to community engagement. To learn more UCT RADIO is a campus-community clubs on campus. Every club welcomes new members from contact [email protected] As the highest student governance decision- making Centres Organisation, is a student-run youth about SHAWCO, visit www.shawco.org station staffed by fellow students and 70 71

CLUBS & SOCIETIES AT UCT SPORTS ON OFFER

Apostolic Faith Church of Democratic Alliance Students’ Muslim Students’ Association Students for Life Aikido Portland Oregon Organisation Muslim Youth Movement Surgical Society Archery Abantu Zambian Society DJ’s Production Society Namibian Students’ Organization Swazi Students Society Athletics ACTS Kolbe Catholic Society DR Congo Nazareth Tertiary Student’s TEDxUCT Badminton African Students for Liberty East African Students Society Association The Collective Basketball Altum Sonatur Economic Freedom Fighters Nigerian Students’ Society The Twelve Apostle Church in Canoeing Amnesty International Student Command Organisational Psychology Students’ Christ Capoeira Art of Living – Hartha Yoga Society EDU Student Organisation Society Paediatrics society Thinking Club Chess Asian Students Association Effective Altruism Palestine Solidarity Forum Trees of Life Multiracial Church Cricket Association of Black Securities and Enactus Pan Africanist Student Movement Tsonga society Fitness centre Investment Professionals Engineers Without Borders of Azania Photographic Society Ubunye Cycling Association of Built Environment Fashion Society Poetry UCT African Choral Fencing International Students Student Film Society Preclinical society UCT Baha’i Society Golf Association of SA Black Actuaries Gender & Sex Project Psychology Society UCT Choir Gymnastics Ballroom Dancing Genshiken RAG UCT Consulting Club Hockey The International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) in Cape Town while completing a degree elsewhere. SSA Study abroad students pay a semester package fee covering Believers Loveworld Ghana Society Rainbow Organisation UCT Developers’ Society Ju jitsu supports international students and researchers by students are taught alongside other UCT students and are tuition, application costs, and orientation activities. Bhakti Yoga Society Golden Future Project RAPHA Church UCT Entrepreneur’s Society Karate issuing letters in support of visa applications, advising fully integrated into academic and social life at UCT. Students receive comprehensive pre-arrival information Biological Society Grace Bible Church REACH Society UCT Marketing Association Kickboxing on immigration-related requirements, and advocating and assistance in finding suitable accommodation close Biomimicry Society Green Campus Initiative Redeemed Christian Fellowship UCT Mathematics society Mountain & ski for students’ visa challenges. It also advises students on To be accepted to the Semester Study Abroad programme, to campus. IAPO also offers an extensive orientation Birding UCT Habitat for Humanity Rural Support Network UCT Radio Netball international tuition and housing fees, the costs of living you must programme to welcome you to Cape Town and to UCT at Black Law Students’ Forum Hellenic Students’ Association Seventh Day Adventist United Nations Association of Rowing in Cape Town, and support services available to students. • be a current student of a university or college outside the start of the semester. Black Lawyer’s Association Her Campus Initiative Movement South Africa Vegilicious Rugby Before you start your Semester Study Abroad (SSA) or South Africa, Black Management Forum Hillsong Church SHAWCO Education We Are Animals Soccer full-degree programme, IAPO will provide comprehensive • be of good academic standing at your home university, Students on the programme have an opportunity to Businesswomen’s Association Hindu Students’ Society SHAWCO Health Wine and Cultural Society Squash information and a dedicated orientation programme to • have a grade point average of 65% in your current join student societies and clubs, and to participate in Student Chapter Hip Hop Club Shofar Church Winners Camp Fellowship Supa pool welcome you to UCT. studies (this is 3.0 for academic systems using the 4.0 the community service and volunteering programmes Cape Legion of Adventurers His People South African Medical Students’ Women in computer Science Surfing scale or an upper range ‘B’ on the ECTS scale), run by SHAWCO (a community partnership and social and War Gamers Human Upliftment Project Association South African Women in Property Network Table tennis Queries about academic qualifications and specific course • have completed three semesters towards your degree, entrepreneurship organization affiliated with UCT). Cape Town Globalist Ikey Ability students’ congress World Mission Society Taekwondo requirements should be directed to the relevant faculty • have met UCT’s English language admission Cardiac Society InkuluFreeHeid South African Union of Jewish (Church of God) Tennis office. There are various ways that you can study asan requirements (see page 14). Apply online at http://applyonline.uct.ac.za Chabad UCT Institute of Electrical & Electronics Students Zimbabwe Society Tai chi international student at UCT. Christian Medical Fellowship Engineers Internal medicine Space and Astronomy Zion Christian Students’ Ultimate frisbee The programme offers a wide range of courses and students Christian Revival Church Investment Society Association Fellowship Underwater hockey SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD (SSA) can select from subjects established in the Faculties DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING AN Christians on Campus Jubilee Society Student Christian Fellowship Volleyball of Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, APPLICATION ARE: STUDENTS Church On Main Korean Student Association Student Psychiatry society Water polo Humanities, Law and Science. For First Semester (February – June): Cortex Club Leanin Student YMCA Waterski 31 October prior to the year of study. Crypto currency Lesotho Students’ Association Students for a Free Tibet UCT Yachting Are you an international student interested in studying Applications for course admission are assessed by Debating Union Malawi Students Society Students for Law and Social at UCT as part of your degree at another university? UCT academic selectors in the relevant discipline who will pay For Second Semester (July – November): Deeper Life Campus Fellowship Moot Society Justice offers a vibrant study abroad programme for students particular attention to your academic record and courses 30 April of the year of study wanting to spend one or two semesters experiencing life already taken towards your home university degree. 72 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 73

Entry requirements for applicants with foreign school- are resident outside of South Africa and are not a South along with proof of sole custody in the latter case leaving examinations. To be considered for admission, African citizen or do not have permanent residence, (f) a police clearance certificate applicants must qualify for a matriculation exemption you are required to obtain a study visa to enter the (g) Affidavit confirming conditions of from the Matriculation Board, and must meet certain Republic for the purpose of attending the University. existing visa have been upheld for minimum faculty entry requirements. It is important that your visa is endorsed specifically those renewing a previous study visa for for study at UCT. South Africa Some of the more common foreign school-leaving (h) medical and radiological reports examinations submitted by international applicants If you hold refugee or asylum seeker status you are (i) documents relating to maritalstatus if applicable include O and A-level examinations, HIGCSE and IGCSE exempt from needing a study visa to attend the (j) a yellow fever vaccination certificate if that person examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) University however, you are required to produce a travelled or intends travelling from or through a Diploma, and the Advanced International Certificate valid refugee or asylum seeker permit. yellow fever endemic area As it can take up to eight weeks to obtain a South African study International Term Fee, the Administrative Fee plus the individual of Education (AICE). Applicants who have written only (k) in the case of a foreign state accepting visa, early applications are encouraged. course fees must be paid prior to registration. the O-level or equivalent examination, and who are The offer of a study place by the University does not responsibility for the applicant in terms of a not writing any other school-leaving examination, are bind the Department of Home Affairs in any way to bilateral agreement, a written undertaking in For further information, contact the: Matriculation Exemption not eligible for admission to UCT. If you are writing a allow you to study in South Africa, nor does it remove respect of the departureof the applicant International Academic Programmes Office If you wish to study at UCT and you are writing or have written foreign school-leaving qualification, your application to the need for you to obtain permission to enter the (l) proof of medical cover from a South African Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2822 a foreign school-leaving examination, you will need to obtain a UCT will be assessed individually. country. If you are offered a study place, please apply medical aid scheme, registered in terms of the Email: [email protected] matriculation exemption certificate from the Matriculation Board. immediately for a study visa. You can apply for a study Medical Schemes Act, 1998 (Act No. 131 of 1998). Website: www.studyabroad.uct.ac.za/ English Language Requirements visa with a conditional study place offer or a firm The duration of your medical aid over must align Before making you an offer, the faculty will ensure that you English is used both for teaching and for examinations study place offer. Your application must be made to with the duration of your study offer; renewed are eligible for matriculation exemption. Once you have been at UCT. All applicants must show evidence of proficiency the nearest South African Embassy, Consulate or High annually for each year of study and be valid for FULL-DEGREE INTERNATIONAL registered but before the end of your first year, you will need to in English and must submit evidence of this as part of Commission in your home country. This procedure the full year, ending on 31 December (for full apply through your faculty office to the Matriculation Board for a their application to study at UCT. The English Language could take between 8 to 12 weeks to be processed, degree programmes). STUDENTS certificate of exemption. admission requirements can be found on page 14. so apply without delay. The application form BI- (m) proof of sufficient financial means UCT considers suitably qualified international applicants who 1738, duly completed, must be accompanied by the (n) payment of a deposit: Provided that such deposit wish to study for a full undergraduate degree programme. To apply take the prescribed form, your original school leaving Financial Assistance following: shall be refunded to the depositor after the certificate (the faculty will make a certified copy forthe UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to (a) Valid passport final departure of the applicant or after a permit SADC Students Matriculation Board) and the prescribed fee (made out to the international undergraduate applicants. American (b) A fee (current details are available from the nearest contemplated in section 25 of the Act has been The Southern African Development Community countries are: Matriculation Board) to the Faculty Office who will submit your citizens undertaking full degree studies may apply for South African Embassy, Consulate or High issued to the applicant: Provided further that the Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, application to the Matriculation Board. US Federal Aid (Direct Loans) via IAPO. UCT is also an Commission) payment of the deposit may be effected by means Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, accredited institution for Canadian Federal Aid. Direct (c) an official letter from UCT confirming provisional or of a bank guaranteed cheque or credit card at South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Details of fees payable and the form are available on the enquiries to [email protected]. firm acceptance at the institution and the duration places where such facility exists. minimum initial fee payment for academic and residence fees Matriculation Board website at www.hesa-enrol.ac.za. The onus of the course (o) in the case of students from Africa, the payment of plus the non-refundable Administrative Fee must be paid prior to remains on you, as a student, to check that the faculty office has The MasterCard Foundation Scholarship is available (d) letter of undertaking from UCT in support of the the deposit shall not be required: Provided that the registration or entering student accommodation. No international received your certificate from the Matriculation Board. Enquiries to citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country. For study visa application Government of the relevant African country levy (International Term Fee) will be charged. about certificates of exemption should be addressed to the: further information on the scholarships please access (e) in the case of a person under the age of 21 years. submits a written undertaking to pay all www.mcfsp.uct.ac.za (i) the particulars of the person in the Republic costs relating to the deportation of the Non-SADC Students Universities South Africa, E-mail: [email protected] who will act as that learner’s guardian and a student, should this become necessary. As an international student (non-SADC) coming to UCT, you P O Box 27392, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0132 Tel: +27 (0)21 650 5923 / 3601 confirmatory letter from that intended (p) other requirements as may be will be charged an international levy, called the International Tel: +27 (0)10 591 4401/2 guardian; and prescribed by the Consulate/ Term Fee (per annum), and the non-refundable Administrative Fax: +27 (0)86 680 5727 Study Visas (ii) proof of consent for the intended stay from Embassy. Fee, in addition to the individual fees for all courses taken. The Website: http://mb.usaf.ac.za In terms of the Immigration Act No 13 of 2002, if you both parents or from the custodian parent, 74 75

In the case of a foreign state accepting responsibility for The online application process is located at www.vfsglobal. Tuition Fees & Residence Costs the applicant in terms of a bilateral agreement, a written com/dha/southafrica/. The list of requirements for new and undertaking from such foreign state to pay for the departure renewal applications can be found at www.vfsglobal.com/ UCT publishes a booklet, which is updated every R28 500 (or the full fee, where the full fee was less 2021 Residence Costs of the applicant. dha/southafrica/study-visa-content.html. year, giving the fee for each academic course and than R28 500). For residence costs, the initial payment Fees for 2022 for the University’s residences, houses and flats will accommodation in different types of student housing. in 2021 was R35 000 for catering residences or R23 be determined in November 2021. About 40% of the total fee for In the case of a learner under the age of 18 years: Please note that you may NOT take up studies at UCT with a The University uses a course-based fee structure. 000 for self-catering. For SADC applicants a levy of R4 2022 must be paid to UCT before the start of the academic year. The (i) an unabridged birth certificate study visa issued for another institution. The onus is on you The fee booklet, together with the relevant Faculty 200 was payable prior to registration. balance must be paid by the end of July 2021. (ii) valid passport to make sure that your study visa is valid for the duration of handbook, will enable students to calculate the cost of (iii) proof of physical address and contact number of the your studies at UCT. their academic studies at UCT. For more information, please contact the Fees Office or The average charge for a single room in a first-tier residence is adult person residing in the Republic, who is acting or visit the UCT website. R65 310 in 2021. If the meal option of 3 meals each day is added, has accepted to act as such learner’s guardian, including Pre-registration for immigration and fees The Faculty handbook will indicate the courses that the charge is R92 910. a confirmatory letter from that guardian; and clearance can be taken in pursuing a programme of study and the (iv) proof of consent for the intended stay from both parents, Pre-registration is the administrative process for verifying relevant course code. Use this code to look up the all- Bachelor of Commerce and R66 280 - R84 760 Students have a choice of four meal options. The cost of the meal or where applicable, from the parent or legal guardian you have the required immigration documents to study in inclusive cost of the course in the fee booklet. The sum Bachelor of Business Science R67 800 – R85 250 option is not included in the residence fee. The chosen meal option who has been issued with a court order granting full South Africa and that your academic fees have cleared into of these costs will give you the total cost for the set of Bachelor of Business Science Actuarial must be added to the residence fee. R85 250 or specific parental responsibilities and rights or legal the UCT bank account before registration. chosen courses. Science guardianship of the learner. Bachelor of Architectural Studies R71 440 Meal options at 2021 prices are: International students must report to IAPO for immigration There are no levies. Faculty handbook information is Add the cost of your selected meal option to your estimated Other requirements as may be prescribed by the Consulate/ and fees clearance before proceeding to academic available on the UCT website: www.uct.ac.za Bachelor of Science (Construction Studies) R68 240 room cost below. Embassy Requirements may change and we thus recommend registration. You will need the following documents: Bachelor of Science (Property Studies) R80 230 that you contact the nearest South African Consulate/ • valid passport You can obtain a Fees booklet from the Fees Office: Bachelor of Science (Geomatics) R67 280 MEAL OPTION 1 (BLD): 3 MEALS PER DAY FOR SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK Embassy before submitting your study visa application in • study visa, valid for study at UCT Tel: 021 650 1074 Fax: 021 6504768 order to find out about the required documents. • medical aid cover from a medical aid scheme registered Email: [email protected] or visit UCT’s website at Bachelor of Science (Engineering) R68 100- R78 840 First Tier R27 600 in South Africa and valid for the full duration of your www.students.uct.ac.za/students/fees-funding/fees Bachelor of Medicine and Groote Schuur and Forest Hill G R29 900 R89 370 You should await the outcome of your application before study visa Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) making any travel arrangements to South Africa. • proof that you have paid the minimum initial academic Tuition Fees Health Sciences R33 100 Bachelor of Science (Audiology) R73 920 fee (and residence fee where applicable) The table below lists fees in 2021 for a “typical” first MEAL OPTION 2 (LAD): LUNCH AND DINNER SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK If you have studied at another South African University or year undergraduate degree programme for South African Bachelor of Science R76 280 First Tier R20 600 attended high school in South Africa, then your study visa applicants. It will give you an idea of what the fees are (Speech-Language Pathology) needs to be changed for studies at the University of Cape likely to be in 2022. Actual 2022 fees will be published Groote Schuur and Forest Hill G R22 500 For more information, contact: Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) R67 390 Town. It is very important that your study visa is valid for on the university website towards the end of 2021. International Academic Programmes Office Health Sciences R24 800 studies at the University of Cape Town. Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) R66 100 Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2822 MEAL OPTION 3 (BAD): BREAKFAST AND DINNER SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK Payment of Fees Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social R62 240 The Department of Home Affairs has officially outsourced Email: [email protected] Full details of tuition and accommodation fees are Science First Tier R18 600 the submission of applications to a company called Visa sent to students before registration, as well as dates Website: www.iapo.uct.ac.za Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) R69 410 Groote Schuur and Forest Hill G R20 200 Facilitation Services (VFS). Applications accepted for by when payment must be made. A variety of payment processing by the relevant VFS office are then forwarded to methods are available. An initial payment for both Bachelor of Music R58 970 - R61 790 Health Sciences R22 400 Bachelor of Music Education R61 970 - R65 970 the Department of Home Affairs for adjudication. Once the tuition fees and student accommodation must be made MEAL OPTION 4 (MOW): 3 MEALS PER DAY, WEEK DAYS ONLY application has been finalised, the Department of Home before registration. So, for example, for 2021 the initial Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance) R87 330 Affairs will issue an outcome to the VFS office wherethe payment was due by Friday, 12 March 2021 and the First Tier R20 500 application was submitted. Application forms are completed balance of the fees by 31 July 2021. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) R63 300 Groote Schuur and Forest Hill G R21 600 online but submitted in hardcopy and in person at the Bachelor of Science R68 000 Health Sciences R24 100 VFS Office. For tuition costs the initial payment in 2021 was 76 77

at the University for the first time. South African citizens and permanent residents area. Applicants from partner schools will be considered for these scholarships are eligible for these awards. The awards range from R20 000 to R40 000. No should they meet the criteria. No application is required. application for a UCT entrance scholarship is necessary. Entrance scholarships are for the first year after which students are eligible for consideration for a NOTE: The University Council has determined that students who qualify for faculty scholarship. Each faculty specifies academic criteria that you need to both a tuition fee at the staff tuition rate, and a UCT- funded scholarships meet in order to be eligible for a faculty scholarship in subsequent years. (entrance, faculty, VC, Achievement), will have their scholarship adjusted equivalent to the staff tuition rate percentage. The University’s entrance scholarships are for students who show academic potential. Entrance scholarship offers are based on considerations of how the University wishes to constitute its new undergraduate class. This does mean FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE that the University is not able to make offers to each of the many deserving cases that we consider, nor do we guarantee entrance scholarships on the basis NSFAS and UCT try to assist as many financially needy students as possible, of high school academic performance. School-leaving applicants are considered subject to available funds. Applicants’ are assessed, and the minimum criteria for the following entrance scholarships: for eligibility are: • financial need Entrance Scholarships: Each faculty has its own criteria against which • studying for a first undergraduate qualification that is funded school-leavers are considered for the award of an entrance scholarship. No • be South African citizen or a permanent resident of South Africa Funding Your studies application is necessary applicants are automatically considered. Criteria for entrance scholarship for holders of the national Senior Certificate are available Most prospective students have concerns about funding. encourage you to explore all of these possibilities. social media for details of when applications open at http://uct.ac.za/apply/funding/undergraduate/scholarships/ APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Coming to university may be your first experience away For instance, although you may obtain an entrance or and for submission of applications. Ensure that you from home, and it is natural to wonder how you will sports scholarship from UCT, you can still apply for other application is submitted before the closing date. Sports Scholarships: These scholarships are available to applicants who NOTE: Applying for financial assistance will have no impact on your chances manage. We understand your financial concerns and in funding, including need-based financial assistance from have represented their Province at a national or age-group level. For details on of being admitted for study at UCT. this section we provide some information on sources of UCT. If you think you may need to be assisted financially, our how to apply, see page 68. funding and guidelines on how to finance your studies. advice is to submit a completed financial aid application How do I apply? to NSFAS, since late applications will not be accepted. In Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships: These scholarships may be offered to: All applications for financial aid and NSFAS funding will be managed centrally As a student, you will find that careful financial APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID addition, you can apply to other sponsors and funders. • The top ten achievers, in grade 12 of the year of the olympiad, in each by NSFAS for all higher education institutions. planning and management is essential. This is even You should not wait for the outcome of one application of the Mathematics Olympiad, Computer Science Olympiad and English You can apply on-line at NSFAS.org.za. more important if you are meeting the cost of studying As of 1 August 2016, the National Student Financial Aid before applying for another. Application closing dates Olympiad, provided they applied to UCT for admission. yourself, or if you are studying away from home. When Scheme (NSFAS) opened its student-centred application are strictly adhered to by all funders. Funders, like • The winner of the Applications Olympiad, provided the winner is an Will my application for financial aid affect my chances of your personal expenses, accommodation and travel are model. First-time applications for financial aid, as well NSFAS, close their applications for funding before you applicant to UCT. academic admission? included, a single year at UCT can cost over R100 000. as funding renewal for those students who are already are likely to receive information from a University on • Any of the Top 10 NSC achievers in the Western Cape Education No. Your application for admission is not related to your application for financial A significant number of students fund their studies recipients of NSFAS funding, will be handled centrally your academic application. Its is vital that you apply for Department (WCED) who applied for admission to UCT. assistance. These are separate and independent processes. However, if you are through a combination of scholarships, bursaries (either via NSFAS. Although applicants may have applied funding even if you don’t have an academic offer yet. • Any of the top 15 achievers in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) final eligible for financial assistance the assistance is subject to academic admission administered by the University or by organisations to multiple institutions for admission to study, only examinations (but excluding candidates from schools in the Western and registration at UCT. outside the University), loans, help from parents, one financial aid application directly to NSFAS will be Cape) administered by the Department of Basic Education, who applied sponsorship by companies, and through part-time and required. All students and learners who need financial SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL- for admission to UCT. Is there a deadline for my application for financial assistance? vacation work. assistance should apply to NSFAS via the latter’s • Any of the Top 5 NSC achievers from the Independent Examination Board Yes. NSFAS has an application window. Ensure that you check for the application online application system. NSFAS also accepts paper LEAVERS (IEB), who applied for admission to UCT. opening and closing date. There are three kinds of financial support available to applications via the NYDA offices. South African students: entrance scholarships; sports Each year, UCT allocates over R8 million as entrance Achievement Awards: Why must I apply before I have an academic study offer? scholarships; and financial assistance packages. We It is important to check the NSFAS website and their scholarships to school-leavers who are coming to study These are awards based on partnerships with particular schools in a geographical It takes time to assess the eligibility of all application received and we want 78 FUNDING YOUR STUDIES 79

applicants to know their NSFAS and UCT financial aid African citizens intending to register for an approved to look for other sources of funding to enable more funding status early. Knowing how you will pay for your funded programme. UCT will send out applications students to be assisted. You are obliged to inform UCT Student Life at UCT studies, helps to make an informed decision about to applicants/students that are rejected by NSFAS on of any other financial assistance you receive. where you accept a study offer. Eligible students can income above R350 000 to evaluate your eligibility for LEARNING RESOURCES serve. The Libraries’ webpage provides 24/7 on- and off- also immediately receive their allowances once they are GAP funding. Details of UCT’s GAP funding eligibility is Is UCT & NSFAS financial assistance Lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes form campus access to more than 84 000 electronic journals, a registered. available on the UCT website. renewable? part of the academic programme. In all of these settings growing collection of electronic books and 190 databases. Eligible students are automatically considered for students work and learn together. The most formal of these There are approximately 1,2 million print volumes, with How will my financial eligibility be When will I know if I am eligible? renewal based on academic performance each year and is the lecture, which may be attended by several hundred more than 16 700 print journal titles. The modern design assessed? NSFAS will inform you of your eligibility for NSFAS and the number of years of study. No student will be funded students, while tutorials offer contact between small groups of the main library draws on the very best models of Higher Education and Training National Bursary Rules UCT will inform you if you qualify for UCT GAP funding. for longer than the minimum duration of the programme of students and a tutor. university libraries world-wide, offering spacious reading and Guidelines. For 2021, the NSFAS assisted first-time plus 1 year. areas, numerous computer workstations, audio-visual entering students from families with a gross income Will all my costs be covered if I am However, being at university is primarily about learning viewing areas, group project rooms, wireless internet access below R350 000. It is important to note that gross successful? How can I get more information about to work by yourself and for yourself. In this section we and plug points, as well ample photocopying, printing, and family income is not the only criteria, applicants must You will only be required to pay the UCT Expected financial assistance at UCT: describe some of the resources that are available at UCT to scanning facilities. be South African citizens or South African permanent Family Contribution or your GAP Funding shortfall. Please visit the UCT website, phone the Student Financial help you succeed. residents that intend to register in an approved funded Aid Office at 021 650 5094, or email FinancialAid@uct. The Vincent Kolbe Knowledge Commons, our fully-equipped programme (note that the PGCE, PGDA and LAWP01 NSFAS Bursary ac.za, or visit the UCT financial aid website for more COMPUTING FACILITIES undergraduate learning facility, provides both professional programmes are no longer funded). The NSFAS funding provided to successful applicants is information. UCT provides an extensive network of computer workstations help and high-end IT facilities for researching, writing, and a non-repayable bursary. The funding provided by UCT for use by students. All students are allocated a personal printing assignments to students. In addition, the 24/7 Information on all NSFAS funding rules is available on is in the form of a bursary and a loan that is repayable The NSFAS funding provided to successful applicants is email address, and have access to the University’s computer study area offers a safe and comfortable space for those their website at www.nsfas.org.za after your studies. a non-repayable bursary. The funding provided by UCT network as soon as they register. Wireless coverage extends who need to burn the midnight oil. A recent learning facility is in the form of a bursary and a loan that is repayable to all campuses. Software applications available on campus for all students is the Library Learning Lounge which is UCT however offers a GAP funding programme for Can I hold other awards along with the UCT after your studies. range from basic word-processing to advanced statistical a library space without books but with amazing virtual those students from families that have a gross income financial assistance? and design packages. In addition to the extensive network of services and Library Buddies (student assistants) on hand between R350 000 and R600 000, that are South Yes. Funds are limited, and we encourage students computers available to all students in UCT’s Library, Student to support students in finding information. This is a “bring- Learning Centres and faculty computer laboratories, several your-own-device” space in the Snape Building on upper departments have their own facilities with specialised campus. software to support teaching and learning in their degree programmes. CONTACT US: Tel: 021 650 3703/3704 UCT LIBRARIES Email: [email protected] UCT’s main library, the Chancellor Oppenheimer Library, Website: www.lib.uct.ac.za and its seven branch libraries offer a diverse array of study Facebook: www.facebook.com/uctlibraries and research materials, as well as professional and expert Twitter: @UCTLibrary assistance in finding information and carrying out research. Instagram: uctlibraries Library Buddies (student assistants) wearing the green ASK ME bibs are found in the library ready to assist with ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT any library or general questions. In keeping with its central The Academic Development Programme (ADP), based in the role in the academic life of the University, the Chancellor Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED), runs Oppenheimer Library is centrally located on the upper a range of Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECPs) and campus, while the branch libraries are spread across UCT’s individual courses and workshops that support students various campuses, close to the academic departments they academically by offering extra material, more class time in 80 STUDENT LIFE AT UCT 81

Tel: 021 650-2497 STUDENT ORIENTATION AND ADVOCACY most campuses of the university; the various service Email: [email protected] SERVICE (SOAS) locations can be found on the Department of Student Website: www.careers.uct.ac.za SOAS is a student friendly, walk-in, advocacy and Affairs website. Appointments can be made on the SWS Facebook: @UCTCareers referral office. SOAS deals with students’ needs and online system on the website or the UCT App however; Twitter: @UCTCareers queries ranging from directions (e.g. finding offices, emergencies can be accessed without an appointment Instagram: @Uctcareersservice buildings, people, venues, etc.) to services offered by at the main clinic. YouTube: www.youtube.com/UCTCareersService the Department of Student Affairs. The SOAS provides UCT Mobile App: UCT- Careers Service access to printed information (brochures, pamphlets, The service charges nominal fees for consultations forms, notices, handbooks and other university (medical, nursing and counselling) and minor Pre-admissions counselling enquiries and info: publications) and assistance with using these. Students procedures however; students who are on financial [email protected] Tel: 021 650 2497 will be assisted and guided in processes relating to an aid are not charged. Student Wellness Service effective and manageable university life. An effective can be contacted on 021 650 1020 or 650 1017. ORIENTATION referral system is in place that ensures sufficient For full details see the website a Orientation at UCT is a process through which you learn support and care to all students. SOAS works closely www.uct.ac.za/students/health/wellness/clinical about the university. The purpose of this process is to with faculties and departments within the University smaller groups, more contact with lecturers and more social CAREERS SERVICE and opportunities are also available on the UCT Mobile assist you in your transition and adjustment to your and where appropriate would refer students to the DISABILITY SERVICE support than in other programmes. An ECP can be regarded UCT Careers Service empowers students to take App, and social media. Our goal is to create career- new learning environment. It also ensures that you are relevant sector. Referral processes are closely monitored Are you an applicant with a disability? If so, let us know as a somewhat longer (usually up to a year longer), but safer ownership of and make informed decisions about their ready interns and graduates, with a strong focus on accustomed to life at university, so that you can make to ensure students receive appropriate and timeous as we are committed to equal access for people with and more supported route to qualifying for a degree. In fact, futures through a broad range of advisory services and empowering future student entrepreneurs. We focus friends and feel at home on campus, succeed at whatever assistance. disabilities, and providing reasonable accommodations many students not on ECPs take longer anyway to complete networking opportunities. The award-winning, future on helping students with career planning throughout you do (academic work, sports, student societies, etc.), for your disability. The Disability Service strives to their degrees because of failing some of their courses and focused and innovative Service has been commended their time at university to help them navigate the ever- and develop pride in your accomplishments. CONTACT US: create an environment in which people with disabilities being unable to continue. Failure could be avoided by by both UCT students and employers locally and changing world of work. Alumni are able to access the Computer Science Building, and chronic illnesses can participate equitably in following an ECP instead. Each Faculty at UCT has its own internationally for its professional service and for its Service up to three years after they graduate. Orientation is offered through a series of programmes. Room 2.01, Level 2, Upper Campus. all aspects of university life. Our primary goal is to ADP unit, and the faculty-based ECPs are fully integrated efforts to connect students to opportunities and support Each faculty provides an orientation programme for Email: [email protected] facilitate access to University services and facilities with later years of study in the Faculty. them on their career journeys. WHAT WE OFFER: its own students, as does the International Academic Tel: 021 650 5082 for students, staff and visitors with disabilities. It is • Free confidential face-to-face careers advice Programmes Office (IAPO) for international students, important that you contact the Disability Service if There is no difference between a qualification obtained The Service houses a well-equipped office with state- • Access to internships and part-time work whilst students in residence have residence orientation STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICE you are considering studying at UCT. Knowing about following the ECP route and those obtained following of-the-art workstations; a virtual interview room • Vacation work and graduate vacancies programmes. The Student Wellness Service provides general medical your access requirements well in advance to coming to the usual route. ADP also helps to develop innovative where students can connect with potential employers • Help with CVs, application and interview preparation services and counselling during office hours throughout study also enables us to ensure that a support system curricula and courses developing students’ language and digitally; and customized online, print and take-away • Networking with employers Faculty orientation includes academic advice (about the year and the service is located in various campuses is in place by the time you arrive. We can also provide quantitative literacy skills. resources. Daily careers consultations are available for • Information on postgraduate study options courses and programmes), computer training, campus of the university as clinics and satellite service points. support with the application process, provide you with all registered students and may be booked online or at • Bursary and scholarship information and library tours, as well as introductions to student Primary Health Care services offered includes common application documents in alternative format,as The Writing Centre on Upper Campus and the Writing the reception. • Help understanding the skills that employers want services. IAPO’s programme covers a wide range of issues ailments, manageable medical conditions, minor surgical well as provide vital information about writing Lab on the Health Sciences campus form part of ADP. • Help with developing entrepreneurial skills relevant to international students: study visas; fees; procedures, reproductive health and pregnancy advise, the compulsory National Benchmark Test At both these writing centres students can book By visiting the Career Service’s online portal, MyCareer • Career information and resources employment opportunities; medical cover; where to go travel advise, sports injuries and a confidential HIV- which all applicants need to take. individual consultations to work with a consultant on at mycareer.uct.ac.za, students have 24/7 access to • (including vacancies) via the online portal, to when in Cape Town and personal safety. Residence testing service with pre-test and post-test counselling. their academic writing. ADP also offers short courses a broad range of information such as careers events, MyCareer: mycareer.uct.ac.za Orientation helps students adjust to their new living An onsite dispensary in the main clinic provides CONTACT US: supporting postgraduate students. For more information bursaries and employment opportunities. Students and learning environment and this includes both the essential medication at low cost.Psychological services Tel: 021 650 2427 or contact details for your Faculty’s ADP unit or the can personalise their MyCareer account to receive CONTACT US: social and learning aspects and responsibilities of living offered include individual therapy group therapy, long Email: [email protected] Writing Centres, visit the ADP page on the CHED website: customised email notifications about information and Enquiries: Careers Service reception, Level 1, in a university residence. term support groups, trauma debriefing and mental www.ched.uct.ac.za/ched/adp. opportunities relevant to them. Up-to-date information Hoerikwaggo, North Lane, Upper Campus http://www.dsa.uct.ac.za/student-orientation/welcome health education. Counselling services are offered in

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