Find List of Undergraduate, post Graduate Courses and all short Courses and Programmes offered at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University NMMU with it’s admissions entry Qualifications needed to studyNelson Mandela Metropolitan University NMMU.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityEntry requirements
- The table below explains how well you will need to do in your school subjects to meet the minimum statutory requirements for each qualification level (Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree)
- The university has also set its own additional minimum entry requirements.
- Please note that the achievement of the minimum statutory entry requirements does not necessarily guarantee you admission to any programme or field of study at this University.
| Qualification | Minimum Statutory Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| Higher Certificate | Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, together with any other university requirements. |
| Diploma | Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements. |
| Bachelors Degree | Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements. |
*(LOTL) Language of Teaching & Learning, which is English at Nelson Mandela University.
Designated subjects
As per the Government Gazette Notice No.165 No. 41473 dated March 2018, the list of designated subjects has been revoked with immediate effect. Subsequent to this announcement, the revised admission requirements for degree entry as they pertain to Nelson Mandela University, are further explained below:
- Applicants must meet the minimum statutory entry requirements for each type of qualification they wish to apply for as stated above.
- The University may add additional subject specific requirements for certain qualifications.
- Applicants will also need to comply with the Applicant Score (AS), subject(s) and percentage % pass required for specific subjects which may be required for certain qualifications, before a final decision will be made of the outcome of his/her application.
- Any recognised 20-credit NSC subject combinations (dependant on school capacity) can be used towards applying for degree studies (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), provided that each of these four subjects are also passed on a level 4 (50-59%) or higher.
List of NMMU courses offered
Faculty Of Science
Diploma:
Dip (Agricultural Management)
Dip (Analytical Chemistry)
Dip (Game Ranch Management)
Dip (Polymer Technology)
Dip (Chemical Process Technology)
Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)
Advanced Diploma (Analytical Chemistry)
Advanced Diploma (Agricultural Management)
Diploma (Game Ranch Management)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc (Biological Sciences)
BSc: Biological Sciences – Extended Curriculum
BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Physiology)
BSc: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Physiology) – Extended Curriculum
BSc (Environmental Sciences)
BSc: Environmental Sciences – Extended Curriculum
BSc: Geosciences (Geology & Geography)
BSc: Geosciences (Geology & Geography) – Extended Curriculum
BSc (Computer Science)
BSc (Physical Science & Mathematics)
Faculty Of Humanities
Diploma (Dip)
Dip (Public Relations Management)
Dip (Public Management)
Dip (Public Management) – Extended Curriculum
Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)
Advanced Diploma (Public Relations Management)
Advanced Diploma (Public Administration & Management)
Bachelor’s degrees
Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA)
Bachelor of Music – BMus: Stream 1: Music Education
Stream 2: Performing Arts
Stream 3: Music Technology
Stream 4: Interdisciplinary Studies
Stream 5: General
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA (Media, Communication & Culture)
BAdmin (Administration):
Stream 1: Industrial Psychology
Stream 2: Sociology
Stream 3: Business Management
Stream 4: Political Studies
Faculty Of Law
Higher Certificate (HCert)
Higher Certificate (Criminal Justice)
Diploma (Dip)
Dip (Law Enforcement)
Bachelor of Law
BA (Law)
BCom (Law)
LLB
LLB – Extended Curriculum
Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences
Higher Certificate (HCert)
HCert (Business Studies)
HCert (Accountancy)
Diploma (Dip)
Dip (Accountancy)
Dip (Economics)
Dip (Economics) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Human Resource Management)
Dip (Human Resource Management) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Inventory & Stores Management)
Dip (Logistics)
Dip (Logistics) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Management)
Dip (Management) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Marketing)
Dip (Marketing) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Tourism Management)
Dip (Tourism Management) – Extended Curriculum
Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)
Advanced Diploma (Economics)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Human Resource Management)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Logistics Management)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Management Practice)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Marketing Management)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Tourism Management)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Monitoring & Evaluation)
Advanced Diploma: Accountancy (Professional Accounting)
Advanced Diploma: Accountancy (Internal Auditing)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
BCom: General (Economics)
BCom: General (Economics) – Extended Curriculum
BCom: General (Accounting & Related Subjects)
BCom: General (Accounting) – Extended Curriculum
BCom: General (Business Management)
BCom: General (Business Management) – Extended Curriculum
BCom (Financial Planning)
BCom (Financial Planning) – Extended Curriculum
BCom: General (Tourism)
BCom: General (Tourism) – Extended Curriculum
BCom (Marketing & Business Management)
BCom (Hospitality Management)
BCom: General (Statistics)
BCom (Accounting)
BCom (Computer Science & Information Systems)
BCom (Economics & Statistics)
BCom (Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Management)
BCom (Information Systems): Stream 1: Information Systems & Accounting
Stream 2: Information Systems & Business Management
BCom (Logistics & Transport Economics)
BCom (Food Service Management)
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science (BCom: AccSc)
BComAccSc (Economics/Business Management)
BComAccSc (Law)
BComAccSc (Computer Science & Information Systems)
BA (Human Resource Management)
BA (Development Studies)
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
BEd (Foundation Phase)
BEd (Intermediate Phase)
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education &Training):
Stream 1: Commerce
Stream 2: Natural Science
Stream 3: Language and Social Sciences.
PGCE: FET (Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Further Education and Training
Faculty Of Engineering, The Built Environment And Technology
Higher Certificate (HCert)
HCert (Mechatronic Engineering)
HCert (Renewable Energy Engineering)
HCert: IT (User Support Services)
Diploma (Dip)
Dip (Operations Management)
Dip (Architectural Technology)
Dip (Interior Design)
Dip (Building)
Dip (Information Technology: Software Development)
Dip (Information Technology: Communication Networks)
Dip (Information Technology: Support Services)
Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)
Advanced Diploma (Quality)
Advanced Diploma (Operations Management)
Advanced Diploma (Architectural Design)
Advanced Diploma (Architectural Technology)
Advanced Diploma (Interior Design)
Advanced Diploma (Quantity Surveying)
Advanced Diploma (Construction Management)
Advanced Diploma (Information Technology)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
BEng (Mechatronics)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech)
BEngTech (Electrical Engineering)
BEngTech (Industrial Engineering)
BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering)
BEngTech (Marine Engineering)
BEngTech (Civil Engineering)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc: Construction Economics (Quantity Surveying with Financial & Business Management)
BSc (Construction Studies)
Bachelor of Human Settlement Development (BHSD)
BHSD (Human Settlement Development)
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Faculty of Health Sciences
Diploma (Dip)
Dip (Sport Management)
Bachelor’s degrees
Bachelor of Environmental Health
BA (Psychology)
BPsych: Counselling (Registered Counsellor)
BA (Youth Work)
BSW (Social Work)
BSc (Dietetics)
BHMS (Human Movement Science)
BHSc: Biokinetics
Bachelor of Nursing (Extended Curriculum)
Bachelor of Nursing
BRad: Radiography (Diagnostic)
BEMC (Emergency Medical Care)
BHSc: Medical Laboratory Science
BPharm (Pharmacy)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Courses Offered At George Campus
Higher Certificate (HCert)
HCert (Veldfire Management)
HCert: Business Studies
HCert: IT (User Support Services)
Diploma (Dip)
Dip (Agricultural Management)
Dip (Agricultural Management) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Forestry)
Dip (Forestry) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Nature Conservation)
Dip (Wood Technology)
Dip (Wood Technology) – Extended Curriculum 1
Dip (Management)
Dip (Management) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Marketing)
Dip (Marketing) – Extended Curriculum
Dip (Tourism Management)
Dip (Tourism Management) – Extended Curriculum
Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)
Advanced Diploma (Agricultural Management)
Advanced Diploma (Wood Technology)
Advanced Diploma (Forestry)
Advanced Diploma (Nature Conservation)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Management Practice)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Marketing Management)
Advanced Diploma (Business Studies: Tourism Management)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
BCom (General)
BCom: General (Business Management) – Extended Curriculum
BCom: General (Economics) – Extended Curriculum
BCom (Accounting)
BCom: General (Accounting & Related Subjects)
BCom: General Accounting – Extended Curriculum
