Admission Requirements to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Local or international students looking forward to applying study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), would need to meet the minimum requirements of the course they are applying. The appropriateness criteria required, entry or admission requirements for students in order to apply for a particular course may vary per course.

As a general guide, students should present the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the Walter Sisulu University (WSU).

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4)

In terms of the Government Gazette of 26 November 2009, WSU accepts applications from prospective students who have a National Certificate (Vocational-Level 4) and who wish to register for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree programmes.

The minimum entry requirements for admission to WSU with a NVC Level 4 are as follows:

Qualification minimum entry requirements

Higher Certificate

• Must meet NC (V) Level 4 statutory requirements
• 40% in either home Language or First Additional
• Language but one must be the Language of Teaching and Teaching (LOTL)
• 50 % in either Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
• 40% in Life Orientation
• 50% in the four other vocational subjects
• Submit a record of evidence for any subject failed

Diploma

• Must meet NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements
• 50% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL
• 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects

Bachelor’s Degree

• Must meet NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements
• 60% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL
• 70% in three compulsory vocational subjects

General admission requirements

The Higher Education Act No 101 of 1997, amended in May 2008, stipulates the following minimum entry requirements for university programmes as of January 2009:

• Minimum admission requirements for higher certificate, diploma and Bachelor’s Degree programmes require a National Senior Certificate (NSC).
• Policy considerations: Page 2 of the Government Gazette
• This policy will be applicable to all higher education institutions with effect from January 2009.
• The policy outlines the statutory minimum admission to higher education at the National Senior Certificate (NSC) level.
• Though NSC is the primary gateway, it does not guarantee admission to any Programme of study in higher education.
• Within the context of this policy, WSU exercises its right as a higher education institution to set up specific admission requirements.
• A full list of recognised national curriculum subjects is available on the website: www.wsu.ac.za under Student Admissions.