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1 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 1 study programmes and admission requirements Contents page Contact details 2 General information 3 study PRoGRAMMes PeR CAMPUs 6 Qualification structure National Diploma, BTech, MTech and DTech 10 Baccalaureus Educationis, BEd (Honours), MEd and DEd 10 Minimum admission requirements 11 Abbreviations of designated NSC subjects 12 ReQUIReMents PeR FACULtY Applied Sciences 14 Business 15 Education and Social Sciences 16 Engineering 17 Health and Wellness Sciences 18 Informatics and Design 19 NB: For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office. 1

2 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 2 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology ContACt DetAILs Brochures for courses offered at the various campuses (see pages 6 9) and application forms may be obtained by writing to the Registrar at the postal address below, or by collecting the brochures and forms from the applications offices at the different campuses PostAL ADDRess The Registrar P O Box 1906 Bellville 7535 street ADDResses Bellville Campus Symphony Way, Bellville Tel +27 (0) Cape town Campus Keizersgracht, District VI, Cape Town Tel +27 (0) Granger Bay Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town Tel +27 (0) Mowbray Campus Highbury Road, Mowbray Tel +27 (0) thomas Pattullo Building 19 Jan Smuts Str, Foreshore,Cape Town Tel Wellington Campus Van Riebeeck Street, Wellington Tel +27 (0) Western Cape College of nursing Klipfontein Road, Heideveld Tel +27 (0) Web site: 2

3 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 3 study programmes and admission requirements GeneRAL InFoRMAtIon ADMIssIon Application for admission It is advisable that applications for admission to study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) be submitted as early as possible to: The Registrar Cape Peninsula University of Technology P O Box 1906 Bellville 7535 Brochures for courses offered at the various campuses (e.g. Engineering courses) and application forms may be obtained by writing to the Registrar at the address above, or by collecting the brochures and forms from the applications offices at the above campus addresses. Course information and an electronic application form (to be printed and completed by the applicant) are available on our web site: Closing dates THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 AUGUST The closing date for the submission of design portfolios is 31 July submission of certificates A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification must be submitted by the student upon enrolment at the beginning of the academic year. If this requirement is not met, the University will be forced to cancel the provisional acceptance. evaluation of foreign qualifications Applicants who do not have a South African qualification are required to send their results/qualifications to the South African Qualifications Authority in order to have them evaluated and equated to a South African qualification. The address is: The Head of Evaluation of Qualifications South African Qualifications Authority Postnet Suite 248 Private Bag X06 Waterkloof 0145 Tel: +27 (0) /64 Web site: Applications for such evaluations should include: 3

4 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 4 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology All qualification documents, i.e. the highest school certificate issued by the official examining body; complete and legible transcripts of academic records in respect of all degrees or other higher education qualifications, together with the final certificates; preceding qualifications leading to any postgraduate/other advanced qualification when the latter is submitted. Certificates in foreign languages should be submitted together with translations into English by a sworn translator. The relevant evaluation fee can be obtained from the South African Qualification Authority in Pretoria. In addition to the above, the candidate also has to apply to the SA Trade Representative closest to his/her home for a study permit if the candidate is not a South African citizen. Residences Residence accommodation is subject to availability, in terms of the rules, and will be allocated at the campus where the student will be studying. Residence accommodation is available to full-time students only. Students who are not awarded a place in a residence should arrange for alternative accommodation before arriving in Cape Town. Medium of tuition 1. The medium of tuition is English, except for the Education courses at the Wellington Campus which are offered in Afrikaans. 2. Afrikaans and Xhosa speaking students may be offered support, which may be by way of language-specific tutorial groups, the provision of notes and the setting of tests, assignments and examinations in the first language of the student. Fees Course fees vary, are reviewed annually and are subject to change. A class fees brochure is available on application from the faculty offices. Examination fees are included in the class fees. Fees are payable in advance and are not refundable. Application fee: R100,00. Late application fee: R Fee payable on provisional acceptance: R Fee payable within two weeks of confirmation of acceptance of first year students: R A total of R will be credited to the account of the student. Should the student fail to take up his/her place this amount will not be refunded. Fee payable on registration in January: R3 500,00. Balance of fees to be paid in two instalments by 28 February and 31 August, or in 10 monthly instalments, February to November. Discount: A discount of 5% will be granted if payment in full is received for annual fees before 14 February, and 2.5% for first semester fees paid in full before 14 February. 4

5 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 5 study programmes and admission requirements Second semester fees received before 14 August qualify for a discount of 2.5%. International Students: At registration, all foreign students (including students from African countries other than South Africa), must pay R1 400 plus an upfront payment of 50% of the anticipated fees for the year; the balance of the fees for the year must be paid by 31 May of the year of study. In addition to their course fees, students should budget for accommodation costs (hostel accommodation is also payable in advance), books and pocket money. Financial aid Various bursaries, merit awards and loans are available. Further information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Offices on the Bellville and Cape Town Campuses. International students International students should consult the International Student Guide (or visit our web site: for details regarding their application to study at the University, e.g. study permit, fees structure, etc. 5

6 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 6 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology study PRoGRAMMes PeR CAMPUs ConsoLIDAtIon of FACULtIes Over the next three years ( ): 1. The Faculty of Applied Sciences will be consolidated on the Bellville Campus. 2. The Faculty of Business will be consolidated on the Cape Town Campus. 3. The Faculty of Engineering will be consolidated on the Bellville Campus. 4. The Faculty of Informatics and Design will be consolidated on the Cape Town Campus. 5. The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences will be consolidated on the Bellville Campus while retaining a presence at the Western Cape College of Nursing in Athlone, Groote Schuur Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital, and in Worcester. Prospective students will be notified before registration and, in some instances, pipeline students will complete their qualification on the campus of first registration. national DIPLoMA programmes are offered at: BeLLVILLe CAMPUs APPLIeD sciences Analytical Chemistry Food Technology Horticulture Mathematical Technology BUsIness PART-TIME ONLY Accountancy (NHC) Marketing Human Resources Management Management Public Management engineering Building, leading to Construction Management and Quantity Surveying Cartography (GISc) Clothing Management Engineering: Chemical Engineering: Civil Engineering: Electrical 6

7 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 7 study programmes and admission requirements Engineering: Industrial Engineering: Mechanical Engineering: Mechatronics Operations Management Surveying HeALtH AnD WeLLness sciences Dental Assisting Dental Technology Emergency Medical Care Medical Laboratory Science (B degree) Nursing (Athlone and Worcester) Radiography (Diagnostic, Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound) (Groote Schuur Hospital Campus and Tygerberg Hospital Campus) InFoRMAtICs AnD DesIGn Film and Video Technology Graphic Design Journalism Photography CAPe town CAMPUs APPLIeD sciences Analytical Chemistry Biotechnology Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition Environmental Health Environmental Management Fisheries Resource Management Horticulture Landscape Technology Nature Conservation Oceanography BUsIness Accountancy leading to: Accounting Cost and Management Accounting Internal Auditing Entrepreneurship Events Management Financial Information Systems 7

8 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 8 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology Human Resource Management Management Marketing Office Management and Technology Printing Management Public Management Real Estate Retail Business Management Tourism Management engineering Engineering: Chemical Engineering: Electrical HeALtH AnD WeLLness sciences Optical Dispensing Somatology InFoRMAtICs AnD DesIGn Architectural Technology Fashion Graphic Design Information Technology Interior Design Multimedia Technology Jewellery Design and Manufacture Public Relations Management Surface Design Three-dimensional Design, leading to Industrial Design Town and Regional Planning GRAnGeR BAY CAMPUs BUsIness Hospitality Management: Accommodation, Food and Beverage or Professional Cookery engineering Engineering: Mechanical: Marine Engineering Maritime Studies 8

9 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 9 study programmes and admission requirements MoWBRAY CAMPUs BUsIness Sports Management MoWBRAY CAMPUs education AnD social sciences BEd Further Education & Training (FET) Economic and Management Sciences BEd: General Education & Training (GET): Foundation Phase (Grade R 3) BEd: General Education & Training (GET): Intermediate & Senior Phases (Grade 4 9) BEd General or Specialisation: Natural Science or Technology WeLLInGton CAMPUs APPLIeD sciences Agricultural Management Agriculture (Animal Production, Crop Production or Viticulture and Oenology) BUsIness Accountancy Cost and Management Accounting Internal Auditing Office Management and Technology Sports Management Tourism Management education AnD social sciences BEd Further Education & Training (FET) Economic and Management Sciences BEd: General Education & Training (GET): Foundation Phase (Grade R 3) BEd: General Education & Training (GET): Intermediate & Senior Phases (Grade 4 9) 9

10 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 10 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology QUALIFICAtIon structures national Diploma, Btech, Mtech and Dtech Three years full-time study leads to the award of a National Diploma. National Diploma studies constitute complete study programmes, meet specific business needs and serve as recognised exit levels. The National Diploma leads to the Baccalaureus in Technology (BTech) or to a National Higher Diploma (NHD). Admission to these one-year programmes (full time) may be subject to additional minimum admission requirements, which may include a minimum pass mark in the third year of the National Diploma programme. Most BTech and NHD programmes are also offered part time over two years. Advanced qualifications (Masters degree and Doctorate in Technology) may be obtained through full-time or part-time study. For details about and the admission requirements for the advanced courses, consult the dean of the faculty concerned. Doctor Technologiae (DTech) Magister Technologiae (MTech) Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech) National Diploma (ND) Third year National Higher Certificate (NHC) Second year National Certificate (NC) First year Bachelor degrees Four years full-time study leads to the award of a Bachelor degree (e.g. in Emergency Medical Care, Medical Laboratory Science, Nautical Science, etc). Baccalaureus educationis, Bed (Honours), Med and Ded Four years full-time study leads to the award of the Bachelor degree in Education (BEd). The BEd degree leads to the BEd Honours. Admission to this one-year programme (full time) may be subject to additional minimum admission requirements. Most BEd Honours programmes are also offered part time over two years. Advanced qualifications (Master s degree and Doctorate) may be obtained through fulltime or part-time study. For details and the admission requirements for the advanced courses, consult the dean of the faculty. Doctor Educationis (DEd) Magister Educationis (MEd) Baccalaureus Educationis (Hons) (BEdHons) Baccalaureus Educationis (BEd) 10

11 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 11 study programmes and admission requirements MInIMUM ADMIssIon ReQUIReMents: 2013 As from January 2011 the following minimum admission requirements shall apply: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi (or equivalent) with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement: 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20- credit subjects, an achievement rating of 2 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, an achievement rating of 3 in the required official language at Home Language level and an achievement rating of 2 in the other required language on at least First Additional Language level; one of these languages shall be English or Afrikaans. Specific minimum requirements for a course (subjects required/recommended, achievement rating, portfolio to be submitted, interview in Cape Town, evaluation tests, or experience required) may apply to each course. Applicants may be required to write additional proficiency tests as part of the admission requirements for certificate, diploma and degree programmes. Minimum admission requirements may be adjusted at the discretion of the Dean, subject to the approval of the Faculty Board and the Senate of the University. For easy reference, the scale of achievement for the National Curriculum Statement Grades (General), which will apply as from 2009, is supplied below: Rating code Rating Marks % 7 Outstanding achievement Meritorious achievement Substantial achievement Adequate achievement Moderate achievement Elementary achievement Not achieved 0-29 NB: For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office. 11

12 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 12 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology ABBReVIAtIons GRoUP A: CoMPULsoRY nsc subjects LAnGUAGes (20 credits each) Two official languages at Home and First Additional Language level:* A=Afrikaans Home Language OR Afrikaans First Additional Language E=English Home Language OR English First Additional Language AE=Afrikaans or English, Home or First additional language FAL=First additional language AND HL=Home Language (Any two of: Afrikaans, English, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda or Xitsonga) MAtHeMAtICAL sciences (20 credits each) M=Mathematics * ML=Mathematical Literacy * HUMAn AnD social studies (10 credits) Life Orientation GRoUP B: ReCoGnIseD nsc electives AGRICULtURe (20 credits each) AMP=Agricultural Management Practices AS=Agricultural Sciences * AT=Agricultural Technology CULtURe AnD ARts (20 credits each) DANCE=Dance Studies DES=Design DRAMA=Dramatic Arts * MUS=Music * VA=Visual Arts * BUsIness, CoMMeRCe AnD MAnAGeMent studies (20 credits each) ACC=Accounting * BUS=Business Studies * ECON=Economics * 12 * Designated subject

13 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 13 study programmes and admission requirements engineering AnD technology (20 credits each) CIVT=Civil Technology ELECT=Electrical Technology MECHT=Mechanical Technology EGD=Engineering Graphics and Design * HUMAn AnD social studies (20 credits each) GEO=Geography * HIS=History * RELS=Religion Studies * PHYsICAL, MAtHeMAtICAL, CoMPUteR AnD LIFe sciences (20 credits each) CAT= Computer Applications Technology IT=Information Technology * LS=Life Sciences * PS=Physical Sciences * services (20 credits each) CS=Consumer Studies * HS=Hospitality Studies TOUR=Tourism * Designated subject 13

14 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 14 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology FACULtY of APPLIeD sciences MInIMUM ReQUIReMents In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11: 14 national DIPLoMAs (three years) Required/recommended subjects and ratings Agricultural Management Required: AE4; M3 or ML5. Also required: One of the following: Ls4, Ps4, AS4 AND One of the following: Geo3, Ls3, Ps3, AMP3, ECON3, AS3, AT3 Agriculture (Animal Production, Crop Production or Viticulture and oenology) Required: AE3, M3 or ML5 Also required: One of the following: Ls4, Ps4, AND One of the following: Geo3, Ls3, Ps3, AS3, ECON3 Analytical Chemistry Required: E3, M4, PS4 Recommended: One of the following: Ls3, ECON3, IT3, AS3, GEO3, ACC3 Biotechnology Required: E4, M4, PS4, LS4 Consumer science: Food and nutrition Required: E4, M3 or ML4, LS4 or PS4 Recommended: One the following: CS4, HS4 environmental Health/Management Required: E4, M3 or ML4, LS3, PS3 Recommended: AS4, GEO4 Fisheries Resource Management Required: E4, M3 or ML4*, LS4. Also required: Two of the following: AS3, GEO3, IT3, ECON3, BUS3, ACC3 Food technology Required: E4, M4, PS4 Recommended: BUS4, LS4, IT4, MECHT4, EGD4, AS4, CS4 Horticulture Required: E3, M3 or ML5. Also required: One of the following: PS3, LS3 AND Two of the following: Ls3, Ps3, ACC3, AS3, BUS3, ECON3, EGD3, GEO3, IT3, VA3 Landscape technology Required: E3, M3 or ML5. Also required: One of the following: PS3, LS3 AND Two of the following: Ls3, Ps3, ACC3, BUS3, ECON3, AS3, GEO3, EGD3, IT3, VA3 Mathematical technology Required: E3, M4 Also required: One of the following: Ps4, BUs4, econ4, ACC4 AND Two of the following: LS3, GEO3, EGD3, AS3, IT3 nature Conservation Required: E4, M3 or ML5, LS4 Required: Two of the following: AS3, GEO3, IT3, HS3, PS3 oceanography Required: E4, M4, PS4, LS4 Also required: Any of the following: AS3, GEO3, IT3

15 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 15 study programmes and admission requirements FACULtY of BUsIness MInIMUM ReQUIReMents An achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) or better in four nsc 20-credit subjects from the subject list (see page 12 and 13 of this brochure) and the following: Required/recommended subjects and ratings national HIGHeR CeRtIFICAte (two years) Accountancy Required: E4, M3 or ML5, ACC5 national DIPLoMA (three years) Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting or Internal Auditing Required: E4, M3 or ML5, ACC5 entrepreneurship Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the following: ECON4, ACC4 events Management Required: E5, M2 or ML4, as well as one of the following: ACC4, ECON4, TOUR4 Financial Information systems Required: E4, M4, ACC5 Hospitality Management: Accommodation or Food and Beverage or Professional Cookery Required: HL4, FAL4, E4, M2 or ML4, as well as at least one of the following: ACC3, BUS4, CS4, HS4, LS3, Tour4. Work experience recommended. Selection of students through an informative discussion/interviewing process or written submission. Human Resource Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the following: ECON4, ACC4 Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the following: ECON4, ACC4 Marketing Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the following: ECON4, ACC4 office Management and technology Required: HL4, FAL4, E4, M2 or ML4, as well as one of the following: ACC4, BUS4 4, CAT4, ECON4. Parttime students to submit a two page Curriculum Vitae. Printing Management Required: E4, M4, PS4 Public Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, ECON4 Real estate Required: E4, M2 or ML4, ACC4 Retail Business Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, as well as one of the following: BUS4, ECON4, ACC4 sports Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4. Recommended: BUS4 and/or ECON4, LS2 and/or PS2 Participation as a player, coach or administrator at international/national/provincial level will be a recommendation. tourism Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4. Also required: One of the following: ECON4, TOUR4, HS4 Students may be required to submit a motivational letter/essay explaining why they want to study a specific course. Where learners do not offer subjects in the Business, Commerce and Management category, subjects in other categories may be considered at the discretion of the dean of the faculty, on condition that the required achievement ratings have been met for all of the above programmes. 15

16 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 16 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology FACULtY of education & social sciences MInIMUM ReQUIReMents Achievement ratings for all Bed degrees are as follows: 1. An achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) or better in four nsc 20-credit subjects from the designated subject list (See subjects with asterisk (*) on pages 12 and 13 of this brochure.) 2. Language rating: A rating of 4 for the Home Language and a rating of 3 for at least one First additional language; one of the languages must be Afrikaans or English. Required subjects and ratings in addition to the above-mentioned achievement ratings for BEd degrees: BeD: Further education and training (Fet) (four years) Economic and Management Sciences One of the following designated subjects: ACC3, BUS3, CS3, ECON3, IT3, M3, ML3 BeD: Fet (General) or Fet (specialisation)(four years) Natural Science or Technology One of the following designated subjects: ACC3, BUS3, CS3, ECON3, IT3, LS3, M3, ML3, PS3 BeD: General education and training (Get) (four years) Foundation Phase (Grade R - 3) See Achievement ratings for all BEd degrees above BeD: General education and training (Get) (four years) Intermediate & senior Phases (Grade 4-9) See Achievement ratings for all BEd degrees above Upgrading education qualifications The CPUT also offers certificate and diploma courses for teachers and lecturers who wish to upgrade their qualifications, e.g. the National Professional Diploma in Education, Advanced Certificates in Education and the Higher Diploma in Higher Education and Training. The Post-graduate Certificate in Education is offered to graduates who wish to become primary or high school teachers. For more information, consult the faculty office. For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office. For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office. 16

17 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 17 study programmes and admission requirements FACULtY of engineering MInIMUM ReQUIReMents In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11: MAtHeMAtICs RAtInGs Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for Engineering-related courses unless otherwise indicated. Applicants for an engineering-related programme, with a rating of 3 for Mathematics, may be considered for the extended programme. LAnGUAGe RAtInGs English with a rating of 4 is an admission requirements for all programmes in the Faculty of Engineering. nb: Minimum admission requirements do not guarantee admission to a study programme. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements are eligible for selection based on departmental programme specific academic criteria and space constraints. national DIPLoMAs (three years) Required/recommended subjects and ratings Building leading to Required: E4, M4, LO4 Recommended: Any of the following: ACC3, BUS3, ECON3, CIVT3, EGD3, CAT3, ITS3, PS3 Construction Management or Quantity surveying Cartography (GIsc) Required: E4, M4, PS4 Clothing Management Required: E4, ML4 or M2 Also required: One of the following: ACC3, BUS3, ECON3 engineering: Chemical Required: E4, M4, PS4 engineering: Civil Required: E4, M4, PS4 engineering: Computer systems AnD engineering: electrical Required: E4, M4, PS4 Recommended: One of the following: ELECT4, CAT4, IT4 engineering: Industrial Required: E4, M4, PS4 Recommended: MECHT3 engineering: Mechanical Required: E4, M4, PS4 Recommended: MECHT3 engineering: Mechanical: Marine engineering Required: E4, M4, PS4 engineering: Mechatronics Required: E4, M3, PS3 Recommended: One of the following: ELECT3, IT3, MECHT3 operations Management Required: E4, M4 surveying Required: E4, M4, PS4 BACHeLoR DeGRees (four years) nautical science Required: E3, M4, PS4 17

18 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 18 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology FACULtY of HeALtH & WeLLness sciences MInIMUM ReQUIReMents In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11: Required/recommended subjects and ratings CeRtIFICAtes Dental Assisting (one year) emergency Care (two years) Required: HL4, FAL3, E3, ML3, LS4 Required: HL4, E3, M3 or ML5, LS4 national DIPLoMAs (three years) Dental technology Required: HL4, FAL3, E4, M4 or ML5, LS5 Recommended: PS4 nursing (Basic qualification) Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M3 or ML4, LS4 optical Dispensing Required: HL4, FAL2, AE, M3 or ML4, LS3, PS3 Radiography (Diagnostic, therapy, nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound) Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M4, LS4 and/or PS4 somatology Required: HL4, FAL3, M3 or ML4, LS4 Recommended: PS3 BACCALUReUs technologiae Nursing Science HL4, FAL3, AE, M3 or ML4, LS4 BACHeLoR DeGRees (four years) emergency Medical Care Required: HL4, FAL3, E4, M4, LS4, PS4 Medical Laboratory science Required: HL4, FAL3, E4, M4, PS4, LS4 For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office. 18

19 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 19 study programmes and admission requirements FACULtY of InFoRMAtICs & DesIGn MInIMUM ReQUIReMents In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11: Design courses: Requirements All design course applicants must complete a questionnaire/additional application form, submit a portfolio of prescribed work and an essay, attend a selection procedure, and/or attend a drawing test on campus. Applicants may be required to attend an interview on campus, an English language proficiency test, a motivational and interest test, or an oncampus practical test of a career-specific nature. Details and dates of tests and interviews will be supplied on application to the faculty office. Applicants should have basic drawing skills and an enquiring mind, be observant and willing to explore an idea, have an excellent feel for colour, a good general knowledge and an awareness of current trends. An ability to communicate with people and an appreciation of deadlines, will be added advantages. extended national Diploma courses in various design programmes These programmes provide under-prepared students with the opportunity to do the first year over a period of two years (preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds). Required/recommended subjects and ratings national DIPLoMAs (three years) Architectural technology Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, ML6. Selection tests. Prescribed Portfolio of work must be submitted. Recommended: M4. NB: Applicants will write a test to assess their competence at this level. Fashion Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test. Recommended: DES3. Film and Video technology Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M3 or ML5 Recommended:Any Arts and Culture subject: rating 4, Life Orientation 4, BUS4. Submission of a written statement of intent. Graphic Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed portfolio of work must be submitted. Recommended: DES3. Information technology Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, and M3 or ML5 Interior Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed portfolio of work must be submitted. Recommended: DES3. 19

20 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 20 CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY of technology Jewellery Design and Manufacture Journalism Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test. Recommended: DES3. Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Selection test and interview. Multimedia technology Required: HL4, FAL3, E, and M3 or ML4 Photography Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Selection test and interview Public Relations Management An achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) or better in four NSC 20-credit subjects from the designated subject list, including the following: E5, M2 or ML4. surface Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test. Recommended: DES3. three-dimensional Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test. Recommended: DES3. town and Regional Planning Required: HL4, FAL4 AE 4, M4 or ML5 Recommended: GEO4, BUS/ECON4. TOUR4 For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office. 20

21 admisreqsjan2012_admisreq 2/23/12 10:16 AM Page 21 need help in deciding on a career? The Cape Peninsula University of Technology offers the following Student Counselling services to prospective students: CAReeR CoUnseLLInG sessions/workshops This service is offered to Grade 11 and 12 learners as well as recent school leavers. The career counselling process includes an assessment (of e.g.of the interests, values and personality of the client), career decision-making and a discussion of various career options. At Bellville campus individual career counselling sessions are available. At Cape Town campus career counselling is in the form of a one-day workshop and up to six participants can be accommodated. CoURse InFoRMAtIon sessions Individual sessions with prospective students (free of charge at both campuses) provide information about all the courses offered by the University. These one hour sessions do not include an assessment. The client should bring along any previous assessment results or recommendations (if by another professional/service) in order to gain the most benefit from the sessions. other ResoURCes Visitors to our campuses in Bellville and Cape Town can make use of the Career Mentor a computer programme providing a short interest assessment as well as information on different careers and training institutions. The Resources Venue at our Bellville and Cape Town Campuses also provide information about some of the training institutions and companies in the Western Cape. MAKe An APPoIntMent Services are provided by psychologists and psychologists-in-training. For more information or to make an appointment, please phone: Bellville campus Cape Town campus