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Admission requirements

Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.

Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info / 018 285 4320.

Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.

Economic and Management Sciences

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (general)		Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Accountant Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner General manager Teacher/lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)		Mathematics level 5 with Accounting, OR Mathematics level 6 without Accounting English/Afrikaans (language of instruction) level 4 DURATION: 3 years	32	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Auditor Tax specialist Financial manager Business consultant Computer auditor Corporate finance specialist Structured finance specialist Entrepreneur Academic/training provider
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)		Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark Mahikeng	Auditor Tax specialist Financial manager Business consultant Computer auditor Corporate finance specialist Structured finance specialist Entrepreneur Academic/training provider
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 (language of study) DURATION: 3 years	28	Mahikeng Potch Vanderbijlpark	Professional accountant Internal auditor Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner Lecturer
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 7 English level 4 DURATION: 4 years	24	Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Professional accountant Internal auditor Cost and management accountant Financial manager Tax practitioner Lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy		Mathematics level 5 with Accounting, OR Mathematics level 6 without Accounting Language of study level 5 DURATION: 3 years	36	Potchefstroom	Private practice Internal forensic divisions at corporates (banks, insurance, etc.) Government institutions and regulatory bodies Forensic divisions of auditing, consulting or legal firms
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accountancy (CIMA)		Mathematics level 5 English level 4 (language of study) DURATION: 3 years	30	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Project managers Management consultants Finance directors Chief executives Entrepreneurs For a more detailed description of a career as a management accountant, visit the CIMAglobal.com website.
Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng	People with skills in OR hold jobs in decision support, business analytics, marketing analysis and logistics planning. Many large firms have groups of OR analysts. These are in the steel, mining, oil, gas, chemicals, paper and engineering industries, airlines, logistics, railways, banking and insurance. Within the public sector, OR analysts are also employed in health, education and electricity supply.
Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng	Statisticians have the advantage of combining their interest with almost any other field of study, especially in science, business, medicine technology, education, etc. Some of these fields are as follows: Education Biology Economics Manufacturing Marketing Engineering Finance Health Sciences Public health Computer Sciences Epidemiology Law Population studies Chemistry Agriculture Insurance Sports Banking institutions Earth Sciences Geography Government departments Insurance companies
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy Level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Statisticians have the advantage of combining their interest with almost any other field of study, especially in science, business, medicine technology, education, etc. Some of these fields are as follows: Education Biology Economics Manufacturing Marketing Engineering Finance Health Sciences Public health Computer cience Epidemiology Law Population studies Chemistry Agriculture Insurance Sports Banking institutions Earth sciences Geography Government departments Insurance companies
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Logistics Management	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Vanderbiljpark
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Logistics Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng Vanderbiljpark
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Transport Economics	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Vanderbiljpark	Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Transport Economics	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng Vanderbiljpark	Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 4 Language of instruction level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	Financial economist Market economists Development economists Resource economists Production economist
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Econometrics	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	Budget analyst Economist Quantitative analyst Econometrician Public policy analyst
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Econometrics	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Budget analyst Economist Quantitative analyst Econometrician Public policy analyst
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and International Trade	Mathematics level 4 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank Positions in banks, financing companies and provincial trade and investment promotion organisations Export credit insurance and risk analysts
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and International Trade	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry, National Treasury as well as the South African Reserve Bank Positions in banks, financing companies and provincial trade and investment promotion organisations Export credit insurance and risk analysts
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Informatics	Mathematics level 4 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Business Analyst ERP Specialist Web Content Manager Project Manager Database Analyst Database Administrator Application Developer IS Security Manager E-Business Manager Application Analyst Data Analyst Information systems manager IT consultant IT technical support officer IS/IT Auditor Systems Analyst
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 4 PC – Language of instruction level 4 VC – Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Bank management Financial risk management Corporative and city treasurer Funds- and asset management SAFEX trade Money-, capital- and stock market Economic advice
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Bank management Financial risk management Corporative and city treasurer Funds- and asset management SAFEX trade Money-, capital- and stock market Economic advice
Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management	with Local Government Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	21	Mahikeng	Administrator Community worker International correspondent Public Administration consultant Mediator Non-profit administrator Policy advisor Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Politician Analyst
Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management	with Local Government Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Administrator Community worker International correspondent Public Administration consultant Mediator Non-profit administrator Policy advisor Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Politician Analyst
Bachelor of Arts	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management	Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Bachelor of Arts	with Tourism Management	English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	22	Mahikeng	Tourism management Tourism marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing and Tourism Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Although this qualification gives graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. It creates specific access to careers such as: Tourism management Tourism marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Tourism Management	Mathematics level 3 Language of instruction level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Tourism management Tourism marketers Marketers Researchers Lecturers Consultants Guesthouse managers Game farm managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Tourism and Recreation Skills	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Although this qualification offers graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. It creates specific access to careers such as tourism economists, tourism managers, marketers, researchers, lecturers, consultants, guesthouse managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management	with Labour Relations Management	Mathematics level 3 / Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology	with Labour Relations Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Labour relations specialist/practitioner: The provision of expert advice both in an organisational as well as a consulting capacity. This will include, among others, managing discipline and dismissal, dispute settlement, collective bargaining, dealings with trade unions, CCMA and Labour Court cases, employment conditions, and training and development. Analyst: Students can also study Labour Relations Management to prepare for a career providing insight into market trends as an analyst. These analysts may apply their knowledge of human behaviour to develop marketing strategies. Researcher, teacher or lecturer.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Business Management	Mathematics level 3 Language of instruction level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark Mahikeng	A business manager is responsible for the planning and organising of activities and people, as well as the leading and guidance of people. Managers’ main tasks are problem-solving, to lead teams, to facilitate team processes and to regularly communicate with people. The degree gives you access to a wide variety of career opportunities, as management principles are applied in all organisations.
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Business Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	A business manager is responsible for the planning and organising of activities and people, as well as the leading and guidance of people. Managers’ main tasks are problem-solving, to lead teams, to facilitate team processes and to regularly communicate with people. The degree gives you access to a wide variety of career opportunities, as management principles are applied in all organisations.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Communication Management	Mathematics level 3 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Communications managers can work in various types of industries from the educational sector to food and beverage and technical industries. BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. This degree creates specific access to careers such as: organisation managers, tourism managers, communications managers, marketers, researchers, lecturers, consultants, guesthouse managers and event managers in both private and public enterprises.
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing Management	Mathematics level 3 Language of instruction level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Entrepreneurship Business manager Research assistant Sales manager Marketing manager Any marketing-related careers Lecturer
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Entrepreneurship Business manager Research Assistant Sales Manager Marketing Manager Any marketing related careers Lecturer
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Sport and Business Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Sport business managers Administrators Tertiary institution sport bureau managers School sports managers Provincial sport development officers and managers High-performance institution managers Provincial level sports administrators Local sports club and community center managers National level sport federation managers Professional sport teams managers Sports franchise entity owners and managers Business Manager Business consultant Business Analyst Sales Executive Sport Marketer Sport Administrator Recreation Manager Positions in the Hospitality sector
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Safety Management	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 Afrikaans OR English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Vanderbijlpark
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems		Mathematics level 4 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 English level 3 DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing	with Tourism	Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 6 English level 4 DURATION: 3 years	24	Mahikeng

Education

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Grade R – 3		Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. MC: English/Setswana as HL ANDEnglish/Setswana as FAL; PC: Afrikaans/English/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL; VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Isi Zulu/Sesotho as FAL; Distance: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Setswana as FAL. DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance learning
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase Grade 4 – 6	with Mathematics, Science and Technology	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL; VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/Isi Zulu/Sesotho as FAL; Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 3 (minimum 45%) OR Technical Mathematics level 4 (at least 50%) DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
	with Life Skills and Social Sciences	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. To register for English as a Home Language (HL), English as First Additional Language (FAL) on level 5 (minimum 65%) is required. PC: Afrikaans/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL; VC: Afrikaans/English/IsiZulu/Sesotho as HL AND Afrikaans/English/ IsiZulu/Sesotho as FAL; Distance: Afrikaans/IsiZulu/Sepedi/Sesotho/Setswana as HL AND English as FAL. DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance learning
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12	with Economics with History with Geography with Business studies	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark Distance Learning
	with English	Subject-specific requirements: English Home language level 4 OR First Additional Language level 5 AND Home Language/First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Physical Science	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Physical Sciences level 4; Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Accounting	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Accounting level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Mathematics	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Afrikaans	Subject-specific requirements: Afrikaans Home Language level 5 AND First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Life Sciences	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Life Science level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Life Orientation	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Life Orientation level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Engineering Graphics and Design	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Computer Application Technology	Home Language OR First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
	with Sesotho	Subject-specific requirements: Sesotho Home Language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance Learning
	with Mechanical technology with Civil technology with Electrical technology	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics on level 4 OR Bridging course with Mathematics level 3 / Mathematical Literacy level 4 with any Technology subjects / Technical Mathematics level 4 with any Technology subjects that can replace Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy. DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark
	with Setswana	Subject-specific requirements: Setswana Home Language on level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom *Distance Learning
	with Information Technology with Art	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom
	with Mathematical Literacy	Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: Mathematics on level 3 (minimum 45%) OR Mathematical Literacy on level 5 (minimum 65%) OR Technical Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	26	Vanderbijlpark

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Engineering

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)	Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering with Mineral Processing Electrical and Electronic Engineering Computer and Electronic Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechatronic Engineering	NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 Physical Sciences level 6 Home OR First Additional Language at least level 5 Additional entry route: students with 50% in both Mathematics AND Physical Sciences, and an APS of 31, may have the opportunity to write a test as additional point of entry or enrol for the Xcel bridging program. DURATION: 4 years	34	Potchefstroom	Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Minerals Processing Chemical Engineers are involved in the research, design, development and management of industrial processes where raw materials are converted to products with higher economic value. For instance, turn corn to cornflakes, hops to beer, coal to petrol and algae to electricity. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Chemical manufacturers and other industries, such as: petroleum refining, synthetic fuel manufacture, food processing, brewing, minerals processing, paper and pulp, pollution control, manufacture of synthetic fibres, fertilizers and explosives Consulting firms Government departments Universities Electrical and Electronic Engineers enable the modern world by moving electrical energy from the source to the point of application. They do this as efficiently as possible, by applying their knowledge of power systems, power conversion, power conditioning, and electrical machines. Training provided by leading experts in power quality, power electronics and electrical machines, sets NWU Electrical and Electronic Engineers apart in industry. Our engineers thrive in power utilities and electrical consulting industries and relate well to the challenges of utilizing renewable energy sources as part of the energy solution of the future. Electrical and Electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa. Your options as an electrical, electronic or computer engineer in South Africa and abroad are: Telecommunications Energy and electric power Semiconductors Aerospace Bio-engineering Manufacturing Education and research Transportation Automotive Computer and electronic engineers make the world a more efficient place by connecting humans and the world we live in, to the digital world of computer systems and the internet. They do this by using electronics, embedded computers and the skill of programming to control mechatronic systems and to build the internet. Computer and electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa. As a computer and electronic engineer you will have great employment prospects in South Africa and abroad. Industries include: Telecommunications Energy and electric power Semiconductors Aerospace Bio-engineering Manufacturing Education and research Transportation Automotive Electromechanical engineers ensure the safe and efficient operations of plants and factories by combining elements of electrical and mechanical engineering. Their knowledge of electrical machines, power electronics, strength of materials and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, together with legal knowledge with respect to occupational health and safety make them invaluable to industry. Electromechanical engineering is under the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Any mine or manufacturer in South Africa and abroad will greatly benefit from your skills. Mechanical Engineers are involved with the development, manufacturing, management and maintenance of transport, energy conversion, manufacturing, generator, weapon and cooling and heating systems, as well as industry installations, process equipment, manufacturing machinery and mining equipment. (Nuclear Engineers (post grad studies) design systems that utilizes nuclear processes for energy.) Mechanical and nuclear engineering is under the top 3 scarce skills in South Africa. As a mechanical engineer you will work in South Africa or abroad in the following industries: Manufacturing Aerodynamics Energy technology Power generation System maintenance Robotics Plant layout and management Food processing plants Industrial Engineers enable people, technology, information, materials, methods and money to work together productively and effectively. Industrial Engineering originated more than a century ago from the industrial revolution when industries started to search for the best, cheapest and fastest way to manufacture products. However, today it is imperative to employ Industrial Engineers in various industries due to advancements in technology and the current demand of the market place. Industrial engineering is under the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. As an industrial engineer you will work in South Africa or abroad in the following industries: Manufacturing, mining and energy Food and beverages IT and telecommunications Logistics and supply chain Aerospace and aviation Healthcare Banking and finance Agriculture Consulting Mechatronic Engineers develop and support the advanced industrial automation systems of the future that make use of the internet of things. They accomplish this by combining knowledge of electronics, measurement and actuation, embedded systems and control theory to control mechanical structures and mechanisms. Their knowledge of computer programming and data analytics allow them to develop intelligent and effective mechatronic systems. Mechatronic Engineers will find employment in: The process controls Automotive Manufacturing Medical device development Agricultural processing environments The North-West University offers hands-on practical experience in on-campus laboratories for electronics and industrial automation.

Health Sciences

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Diploma in Coaching Science	Coaching	National Senior Certificate Academic paper selection; best average mark DURATION: 2 years	18	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	Coaching Instructor Sport Organiser and Administrator
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Physiology and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 Academic paper selection; best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Life Science Teacher Research Laboratories
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Physiology and Psychology	Mathematics level 3 Physical Sciences level 4 At least a level 4 for home language Academic paper selection; best average mark DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	Life Science Teacher Psychologist
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences	Academic paper selection; best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	Fitness Instructor Sport Organiser
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Recreation Science and Psychology	Academic paper selection; best average mark Home language level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	Recreation Consultant Adventure Therapist Team-building Specialist
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Recreation Sciences and Tourism Management with Sport and Recreation Administration	Academic paper selection; best average mark DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Recreation Consultant Adventure Instructor Adventure Therapist Team-building Specialist Recreation Centre Manager
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences	with Psychology and Labour Relations Management	Academic paper selection At least a level 4 for home language Mathematics level 3 or Mathematical Literacy level 5 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Labour Relations Specialist / Practitioner Research Teacher Lecturer Analyst
Bachelor of Arts	with Psychology, Geography and Environmental Management with Psychology and Tourism Management	Academic paper selection At least a level 4 for home language Mathematical Literacy level 5 Prospective students who have Mathematics as a subject and comply with the admission requirements will be considered automatically. DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	Environmental Manager Atmospheric Scientist Climatologist Disaster Manager Tourism Marketer Accommodation Manager Events Manager Tourism Researcher Game Farm Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Studies		At least one subject from the natural sciences passed on level 4 (natural science subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). A pass rate of at least 60% (level 5) for non-designated modules An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Food/Fashion in Retail/Industry Project Management Consumer Consultant Client Service Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management	with Food Communication	At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural sciences subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Retail/Industry Food and Innovation Manager Product/Flavour Developer Quality Assurance/Management Food Technologist Hospitality Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management	with Food Supply	Mathematics on level 4 If Chemistry is chosen as an elective, Physical Sciences on level 4 is required Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Retail/Industry Food and Innovation Manager Product/Flavour Developer Quality Assurance/Management Food Technologist Hospitality Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management	with Fashion Communication	At least one subject from the Natural Sciences passed on level 4 (designated natural sciences subjects: Mathematics OR Physical OR Agricultural OR Life Sciences). An average mark above 70% in Mathematical Literacy will be considered Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel; and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Sales Representative Buyer Planner Visual Merchandiser Space planner Client Advisor/Stylist Manager
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Product Management	with Fashion Supply	Mathematics on level 4 Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit SELECTION: Academic achievement. A discussion among members of a selection panel and completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Sales Representative Buyer Planner Visual Merchandiser Space planner Client Advisor/Stylist Manager
Bachelor of Social Work		Language requirement: A pass mark of level 4 in the language of learning and teaching on Home Language OR First Additional Language level. Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit TAKE NOTE: The general admission requirements are described according to A-rules 1.5 and further applicable regulations in Faculty Rules. No student will be allowed into the BSW programme unless he/she has furnished written proof the he/ she has not been convicted of any offence against a child in terms of the Sexual Offences Act (Act 23 of 1957) and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007. A student should be in possession of a full matriculation exemption certificate with an average pass mark of at least 60% during the matriculation examination. SELECTION PROCESS: Completion of a psychometric selection tests; Completion of a questionnaire that will be given at the testing centre; and A possible interview with experts in a selection panel DURATION: 4 years	28	Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark	Social Worker Social Work Administrator Research Planner
Bachelor of Social Sciences	with Psychology	At least level 4 for home language Academic paper selection DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng
Bachelor of Pharmacy	Pharmacy	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 5 Academic paper selection; best average mark Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	32	Potchefstroom	Community Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy (private and public) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry Wholesale Pharmacists Healthcare managers Medicine control officers (These positions are available at medical aids, local governments, the central government, etc)
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics		Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 5 Academic paper selection and interview Participation in a “shadowing session” is required before the interview takes place. Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	30	Potchefstroom	Private sector Food Industry Food service management consultant or representative for pharmaceutical firms Private Hospitals Gymnasiums Mining Media Services Fast-food firms Health Care Pharmaceutical Industry Private Practice
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene		Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 5 Academic paper selection; best average mark Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	27	Potchefstroom	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) SASOL City council Mining companies (Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Impala Platinum, etc) ESKOM National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) Department of Labour (DoL) Occupational hygiene consultants and Approved Inspection Authorities Great demand internationally for qualified occupational hygienists
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics		Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences at least level 4 Academic paper selection; best average mark TAKE NOTE: Students should, prior to starting the course in Biokinetics, be medically fit for the fitness component of the course. Applications close 30 June Late applications will be considered on merit DURATION: 4 years	32	Potchefstroom	Biokineticist
Bachelor of Nursing	Nursing	A potential student must be in possession of: A National Senior Certificate with university exemption OR an equivalent qualification Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences level 4 English OR Afrikaans at least level 4 Furthermore, the School of Nursing Sciences, requires candidates: SELECTION: Selection test for first- year nursing students Participation in the “job shadowing programme” (40 hours) is recommended before selection is finalised. DURATION: 4 years	25	Mahikeng Potchefstroom

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HEQSF alignment

All universities in South Africa were obligated by law to take part in a National Project driven by the regulatory bodies (Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), to align all qualifications with the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework (HEQSF). The NWU is thus currently in an ongoing process of aligning our qualification and programme offering with the requirements of the HEQSF.

Prospective students must take notice of the fact that NWU qualification names, programme names as well as the composition of curricula may change due to the HEQSF Project, prior to registration for the 2023 academic year.
Successful candidates are advised to contact the relevant faculty to ensure that they register for the correct qualification, programme and /or curriculum.

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance		Home language OR First Additional Language level 4 (50%–59%) Duration: 3 years	25	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Public administrator (junior, middle and senior management) Budget analyst Public administration consultant Service delivery specialist Project/regulatory/procurement administrator A wide range of career opportunities exist at national, provincial, and local government levels and also in the executive, legislative and legal branches of government.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies	Language and Literary Studies with different majoring options (PC, MC) The following subjects are offered: Afrikaans and Dutch Creative Writing English French German Language Practice Setswana South African Sign Language	Afrikaans, English, Setswana, Sesotho as Home Language level 4 (50-60%) OR First Additional Language level 5 (60-70%) No pre-requisites for French, German and acquisition modules in Setswana. Duration: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom	Teaching (when combined with a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma) Academia and research Translation and interpreting work Lexicography, language and terminology development Copywriting, scriptwriter editing and proofreading Speech pathology (requires further study) Translation, interpreting, subtitling and audio description Specialised secretarial and administrative work Language specialisation in government and industry sectors Foreign language practice and services
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies	With Languages With Language Practice With Language Practice and Communication The following subjects are offered: Afrikaans and Dutch English French German Language Practice Sesotho	Afrikaans, English, Setswana, Sesotho as Home Language Level 4 (50-60%) OR First Additional Language Level 5 (60-70%) No pre-requisites for French, German and acquisition modules in Sesotho. Duration: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom	Teaching (when combined with a postgraduate teaching certificate/diploma) Academia and research Freelance writing and journalism Translation and interpreting work Lexicography, language and terminology development Copywriting, scriptwriter editing and proofreading Speech pathology (requires further study) Translation, interpreting, subtitling and audio description Specialised secretarial and administrative work Language specialisation in government and industry sectors Foreign language practice and services
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music	Music and Society	NSC with an endorsement for degree study OR A diploma in music or equivalent qualification in which the modules for the final year have been passed with an average of at least 60%. English level 4 (50-60%) Selection-based course: Successful completion of two audition rounds: Round 1 – Minimum requirements and practical audition (Grade 4) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 2) Round 2 – Language tests Duration: 3 years	21 or a diploma in music	Potchefstroom	Arrangement Composing or conducting Education, academia and research Entertainment / performance Music journalism Agent and artist manager Audio and broadcast engineer Radio, television, digital media or the recording industry
Baccalaureus Music (BMus)	Music	NSC with an endorsement for degree study English level 4 (50-60%) Selection-based course: Successful completion of two audition rounds: Round 1 – Minimum requirements and practical audition (Grade 6 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 5) Round 2 – Language tests Duration: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Arrangement, lyricist, song writer Composing or conducting Education, academia and research Entertainment/performance Music journalism, therapist, production Musicologist Radio, television, digital media or the recording industry Event production and production
Diploma in Music (DM)	Music	NSC with an endorsement for diploma study English level 4 (50-60%) Selection-based course: Successful completion of two audition rounds: Round 1 – Minimum requirements and practical audition Round 2 – Language tests Duration: 3 years	18	Potchefstroom	Arrangement Composing or conducting Education, academia and research Music journalism Radio, television, digital media or the recording industry
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Behavioural Sciences	with Sociology and Psychology	Duration: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Industrial-organisational psychologists Marketing manager Behavioural therapist Councillor Consultant Psychologist Psychiatrist Guidance councillor Community health worker Community worker Lecturer Social researcher Market researcher Market research analyst Teacher, academia and research Social researcher. Market researcher. Market research analyst Teacher
Bachelor of Arts	With Sociology and Labour Relations Management	DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom	Labour relations practice Direction and Human Resources Management Management, mediation and intervention in the workforce: Local Employment and Development Agents, Occupational Risk Prevention, Public Administrations Social-labour auditing Labour administration and research, multiple careers in government, private sector and trade union organisations Academia and research
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design	with Art History and Illustration with Communication	English level 5 (60–70%) Selection criteria for a BA in Graphic Design include a photo portfolio of graphics or works of art and a skills test in practical projects, as well as an academic record and interview. Duration: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom	Professional graphic designer Artist / illustrator / designer (on a freelance base, for comic books, advertisements etc.) Editorial, webpage, multi-media developer Design director Educator, academia or researcher Manager of artists’ career Art blogger or arts festival officer Art consultant, collector, critic, studio/gallery manager, curator or gallerist
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication	Communication	English level 5 (60–70%) Duration: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Internal communication practitioner Public /media relations, marketing, brand, reputation, or stakeholder management Creating communication material or publications Online content or social media management Stakeholder relations management Sponsorship liaison Corporate communication consultant Journalist (digital, print, broadcast) Influencer and media policy analyst Academia and researcher Publisher and technical writer
BPhil	With Philosophy, Politics and Economics	Duration: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	Compliance coordinator Economic and political research analyst Politics or government service Public policy analysis and development Marketing and sales Project and development manager Politics sector related careers The business and banking sector The legal profession Academia and Research Economic and political leader
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)	With Economics (MC, PC, VC) With Geography (MC, PC, VC) With History (MC, PC, VC) With Political Studies and International Relations (MC) With Population Studies (MC) With Psychology and Social Sciences (MC, PC, VC) With Social Anthropology (PC, VC) With Sociology (MC, PC, VC)	Duration: 3 years	24	Mahikeng Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Careers will be affected by the majoring option you choose but includes the following professions: Market research Policy or data analyst Development specialist State and civil society research organisations Political scientist Economist Industrial organisational psychologist Sociologist Geographer Psychologist Anthropologist Historian
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Humanities	With Afrikaans and Dutch (PC, VC) With English (PC, VC) With French (PC, VC) With Geography (PC, VC) With German (PC) With History (PC, VC) With History of Art (PC) With Latin (PC) With Philosophy (PC) With Politics (PC, VC) With Politics and Society (VC) With Psychology and Society (VC) With Setswana (VC) With Social Anthropology (PC) With Sociology (PC, VC) With Sesotho (VC) With Psychology (PC, VC) With Geography and Society (VC)	If a student wants to major in languages, the student must have Afrikaans, English, Setswana, Sesotho as Home Language level 4 (50-60%) OR First Additional Language level 5 (60-70%) If a student wishes to take Mathematics as a subject, level 5 (60-70%) needs to be obtained in matric. Duration: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	A job directed where human-directed skills are needed, careers will be affected by the majoring option you choose but includes the following professions: African Studies and development Ethics officer Economic and political leader Language consultant Teacher (please see additional requirements) Computer consultant/sales person/ administrator Liaison officer Environmental consultant or community engagement expert
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance	With Municipal Management and Leadership	Candidates interested in this degree must have a minimum of two years working experience within the public sector, preferably the government’s local sphere. Duration: 3 years Limited contact and no full-time students allowed	22	Potchefstroom	Public administrator (junior, middle and senior management) Budget and policy analyst Procurement manager Public administration consultant Service delivery specialist Strategic Leadership positions Project/regulatory/procurement administrator A wide range of career opportunities exist on the local government level and hereto also in the executive, legislative and legal branches of government.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance	With Policing Practice	English level 4 (50%–59%) Duration: 3 years	25	Distance Learning only	Public administrator (junior, middle and senior management) Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer Field Investigation Officer
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BSocSc)	With Political Studies and International Relations	Duration: 3 years	24	Mahikeng	Market researcher Policy or data analyst Development specialist State and civil society research organisations Political scientist Policymaking and political risk assessor Economist Industrial organisational psychologist Academia and research
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language Technology	Language Technology	Please contact us for entrance requirements Duration: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom	Academia and research Industry that uses computers to enable interactions with customers Natural language processing research and development groups, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM
Bachelor of Arts (BA)	With Sociology and Geography	Duration: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom	Management consultant Community development worker Project manager Human rights officer Quality control manager Consumer relations specialist Agricultural manager Land economist Urban planning Climatology Geographic information systems analyst Emergency management Ecologist Conservationist

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

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Degree	Field	Requirements	APS	Campus	Possible Career Opportunities
Diploma in Animal Health		English level 3 Mathematics level 3 Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 DURATION: 3 years	19	Mahikeng	Animal Health Technician Pharmaceutical companies Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture National and International NGOs Researchers
Diploma in Animal Sciences		English level 3 Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	19	Mahikeng	Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture National and International NGOs Research and Policy Institutions
Diploma in Plant Sciences	Crop Production	English level 3 Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5 Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences level 3 OR Agricultural Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	19	Mahikeng	National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Fertilizer companies Commercial farms Seed companies Agrochemical companies Agro-processing companies Various NGOs that deal in agriculture and rural development
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Maths with Physics and Computer Sciences with Computer Sciences and Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Biochemistry and Chemistry	Mathematics level 4 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry, Mathematics and Applied Maths with Geography and Applied Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics with Electronics and Physics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Sciences and Statistics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Sciences and Economics	Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	* See below
Bachelor of Science	with Mathematics and Economy	Mathematics level 5 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 3 years MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact and *Distance learning	26	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark *Distance learning	Programmer Software Engineer Application developer Systems administrator Systems analyst and designer Business analyst Database administrator and designer Business Iintelligence developer Project leader Entrepreneur Information technology manager Researcher
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Statistics and Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany	Mathematics level 4 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 4 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Microbiology and Chemistry with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Computer Sciences with Geography and Botany	Mathematics level 4 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Zoology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geology with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Zoology and Geology with Geology and Microbiology with Tourism and Zoology with Tourism and Geography with Tourism and Botany	Mathematics level 4 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Chemistry and Geography	Mathematics level 5 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 3 years	26	Mahikeng	* See below
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Financial Product Developer Structured Financing Specialist Financial Engineer Financial Mathematician
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Market or Credit Risk Analyst/Manager Commercial Banker Corporate Banker Treasury Analyst Risk Analyst/Manager Decision Support Analyst Investment Analyst Financial Engineer
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Vanderbijlpark	Analytics Analyst Quantitative Strategist Credit Risk Analyst/Manager Decision Support Analyst Financial Statistician Data Mining Analyst E-Commerce Business Analyst Fraud Analyst Database Marketing Analyst Data Scientist Strategic Business Analyst
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences		Mathematics level 6 DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom	Actuary Risk Manager
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning		Mathematics level 4 SELECTION TEST DURATION: 4 years	28	Potchefstroom	Regional Planner Remote-Sensing Analyst Town and Regional Planner / Urban and City Planner at: Government institutions – national and provincial departments, local municipalities, development agencies Private sector – corporate environment (e.g. Vodacom, MTN, ABSA, AngloGold etc.), private consultancy firms (town planners), architects, land surveyors, engineering companies, estate agents, developers and other related built environment professions. Research institutions and universities
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	with Agricultural Economics with Animal Sciences with Animal Health with Agronomy and Horticulture	Mathematics level 4 English level 4 Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4 DURATION: 4 years	22	Mahikeng	Animal Health Technician Pharmaceutical companies Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, pig, poultry and dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research scientists Consultancy firms Researchers National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Agricultural Research Council (ARC) fertilizer companies commercial farms seed companies agrochemical companies agro-processing companies various NGOs that deal in and agriculture and rural development Agribusiness firms Commercial banks Support services (e.g. SA Canegrowers Association) Marketing research Ecotourism Development Corporations and Finance Institutions
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	with Soil Sciences and Agronomy with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy	Mathematics level 4 English level 4 Physical Sciences level 4 DURATION: 4 years	22	Potchefstroom	Animal Health Technician Pharmaceutical companies Animal Feed companies Animal Breeding stations Beef, sheep and goats, pig, poultry and dairy production companies Agricultural firms Research Scientists Consultancy firms Researchers National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Fertilizer companies Commercial farms Seed companies Agrochemical companies Agro-processing companies Various ngos that deal in and agriculture and rural development Agribusiness firms Commercial banks Support services (e.g. SA Canegrowers Association) Marketing research Ecotourism Development Corporations and Finance Institutions
Bachelor of Science in Indigenous Knowledge Systems	Indigenous Knowledge Systems	English level 4 Matriculation with exemption OR Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) OR GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with USAF (https://mb.usaf.ac.za/) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mahikeng	Education Cultural tourism Agriculture Art Culture Health Heritage Government departments Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Traditional authorities and local municipalities Research organizations such as (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) or Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
Extended Bachelor of Science	with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Sciences and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Sciences with Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics with Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Computer Sciences with Computer Sciences and Electronics with Electronics and Physics with Electronics and Mathematics Ext BSc in Mathematical Sciences with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Botany and Microbiology Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Botany and Chemistry Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Computer Sciences and Geography Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Geography and Botany Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Microbiology and Chemistry Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Chemistry and Geography Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Botany and Biochemistry Ext BSc in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 3 English level 4 Physical Sciences level 3 DURATION: 4 years	22	Mahikeng	* See below
Extended Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		Mathematics level 3 DURATION: 4 years	24	Vanderbijlpark	Programmer Software Engineer Application developer Systems administrator Systems analyst and designer Business analyst Database administrator and designer Business Intelligence developer Project leader Entrepreneur Information Technology Manager Researcher
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark	Data scientist Analytics analyst Quantitative strategist Credit risk analyst/manager Decision support analyst Financial statistician Data mining analyst e-Commerce business analyst Fraud analyst Database marketing analyst Strategic business analyst
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark	Market or credit risk analyst/manager Commercial banker Corporate banker Treasury analyst Risk analyst/manager Decision-support analyst Investment analyst Financial engineer
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		Mathematics level 4 DURATION: 4 years	28	Vanderbijlpark	Financial Product Developer Structured Financing Specialist Financial Engineer Financial Mathematician
There are a variety of POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* for someone with a BSc, especially at the NWU, because our programmes have combinations of two majors. Here is an approximate structure for our mainstream BSc degrees: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES Obtaining the qualification BSc in Physical and Chemical Sciences offers you diverse career opportunities available in various industries and organisations, such as: Petrochemical industry (SASOL, AECI, OMNIA, Sentrachem, SAB) Universities and secondary schools Government organisations (SABS, MRC, NECSA, MINTEK) Pharmaceutical industries Water boards Forensic laboratories Textile industry Agriculture sector Plant and process managers Laboratory assistants Chemical analyst and/or modulator Physicists, specifically, are needed in the following fields/institutions: NECSA (Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa) e.g. the manufacture of silicon discs by method of radiation with the Safari-1 reactor ARC; Agricultural Research Council for general development of applicable technologies HartRAO; Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomic Observatory for research IMT; Geophysicist, oceanic and space technology at the Institute of Maritime Technology MRC; medical research (including hospitals) with focus on radiation technology (health physicist) NVS; National Accelerator Centre for research and radiation technology SAAO; Research in astronomy and astro physics SABS; Development of technologies implemented by the South African Buro of Standards SAWB; Development of weather and climate models CSIR; Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in development of various technologies such as aerodynamics and laser technology Eskom; Nuclear reactor industry such as Koeberg and Palindaba SADF (South African Defence Force) Technology development and lecturing at the Military Academy in Saldanha De Beers Industrial Diamond Division (now Element Six) basic and applied research on diamonds Telkom; Telecommunication, satellite technology, optic fibre, laser technology and nano technology BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND GEO AND SPATIAL (ENVIRONMENTAL) SCIENCES: Geologist Environmental Geologist Engineering Geologist Minerology and Geochemistry Research Geology Zoologist Botanist Microbiologist Bio-geographer/Ecologist Cartographer Climatologist Coastal Zone Manager College/University Lecturer/Researcher Community Development Conservation Officer Conservationist Consultant in a range of geographical fields Development Facilitator Delivery Manager Diplomat Earth Scientist Economic Development Planner Environmental Educator Environmental Impact Analyst Environmental Manager Environmental Planner Foreign Service Officers Geographic Information Specialist Geo-physicist Geomorphologist Hazardous Waste Planner Health Services Planner Hydrologist Land Use Planner Map Editor Map Librarian Map, Air Photo and Satellite Image Interpreter Market Researcher Meteorologist Military Planner Natural Resource Manager Police Social Ecologist Social Scientist Soil Scientist Teacher (elementary and secondary) Tourism Development / Tour Guide Traffic Manager Transportation Planner Travel Agent Water Resource Manager MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES: Education Mathematician

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