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NWU-MAFIKENG
we grow
LEADERS
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
YUNIBESITI YA BOKONE-BOPHIRIMA
NOORDWES-UNIVERSITEIT
Innovation through diversity MAFIKENG CAMPUS
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DISCLAIMER INDEX
The study information and the minimum admission requirements in
The Mafikeng Campus in a nutshell............................................3
this guide are subject to change and is only a summary of the study
Unique student life .....................................................................4
programs and requirements. This information is compiled with the
Bursaries and loans .....................................................................6
view to a general introduction and orientation, and the North-West
Admission requirements .............................................................8
University accepts no liability for alterations that might take place. In all
Study information Mafikeng Campus .........................................10
cases the official Calendar of the University should be consulted during
the compilation of the program of the specific study course.
Contact details for admission
Write to us:
Admissions Office
North-West University
Private Bag X2046
Mmabatho
2735
Call us on:
Tel: 018 389 2252/ 2171
Fax: 018 389 2198/ 018 393 5775
E-mail: tshepi.molemane@nwu.ac.za
Check out our website:
www.nwu.ac.za
©2009 NWU. Compiled by the Marketing and
Communication Department in cooperation with
the Faculties on the Mafikeng Campus of the
North-West University (NWU).
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Quality is the key to your career-aimed degree. It is embodied in
THE MAFIKENG CAMPUS the fact that:
• The NWU is among the three top universities that undertake
in a nutshell research with the private sector (THRIP report 2006/2007);
• The NWU won an award for the University who best promoted
Welcome to the Mafikeng Campus of the North-West University! multi-linguism and nation building in South Africa by the Pan-
South African National Language Board, 2008;
This is your guide to career-orientated training and an international • The NWU was named the best governed University in South
qualification. The North-West University (NWU) is a genuinely South Africa for two consecutive years by PricewaterhouseCoopers,
African university with three campuses, namely in Potchefstroom, 2007, 2008; and
the Vaal Triangle and Mafikeng each with its own unique character. • The NWU was named the most innovative University in South
The NWU is committed to meeting the needs of the community Africa by the Innovation Fund of the Department of Science and
by providing quality education to the disadvantaged and rural Technology in 2008.
communities from which many of its students come. The University
also remains committed to responding to the new challenges that
include information technology, changing learner demographics and
increased globalisation.
Why the Mafikeng Campus?
• Quality training
• Accessible campus
• Affordable education
• Pass rate of 81% of undergraduates
• Sport opportunities such as Soccer Institute
International standards www.nwumafikeng.mobi
At the NWU we are adamant about quality –
international quality! To ensure this, the University’s
research and postgraduate training is constantly
subjected to an international evaluation.
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UNIQUE STUDENT LIFE HOW MUCH
Apart from a career-orientated degree, we also guarantee you a unique
is it going to cost?
student life and a dynamic student body on a modern campus with An initial fee of R150 is payable on applying for admission to the
excellent sports, cultural and recreational activities. University.
The University offers a variety of Support Services and other Tuition fees
Centres: Your tuition fee depends on the course you are studying. These are
• Academic Development Centre (ADC) the current approximate annual fees without increases for 2010 and
• Sports Centre 2011.
• Soccer Institute
• Gymnasium
• Career Centre Programme Per year
• Guidance and Counselling Centre (GCC)
• Health Centre BCom Accounting R13 745
• HIV/Aids Office
• International Students’ Office BCom Transport Economics R14 520
• Cultural Office
BCom Extended – 4 years R14 321
• Printing and Copying Service
BAdmin R12 100
Residence life
LLB R13 332
Pleasant accommodation that is conducive to study and where
students’ self-reliance and penchant for healthy student fun can find BEd R12 018
expression, characteries the North-West University’s residences.
BSc Biology R14 597
BSc Computer Science R13 387
BSc Agriculture R13 310
Diploma in Animal Health R12 100
BA Social Work R13 376
BA Communications R16 984
BA CTSD (Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable
R12 100
Development)
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Residence fees
Men’s and Women’s Residence Per annum
On campus residence R8 000 per annum
(Undergraduate students)
On campus residence R9 200 per annum
(Postgraduate students)
Gloria Park R16 100 per annum
(Flats)
Minimum amount payable on registration
• The initial amount payable on registration is R4 350, consisting
of a Registration (Enrolment) fee of R850 and an initial deposit of
R3 500 for tuition fees.
• Students staying in residences will have to pay the minimum
amount of R4 350 as set out above and, in addition, 50% of the
annual residence fees.
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BURSARIES
and LOANS
Annually, the North-West
North-W University grants bursaries and loans to
students who qualify.
First-year Academic B Bursaries
These bursaries are aw awarded automatically to all full-time students
who:
• Register to study at the NWU for a first degree for the first time
after Grade 12;
• Obtained an average
avera of 75% or higher during the Grade 12 final
examination; and
• The bursary is awa
awarded according to the prospective student’s true
average obtained.
obtained This average is calculated by adding the actual
percentages for ssix subjects, Life Orientation excluded, obtained
in the final exam
exam. NB: The percentage obtained for subjects in
the non designat
designated subjects is adjusted downwards by 10% for
the purpose of calculating
ca merit bursaries. For further information
see the table of ddesignated and non designated subjects under
require
Admission requirements.
Student’s average Merits bursary
90% 110% of tuition fees
85% 100% of tuition fees
80% 75% of tuition fees
75%
75% 40% of tuition fees
Enquiries:
Enqu
quiries: Itumeleng NNtshudisane. Tel: 018 299 2372 or
e-mail: itumeleng.ntshudisane@nwu.ac.za
e-maili: itumeleng.ntsh
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Leadership Bursary All part-time students receive a grant of 50% of the bursary for the
This bursary is awarded once only to students who were chairpersons minimum duration of study, namely 4 years.
(head boy/head girl) of the representative students’ council during their
high school career. The bursary amounts to 20% of the tuition fees and Orphan Bursary
is awarded once only. Corroborative documents, namely a copy of the The bursary provides financial support to orphans. After the application
official testimonial on the school’s letterhead or any other official letter form and corroborative proof is submitted, they may receive a grant
from the Headmaster, must accompany the application. amounting to 25% of their tuition fees.
Arts and Culture Bursary Distance Bursary
This bursary is awarded to students with exceptional achievements in Students, whose parental home is further than 150 km from the
art and culture. The value of awards differ and the evaluation is done NWU, may apply for a travel bursary annually. The bursary is awarded
by the Department of Culture. according to a scale and applies only to students who are studying for
their first degree and who complete it within the minimum prescribed
Enquiries: Tshimega Pule. Tel: 018 389 2059. period. The value of the bursary is as follows:
Bursary for Physically Disabled Students Distance Award
Students with a physical disability which impedes their studies and
who have submitted a medical certificate to confirm their condition,
may receive an annual bursary amounting to 25% of their tuition fees 150 km to 250 km 2% of tuition fees
for the minimum duration of the study.
251 km to 400 km 3% of tuition fees
Family Bursary 401 km to 500 km 4% of tuition fees
Full-time and part-time students can apply for this bursary if two or
more members of the same family are studying at the NWU at the 501 km to 700 km 5% of tuition fees
same time. It is awarded as follows: 701 km to 800 km 6% of tuition fees
801 km to 1000 km 7% of tuition fees
Number of family members Award
1001 km to 1200 km 8% of tuition fees
Second student 15% of tuition fees 2101 km or further 9% of tuition fees
Third student 20% of tuition fees The bursary is not awarded automatically. Students must apply for
Fourth student 25% of tuition fees it annually.
Fifth student 30% of tuition fees Enquiries: Itumeleng Ntshudisane 018 389 2372 or
e-mail: itumeleng.ntshudisane@nwu.ac.za
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Sport Bursary Funza Lushaka Education Bursary
Enquiries: Rick van Rooyen. Tel: 018 389 2406 or The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme that
e-mail: rick.vanrooyen@nwu.ac.za promotes teaching in public schools.
NSFAS Bursary-Loan Full-cost bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete
The object of the NSFAS Bursary-Loan scheme is to provide financial a full teaching qualification in an area of national priority. Recipients
aid to students who have academic potential but lack the necessary of these bursaries will be required to teach at a school or provincial
funds to study. education department for the same number of years that they receive
the bursary.
The scheme is available to all full-time undergraduates who fulfill the
following requirements: Qualified recipients of bursaries can apply for appropriate public
• The student must be a South African citizen; school positions with the provincial education department (PED) of
• The student must study the minimum number of prescribed their choice.
course units per year;
• Register for a first undergraduate course; What are the priority areas?
• The student must have the necessary potential and make • Foundation Phase (Grades R-3): Foundation phase specialisation.
satisfactory progress – that is, pass at least percent (60%) of the • Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grades 4-9): A teaching major in
prescribed minimum course units; one (1) of the following: African Languages; English Language;
• The student must be in financial need, that is, have no or very few Mathematics; Natural Science and Technology.
financial resources and is therefore dependent on NSFAS; • FET Phase (Grades 11-12): A teaching major in one (1) of the
• The student or his/her parents must pay the minimum required following: African Languages; English Language; Mathematics;
fees at the beginning of each study year; Mathematical Literacy; Agricultural Sciences; Life Sciences; Physical
• The amount granted is determined in terms of the tuition and Science; Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Information
residential fees payable to the tertiary institution. Any credit that Technology, Computer Applications Technology; Engineering
is available can be used to buy prescribed books; and Graphics and Design.
• Closing date for NSFAS Bursary-Loans: Prospective students –
30 November, senior students – 15 October. Enquiries: Thabang Matabane. Tel: 018 389 2330 or
e-mail: thabang.matabane@nwu.ac.za
Enquiries: Thabang Matabane. Tel: 018 389 2330 or
e-mail: thabang.matabane@nwu.ac.za
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ADMISSION
requirements
To obtain your grade 12 certificate, a candidate must have seven (7)
subjects in his or her matric year. Four (4) are compulsory subjects:
One (1) official language at the level of Home Language and one (1)
language as First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Mathematics orr
Mathematical Literacy and three (3) further choice subjects.
The minimum admission requirements for degree study at any universityy
(the old matric exemption, now known as university admission) is a
performance level of 4 (50-59%) in at least four (4) subjects from thee
designated group of subjects (see list below).
Designated subject list for University admission
• Business Studies
• Dramatic Art
• Economy
• Physical Sciences (Natural Sciences)
• Geography
• History
• Religious Studies
• Engineering Graphics and Design
• Information Technology
• Agricultural Science
• Life Sciences
• Music
• Accounting
• Languages (One (1) language of learning and teaching as used att
higher education)
• Consumer Studies
• Visual Art
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Literacy
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You need at least four (4) subjects from the list above at level 4 The following selection table is used for determining the APS score:
(50-59%). Secondly, you must comply with the APS score and admission (Conversion of symbols of school subjects)
requirements for the study course involved.
NSC-level APS score
Determining the APS score
• The performance in six (6) subjects is used to calculate the APS
score. Four (4) of the subjects are from the designated list (as 7 (80-100%) 7
needed for university admission). If the two (2) other subjects are 6 (70-79%) 6
not from the list (thus from the ordinary NSC subject list) it is
5 (60-69%) 5
taken into account.
• The APS mark obtained in Life Orientation is not taken into 4 (50-59%) 4
account when calculating the APS score, but to attain a National 3 (40-49%) 3
Senior Certificate (NSC), a learner must acquire a scale mark of 2 (30-39%) 2
three (3) in Life Orientation.
• For the Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU, the following 1 (0-29%) 1
Language requirements have been set: A pass mark of level 4
(50-59%) in the language of learning and teaching at Home
Language or First Additional Language level. Therefore if
An example of how to determine the APS score. (This is only an
Afrikaans is your home language level language and English your
example. Apply your own subjects and marks to the example.)
first additional language, you must attain this performance in at
least one (1) of the two (2).
Setswana Home Language (from designated list) 4
• For more information on provisional university admission, contact
English First Additional Language (from designated list) 4
012 481 2921 or visit www.sauvca.org.za
Mathematical Literacy (from designated list) 6
Consumer Studies (from designated list) 6
Design (NSC subject) 6
Computer Application Technology (NSC subject 5
APS score 31
Now compare it with the requirements in this study information guide
to determine whether you qualify for admission.
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INFORMATION
Mafikeng Campus
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7709BKA_MAFIKENG_GIN_INFO.indd 11 8/6/09 2:28:43 PMFACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Degree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate
tuition fee only)
Diploma • Animal Science 3 • English Level 3 15 R12 000
Agriculture • Crop Science • Mathematical Literacy Level 3
Diploma • Animal Health 3 • English Level 3 15 R12 000
Agriculture • Mathematics Level 2
Extended BSc • Applied Mathematics – Computer Science 3 • English Level 3 15 R13 500
• Applied Mathematics – Mathematics • Mathematical Literacy Level 3
• Biology – Chemistry • Science subject Level 3
• Chemistry – Physics • Selection test
• Computer Science – Electronics
• Computer Science – Mathematics
• Electronics – Mathematics
• Mathematics – Physics
• Mathematics – Statistics
BSc Statistics – Mathematics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Mathematics Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BSc Applied Mathematics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Applied Maths – Chemistry • Mathematics Level 4
• Applied Maths – Computer Science • Physical Science Level 4
• Applied Maths – Electronics
• Applied Maths – Mathematics
BSc Biology 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Biology – Chemistry • Mathematics Level 4
• Biology – Geography • Physical Science Level 4
• Biology – Psychology
BSc Chemistry 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Chemistry – Computer Science • Mathematics Level 4
• Chemistry – Electronics • Physical Science Level 4
• Chemistry – Phisics
• Chemistry – Mathematics
BSc Electronics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Electronics – Computer Science • Mathematics Level 4
• Electronics – Physics • Physical Science Level 4
BSc Geography 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Geography – Chemistry • Mathematics Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
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7709BKA_MAFIKENG_GIN_INFO.indd 12 8/6/09 2:28:47 PMDegree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate
tuition fee only)
BSc Mathematics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Mathematics – Physics • Mathematics Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BSc Physics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Physics – Applied Mathematics • Mathematics Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BSc Computer Science 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Computer Science – Electronics • Mathematics Level 4
• Computer Science – Geography • Physical Science Level 4
• Computer Science – Physics
BSc in Agriculture Agricultural Economics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Mathematics Level 3 or
• Mathematical Literacy Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BSc in Agriculture Animal Health 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Mathematics Level 3 or
• Mathematical Literacy Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BSc in Agriculture Animal Science 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Mathematics Level 3 or
• Mathematical Literacy Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BSc in Agriculture Crop Science 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 500
• Mathematics Level 3 or
• Mathematical Literacy Level 4
• Physical Science Level 4
BA of Nursing Nursing 3 • Professional nurses only None R13 500
• Management • Diploma in General Nursing
• Nursing
BA of Nursing Science Nursing Science 3 • English Level 4 20 R13 500
• Mathematical Literacy and Physical Science or
• Life Science Level 4
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Degree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate
tuition fee only)
Extended BCom • BCom CA stream 4 • English Level 3 15 R14 000
• Mathematics Level 3
Extended BCom • BCom Financial Accounting 4 • English Level 3 15 R14 000
• Economics • Mathematical Literacy Level 3
• Information Systems • Selection test
• Marketing Management
• Statistics
BAdmin • Economics 3 • English Level 4 20 R14 000
• Human Resource Management • Mathematics Level 3 or
• Local Government and Development • Mathematical Literacy Level 4
• Industrial Psychology
• Political Studies and International Relations
• Public Administrations
BCom • Economics 3 • English Level 4 21
• Logistics Management • Mathematics Level 3 or
• Human Resource Management and Industrial Psychology • Mathematical Literacy Level 4
• Transport Economics
• Information Systems
• Management
• Statistics
• Operations Research
• Marketing Management
BCom • Financial Accounting 3 • English Level 4 24
• Mathematics Level 4
BCom • Chartered Accountancy 3 • English Level 4 26
• Management Accountancy • Mathematics Level 3
• Selection test
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Degree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate
tuition fee only)
BEd Foundation Phase 4 • English Level 4 19 R12 000
BEd Intermediate Phase and Senior Phase 4 • English Level 4 19 R12 000
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tuition fee only)
BEd Senior and Further Education and Training 4 • English Level 4 19 R12 000
• Science and Agriculture
• Human and Social Science
• Economic and Management Science
FACULTY OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Degree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate
tuition fee only)
BA Communications 3 • English Level 4 20 R17 000
• Broadcast
• Journalism
• Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising
BA Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable Development 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
BA Industrial Sociology 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
BA Social Work 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
BA Indigenous Knowledge Systems 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
BA Land Reform and Rural Development 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
BA Peace Studies and International Relations 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
B Soc Science Social Science 3 • English Level 4 20 R12 000
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Population Studies
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Development Studies
FACULTY OF LAW
Degree/Diploma Field of study Duration Admission requirements APS Cost (approximate
tuition fee only)
LLB Law 4 • English Level 4 21 R13 500
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UNIVERSITY
• The university who best promoted multi-linguism and
nation building in South Africa.
* As awarded by Pan-South African National Language Board, 2008.
• The best governed university in South Africa.
* As awarded by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2007, 2008.
• The most innovative higher education institution
in South Africa.
* As awarded by Innovation Fund of the Department
of Science and Technology, 2008.
Campuses in Potchefstroom, Vaal Triangle
and Mafikeng.
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
YUNIBESITI YA BOKONE-BOPHIRIMA
NOORDWES-UNIVERSITEIT
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