UNIVEN courses offered and entry requirements -University of Venda
Get full List of Undergraduate, post Graduate Courses and all short Courses and Programmes offered at University of Venda UNIVEN with it’s admissions entry Qualifications needed to study University of Venda UNIVEN.
University of Venda entry requirements
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Univen Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Admission
Degree: The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the recognised 20-credit NSC subjects. In addition, applicants must have a minimum point score of 26. A grade 12 certificate with a bachelor or matric exemption is required if grade 12 has been achieved.
Diploma: The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
Certificate: The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.
To be considered for admission to specific programmes, applicants are required to have the appropriate combinations of recognised National Senior Certificate subjects as well as certain levels of achievement in these subjects.
Scoring scale for next year
Calculation of admission point score
|
Matric |
NSC level |
Percentage |
Score |
|
A+ |
7 |
90 – 100 |
9.0 – 10 |
|
A |
7 |
80 – 89 |
8.0 – 8.9 |
|
B |
6 |
70 – 79 |
7.0 – 7.9 |
|
C |
5 |
60 – 69 |
6.0 – 6.9 |
|
D |
4 |
50 – 59 |
5.0 – 5.9 |
|
E |
3 |
40 – 49 |
4.0 – 4.9 |
|
F |
2 |
30 – 39 |
0 |
|
G |
1 |
0 – 29 |
0 |
Unless the Senate grants special permission, modules taken outside a prescribed curriculum, i.e “extra-curricula” modules, shall be subject to the same admission requirements as modules taken within the prescribed curriculum for a degree or diploma.
N.B. Achievement of the minimum requirement does not guarantee an applicant admission to any programme. The minimum points for admission to a bachelor’s degree study is 26 and can be reviewed by Senate from time to time.
Remember to attach the following documents with your application:
• Upload copies of the following documents in PDF format when you apply for undergraduate studies:
- Your ID or passport.
- Your Grade 11 final results with the school’s stamp.
- Your academic record only if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning.
- Academic record and certificate of good conduct (if you have already studied at a tertiary institution).
- Copy of study /residence permit / medical insurance /SAQA Evaluation Certificate (if you are an international applicant).
Admission means approval to report for registration as a student of the University.
Application for admission must be made online or on the prescribed form, which must be accompanied by the following:
- A testimonial of good conduct;
- A Matriculation/NSC/NCV certificate or, if not
- Yet available, some form of proof that the prospective student complies with the necessary requirements for the degree for which s/he desire to register for or a statement of last school symbol achieved;
- Copy of page 1 of Identity Document/Passport.
No person shall be admitted as a candidate for a degree unless he has obtained the NSC/NCV /with an achievement rating of 4 and above and meeting the specified appropriate level of – APS Score subject achievement for that particular Qualification, Matriculation Certificate of Higher Education South Africa (HESA), a certificate of exemption from the Matriculation examination as approved by UMALUSI. It may be required of a prospective student to pass an entrance test before being granted permission to register. Alternatively, it may be required of a student to take special modules in certain disciplines.
Appropriate prior learning in a specified area of study may also be recognised. The criteria to assess prior learning shall be determined by Senate.
List of UNIVEN courses offered
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- School of Agriculture Departments
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural and Rural Engineering
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Consumer Sciences
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Forestry
- Horticultural Sciences
- Plant Production
Soil Science
Programmes
The following degrees / diplomas and certificates are offered in the school.
Please note: Computer Literacy(CPL0521/0621) must be taken by all students registered in the School. The module can be taken anytime from the first semester of the first year up to and including the last semester of the final year of study.
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Family Ecology & Consumer Sci (Home Econs)
- Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Agriculture Honours
- Honours in Rural Development
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Forestry
- Master of Science in Agriculture
- Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Masters in Rural Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development
University of Venda Courses – School of Education
Departments
- Curriculum Studies and Education Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Professional Studies
Programmes
The following is a list of academic programmes offered by the School of Education
Department of Curriculum Studies and Education Management
- ACEEM – Advanced Certificate in Education: Educational Management
- CESML -Advanced Certificate in Education: School Management and Leadership
- iBEDEM – Bachelor of Education Honors in Educational Management
- iBEDCT (Hons) – Bachelor of Education in College Teaching
- BEDCS – Bachelor of Education Honours: Curriculum Studies
- MEDEM – Master of Education in Educational Management
- MEDCS – Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
- DEd – Doctor of Education
- PhD (CS) – Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
- DEDTE – Doctor of Education in Teacher Education
Department of Early Childhood Education
- CECE – Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education
- DCRE – Advanced Certificate in Remedial Education
- BEDTEF – Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase
- PGCE – Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- BEDECE – (Hons) Bachelor of Education Honours Early Childhood Education
Department of Maths Science and Technology Education
- STED – Science Teacher Education Diploma
- BSCEd – Bachelor of Science in Education
- MED (ScED) – Master of Science in Science Education
- MEDSED – Master of Education In Science Education
- MSCEDU – Master of Science In Science Education
- PHDSED – Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
Department of Professional Studies
- Dip Sc Lib – Diploma in School Library and Information Science
- BEDFET – Bachelor of Education Further Education and Training
- BEDGC – Bachelor of Education Honors Guidance and Counseling
- iMEd – Master of education
- MEdTE – Master of education Teacher Education
University of Venda Courses – School of Environmental Sciences
Departments
- Ecology and Resource Management
- Environmental Advisory and Assessment Unit
- Geography and Geo-Information Sciences
- GIS Resource Centre
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Institute of Semi-Arid Environment and Disaster Management
- Mining and Environmental Geology
- Urban and Regional Planning
Programmes
In addition to the admission requirements for the bachelor’s degree stipulated by the University, the School of Environmental Sciences will admit students on the basis of either (a) matriculation option or (b) Professional Experiences. (e.g. Technikon diplomas or Employment with Nature Conservation, Planning, Mining and Water Resources). Admission requirements for various programmes within the school is outlined in the table below.
- Bachelor of Environmental Science – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in at least two of the following: Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Geography and Physical Science
- Bachelor of Mining and Environmental Geology – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths, Geography, Economics, and Biology
- Bachelor of Hydrology and Water Resources – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths. Geography, Economics, Biology, and Agriculture.
- Bachelor of Environmental Management – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in any two of the following: Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science and Agriculture
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the following: Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Mathematics.
- Dip. in Mining Impact and Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Dip. in Mine Health and Safety – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Cert. in Geographical Information System – Matriculation Exemption + a pass in Geography and Mapping Experience
- Cert. in Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Inspection – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Infrastructure: Operation and Management – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
University of Venda Courses – School of Health
Departments
- Ecology and Resource Management
- Environmental Advisory and Assessment Unit
- Geography and Geo-Information Sciences
- GIS Resource Centre
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Institute of Semi-Arid Environment and Disaster Management
- Mining and Environmental Geology
- Urban and Regional Planning
Programmes
In addition to the admission requirements for the bachelor’s degree stipulated by the University, the School of Environmental Sciences will admit students on the basis of either (a) matriculation option or (b) Professional Experiences. (e.g. Technikon diplomas or Employment with Nature Conservation, Planning, Mining and Water Resources). Admission requirements for various programmes within the school is outlined in the table below.
- Bachelor of Environmental Science – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in at least two of the following: Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Geography and Physical Science
- Bachelor of Mining and Environmental Geology – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths, Geography, Economics, and Biology
- Bachelor of Hydrology and Water Resources – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths. Geography, Economics, Biology, and Agriculture.
- Bachelor of Environmental Management – Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in any two of the following: Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science and Agriculture
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning – Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the following: Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Mathematics.
- Dip. in Mining Impact and Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Dip. in Mine Health and Safety – Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience
- Cert. in Geographical Information System – Matriculation Exemption + a pass in Geography and Mapping Experience
- Cert. in Post Mining Rehabilitation – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Inspection – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
- Cert. in Mine Infrastructure: Operation and Management – Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
Departments
- Advanced Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Department of Nutrition
- Psychology
- Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sports Science
Programmes
Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas:
- Diploma in Nursing Science (Bridging Course – 2 years
- Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing – 1 year
- BCur nursing Science (R425) – 4 years
- BCur Praxis Extensa (Post basic with 3 options) – 3 years
- BSC Nutrition – 4 years
- BSc Biokinetics – 4 years
- BSc recreation and Leisure studies – 4 years
- BSc Sports Science – 4 years
- Psych (Trauma Counselling) – 4 years
Post graduate Degrees and Diplomas:
- BCur Honours (with 3 options) – 1 year
- OPTIONS- Nursing Education, Nursing Administration
and Honours in community Health. - Magister Curationis – 2 years
- BSC Honours Community Nutrition – 1 year
- MSC Public Nutrition – 2 years
- Master of Public Health – 2 years
- BA (Hons) Psychology: – 1 year
- PhD Health in Generic stream – 3 years
University of Venda Courses – School of Human and Social Sciences
Departments
- Social Work
- Music
- M.E.R. Mathivha Centre for African Languages, Arts and Culture
- Institute for Gender and Youth Studies
- English Department
- Department of Development Studies
- Communication and Applied Language Studies
- Eskia Mphahlele Centre for African Studies
- Humanities, Management Sciences and Law Foundation Programme
The following degrees / diplomas and certificates are offered in the school:
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Agriculture)
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Arts in Youth Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Music)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
- Bachelor of Musicology
- Bachelor of Pre-Primary Education
- Bachelor of Education in Science Education
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Education in College Teaching
- Bachelor of Education in Education Management
- Bachelor of Education Guidance and Counselling
- Bachelor of Education: Further Education and Training
Master of Arts Degrees
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts in International Relations
- Master of Education (by dissertation)
- Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
- Master of Education in Education Management
- Master of Educational Foundations
- Master of Education in Philosophy of Education
- Master of Education in Science Education
- Master of Education in Teacher Education
- Master of Human Sciences
Doctorate
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in African Studies
Diploma
- Diploma in Choral Studies
- Diploma in School Library and Information Science
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Educational Managemant)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
- Science Teacher Education Diploma
- Post-Graduate Diploma in African Studies
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies
Certificates
- Certificate Course in Business English and Communication
- Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Certificate in Educational Management
- Certificate in Music
- Advanced Certificate in Education (Educational Management)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Biology Educatiion (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Science Education (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (FET)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Natural Science Education (SP)
- Advanced Certificate in Education- Mathematics Education (IP)
- Advanced Certificate in Education – Natural Science Education (IP)
- Advanced Certificate in Remedial Education
- Advanced Certificate in Environmental Education
Honours Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts Honours
- BA Honours in Applied Anthropology
- BA Honours in Archaeology
- BA Honours in Literature and Media Studies
- BA Honours in Heritage Studies
- BA Honours in African Studies
- Honours Degree in Gender Studies
- Honours in Degree Applied Linguistics
- Honours Degree in Theoretical Linguistics
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations
University of Venda Courses – School of Law
Departments
- Department of Criminal and Procedural Law
- Department of Criminal Justice
- Department of Jurisprudence
- Department of Mercantile Law
- Department of Private law
- Department of Public Law
- Legal Aid Clinic
Programmes
- Undergraduate Programmes
- Baccalaureus Artium (Juris Criminalis)
- Baccalureus Legum Undergraduate
Postgraduate Degrees
- Magister Legum (Master of Laws)
- Baccalaureus Artium Honoribus (Juris Criminalis)
- Magister Artium (Juris Criminalis)
University of Venda Courses – School of Management Sciences
Departments
- Accounting and Auditing
- Business Information Systems
- Department of Business Management
- Department of Extended Degree
- Economics
- Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
- Public and Development Administration
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies
Programmes
- Bachelor of Administration Extended Programmes:
- Economics
- Human Resources Management
- Public Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce Extended Programmes :
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Business Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Economics
- Human Resources Management
- Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Economics Extended Programme
Department of Accounting and Auditing:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce in Cost and Management Accounting
- Bachelor of Honours in Financial Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Cost and Management Accounting
- Master of Commerce in Accounting
- Master of Commerce in Management Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) /Doctor of Commerce (DCOM) in Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Commerce (DCOM) in Management Accounting
Department of Business Information System:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Information Systems
Department of Business Management:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management
- Master of Commerce (MCOM) in Business Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)/Doctor of Commerce (DCOM) in Business Management
Department of Economics:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics Honours
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
- Master of commerce (MCOM) in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Commerce in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Economics (D.Econ) in Economics
Department of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations:
- Bachelor of commerce in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of commerce Honours in Human Resource Management
- Master of commerce (MCOM) in Human Resource Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)/Doctor of Commerce (DCom) Human Resource Management
Department of Public and Development Administration:
- BAdmin (Public Administration)
- BAdmin (Economics)
- BAdmin (Human Resource Management)
- Honours Bachelor of Administration
- Honours in Development Management
- MAdmin by Research
- Doctor of Administration (DAdmin)/
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Administration
Department of Tourism Management:
- BCOM (Tourism Management)
- BCOM Honours in Business Management (Tourism)
Oliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies:
Masters degree by Course work in:
- Public Management (MPM)
- Municipal Management (MMM)
- Development Management (MDM)
University of Venda Courses – School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Departments
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Science Foundation
- Statistics
- Vuwani Science Resource Centre
- Department of Zoology
Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Science (BSc Invarious disciplines)
– Biochemistry
– Botany- Chemistry
– Computer Science and Information Systems
– Mathematics
– Microbiology
– Physics
– Statistics
– Zoology
Diploma in Freshwater Technology
Bachelor of Science Foundation
