Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for South African qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for South Africa.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) |
|---|---|
| AAA | 77666 |
| AAB | 76666 |
| ABB | 76666 |
| BBB | 66666 |
| BBC | 66655 |
| BCC | 66555 |
| CCC | 55555 |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | 7 |
| Grade B | 6 |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.
English: Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), English 5.
Mathematics: Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), Mathematical Literacy 5 or Maths 4.
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study an programme at the . Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve 70% overall or a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve 60% overall or a 2:2 honours degree.
Postgraduate taught pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can apply for a . These pathway programmes are offered by the and are designed in order to develop a student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½.
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements through your Senior Certificate English Language grade, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.