Guidelines for Entry into Tertiary

QUALIFICATION	MINIMUM STATUTORY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Higher Certificate	National Higher Certificate Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in language of learning and teaching of the Higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, together with any other university requirements.
Diploma	Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in four 20 credit subjects, together with any university requirements.
Degree	Pass the NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in four 20 credit subjects from the designated list, together with any other university requirements.

Designated List (Please check this with relevant changes for 2021)

Accounting	Information Technology
Agricultural Sciences	Language Life Sciences
Business Studies	Maths/Maths Literacy
Consumer Studies	Music
Dramatic Arts	Physical Sciences
Economics	Religion Studies
Engineering	Visual Arts
Graphics & Design	Information Technology
History	Languages Life Sciences

*NOTE: Learners must take 2 languages as well as Maths or Maths Literacy (this mean that they have 3 of the four subjects required for degree entry – just check that marks are at required levels.