National Diploma: Horticulture at Tshwane University of Technology

National Diploma in Horticulture may have an average duration of two years. The course is equivalent to the graduate degree in agriculture dealing with the study of crops, plantation, flower farming, etc. Diploma in Horticulture is a specific field of agriculture that involves plantation and the management of the plants.

How to apply for admission

To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.

A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.

An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or

www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3

• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.

NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.

Reference number

When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.

Admission status

• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.

Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.

Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:

For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with an E symbol at Higher Grade or a D symbol at Standard Grade for English, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Biology.

Recommended subjects:

Agricultural Sciences and Geography.

Selection criteria:

Assessment is based on the normal M score with a weighted Swedish scale.

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE
A 6 5
B 5 4
C 4 3
D 3 2
E 2 1
A minimum of 24 points is required with bonus points for Biology, Geography, Agriculture, etc.

A maximum of six bonus points can be awarded, and two bonus points can also be awarded for prior experience.

• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for Life Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematical Literacy).

Assessment procedures:

Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics) will be considered for admission.

Minimum duration:

Three years.