University of Limpopo Admission Point Score APS

University of Limpopo Admission Point Score APS

The Admission Point Score (APS) system

The system is a simple calculation, using your NSC or Grade 12 university exemption results, which can be done by any prospective student to determine if he/she meets the

minimum requirements to gain entry into:

• The University of Limpopo

and

• A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University.

The calculation is done by the addition of the achievement levels in six (6) recognized 20 credit subjects as stipulated by specific requirements of the Faculties. Achievement levels are as follows:

NSC Achievement Level

NSC %

Senior Certificate Higher Grade

Senior Certificate Standard Grade

APS

7

80-99

A

7

6

70-79

B

A

6

5

60-69

C

B

5

4

50-59

D

C

4

3

40-49

E

D

3

2

30-39

F

E

2

1

0-29

G

F

1

• The NSC achievements levels for Life Orientation may not be used for the APS calculation. The following list of Matric subjects, or any other recognised 20-credit subject, can be used to determine your APS:

MATRIC SUBJECTS BEARING 20-CREDITS

Agricultural Science

Accounting

Dramatic Arts

Mathematics

Economics

History

Life Sciences (previously Biology)

Business Studies (previously Business Economics)

Engineering Graphics & Design (previously Technical Drawing)

Physical Science (previously Natural Science)

Consumer Studies (previously Home Economics)

Music

Information Technology

Languages

Religion Studies

Geography

Mathematical Literacy

Visual Arts

The following is an example of an APS calculation:

School subject

NSC Achievement level

Senior certificate

(Higher grade)

APS

Language 1

4

D

4

Language 2

4

D

4

Mathematics

6

B

6

Physical Science

6

B

6

Life Science

7

A

7

Accounting

2

F

2

APS Total

29

 

5.1 (c) Faculty of Humanities

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School

Possible Career Opportunities

Years of Study

Required Subjects

English

Another Language

Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy

Two (2) Additional Subjects

One (1) Additional Subject

APS

LANGUAGES & COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts

Language Practitioner

3

4

(5059%)

4

(50-59%)

2 (30-39%)

OR

4(50-59%)

4(50-59%)

3(40-49%)

21/23

Bachelor of Information Studies

Information Consultant

Librarian

Teacher

3

4

(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

2(30-39%)

OR

4(50-59%)

4(50-59%)

3 (40-49%)

21/23

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Language and Multilingual Studies

Bilingual Expert

Translator and Interpreter

3

4

(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

2(30-39%)

OR

4(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

3

(40-49%)

21/23

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Public Relations Officer

Communications Specialist

Marketing Manager

Journalist

Sales Promoter

3

4

(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

2 (30-39%)

OR

4(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

3

(40-49%)

21/23

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

Radio Broadcasting

Newspaper and Magazine Editor

Journalist

Radio and Film Producer

Marketing Manager

Radio and TV Announcer

Information Technologist

Media Economist

3

4

(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

2

(30-39%)

OR

4

(50-59%)

4

(50-59%)

3

(40-49%)

21/23