We are pleased to present to you the University of Venda UNIVEN Entry Requirements for the 2024–2025 session.
Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious University of Venda and also wondering if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the UNIVEN online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the university Open day. Well, the UNIVEN entry requirement is at your finger-tips because, in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result.
This article you are reading contains all the necessary UNIVEN admission requirements for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Kindly ride along as we make your UNIVEN admission seamless and easy.
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA, UNIVEN ADMISSION AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES
There are specific matriculation exemption requirements that you must meet if you want to study at any South African university. If you completed school in or after 2008 and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need the following to apply for admission to a Bachelor’s degree at any South African university: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 matriculation 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.
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA COURSE SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
School of Agriculture
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture |
|
4 years |
|
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering |
|
4 years |
School of Environmental Sciences
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Bachelor of Environmental Sciences |
|
3 years |
| Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Mining and Environmental Geology |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Earth Sciences in Hydrology and Water Resources |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning |
|
4 years |
School of Health Sciences
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Bachelor of Nursing |
|
4 years |
| BSc in Nutrition |
|
4 years |
| BSc in Biokinetics |
|
4 years |
| BSc in Exercise and Sports Science |
|
4 years |
| BSc in Recreation and Leisure Studies |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science in Education, Management and Community |
|
3 years |
| Bachelor of Psychology |
|
4 years |
| Advanced Diploma in Sports Management |
|
1 year |
School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Science Foundation Programme |
|
1 year |
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
|
|
3 years |
|
|
3 years |
School of Human and Social Sciences
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies) |
|
3 years |
| Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies) |
|
3 years |
| Bachelor of Arts Indigenous Knowledge Systems |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Arts in International Relations |
|
3 years |
| Bachelor of Arts, Youth in Development |
|
4 years |
| Certificate in Music |
|
1 year |
| Bachelor of Social Work with the following streams: | ||
| BSWAP (Anthropology) |
|
4 years |
| BSWPS (Psychology) |
|
4 years |
| BSWSA (Sociology) |
|
4 years |
School of Management Sciences
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Bachelor of Administration |
|
3 years |
| Bachelor of Commerce (In various disciplines) | ||
| Accounting Sciences |
|
4 years |
| Accounting |
|
3 years |
| Business Information Systems |
|
3 years |
| Business Management |
|
3 years |
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Cost and Management Accounting |
|
3 years |
| Economics |
|
3 years |
| Human Resources and Labour Relations |
|
3 years |
| Industrial Psychology |
|
3 years |
| Tourism Management |
|
3 years |
| Extended degree programmes |
|
4 years |
School of Law
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice |
|
3 years |
School of Education
| Programmes | Admission requirements | Duration |
| Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase |
|
4 years |
| Bachelor of EducationFurther Education and Training |
|
4 years |
| BEDFET streamsThese are the streams offered with their respective admission requirements: | |||
| NO | CODE AND MAJOR SUBJECTS REQUIRED | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| 1 | BEDABI (Agriculture 3 + Biology 2) |
|
4 years |
| 2 | BEDACO (Accounting 3 + Computer Science 2) |
|
4 years |
| 3 | BEDAFA (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Accounting 2) |
|
4 years |
| 4 | BEDAFB (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Business Management 2) |
|
4 years |
| 5 | BEDAFE (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + English 2) |
|
4 years |
| 6 | BEDAFG (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Geography 2) |
|
4 years |
| 7 | BEDAFH (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + History 2) |
|
4 years |
| 8 | BEDAFM (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Mathematics 2) |
|
4 years |
| 9 | BEDAFO (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Economics 2) |
|
4 years |
| 10 | BEDAFP (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Psychology (Life Orientation) 2) |
|
4 years |
| 11 | BEDAFR (Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or Isiswati 3 or Northern Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 +Agriculture 2) |
|
4 years |
| 12 | BEDALF (Isiswati 3 or Tshivenda 3 or Xitsonga 3 or North Sotho 3 or Isindebele 3 + Biology 2) |
|
4 years |
| 13 | BEDAOG (Economics 3 + Agriculture 2) |
|
4 years |
| 14 | BEDAON (Agriculture 3 + Economics 2) |
|
4 years |
| 15 | BEDBAF Business Management 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2 |
|
4 years |
| 16 | BEDBAG (Biology 3 + Agriculture 2) |
|
4 years |
| 17 | BEDBEH (Biology 3 + English 2 or History 2) |
|
4 years |
| 18 | BEDBMA (Biology 3 + Mathematics 2) |
|
4 years |
| 19 | BEDCAC (Computer Science 3 + Accounting 2) |
|
4 years |
| 20 | BEDCMA (Computer Science 3 + Mathematics 2) |
|
4 years |
| 21 | BEDEAF (English 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2) |
|
4 years |
| 22 | BEDEHI (English 3 + History 2) |
|
4 years |
| 23 | BEDEOA (English 3 + Economics 2 or Accounting 2 or Business Management 2) |
|
4 years |
| 24 | BEDESG (English 3 + Mathematics 2 or Physics 2 or Geography 2) |
|
4 years |
| 25 | BEDGAF (Geography 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2) |
|
4 years |
| 26 | BEDHAF (History 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2) |
|
4 years |
| 27 | BEDHEN (History 3 + English 2) |
|
4 years |
| 28 | BEDLAF (Biology 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2) |
|
4 years |
| 29 | BEDMAF (Mathematics 3 + Isiswati 2 or Tshivenda 2 or Xitsonga 2 or North Sotho 2 or Isindebele 2) |
|
4 years |
| 30 | BEDMBI (Mathematics 3 + Biology 2) |
|
4 years |
| 31 | BEDMCH (Mathematics 3 + Chemistry 2) |
|
4 years |
| 32 | BEDMCO (Mathematics 3 + Computer Science 2) |
|
4 years |
| 33 | BEDMEA (Mathematics 3 + Economics 2 or Accounting 2 or Business Management 2) |
|
4 years |
| 34 | BEDMPG (Mathematics 3 or Physics 3 or Geography 3) |
|
4 years |
| 35 | BEDMPS Mathematics 3 + Psychology (Life Orientation) 2 |
|
4 years |
| 36 | BEDOAB (Economics 3 or Accounting 3 or Business Management 3) |
|
4 years |
| 37 | BEDOAF (Mathematics 3 + Psychology (Life Orientation) 2) |
|
4 years |
| 38 | BEDOAM (Economics 3 or Accounting 3 or Business Management 3 + Mathematics 2) |
|
4 years |
| 39 | BEDPMA (Psychology (Life Orientation) 3 + Mathematics 2) |
|
4 years |
Further Readings: University of Venda List of Postgraduate & Undergraduate Courses
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Postgraduate Diplomas Requirements- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- Some schools and colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
- The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialisation and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with the permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University.
- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree OR
- Attained a level of competence
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at the graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted. (Consult with relevant school.).
- A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full-time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of the studies presented at the University. Students must also adhere to possible other conditions prescribed by colleges and schools.
Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research
Requirements- A relevant prerequisite degree OR
- Admission to the status of that degree
- A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full-time) or eight consecutive semesters (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.
- Students will be required to pursue an approved programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such a programme shall make a distinct contribution to the knowledge or understanding of the subject and afford evidence of originality shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by colleges and schools.
