Faculty of Human Sciences Programmes – Vaal University of Technology

Human Sciences Programmes

Explore Human Sciences programmes at VUT. Degrees & diplomas in Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design, Tourism, PR, Legal Studies, Policing, B Ed and more.

Admission Requirements

Explore the leading faculty of human sciences programs offered at Vaal University of Technology (VUT), along with their minimum admission requirements and APS scores.

Diploma: Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art

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Diploma: Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art

NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 4
Mathematics or 2 (30%)
Technical Maths or 2 (30%)
Mathematical Literacy 3 (40%)

Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

An additional compulsory selection
criteria: Practical interview and portfolio
submission.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

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Diploma: Food Service Management

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Diploma: Food Service Management

NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 4
Other 1 subject (Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, Catering,
Accounting, Business Studies & Consumer Studies) 4
Mathematics / Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4

Minimum APS required: 20 (Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, excluding LO)
21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma
Take note: Chef uniforms are compulsory and specifications to be obtained at the
department.

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Diploma: Tourism Management

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Diploma: Tourism Management

NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 4
Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4
1 Compulsory subject 4
Tourism, Geography, Business Studies & History

Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

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Diploma: Public Relations Management

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Diploma: Public Relations Management

NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 4
Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4
Other Language 4

Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

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Diploma: Ecotourism Management

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Diploma: Ecotourism Management

NSC endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 4
Biology / Life Science 4
Mathematics / Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4

Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, excl. LO)
21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

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Diploma: Legal Assistance

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Diploma: Legal Assistance

NSC endorsement Compulsory subjects and Eligibility for Diploma

English 5
Other Language 3
Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4

Total: 23 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
24 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

6/11

Diploma: Labour Law

07 / 11

Diploma: Labour Law

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

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Diploma: Safety Management

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Diploma: Safety Management

NSCA endorsement Compulsory subjects and Eligibility for Diploma

English 4
Mathematics/ Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4

Total: 21 (Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, excl. LO)
22 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

8/11

Diploma: Policing

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Diploma: Policing

NSC endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 4
Other Language 3
Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4

Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma

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B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching)

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B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching)

Compulsory subjects

Language of Teaching & Learning 4
Mathematics/ Technical Mathematics or 4
Mathematical Literacy 6
Physical Science /Technical Science 3

Total: 22 (Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, excl. LO)
24 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Bachelor’s Degree

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Bachelor of Communication Studies

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Bachelor of Communication Studies

NSC endorsement Compulsory subjects

English 5
Additional Language 4
Mathematics/Technical Maths or 3
Mathematical Literacy 4

Total: 20 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
21 (Mathematical Literacy, excl. LO)

Additional Admission Requirement:

Age exemption:

Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
entry requirements
must submit proof of
permanent employment
in industry,
working in an area
related to the field of
the intended study.

Matric certificate must indicate admission to Bachelor’s Degree

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Enquiries

Food Service Management, Public Relations Management Tourism Management, Ecotourism Management, Bachelor of Communication

Bella Machobane
bellab@vut.ac.za
016-950-9276

Fashion, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Photography and Multimedia

Carol Ramushwana
carolr@vut.ac.za
016-950-9122

B Ed (SP & FET Teaching), Post Graduate Diploma In Higher Education (PDGHE), Advance Diploma In TVT

Sibongile Bomba
sibongileb@vut.ac.za
016-950-9960

Labour Law, Legal Assistance, Policing

Tshepo Moshi
Tshepom@vut.ac.za
016-950-9478

Safety Management, Mediation
Jabulani Malika
lucas@vut.ac.za
016-950-7598

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