Before you begin applying for admission into the University of KwaZulu-Natal, you will have to select a course that you would like to undertake. Every course/programme in UKZN has its specific requirements which is what we will be discussing in this article.
Below is a list of the four schools in the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)and the courses they offer in the 2024/2025 academic year for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and distance students alongside their requirements.
School Of Agriculture, Engineering and Sciences
- B Sc Eng: Agricultural
- B Sc Eng: Chemical
- B Sc Eng: Civil
- B Sc Industrial and Applied Biotechnology
- B Sc Marine Biology
- B Sc 4 Augmented Programme
- B Sc: Land Surveying
- B Sc Eng: Computer
- B Sc Eng: Electrical
- B Sc Eng: Electronic
- B Sc Eng: Mechanical
- B Sc Computer Science and Information Technology
- B Sc Crop and Horticultural Science
- B Sc Dietetics
- B Sc Environmental Science
- B Sc Agric: Agribusiness
- B Sc Agric: Agricultural Economics
- B Sc Agric: Agricultural Plant Sciences
- B Sc Environmental Earth Science
- B Sc Geological Science
- B Sc Eng: Extended Programme
- B Sc: Property Development
- B Agric (Agricultural Extensions and Rural Resource Management) P (Cedara College)
- B Agricultural Management
- B Sc Biological Science
- B Sc Chemistry and Chemical Technology
- B Sc Agric
- B Sc Agric: Animal and Poultry Science
- B Sc Agric: Plant Pathology
- B Sc Agric: Soil Science
- B Sc Stream LES (Life Earth Sciences)
- B Sc Stream M (Mathematics)
- B Sc Applied Chemistry
School Of Health Sciences
- B Medical Science (Physiology)
- B Occupational Therapy
- B Optometry
- Bachelor of Audiology
- Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
- B Dental Therapy
- B Pharmacy
- B Sport Science
- B Medical Science (Anatomy)
- B Physiotherapy
- B Nursing
- B Medicine & B Surgery
School Of Humanities
- B Music
- B Social Work
- B Theology
- B Soc Sc Geography & Environmental Management
- Dip Jazz & Popular Music
- Dip Music Perf. Classical or African Music and dance or Opera or Choral Studies
- B Ed
- B A (General Studies)
- B A Cultural & Heritage Tourism
- B A Philosophy, Politics and Law
- B Soc Sc Government, Business & Ethics
- B Soc Sc Housing
- B Architectural Studies
- B Soc Sc Extended Curriculum Programme
- B A International Studies
- B A Music
- B A Music & Drama Performance
- B A Visual Art
- B Soc Sc (General Studies)
School Of Law and Management Studies
- B Laws
- B Laws (p/t)
- B Admin
- B Com Extended Curriculum (Accounting)
- B Business Administration
- B Business Science
- B Com
- B Com Accounting
- B Com Extended Curriculum (General)
Management and Entrepreneurship
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management.
- BCom (Honours) in Small Business Development Studies.
- BCom(Honours) in Management.
- MCom in Entrepreneurship.
- MCom in Management.
- PhD in Management.
- PhD in Entrepreneurship.
Postgraduate Studies in Regional and Local Economic Development
- Master of Commerce in Leadership (with LED Specialisation) by Research
- Postgraduate Diploma in Local Economic Development
Accounting
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management Accounting
- Master Of Commerce in Financial Accounting
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics
- Master of Commerce In Economics (Coursework And Dissertation)
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
- Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking & Investment Management
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Human Resources and Labour Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- BCom (Honours) in Human Resource Management
- BCom (Honours) in Employment Relations/Industrial Relations
- MCom (Honours) in Human Resource Development
- MCom in Human Resource Management
- MCom in Industrial Relations/Employment Relations
- PhD in Human Resource Management
Information Systems and Technology
- BCom (Honours) in Information Systems & Technology
- MCom in Information Systems & Technology
- Master Of Commerce In Information Systems AND Technology (Coursework)
- PhD in Information Systems & Technology
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain Management
- BCom (Honours) in Marketing Management and Supply Chain Management
- BCom (Honours) in Marketing Management
- BCom (Honours) in Supply Chain Management
- MCom in Marketing
- MCom in Supply Chain Management
- PhD in Marketing
- PhD in Supply Chain Management
Public Governance
- B Admin (Honours) in Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (MAdmin)
See Also: University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Online Application 2025
UKZN Course Requirements 2025
National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate
Applicants to undergraduate degree programmes must have a National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or a Senior Certificate with endorsement, while applicants to undergraduate diploma programmes must have a National Senior Certificate for Diploma Studies (NSC-Dip) or Senior Certificate.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction at UKZN is English, and UKZN requires a pass in English (Home Language or First Additional Language (FAL)) at Level 4 (50% or above) but note that the College of Law requires a pass in English Home language at Level 5 or English as FAL on Level 6. For admission to Diplomas or Alternative Access programmes, a lower performance in English may be acceptable. In the Senior Certificate, a pass for English as a First or Second Language, HG E is required.
Life Orientation
UKZN degree programmes require a pass in Life orientation at Level 4.
Minimum Composite Academic Performance Score
(NSC-Deg and Senior Certificate)
Each program has determined a minimum composite Academic Performance Score required for admission to the program. This is however the minimum score required for consideration and learners just meeting this minimum cannot be assured of admission. Applicants to programmes are ranked according to APS and selection is done from the top down until the number of places available in the specific programme is filled. Competition for places is high and it is unlikely that applicants not meeting the APS for a specific programme will be considered.
Subject requirements and Levels of Performance
In addition, subject requirements and minimum Levels of performance in specific subjects are set for admission to UKZN programmes. Applicants who did not include the correct subjects in their NSC-Deg or who did not obtain the required level of performance in specific subjects required for admission to a programme, will not be considered.
For more information on these courses and requirements, visit the UKZN official website
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