University of Zululand faculties – Colleges In South Africa

NC(V) 4 PROGRAMMES	CUT QUALIFICATIONS	SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Principles and Practice	National Diploma: Electrical Engineering	In addition to the general admission requirements, a minimum mark of 50% in both Mathematics and Physical Science is required. Every applicant must write an access assessment test.
Electronic Control and Digital Electronics
Electrical Workmanship
Electrical Systems and Construction
Physical Science

SECTION 2: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH N3, N4, N5 AND N6 QUALIFICATIONS

The following admission requirements apply:

A candidate with a FET N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate may qualify for admission to the first year of a diploma qualification, based on his or her seven best subjects for N4/N5 or N5/N6 and a minimum of 50% for English at N3 level. However, a candidate must meet the minimum admission requirements, including the language requirement, on the CUT scoring scale before he/she will be allowed to write an access assessment test (see Table 4 for the CUT scoring scale for N qualifications).
A candidate with an N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate does not qualify for any subject recognition.
Subject recognition may be granted to FET students who have successfully completed their FET N6 diplomas. Such subject recognition will only be considered for first-year CUT certificate and/or diploma subjects, and will only be based on FET N6 level diploma subjects completed successfully. These subjects must be passed at N4, N5 and N6 level with a score of 50% or above.
Programme prerequisites must be met before a candidate will be admitted to a specific programme.
An official statement of results must be presented to CUT.

The scoring scale for candidates in possession of N3, N4, N5 and N6 qualifications is indicated in Table 4.

Table 4: CUT scoring scale for N qualifications

Symbol achieved	N3	N4/N5/N6
A	6	8
B	5	7
C	4	6
D	3	5
E	2	4

If you do not qualify on the scoring scales, do not despair. CUT offers an Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP), a bridge year(s) that will give you various options before continuing on your true career path.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 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/College may accept and Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

Duration

A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum

The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialization and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate.

Bachelor of Honours Degrees Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree OR
Attained a level of competence

Duration

A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate all modules shall be completed at the University.

Curriculum: The curriculum for the Honours degree shall include a prescribed research project as one of the modules which shall account for a minimum of 25% of the credits for the degree. Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research Requirements

A relevant prerequisite degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree OR
Attained a level of competence

DurationCoursework

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).

Research

A minimum of two consecutive semesters (full time) or 4 consecutive semesters (part time) before the degree may be conferred.

Research

Candidates shall be required to pursue an appropriate programme of research on a subject 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/Schools.

Doctor of philosophy or supervised Doctor degrees by research

Requirements

A relevant prerequisite degree OR
Admission to the status of that degree

Duration

A minimum of four consecutive semesters (full time) or eight consecutive semester (part-time) before the degree may be conferred.

Curriculum

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 and by the exercise of independent critical power. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools.

CUT Admission Requirements

Rating code		Rating Marks
1	Outstanding achievement	80 – 100
2	Meritorious achievement	70 – 79
3	Degree substantial achievement	60 – 69
4	Diploma adequate achievement	50 – 59
5	Foundation moderate achievement	40 – 49
6	Elementary achievement	30 – 39
7	Not achieved	0 – 29