prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
TRANSCRIPT
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
1/64
YOU UNLIMITEDUNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
2014
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
2/64
Why is Maties the right place for you? Its simple: here you get a top-class
education to prepare you for success in the business world; plus a unique
student experience that is not available anywhere else.
Stellenbosch is reckoned among the best universities in the world, and has
the highest research output of all universities in South Africa. It also has an
excellent undergraduate pass rate and one of the highest rst-year through-
put rates in the country.
We offer high-quality teaching, innovative academic programmes and
effective learning opportunities in a wide range of disciplines. And we
support our students to do their best, among others by way of our First-year
Academy.
The world is changing so fast that, in the future, students will end up in
careers that do not yet exist. We therefore provide a foundation for success by
developing versatile and adaptable individuals well rounded and equipped
for a variety of challenges.
We offer opportunities for leadership development so that our graduates can
be responsible and critical citizens of the world people who can play a role
in the sustainable development of our country and our continent; role models
who can make a difference in peoples lives.
Multilingualism is an asset not a burden and therefore we use
Afrikaans and English as languages of instruction, as well as Xhosa as an
additional administrative language. We regard language as an instrument of
empowerment, denitely not as a hindrance.
As far as extramural activities are concerned, Maties also is tops. Our choir
was again crowned world champion in 2012, and our achievements on the
sport elds are legendary. You will have the opportunity to live out your
interests to your hearts content.
We encourage our students to participate in society life, community
interaction and leadership opportunities such as house committees and the
Students Representative Council, and to join our famous student newspaper,
Die Matie, and our student radio station MFM.
Being a Matie is a unique experience and a privilege. I really look forward to
welcoming you as Maties on one of our campuses next year!
Prof H Russel Botman
MESSAGE FROMTHE RECTOR
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
3/64
GENERAL
FACULTIES
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
SERVICES TO STUDENTS
01-02
10-53
03-09
55-58
01 Student life02 Language at SU
10 AgriSciences15 Arts and Social Sciences22 Economic and Management Sciences29 Education34 Engineering37 Law40 Medicine and Health Sciences44 Military Science47 Science53 Theology
ABBREVIATIONSNBTs = National Benchmark Tests
NSC = National Senior Certicate
EDP = extended degree programme
Prospective students portal:www.maties.com
Stellenbosch University website:www.sun.ac.za
Open day:Friday 2 August 2013 from 9:00 to 16:30 at the Langenhoven Students Centre (the Neelsie)
Visit us! Come and nd out for yourself by meeting our lecturers, speaking to some students, nding
out more about our programmes, checking out our facilities and by tasting the food of the Neelsie.
The University has the right to adjust the information in this brochure at any time and as the need may
arise. This information may therefore be incomplete or out of date. The information for 2014 is given here
as accurately and fully as, to the best of our knowledge, was possible at the time of going to press.
Verifying the given information remains the responsibility of the prospective student. The latest
information is available on www.maties.com and at the telephone numbers below.
03 Admission and registration04 National Benchmark Tests
05 Fees06 Bursaries and loans
07 Academic support for rst-year students09 Accommodation
55 Centre for Prospective Students55 Centre for Student Counselling and Development
56 Centre for Student Affairs56 Campus Health Services
56 Sports Medicine Services (SUSPI)56 Language Centre
57 Library and Information Service57 Campus Security
58 Campus map
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
4/64
STUDENT LIFE
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
5/64
1
I want to be a Matie
Students of Stellenbosch University (and sometimes even the lecturers!)are known as Maties. We are not quite certain where this name comes from.
It might have arisen on the sports grounds, where our athletes would have
called one another things like ou maat(old friend), and this might have been
turned into Matie (maatjie) by their opponents.
This should tell you something about the spirit on our campus the student
life, the sport, studying together in the library and chatting in the Neelsie
over a mug of coffee or tea. We can boast that students of all cultures choose
Stellenbosch University as theplace to study.
What all can I do?There are a large variety of academic and non-academic societiesthat you
can join. There denitely is something for everyone! Whether it is dancing,
doing good or debating, or whether you would like to be involved in
something spiritual, natural or communal Find your place at the SocietiesCouncil. Feel free to visit us at www.sun.ac.za/verenigings.
You are granted an opportunity to develop your leadershipcapacities
within a variety of areas, such as the Students Representative Council, the
Academic Affairs Council, House Committees and other organisations.
Through these structures, the University endeavours to provide its students
with an opportunity to contribute to the management of the University.
Stellenbosch is renowned for its sporting achievements. We have excellent
facilities and coaches to help you reach your full potential on the sports
grounds.
It is also very important to the University that we make a difference in the
community. The Matie Community Service (MCS) offers a variety of
projects in which you can become involved and thereby make a difference in
the lives of other people. Vensters, a multimedia display on campus, is one ofthe big projects in which most rst-year students become involved.
e-Campus, here I comeStellenbosch University is regarded as a technologically clever institution.
This is largely thanks to the more than 80 Wi-Fi hot spots from which you
can gain remote internet access. This means that you have access to the
internet from just about everywhere on campus. We thus use our cutting-edge
technology to facilitate and improve teaching, learning and research.
As a student you can access the campus network and IT systems from the
close on 2 500 computers in the various computer user areas across the
campus, or from your residence room.
Bring along your laptop or tablet device to campus. Our campus computer
initiative allows students to buy laptops at a reduced price computers thathave been approved by the Universitys IT division and come standard with
Windows 7 and Ofce 10 Pro.
The www.MyMaties.com portal also gives students access to everything they
need: information on bursaries and loans, lodgings, and much more. Once
you are a student, you use this portal every day for everything from e-mails
and Webstudies to booking your meals at your residence and looking for
resources in the library.
How can we help you?The Centre for Student Affairs coordinates virtually all the non-academic
activities on campus. Take a look in the back of this brochure, under
Services, for the contact details (page 55). Or contact us on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/stellenboschuniversity) and Twitter (@stellenboschuni).
The Rooiplein, Die Laan, the Neelsie, MAD2, vensters, Victoria Street, oak trees, sr...All of these form part of the world of a Matie. To be a student at Stellenbosch University is aboutmore than just swotting and getting a degree. Here we want to know who, and not what, you want tobecome.
The heartbeat of campus life of truly being a Matie is linked to the large variety of activities thatare presented here: from sport and culture to intellectual and social activities. Whether you live in aresidence, or lodge privately, all Maties share a spirit of solidarity on campus. Here you will make friendsfor life with whom you will reminisce about your experiences at Stellenbosch for a long time.
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
6/64
2
LANGUAGEAT SU
JS GERICKE LIBRARY STEPS
How does this impact you as a student?You may encounter one of the following situations in the classroom:
- Your lectures are presented in Afrikaans and the teaching and learning
materials (excluding text books) are in English and in Afrikaans;
- Your lectures are presented in English and in Afrikaans, and your teaching-
learning materials (excluding text books) are in English and in Afrikaans;- Your lectures are presented in English. This usually happens when
programmes or modules are unique to this University and at faculties
offering the rst year of their study programmes in separate streams in
English and in Afrikaans (parallel-medium instruction).
The following applies to each of these situations:- You can do assignments, exams and tests in English or Afrikaans, as well
as oral communication and discussions in the lectures.
- With the exclusion of modules in language instruction, you may expect to
receive examination and test questions and assignments in Afrikaans and
in English.
What are our expectations of you?The University wishes you to respect the spirit of the Language Policy and
Language Plan. You can do this, by developing your skills in at least the twolanguages of instruction, by respecting other language users, and actively
participating during lectures.
Who can assist me with my Afrikaans or English?The Universitys Language Centre (see under Services on page 56) offers
language support in the development of your academic language skills
in Afrikaans and in English. It is important that you make use of these
opportunities offered for language development.
How do I know in what language my classes will be?The individual faculties present the modules of the teaching programmes
in their calendars. These modules are denoted by means of a language
specication (refer to the table on the right) should a specication other than
the A specication apply.
Stellenbosch University (SU) is a multilingual university which usesAfrikaans (predominantly), but also English, as medium of instruction.In addition, the University makes provision for the development ofsubject terminology and communication skills in Xhosa. This approachto language aims at producing multilingual graduates and promotingAfrikaans as academic language.
You can therefore establish, prior to registering for a programme, which
language specication applies to each module. See also on www.maties.com
under What can I study?
If you make use of e-registration (electronic self-registration), you will nd
the language specications of the modules for which you are registering
on the registration system. If a module is presented in separate streams inAfrikaans and English, you are free to choose which stream you want to join.
The full text of the Universitys Language Policy and Plan is available in
English at www.sun.ac.za/language. The guidelines for the language of
learning and teaching in the classroom are also available here.
Language specication
The A specication(Afrikaansas the principalmedium of instruction)
The T specication(Bilingualclasses: 50% Eng-lish and 50% Afrikaans)
The E specication(Englishas medium of
instruction)
The A&E specication(Separate streams in Afri-kaans and English)
Characteristics
- The teaching is done mainly in Afrikaans.- The teaching and learning materials
(textbooks excluded) are in Afrikaans
and English as far as possible.
- The teaching is done in Afrikaans for notless than 50% of the time.
- The teaching and learning materials
(textbooks excluded) are in Afrikaansand English as far as possible.
- The teaching is done mainly in English.- The teaching and learning materials
(textbooks excluded) are in English andin Afrikaans whenever possible.
- This could mean that there are separateclasses that are presented entirely inAfrikaans or entirely in English, or it could
mean that the class is presented entirely ineither Afrikaans or English, and that inter-preting into the other language is offered.
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
7/64
3
ADMISSION
REGISTRATION&APPLYING FOR ADMISSIONThe University makes its ofcial application form available in two formats:
an electronic application form and a paper application form.
Applying with the electronic form
Many prospective students nd it convenient to apply for admission elec-
tronically via the Internet on the web portal www.maties.com under Apply
and Apply online. However, for this you will need an e-mail address so
that the University can correspond with you electronically.
Applying with the paper form
Application forms are available from the enquiries desk in the foyer of Ad-
ministration Building A, or can be requested from our Client Service Centre
at the numbers and addresses below.
Application feeWhen applying via the Internet, the application fee can be settled at the same
time. When using the paper form, the required application fee mentionedon the front page of the form should accompany the application by cheque
or postal order, or deposit slip in case of an electronic transfer (see banking
details on page 5; use the rst eight digits of your ID number as reference).
Closing dates for applications- Programmes in Medicine and Health Sciences: 31 May
- Programmes in Law, Education and Engineering, as well as BA (Sport
Science) and BSc (Sport Science): 30 June
- For the BA (Visual Arts), BA (Drama), BA (Music), BMus programmes:
see under the various programmes
- All other programmes: 30 June, with acceptance of late applications until
30 September, provided that the University reserve the right to close late
applications for any programme at any time prior to 30 September
- For accommodation in a residence: 30 June
Your student numberWhen the University processes your formal application for admission, it will
assign you a unique student number for identication purposes. This number
will remain your student number at Stellenbosch University for the rest of
your life. Once you have been informed of your student number, you will be
required to quote it in all future communication with the University, when ap-
plying for bursaries, and also when you register at the start of the academic year.
Our admission requirementsTo study at Stellenbosch University, you are required to:
Have obtained a National Senior Certicate (NSC) as certied by Umalusi
with admission to Bachelors degree studies, which means that you must
obtain a mark of at least 4 (50%) in each of four school subjects from the
list of university admission subjects*
All our programmes are selection programmes, because large numbers of prospective students apply forthem. Unfortunately we can accept only a limited number of students. Therefore, even though you maymeet the minimum admission requirements of a programme, you are not guaranteed admission to theprogramme of your choice.
Have written the National Benchmark Tests (see page 4)
Also meet further requirements specic to the programme of your choice
as set out in the programme outlines under the various faculties
If you have not yet taken the nal NSC examination, use your grade 11 nal
marks as a provisional guide.
*University admission subjectsAccounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Consumer Studies,
Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography,
History, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and
teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language
subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physi-
cal Sciences, Religion Studies and Visual Arts.
Old matriculation requirements
For the requirements according to the old matriculation curriculum (until
2007), contact our Client Service Centre (see Enquiries below).
Tuition fees
Approximate tuition fees for a number of representative programmes are
given on page 5.
REGISTRATION AS A STUDENTOnce you have gained provisional admission to the programme of study
for which you have applied, the University will send you information as
of October on when you should report to Stellenbosch for the Welcoming
Programme and how to register. There are two ways to register at the begin-
ning of the year: electronically via the Internet, or on the campus during the
Welcoming Programme at the start of the academic year. Attendance of theWelcoming Programme is compulsory, as you will receive important infor-
mation of cardinal value to all rst-year students during the programme.
EnquiriesClient Service Centre
Tel.: 021 808 9111
Fax: 021 808 3822
E-mail: [email protected]
Postal address: Admissions, Stellenbosch University,
Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602
Level of performance 3 4 5 6 7
% 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-100
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
8/64
What will it cost me? AQL only: R110
AQL and MAT: R195
Applicants who do not report for their registered tests must register and pay
again in order to reschedule the missed tests. Scores are not released unless
fees have been paid.
How do I register to write?You will only be able to write the NBTs upon successful registration and
payment for a test session. You can register on the internet, using either a
computer or cell phone.
This is how to book your seat
Using a computer:
Go to www.nbt.ac.za and click on the tab Register to Write.
Follow the prompts.
After youve clicked on Submit, a letter conrming your registration
(with EasyPay barcode) will be available to download and print.
Using a cell phone:
Go to the NBT website in the same way as you would MXit or Facebook.
After entering your personal information, you can obtain your NBT
registration letter and EasyPay barcode in one of two ways:
Enter your e-mail address and the letter will be sent for you to
download and print later; or
When you have access to a computer and printer, return to
www.nbt.ac.za, log in with your ID, and then print the letter.
This is how to pay
Take your NBT registration letter to an EasyPay pay point near you to pay
the testing fees. You may also pay on the EasyPay website (www.easypay.
co.za) and print out your receipt.
You must show both the letter of registration and receipt of payment at the
test venue on the day of the session to be allowed to write the NBTs.
What time are the tests and how long do they take? The AQL (3 hours and 5 minutes writing time) is written during a morning
session. Applicants are required to report at 7:30 on the test date.
The MAT (3 hours writing time) is written in the afternoon session of the
same day, with a short lunch break between the two tests.
What must I bring along to the test session? ID book, passport, or certied receipt of application for a South African ID. Registration letter and EasyPay receipt of payment of test fees.
Two HB pencils, an eraser, and a pencil sharpener.
Lunch, if you are writing both tests.
NO CALCULATORS, RULERS OR DICTIONARIES are allowed.
Where and when can I write the NBTs?Visit www.nbt.ac.za for a list of test dates and venues for 2013.
Where can I obtain more information?NBT Call Centre: 021 650 3523
Website: www.nbt.ac.za
4
NATIONAL
BENC
HMA
RK
TEST
S
(NBTS)
What are the NBTs?The NBTs are an assessment for prospective rst-year students for entry
into higher education. The tests measure levels of prociency in Academic
Literacy, Quantitative Literacy and Mathematics as related to the demands of
higher education study. The NBTs consist of two tests: (1) the Academic and
Quantitative Literacy test (AQL) and (2) the Mathematics test (MAT).
Who should write the NBTs and why?All undergraduate applicants who wish to register as rst-year students at
SU. The NBTs provide additional information that assists in the selection and
placement of students in regular or extended degree programmes.
Which of the NBTs should I write?This is determined by the admission requirements of the programme you
apply for:
In the rst test, the Academic and Quantitative Literacy domains
are combined into one multiple-choice test (AQL). Applicants to all
programmes write the AQL.
The second multiple-choice test, Mathematics (MAT), is written by
applicants to programmes for which Mathematics is a requirement.
It is compulsory for all prospective students atStellenbosch University (SU) to write the NationalBenchmark Tests (NBTs). The NBT project ismanaged by the Alternative Admissions ResearchProject at the University of Cape Town.
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
9/64
FEES
5
Amount payable on day of registration(Please note that these amounts are for 2013.)
- First instalment on tuition fees R9 000
- First instalment on accommodation fees R7 950
Therefore, students who stay in university residences pay the rst instalments
of tuition fees and accommodation fees (R16 950) at registration. Students
who stay at home or in private lodgings pay only the tuition fees instalment
(R9 000) at registration.
Accelerated procedure for paying fees onregistrationYou can avoid the long waiting time at the cashiers when registering by
paying your fees electronically; by sending it to the University by crossed
cheque or by postal order to reach us before or on the day of registration;
or by paying it at the cashier in person before this date. All you then need
to do at registration is to have your student card activated at a control point.
Students who register via the Internet have the option to pay electronically at
the same time in order to prevent interest accumulating.
How to payThe University accepts various modes of payment: online with a credit
card (see web address below for payment options), cash, crossed cheques
made out to the Stellenbosch University, electronic payments, direct bankpayments, debit cards, crossed postal orders and debit orders (forms available
from web address below or from Mr Davidse at 021 808 3530).
Bank details:
ABSA Stellenbosch
Branch code 632005
Account No. 0410 204 789
Provide your student number as reference.
Fax deposit slip to Ms Amerika on 021 808 3739.
After paying the rst instalment at registration, you may choose between two
systems to pay the balance of your account:
1 According to the debit order system, you pay the outstanding fees in seven
instalments (the rst one on 1 May).
2 If you do not make use of the debit order system, the balance of yourstudent fees account must be settled in two instalments:
- On or before 31 May 75% of the outstanding fees.
- On or before 30 September the outstanding balance on your student
fees account.
Payment of fees on registration by students withbursaries or loansBursary and/or loan fees received by the University are credited to the
account of the student concerned. If such fees, or a copy of the ofcial letter
awarding the bursary and indicating the amount awarded, are received in
good time and adequately cover the applicable amounts mentioned above,
the candidate concerned may also follow the accelerated procedure. It is the
responsibility of the student to arrange with the bursary or loan institution to
have these fees paid over to the University by the day of registration.
Estimated tuition fees for 2013Below is a representative sample of the Universitys study programmes along with
the estimated tuition fee for each per annum. Please bear in mind that these gures
are simply meant as a rough indication of the cost of tuition. (Tuition fees increase
annually by between 10 and 15%.)
EnquiriesClient Service Centre
Tel.: 021 808 9111Fax: 021 808 3822
E-mail: [email protected]
Bursaries and Loans:Disbursements
Mrs J Swart
Tel. 021 808 4522
Ofce hours:Administration Building A, Stellenbosch
For payments: Mon. to Fri. 08:00 to 15:30
For enquiries: Mon. to Fri. 08:00 to 16:30
Website for payment options:www.maties.com under Fees
BA 28 232
BA in Law 33 596
BMus 30 358
BA in Drama and Theatre Studies 26 946
BA in Visual Arts 26 971
LLB (Undergraduate) 33 686
BSc 35 382
BSc in Forestry (1st 4th year) 31 255
BScAgric 32 685
BSc in Food Science 33 696
BComm 27 327
BComm (Law) 34 686
BComm in Actuarial Science 39 894
BAcc (1st 2nd year) 31 517
BAccLLB 35 837BEng 38 369
BEd in General Education 27 804
BTh (B in Theology) or BDiv 28 553
MB,ChB (1st year) 43 149
MB,ChB (2nd 6th year) 45 239
B of Occupational Therapy 36 290
B of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy 30 906
BSc in Physiotherapy 32 545
BSc in Dietetics 34 636
VICTORIA STREET
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
10/64
BURSARIES AND LOANS
Merit bursaries for first-year studentsMerit bursaries are awarded according to grade 12 aggregates in the
following categories of achievement:
85% to 89,9%90% and higher
You will be awarded a merit bursary if you obtain a grade 12 average of 85%
or more (excluding Life Orientation) in the nal exams. Merit bursaries are
calculated as a percentage of the tuition fee by means of a sliding scale, with
the smallest rebate for the lowest category (85%+) and the biggest rebate for
the highest category (90%+). The rebate for the category 8589,9% will be at
least 40%, increasing for the following category.
Merit bursaries are awarded automatically; however, grade 12 learners who
have taken their examination with a body other than a provincial department
of education have to apply for a merit bursary.
Sibling benefitsThe University offers a 10% rebate on tuition fees when three or morechildren from the same family study at the University simultaneously. An
application form for rebate is available on the website below or at the Client
Service Centre.
Sports bursariesA number of special bursaries are available for those who have excelled at
sport. You may obtain further particulars of these bursaries from the Director:
Sport on tel. 021 808 4642
Other bursariesA large number of general bursaries for study in any faculty, as well as
bursaries for study in a specic faculty or department, are described in
Part 2 of the University Calendar and are available to students who are
academically deserving and/or nancially needy.
Bursary loans for needy studentsThe University also offers bursary loans for needy students.
Closing dates for applications:- All bursary and loan applications administered by the University: 30 June
- Private companies have different closing dates for their bursaries. See the
University Calendar Part 2 for the particulars.
Please note: The information about bursaries and loans, including the
information about categories and rebates, is subject to change. So, before
registering for studies, you need to check any such information at the
contact numbers or website below
Enquiries and applicationsWebsite: www.maties.com under Bursaries and loans
Prospective students who have already applied for admission and received
their student numbers may apply online for bursaries and loans. The
University Calendar Part 2 is also available here.
Postal address: Bursaries and Loans (Undergraduate)
Stellenbosch University
Private Bag X1
Matieland 7602
Client Service Centre
Tel.: 021 808 9111
Fax: 021 808 2954
E-mail: [email protected]
University study is expensive and requires nancial planning. The University offers nancial aid forqualifying students, but students and/or their parents have the primary responsibility to make sufcientnancial provision beforehand. For further particulars of the various forms of nancial aid sketchedbelow, see Part 2 of the University Calendar (ask for a copy at tel. 021 808 9111 or download one fromthe web address below).
6
ELSENBURG
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
11/64
FIRST-YEAR ACADEMYUnique to Stellenbosch University is the First-year Academy (FYA), an
initiative that focuses specically on success in the rst year. The FYA entails
a large variety of activities that are coordinated in a purposeful way. You
will be introduced to the FYA on the day that you arrive at the University.
For example, the Welcoming Programme is arranged under the banner of
the FYA. In your rst few weeks on campus you will complete an early
assessment in all your modules these marks will be made available to you,
your lecturers and your parents by the end of week six to provide an early
indication of how you are progressing and whether you need additional
assistance. Furthermore, the FYA supports a large number of tutorial
programmes that form part of many of your rst-year modules. The FYA also
rewards its top achievers during a prestigious dinner held annually.
EXTENDED DEGREE PROGRAMMES (EDPs)The EDPs are programmes of full status that provide an alternative route to
academic success. They are offered in the following faculties: AgriSciences,
Arts and Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Engineering,
Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, and Theology. The programmes are
intended for students with the potential to have successful academic careers,
but whose schooling has not adequately prepared them for university studies.
What are the EDPs?The structure of the EDPs may vary from faculty to faculty. Usually the rst
academic year of an EDP extends over two years, with a reduced workload of
mainstream modules (in the case of Science, AgriSciences and Engineering
the rst year is preceded by a foundation year). In addition, academic
foundational modules are included in the programme to provide studentswith a stronger foundation for their studies. More information on the content
of each facultys EDP is available in its Calendar part (see www.sun.ac.za/
university/jaarboek/ for the respective faculties calendars).
In most cases all your rst-year work (including the foundational modules)
will be completed by the end of your second year. After successfully
completing the rst two years, you will be able to enter the second
mainstream year (you are then in your third year at university, but are
ofcially in your second academic year), which will enable you to complete
your degree. This qualication is the same as the corresponding mainstream
degree awarded by the University.
How do I qualify for an EDP?Access to the EDPs differs from faculty to faculty. The faculty ofcers deal
with all applications from students and will notify you if you qualify for
the EDP route. It is important to remember that admission to the EDPs is
still subject to certain minimum requirements and selection criteria (see the
faculty Calendars for these minimum requirements). For more information
regarding the EDP, please see contact information below or visit the Centre
for Teaching and Learnings website on stbweb02.stb.sun.ac.za/sol/.
ResEd PROGRAMMEThe ResEd programme is a comprehensive initiative that aims to improve
the academic success of students by facilitating their transition from school
to university. It entails, for example, that residences and Private Students
Organisation (PSO) wards are divided into ResEd groups (clusters) to
provide support to rst-year students. The most important aspect is theappointment of senior students as mentors to rst-year students to help them
adjust to university study. The programme was strengthened considerably in
2010 with the appointment of more mentors for rst-year students in private
accommodation. The mentors also arrange small-group discussions with rst-
year students on various topics: managing my nances, time management,
stress management and getting the most from my classes.
SportEd PROGRAMMEThis programme is aimed at rst-year students who participate in sport at
the provincial or national level. It makes use of mentors to help rst-year
students to adjust to university life and, specically, to reconcile the demands
of academics and sport.
ACADEMIC LITERACY AND LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCYFor a signicant number of students with high academic potential, low levelsof academic literacy (academic reading and writing) or inadequate language
prociency levels in Afrikaans and/or English can put their academic success
at risk. The Language Centre therefore presents a variety of academic literacy
and language acquisition courses as well as other services to support you in
this regard. Refer to the back of this prospectus under Services for more
information.
OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORTThe Centre for Student Counselling and Development offers professional
academic counselling and psychological support to students.
Stellenbosch University cares about its rst-year students and wishesto support every student in the achievement of academic success. Overand above the day-to-day support that you receive from your lecturers,assistance is offered in a variety of ways. Read more on this and on theSciMathUS bridging programme below.
7
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
12/64
8
SciMathUS BRIDGING PROGRAMMESciMathUS, our one-year bridging programme, offers educationally disadvantaged learners who do not meet the admission requirements for university
programmes an opportunity to qualify for study at university. Students can choose between a Science stream and an Accounting stream.
In the Science stream you rewrite the grade 12 examinations (NSC) in Mathematics and Physical Sciences. In the Accounting stream you rewrite only the NSC
Mathematics examinations. Accounting and Economics are offered and assessed by the University. If your results improve, you can again apply for university study.
The programme is not a revision year. You are taught to think for yourself and to take responsibility for what you want to learn; skills that are absolutely
necessary for university. You will also be helped with career planning.
You only have to pay part of the costs of the programme; the programme
is funded by the private sector. Accommodation and nancial support is
available to some students. SciMathUS is also held at Worcester.
Visit our website at www.imstus.sun.ac.za and click on SciMathUS, or
phone the number below.
Admission requirements
You are currently in grade 12 or have passed grade 12. You have at least four University admission subjects (see page 3). Your grade 12 average is at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation). You have at least 50% (level 4) in Afrikaans or English (Home Lan-
guage or First Additional Language). For the Mathematics and Science stream:You have at least 30%
(level 2) in Mathematics or 80% (level 7) in Mathematical Literacyand 30% (level 2) in Physical Sciences.
For the Mathematics and Accounting stream:You have at least 30%
(level 2) in Mathematics or 80% (level 7) in Mathematical Literacy. You need to provide proof that circumstances (nancial, school or
home) led to your educational disadvantage.
Enquiries about Contact person E-mail address Telephone
SciMathUS Ms Adele Pool [email protected] 021 808 3032
SportEd programme Ms Karin Swart [email protected] 021 808 4585
ResEd programme Mr Pieter Kloppers [email protected] 021 808 2810
Academic counselling Ms Elmien Strauss [email protected] 021 808 4707
Workshops (academic and personal development) Administrative assistant [email protected] 021 808 4703
Academic literacy and language skills Ms Nawaal Jansen [email protected] 021 808 2905
Extended degree programmes per faculty:
AgriSciences and Science Ms Wilma Wagener [email protected] 021 808 3063
Arts and Social Sciences Ms Anita Jonker [email protected] 021 808 2081
Economic and Management Sciences Mr Gert Young [email protected] 021 808 4937
Engineering Mr August Engelbrecht [email protected] 021 808 4205
Medicine and Health Sciences Dr Alwyn Louw [email protected] 021 938 9389
General EDP enquiries Mr Gert Young [email protected] 021 808 4937
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
13/64
How to applyProspective students wanting University accommodation must ll in the
section for accommodation on the same form on which they apply for
admission to the University. If you are a minor, your parents or guardian
must complete and sign the application form. The nal closing date for
applications is 30 June of the year before the accommodation is needed.
Allocation of accommodationYour application for a place in a University residence will be considered onlyafter the University has granted you conditional admission to a programme
of study. Therefore, if you apply for a selection programme, name a non-
selection programme as a second choice to ensure that you can be considered
for placement in a residence.
First-year students may be placed in any of the various residences, which are
under the supervision of a warden, assisted by senior students acting as mentors.
The way in which students are placed in University residences are under
revision. When available, the revised information will be published on the
website below and on www.sun.ac.za/ssg.
When your application has been successfulThe University will notify you in writing that a place in a residence has beenreserved for you. If you want to accept it, you have to pay the prescribed
deposit immediately. The University will then allocate you a place in a
specic residence and notify you of this by letter.
The University requires all rst-year students to report a week or so before the
start of the academic year for a thoroughly planned programme of orientation
and guidance to prepare you for your new study environment. First-year
students assigned to a University residence may move in during this week.
Each room in the residences has a network point for connecting your own
computer to the Universitys network, electronic information resources, the
Internet and web-based e-learning tools. Before buying a computer, check
the recommended minimum requirements on blogs.sun.ac.za/it/support under
IT-HELP FOR STUDENTS.
Approximate accommodation fees(Estimated fees for 2013 double-room facilities)
Women R23 920
Men R24 420
Meals: Various options, e.g. 3 meals a day, 7 days a week R14 040 per year
Note: The tariffs will increase by about 10% annually. See our website for
current information.
Private accommodationStudents looking for private accommodation should visit the website below.
All students not staying in residences are assigned to one of ten wards of
the Private Students Organisation (PSO). The PSO wards are grouped into
clusters with residences. For each of these clusters a hub is being built, where
day students can spend free time. The rst hub, amaMaties, has already been
built with two to follow.
In this way, day students in PSO wards can enjoy the same benets that
residence students enjoy, such as the support of mentors.
Medicine and Health Sciences students are in the Osler Tygerberg ward.
Stellenbosch students can expect a letter from a ward conrming their
membership, or they can visit the website below for conrmation.A membership fee is charged annually.
EnquiriesClient Service Centre
Tel.: 021 808 9111
Fax: 021 808 3822
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.maties.com, following the links Accommodation and to see
whether your application has been successful Status of application.
University residence accommodation on the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses is very popular.Accommodation, especially at Stellenbosch, is rather limited because the Western Cape has a stable,strongly growing economy and is a beautiful part of the country, making it a popular place to work andto retire. And Stellenbosch is one of our countrys most popular tourist attractions, which makes thepressure for accommodation even more intense.
About 6 000 students can be accommodated in about 28 University residences and other Universityaccommodation on the Stellenbosch Campus. The ve residences on the Tygerberg Campus, wherethe Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is situated, house a further 1 200 students. Most Matiesstudying on these two campuses (about 28 000 students) have to arrange private accommodation inStellenbosch and its environs.
9
AMAMATIES
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
14/64
10
FACULTYO
FAGRISCIENCES
soil scientistanimal production manager
food scientistand many more...
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
15/64
1
Agricultural, forestry and conservation ecology education
Worldwide the biggest challenges are to supply food to rapidly growing
populations; to ensure that food and food sources are unpolluted and safe for
consumers and that the environment is used and managed in such a way that
it can be preserved for posterity.
For the past 90 years, the Faculty of AgriSciences has played a key role in
meeting these major challenges. We train experts in each of the four broad
areas of the agribusiness labour market, namely plant, soil and conservation
sciences, animal production systems, food and wine production systems,
agricultural economics and managementand, in collaboration with
the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg, also in applied
agricultural production and management. Our programmes focus on
providing students with the theoretical, technological, practical and genericskills essential to sustainable food production and food security. Our
graduates are well equipped to make use of a creative and problem-solving
approach to managing complex and challenging agricultural systems.
Stellenbosch University is the only South African university that offers
complete undergraduate programmes in conservation ecology, viticulture
and oenologyand in forestry and wood sciences. These programmes have
become renowned as foremost in their elds in Africa. Students from all our
neighbouring countries and from further aeld in Africa, Europe and even
South America come to Stellenbosch to study these degrees. Our training is
scientic, but with a practical orientation. From the outset students participate
in excursions, visits to the industry and eldwork.
All our programmes lead to a bachelors degree that will equip you to compete
successfully in almost any profession of your choice in one of the broad areas
of agribusiness. After obtaining a bachelors degree, you may broaden your
career opportunities considerably by obtaining further qualications through
postgraduate study. You may follow a masters degree and then a doctorate in
one of the specialised elds of the academic programmes under the guidance of
one or more of our world-class researchers.
At the end of each programme description, we include the postgraduate
programmes that can follow. On completion of a four-year bachelors degree,
you can register directly for a masters degree. After a three-year bachelors
degree an honours degree or postgraduate diploma precedes a masters degree.
Strengthen your academic basis
Some prospective students face challenges in realising their full potential.This could be due to a host of factors, including inadequate schooling. If you
are one of these students or if you would like to strengthen your academic
foundation to make sure that you complete your studies successfully, you
could consider doing an extended degree programme.
Extended degree programmes (EDPs)
In the Faculty of AgriSciences there are two types of extended degree
programme.
If you study the BAgricAdmin in Agribusiness Management, the BScAgric in
Agricultural Economic Analysis and Management or the BScAgric in Wood
Product Science, the workload of the rst academic year is spread over two
years. In these two years you do support modules in addition to the ordinary
rst-year work. When you have successfully completed the rst two years
Agricultural economics and managementBScAgricBAgricAdmin*Agricultural production and management (Elsenburg)BAgricAnimal production systemsBScAgric*
Conservation ecologyBScConsEcol*Food and wine production systemsBSc Food Sc*BScAgric in Viticulture and Oenology or in OenologySpecialised*
Forestry and wood sciencesBScFor*Plant and soil sciencesBScAgric*
* These programmes are also offered as extended degree programmes (EDPs). See below and page 7.
Programme guide
If you have a degree in agrisciences, you have a qualication with which you can compete on nationaland international levels. You will be part of a group of experts who are highly sought-after in SouthAfrica, Africa and the rest of the world. There is a range of challenging employment opportunities inthe agricultural, forestry and conservation industries, ranging from the most practical to the highlytechnological. These include various management aspects, such as those relating to human resources,nance, plants and animals, equipment and the environment. Graduates can choose to work in theoutdoors, in laboratories or in the business environment. The success of our former students in the workenvironment is widely recognised, with several of our graduates accepting senior management positionsor leadership rolesearly in their careers.
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
16/64
12of the extended degree programme, you complete the rest of the degree
programme without additional help and within the remaining time (usually
two or three years).
In all the other elds of study the EDP entails an extra year of study taking
foundation modules before you start with your mainstream modules. Also see
the information on academic support on pages 7-8.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
BScAgric or BAgricAdminThis programme develops skilled agricultural economists and agricultural
managers who have a thorough understanding of agricultural economics
and agricultural management techniques for the public and private
sectors. In order to satisfy all the agricultural economics and agricultural
management requirements of the target markets, the programme consistsof four related elds of study with corresponding degree qualications:
agricultural economic analysis (BScAgric), agricultural economic analysis
and management (BScAgric), food-processing management (BScAgric) and
agribusiness management (BAgricAdmin).
BScAgric fields of study (4 years)Graduates will come in line for careers as researchers for macro-economic
analysis (impact assessment and the design of agricultural and food policies),
as agricultural economists at nancial or marketing organisations (valuations,
risk analysis, business plans, cash ow), as well as managers and specialists
at organisations in the public sector or at international organisations
concerned with economic development (for instance the World Bank).
Food-processing management, a brand new eld of study, combines
Agricultural Economics with selected Food Science modules. The purposeis to train students as managers with a deeper insight into food processing,
enabling them to manage food processing concerns effectively. This
qualication should even enable primary producers to process their own raw
materials.
BAgricAdmin field of study (3 years)Students choosing the eld of study Agribusiness Management can follow
careers as production, marketing, purchasing and general managers of
businesses supplying agricultural input and doing agricultural processing,
imports and exports. Working as an agricultural economist at commercial
banks and other nancial organisations is also an option. Such work may
include viability studies and drawing up and evaluating business plans and
cash ow plans.
Postgraduate programmes- After BScAgric follows MScAgric, PhD or DSc in Agricultural Economics
and Management
- After BAgricAdmin follows BAgricAdminHons, MAgricAdmin, PhD or
DSc in Agricultural Economics and Management
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION ANDMANAGEMENT (Elsenburg)
BAgricThis degree programme is being offered in collaboration with the Cape
Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg. Students reside on the
Elsenburg campus where they receive all of their training. For more
information, phone the Institute on 021 808 5451.
This programme in applied agricultural production and management is
practically oriented, at the same time providing the necessary scientic depth
to full in the needs and challenges of modern agriculture. The emphasis
is on the economical and technical management of commercial farming
and agriculturally related production systems. According to their interest
students may choose two majors from a wide range of study elds consisting
of combinations of agritourism, agronomy and pastures, animal production
(large stock and small stock), vegetable production, cellar management,
entomology, pomology, extension and viticulture and oenology. You also
take a variety of basic and support modules such as Soil Science and Crop
Protection.
You will therefore be well equipped for managerial positions in a wide range
of agribusinesses. You will also be able to enter careers in disciplines such as
research, extension, training and education.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
BScAgricThis programme integrates knowledge of the ecology, biochemistry,
physiology, nutrition, breeding, production and product quality of animal
production systems. It also covers the management of animal production
systems in an environmentally fr iendly and economically effective way,
to ensure increased production and production efciency. In the broad
area of animal production systems you can choose a eld of study from
the following: animal sciences alone or in combination with agriculturaleconomics, agronomy, aquaculture or conservation ecology.
The study of one of these elds prepares you for a career as a consultant,
entrepreneur, technician, adviser, production manager in animal sciences
and related industries (such as animal nutrition, meat science, animal
reproduction, animal physiology, animal breeding, etc.) or in the aquaculture
industry, or as livestock or game farmer.
Postgraduate programmes
- MScAgric (Animal Science or Aquaculture), PhD or DSc in Animal
Production Systems
- Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production Systems (Animal Science or
Aquaculture)
CONSERVATION ECOLOGY
BScConsEcolThis unique programme, with an emphasis on social-ecological systems,
equips you to work at solving the worlds conservation challenges. You
will have a choice of careers in environmental impact assessment and
monitoring (terrestrial and freshwater), restoration ecology, game farm
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation)
English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4 Physical Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Agricultural Sciences 6
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation) English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4 Physical Sciences 4 OR
Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Agricultural Sciences 6
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation)
English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4 Physical Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Agricultural Sciences 6Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4)
For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation) Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 5 Physical Sciences 4 OR Life Sciences 4 OR
Agricultural Sciences 4
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
17/64
1management, ecotourism, community-based natural resource management
and environment-oriented, sustainable production in agriculture and forestry
(including organic plant management), in conservation planning, and in
conservation biology research.
The four-year programme kicks off with modules in Biology, Chemistry,
Geo-environmental Science, Computer Skills and Mathematics. During your
second year you will be studying subjects dealing with conservation ecology,
biodiversity and applied sciences, such as Geographical Information Systems
(GIS), Biometry and Microbiology. And in your third year the focus will be
on Conservation Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecology, as well as a choice of
Soil Science, Environmental Sociology or Genetics. During your fourth year
you integrate all the skills that you gained in the rst three years in order to
focus on the big and burning issues in conservation.
In addition to all of this, in all four years of the programme, we keep you
in touch with hands-on practicals throughout the year. You will also, in
your fourth year, have a choice either to develop your own comprehensive
conservation plan for a game farm, game reserve or nature area or to conduct
a research project on a pre-determined conservation issue. You can also
choose specialist topics, such as insect conservation biology. Because of
the extinction crisis, the demand for such specialised knowledge is growing
worldwide.
Postgraduate programmes
- MScConsEcol and PhD or DSc in Conservation Ecology
FOOD AND WINE PRODUCTION SYSTEMSThis area is subdivided into two elds of study, namely food production
systems and wine production systems. In food production systems you may
obtain a BSc in Food Science (BSc Food Sc), and in wine production systems
you may obtain a BScAgric in Viticulture and Oenology or in Oenology
Specialised.
BSc in Food Science (BSc Food Sc)If you have the ability to solve problems and are creative, and have a strong
interest in the science of food, this is the programme for you!
This four-year programme trains students to convert raw materials into the
innovative, safe, wholesome and tasty food products that are available in
supermarkets. You will learn to apply the knowledge of the fundamental
sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics, mathematics and
microbiology to food processing, preservation, packaging and product
development.
There is close contact with the South African food industry in thisprogramme, through regular factory visits and compulsory industry training.
This will expose you to a wide variety of aspects of food science.
Students who have obtained the BSc Food Sc degree can be appointed as
innovative product developers or as managers in various divisions of food
companies, such as production, product development, quality control,
research and development, and technical. They can also be researchers in
tertiary and research institutions or entrepreneursand, once sufciently
experienced, consultants to the food industry. Stellenbosch Universitys food
scientists are sought-after worldwide.
Postgraduate programmes
- MSc Food Sc, PhD (Food Sc) or DSc Food Sc
BScAgric in Viticulture and Oenology or in OenologySpecialisedThis programme covers the eld of wine production systems and equips you
with knowledge of the grapevine, its structure and its scientic manipulation.
In this way you are trained to develop, in harmony with the environment,
sustainable products that can be used to produce unique wines. You also
acquire a thorough knowledge of the chemical and biological processes
involved in the production of wine and brandy products. Students spend a
signicant portion of their programme in service learning and internships.
This gives them work experience, exposure to the industry and knowledge of
their chosen professional working environment early on.
Students who have qualied in this eld are equipped for a career in the wine
and related industries, for example as winemakers, viticulturists, grapevine
breeders, wine analysts, production managers, marketers, technicians,
consultants or as entrepreneurs in wine-related businesses.
Postgraduate programmes
- BScHons, MScAgric (Viticulture and Oenology), PhD or DSc in
Oenology, Viticulture or Wine Biotechnology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology for students who did
not graduate with a BScAgric and who wish to gain access to MScAgric
(subject to accreditation)
FORESTRY AND WOOD SCIENCES
BSc in Forestry (BScFor)
In this four-year programme students may choose to specialise in one of twoelds of study, namely forestry and natural resources sciences or wood and
wood products sciences.
Forestry and natural resources sciences:This eld of study deals with
forests, plantations, woodlands and other tree-based land use systems. The
programme introduces you to the entire forest and forest products value
chain, including the growing and harvesting of timber, socio-economics,
management and conservation ecology. In your rst year you start off with
modules in Biology, Chemistry, Geo-environmental Science, Computer Skills
and Mathematics, together with a module in Forest Science. From the second
year you study the basic applied natural sciences, such as Soil Science and
Biometry and in your third and fourth year, you take several Forest Science
modules, culminating in a comprehensive forest management plan.
Wood and wood products sciences:This eld of study presents as anengineering programme with a difference, because 51% of its modules are
offered by the Faculty of Engineering (40% are wood products science
modules, 7% are modules from natural sciences and 2% are from other
elds). Knowledge of wood products science is combined with modules such
as Quality Management, Industrial Ergonomics, Environmental Engineering
and Enterprise Design to create a degree which delivers sought-after leaders
in the forestry environment.
Ample bursaries are available in 2010 70% of wood products science
students obtained full bursaries for their undergraduate studies! Besides,
students who complete this programme usually dont have any problems
in obtaining work. They pursue careers as managers, but they could
also become consultants, contractors, entrepreneurs, extension ofcers,
environment planners and researchers.
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation) English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Agricultural Sciences 6
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation) Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4For the eld of study forestry and resource sciences, also: Mathematics 4
Physical Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Agricultural Sciences 6For the eld of study wood and wood products sciences, also: Mathematics 6 Physical Sciences 5
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
18/64
14Postgraduate programmes
- MScFor, PhD (For) or DScFor in Forestry and Wood Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry and Wood Sciences for students with a
three-year bachelors wishing to gain access to the MScFor
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
BScAgricThis four-year programme in plant and soil sciences covers training in
producing agronomic and vegetable crops, pastures, aromatic plants,
deciduous fruit, citrus, fynbos and grapevines. For each crop, knowledge of
the following is integrated into a meaningful whole: agricultural economics,
biochemistry, biometry, crop production, entomology, genetics, nematology,
plant pathology and soil science.
In this programme there are three elds of study from which you may choose.
Crop production:In this eld of study you receive training in the production
and quality management of, amongst others, agronomic crops, deciduous
fruit, citrus, fynbos, grapevines and greenhouse crops.
Crop protection and crop breeding:This eld of study trains you as
an expert in crop protection (entomological and nematological plagues,
plant diseases and their control) and genetic crop improvement (genetic
manipulation).
Soil and water management (majoring in Soil Science and Chemistry):
This eld of study gives you the expertise to understand the nature,
importance and management of soil and water as they relate to cropproduction.
Taking one of these three elds of study prepares you for a variety of careers
in the agriculture industry or agriculture-related industries, including careers
such as adviser, consultant, entrepreneur, manager, technician and researcher.
Postgraduate programmes
- After BScAgric follows MSc or MScAgric, PhD or DSc in Agronomy,
Entomology, Genetics, Horticultural Science, Plant Pathology, Soil
Science or Viticulture
- MSc in Plant Pathology for students with a background in natural sciences
(i.e. BScHons)
- MSc in Applied Plant Physiology for students who have obtained
a relevant BSc degree majoring in Botany, Biochemistry, Plant
biotechnology or Genetics
EnquiriesClient Service Centre
Tel.: 021 808 9111
Fax: 021 808 3822
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sun.ac.za/agric
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT (see page 4)
For the NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation) English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 4 Mathematics 4 Physical Sciences 4 OR Physical Sciences 3 and Life Sciences 4 OR
Physical Sciences 3 and Agricultural Sciences 6For the eld of study soil and water management as above, BUT:
Mathematics 6
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
19/64
actordiplomat
jewellery designerand many more...
1
FACULTYO
F
ARTS ANDSOCIAL
SCIENCES
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
20/64
16
Extended degree programmes (EDPs)
Students are selected for the EDPs at the discretion of the Faculty. See page 7
for more information on EDPs.
GENERAL PROGRAMMESBA in the Humanities
The BA in the Humanities is a three-year programme that teaches you to be
academically versatile and exible and to solve or deal with current problems in South
Africa in a wide variety of professions. Further training will prepare you for professions
such as teacher, psychologist, language practitioner, journalist and town planner.
Programme content
The subjects from which you may choose are divided into two groups of
thematically related subjects. The programme is constructed in such a way
that a student will eventually study two subjects on an advanced level fromany of the two groups, together with (1) a 24-credit module or two 12-credit
modules of a third-year subject, or (2) a module from a metadiscipline that
coheres with those two subjects. The metadiscipline of a study area analyses
and evaluates its methods.
The rst group focuses on human thought, language, culture and art
(including subjects such asAfrikaans en Nederlands, Afrikaans Language
Acquisition, Ancient Cultures, Chinese, English Studies, Applied English
Language Studies, French, General Linguistics, German, Philosophy,
Psychology, Sport Science, Theatre Studies, Xhosa and Basic Xhosa).
The second group focuses on humans and society (including subjects such as
Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Visual Studies, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology, Socio-Informatics, Sociology and Sport Science).
The metadisciplines you can choose from are Dimensions of Historical
Understanding and Scientic Language Study as Detective Work.
BA in Language and Culture
This three-year programme comprises instruction in a variety of modern and
ancient languages, as well as their cultural contexts. It will equip you with
the knowledge and skills needed for careers in professions requiring expertise
in languages and culture, professions in the media, the diplomatic service,
education, publishing, tourism and the translation industry.
Programme content
You are able to choose from language subjects such as Afrikaans en
Nederlands, Afrikaans Language Acquisition, African Languages, Applied
English Language Studies, Biblical Hebrew, Chinese, English, French,
General Linguistics, German, Greek, Latin, Basic Xhosa and Xhosa. In
addition to languages, the programme also includes culture subjects such
as Ancient Cultures, History, Visual Studies, Philosophy, Psychology andTheatre Science. You may take either two language subjects, or a language
and a culture subject as majors. All the subjects, with the exception of
Afrikaans Language Acquisition and Basic Xhosa, can be taken as majors, as
long as there are no clashes in your timetable.
BA in Social Dynamics
General programmesBA in the Humanities*BA in Languages and Culture*BA in Social Dynamics*Specialised programmesBA in Development and the Environment*BA in Drama and Theatre Studies
BA in Human Resource Management*BA in International Studies*BA in LawB of Music (BMus)BA in Music (Routes: General and Music Technology)Diploma in Practical Music
Higher Certificate in MusicBA in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies (PPE)Programmes with PsychologyB of Social Work*BA in Socio-Informatics*BA in Sport ScienceBA in Value and Policy Studies
BA in Visual Arts
* These programmes are also available as extendeddegree programmes (EDPs). See Extended degreeprogrammes below.
Programme guide
This faculty now offers you a wide choice of elds of study through its programmes programmes thatdidnt just happen overnight, but are based on a tradition of 138 years of developing very specic valuessuch as respect for knowledge and thought, renement of tastes, multilingualism, intellectual balance,tolerance and profoundness. They are geared for South Africas needs in the 21st century and abreastof the latest international thinking on the economic and social applicability of a training in literature, the
arts and social sciences. These programmes will not only equip you to hold your own in a demanding la-bour market by providing you with a thorough knowledge of your subject, but will also teach you generalskills such as thinking skills, communication skills, computer literacy and the ability to recognise and tosolve problems. All our programmes are selection programmes. Where a programme has its own selec-tion criteria, we mention them under the programme itself.
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% Home Language 4 First Additional Language 3If Socio-Informatics is taken as a university subject, then also: Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4)
For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60%
Home Language 4 First Additional Language 3
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% Home Language 4 First Additional Language 3If Socio-Informatics is taken as a university subject, then also:
Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6If Economics is taken as a university subject, then also:
Mathematics 5
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
21/64
1This programme prepares you for work in the social sectors of the labour
market. You will learn how to analyse, interpret, understand, explain and
inuence the socio-economic, social and political aspects of changing
a society. In this way, you increase your competitiveness as a potential
participant in the labour market, because you will have learnt how to hold
your own in a changing environment, how to understand the complex
processes of a dynamic social world, and how to increase its sustainability.
Programme content
You choose your two majors from the following Social Sciences: Economics,
Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology and Social Anthropology. The other three rst-year
subjects and two second-year subjects you choose from various languages
and/or Ancient Cultures, Philosophy, Public and Development Management,
and Socio-Informatics.
These subjects offer you the full spectrum of the multiple dimensions of
social dynamics. It includes, among others, topics such as the structures
of society, ideas on social change, processes of change, the identity and
diversity of people, public policy, communication and information.
SPECIALISED PROGRAMMESBA in Decision Making and Knowledge Management
This thought leadership programme is not a merely theoretical and
philosophical programme. It is designed for self-motivated, forward-
looking people who are keen to exercise leadership by their lucid thinking,
and to apply such thinking within the reality of present-day organisations.
Thinking in itself has little value but should lead to action. The programme
leads students to develop the skills required to apply advanced analysis,
constructive planning and strategy formulation.
The programme has a unique, two-dimensional approach. Firstly, itintroduces students to the tools necessary for organisational decision making
such as visualisation, scenario building, decision analysis and knowledge
management. Secondly, it brings a values perspective to bear on organising,
economising, decision crafting and thinking in organisations and in society.
Many leaders in industry and society start off specialising in a particular
area, but they often nd that they lack the human and social insights that
philosophy and the social sciences would have provided. On the other hand,
students who start with the social sciences and wish to go into management
often nd that they have a very tortuous route into acceptance by industry
as they only know about soft issues and are often not considered to have
practical abilities or much rigour in their thinking.
In the Value and Policy Studies programme, however, students have the
advantage of majoring in Philosophy or in one of three social science subjectsand in one of ve economic and management science subjects. Value and
Policy Studies therefore provide a broad and solid launching pad for careers
in management, aiming at leadership in organisations. For more information,
see www.informatics.sun.ac.za/bws.
BA in Development and the Environment
The three-year programme imparts basic knowledge about how communities work,
about the processes of economic development and the natural environment and
understanding the nature and results of interaction among communities, socio-
economic development processes and the natural environment.
The programme builds basic and management skills for entrepreneurs and for
managers, planners and administrators in the public and private sectors and in
local and national authorities. Specic occupational elds include community
development, population development, town and regional planning, tourism
planning and management, resource planning and management, and environmental
planning and management.
Programme content
This is truly an interfaculty programme allowing possible further study in one
of your three majors. From your rst year until your third year, you will take
three compulsory major subjects: from the Arts and Social Sciences Faculty,
Geography and Environmental Studies, and Sociology; and from the Economic and
Management Sciences Faculty, Public and Development Management. Economics
is compulsory in either your rst or second year in your second year you may
choose the special Economics module for social scientists that doesnt have
Mathematics as a prerequisite. During your rst and second yearsyou must also
choose one of the following subjects: History, Philosophy, Socio-Informatics or a
language skills course (Afrikaans en Nederlands, English Studies or Xhosa).
BA in Drama and Theatre Studies
The training in this three-year programme results in well-informed, creative and
well-equipped theatre practitioners and scholars, who can make a meaningful
contribution to the theatre industry and related elds in the South African context.
Programme content
In the rst two years the programme focuses primarily on drama or the
theatre in the traditional sense of theatre as an art devoted exclusively to the
stage. In the third year the training focuses also on the performing arts and
the entertainment industry in the broader sense. The practical specialisation
areas are underpinned by a strong theoretical basis, including text analysis,
principles of theatre research, basic marketing and business skills.
There are two areas of specialisation.
Acting and performance training:Improvisation, acting, movement, voiceand speech, stage make-up, playwriting, cabaret, puppetry, physical theatre,
applied theatre and/or acting for the camera or radio.
Technical and management training:Stage and production management,
decor, props, costumes, lighting, sound, design, make-up, video production.
The major subjectsare Theatre Studies, Theatre Skills and Theatre Arts.
Information Skills is compulsory. In your rst year you must choose two
additional subjectsfrom the following selection: Afrikaans Language
Acquisition, Afrikaans en Nederlands, Ancient Cultures, Visual Studies, English
Studies, French, German, Practical Music Studies, History, Psychology or Xhosa
(basic or advanced). In the second year you have the option to carry on with a
language, History or Psychology, or to take Theatre Practice.
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4)
For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% Home Language 4
First Additional Language 4
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4)
For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% Home Language 4 First Additional Language 3If Socio-Informatics is taken as a university subject, then also: Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6If Economics is taken as a university subject, then also:
Mathematics 5
Selection
Applications close 15 August A limited number of candidates are selected Selection requirements are available on tel. 021 808 2508 (mornings) Candidates must be available for auditions and/or interviews at the end
of September
All auditions and interviews take place at the Drama Department inStellenbosch
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 5 Mathematics 5 or 6 (depending on your choice of modules; see options
below)
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
22/64
18BA in Human Resource Management
This three-year programme prepares you for a career in the management of
human resources in organisations something of which South Africa has a
particular need. You will learn to understand peoples behaviour, in particular
in a working environment; to improve the working and living conditions of
people; to understand the South African working environment and to identify
career opportunities; to identify social problems; to communicate clearly and
meaningfully with people; to undertake planning, recruitment and selection of
human resources professionally and to deal with problems in labour relations.
Programme content
First year: Information Skills, Industrial Psychology, Philosophy, Statistics
or Statistical Methods, plus two subjects from Political Science, Public and
Development Management, Sociology, Psychology, Decision Making and
Value Studies; plus one of the following subjects: Afrikaans en Nederlands,Afrikaans Language Acquisition, Basic Xhosa, English Studies (if an African
language is your home language or a matric subject, you choose one of the
Afrikaans modules or the English one, otherwise you take the Xhosa module).
Second year: Industrial Psychology, Economics, plus continued study
in two of the following subjects: Political Science, Sociology or Social
Anthropology, Public and Development Management, Psychology.
Third year:Industrial Psychology, plus continued study in two of the
following subjects: Political Science, Sociology or Social Anthropology,
Public and Development Management, Psychology.
Note:BA students who are selected for postgraduate study in the
Department of Industrial Psychology will migrate to the BCommHons
programme. For admission to the BCommHons (Psych), which maylead to registration as an Industrial Psychologist, Psychology is required
as the second major, while Public and Development Management are
recommended as the second major with the view to BCommHons (Human
Resource Management).
BA in International Studies
This programme aims to provide, within three years, a broad insight into the
complexity of political, cultural and economic interaction across national
boundaries, sensitising you to the role of identity issues in the international
arena, and to prepare you to become an informed and critical world citizen.
This training opens up a range of possible career opportunities, for example
in the diplomatic service; the international ofces of the Departments of
Labour, Commerce and Industry, and Defence; the International Division
of Parliament; the National Intelligence Agency; the tourism industry;
international telecommunications; international journalism; international
research institutions; public liaison work; regional and country-wide
institutions that promote commerce and investment (e.g. WESGRO); the
head ofces and regional ofces of international organisations such as the
UN, the World Trade Organisation, Amnesty International and the World
Economic Forum; international aid organisations such as Save the Children
and OXFAM; multinational concerns; and the export and import industries.
First-year subjects:Decision-Making and Value Studies; English Studies;
French or German or Chinese; History; Information Skills; and Political Science.
Second-year subjects:Decision-Making and Value Studies; Economics;
French or German or Chinese; History; Sociology; and Political Science.
Third-year subjects:Decision-Making and Value Studies, History, Political
Science, Sociology and two metascience modules or German or French or
Social Anthropology.
BA in Law
BA (Law) does not by itself qualify you to practise as an attorney or
advocate that requires an LLB degree in addition. The three-year BA
(Law) programme provides a twofold benet, however: It enriches your
understanding of human behaviour and social issues, while it lays an
excellent foundation for a more advanced study of the law. In fact, students
who hold the BA (Law) degree will be exempted from the rst two years of
the four-year LLB programme. These students may join the LLB programme
for its last two years, and can obtain the LLB degree after two years.
The BA (Law) is compiled in such a way that you take law modules in each
year of study and a number of non-law modules.
First year:Indigenous Law, Introduction to Law, Private Law and Writing
Skills. In addition you take at least one language and two modules fromEconomics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology or another language
(to name only a few) and a compulsory basic module in Information Skills.
Second year:Private Law, Criminal Law and Roman Law. You carry on with
two of the non-law modules of your choice.
Third year: Constitutional Law, Interpretation of Enacted Law, Civil
Procedure and Criminal Procedure, and one and a half non-law modules.
B of Music (BMus)
This four-year programme offers you academic and performance training in music.
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60%
English Home Language 4 or English First Additional Language 5
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)
Home Language 5 First Additional Language 3If Economics is taken as a university subject, then also:
Mathematics 5
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4)
For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% Home Language 4 First Additional Language 3 In the main instrument (or in singing) at least a practical standard in
classical music equivalent to the Grade VII examination and theoreti-
cal knowledge equivalent to any of the examining bodies Grade Vtheory examination
If Mathematics is taken as a university subject, then also:
Mathematics 6
Selection
Applications close on 30 June Write the National Benchmark Tests before June A limited number of candidates is selected See also General admission information under the Faculty of Law on
page 38
Selection
Applications close on 31 August Selection based on an audition and theory test at the Music Department
in the year before studying, during which candidates must demonstrate
proof of the standards in classical music mentioned below. Information available at [email protected]
Admission requirements
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL (see page 4) For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60%
Home Language 4 First Additional Language 3 Mathematics 4If Statistics 186 is taken as a university subject, then: Mathematics 5
-
8/13/2019 prosp_eng_11_06_2013nj kk
23/64
1Practical instruction is given in piano and all modern orchestral instruments, as well
as in singing, the harpsichord, guitar, organ, recorder and choir conducting. Ample
opportunities are available for music-making in such groups as the US Symphony
Orchestra, the Collegium Musicum, the Stellenbosch Symphonic Winds,
Konsubrass, choirs and many smaller ensemble groups.
The programme offers various specialisation options. In the rst two years
everyone takes the same basic subjects (apart from the chosen practical
major), but from the third year you can choose a particular specialisation
option by means of elective modules. These options (each with a specic
focus on an essential aspect of music) are performance, musicology, music
education, music technology and composition.
If you need more academic support in accordance with your identied needs, you
may take, among others, additional modules such as Music Skills and Practical
Music Study: Preparatory, or you may, in preparation for re-auditioning, rst do
the Department of Musics Higher Certicate for a full year.
The various options will prepare you for a variety of professions, such as
music educator (teacher or lecturer), performing artist (soloist, orchestra
player, singer, choir conductor or accompanist), music director, musicologist,
composer, music technologist, music journalist or music arranger.
BA in Music
This three-year programme offers you two routes: (1) a general route
covering academic and performance training in music and (2) a music
technology route covering the use of computers and electronic hardware to
arrange or compose music, and to design interactive multimedia systems.
General route
Academic and performance training in music consist of practical
instruction in piano and all modern orchestral instruments, as well as in
singing, the harpsichord, guitar, organ, choir conducting and recorder.Ample opportunities are available for music-making in such groups as the
Stellenbosch University Symphony Orchestra, the Collegium Musicum,