South Africa - Academic Qualifications (29/11/2010)
Academic Qualifications
The following qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:
Qualifications |
Level in New Zealand terms |
Points under SMC |
Baccalaureus or Bachelors degree |
7 |
50 |
Baccalaureus cum Honoribus or Bachelors degree with Honours |
8 |
50 |
Magister or Masters degree |
9 |
55 |
Doctorate Degree |
10 |
55 |
Graduate and Post Graduate Diplomas |
Refer to the NZQA for assessment |
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Awarding Institutions
The following institutions may award all the qualifications listed above:
Institution Name |
Effective from |
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (Universiteit van Port Elizabeth 1964-2004) |
2005 |
North-West University (The University of North-West 1996-2003, University of Boputhatswana 1979-1996, Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys 1951-2003) |
2004 |
Rhodes University |
n/a |
University of Cape Town |
n/a |
University of Fort Hare |
n/a |
University of Johannesburg (Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit 1967-2005) |
2005 |
University of KwaZulu-Natal (University of Durban-Westville 1971-2004, University of Natal 1949-2004 ) |
2004 |
University of Limpopo (University of the North 1970-2004, Medical University of South Africa 1976-2004) |
2005 |
Universiteit van Pretoria |
n/a |
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika |
n/a |
Universiteit van Stellenbosch |
n/a |
University of the Free State (Universiteit van die Oranje-Vrystaat 1950-2001) |
2001 |
University of the Witwatersrand |
n/a |
University of Venda |
1982 |
University of Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland |
1970 |
University of Zululand/Universiteit van Zululand |
1970 |
Vista University/Universiteit Vista |
1981-2004 |
Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science (University of Transkei 1976-2005) |
2005 |
Effective 29/11/2010