Introduction

The objective of this programme is to educate persons with an interest in economics to pursue careers in assisting economic research and economic report writing in public and private sector institutions; the latter including, among others, economic journalism.

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS:

• Admission Points Score of 30.
• Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
• English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
• NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 6 (70-79%) for Mathematical Literacy.
• Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 29 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008:

• Senior Certificate with at least five subjects, provided these subjects include a 1^st Language passed on HG=E or SG=C and a 2^nd Language passed on HG=E or SG=C.
• Learners must score at least 25 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
• Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.