What APS do I need for law (LLB) at DUT?

Look for the law (LLB) programme in the list above for the DUT minimum APS. If it is not listed, DUT may not offer it, so confirm on the official prospectus.

What APS do I need for teaching (BEd) at DUT?

A teaching degree (Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Civil Technology) at DUT needs a minimum of about APS 28. The phase you choose can change the subjects you need, so check the education programmes above for the exact one.

What APS do I need for engineering at DUT?

Engineering (Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology) at DUT needs a minimum of about APS 20. Strong Mathematics and Physical Sciences are essential, so aim well above the minimum.

Does meeting the minimum APS get me into DUT?

Not on its own. The APS is the first gate at DUT. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and popular programmes fill up, so they take the top students first. Some programmes add a test like the NBT or an interview.

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DUT is practical, career-focused, and right in the heart of Durban. You need at least 26-28 APS for most diplomas and higher for degrees.

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What APS do you need for DUT?

Programmes at DUT range from about APS 18 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 36 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. DUT scores APS using Standard best 6 (LO excluded) (max 42).

Popular programme cut-offs at DUT

The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.

Teaching (BEd): Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Civil Technology
Engineering: Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
Commerce (BCom): Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme DBN)

Faculty of Accounting & Informatics

Bachelor of ICT: Internet of Things (IoT)

APS 24

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

APS 24

Diploma Business & Information Management (DBN Campus)

APS 24

Diploma Business & Information Management (PMB Campus)

APS 24

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (4 year Foundation programme)

APS 20

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (DBN Campus)

APS 21

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (Indumiso Campus)

APS 21

Diploma ICT: Business Analysis (DBN Campus)

APS 21

Diploma ICT: Business Analysis (Indumiso Campus)

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme DBN)

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme PMB)

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (DBN Campus)

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (PMB Campus)

APS 21

Diploma in Business and Information (4 Year Foundation)

APS 20

Diploma in Internal Auditing

APS 21

Diploma in Internal Auditing (4 Year Foundation)

APS 21

Diploma in Library and Information Studies

APS 20

Diploma in Management Accounting

APS 21

Diploma in Management Accounting (PMB Campus)

APS 21

Diploma in Taxation

APS 21

Diploma in Taxation (4 Year Foundation Programme)

APS 21

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science

APS 28

Bachelor of Sport Science and Management

APS 28

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

APS 20

Diploma in Clothing Management

APS 18

Diploma in Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition

APS 20

Diploma in Nautical Science

APS 21

Diploma in Shipping & Logistics

APS 20

Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping

APS 20

Higher Cert Sport Management Science

APS 24

Higher Certificate: Applied Sciences

APS 19

Faculty of Arts & Design

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Commercial Photography

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology

APS 36

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Civil Technology

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Economic and Management Sciences

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Electrical Technology

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Languages

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Mechanical Technology

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Natural Sciences

APS 28

Bachelor of Journalism

APS 28

Diploma in Drama

APS 24

Diploma in Fashion Design

APS 20

Diploma in Fine Art

APS 20

Diploma in Interior Design

APS 20

Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture

APS 20

Diploma in Language Practice

APS 20

Higher Certificate: Performing Arts Technology

APS 20

Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Bachelor Built Environment: Urban and Regional Planning

APS 24

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering

APS 24

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

APS 25

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering

APS 22

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering

APS 25

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

APS 25

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering

APS 25

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

APS 22

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies

APS 25

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics

APS 22

Diploma in Built Environment in Construction Studies

APS 25

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

APS 25

Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology

APS 20

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor in Nursing

APS 28

Bachelor of Child & Youth Care

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Chiropractic

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Clinical Technology

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Emergency Medical Care

APS 30

Bachelor of HScs in Environmental Health

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Homeopathy

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Medical Laboratory Science

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Radiography: Diagnostic

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Radiography: Sonography

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Radiography: Therapy and Oncology

APS 28

Diploma in Somatology

APS 25

Higher Cert in Dental Assisting

APS 22

Faculty of Management Sciences

Dip Public Administration: Supply Chain Management

APS 25

Diploma in Catering Management

APS 25

Diploma in Eco Tourism

APS 25

Diploma in Hospitality Management

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration (ECP)

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Law

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources (part-time)

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Marketing

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations (part-time)

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Public Relations & Communication Management

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Public Relations & Communication Management

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Retail

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Disaster & Risk Management

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Local Government

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Public Management

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Public Management

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Supply Chain Management

APS 25

Diploma in Tourism Management

APS 26

APS is the first gate. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and competitive programmes fill up, so they take the top students first and may add a test (like the NBT) or an interview. Always confirm the current cut-off in the official DUT prospectus before you apply.

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