Sol Plaatje University
#18
In South Africa
Unranked globally
In the world
SPU is in Kimberley, right in the Northern Cape. You need at least 25 APS to get in, but some courses want 30 APS or more.
Ranking source: User-provided local order
What APS do you need for SPU?
Programmes at SPU range from about APS 25 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 30 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. SPU scores APS using Best 7 with capped LO (max 45).
Popular programme cut-offs at SPU
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grade R-3)
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
APS 30
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
APS 30
Diploma in Retail Business Management
APS 25
Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurship
APS 25
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grade R-3)
APS 30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Languages, Mathematics, Natural Science and Technology)
APS 30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Languages, Social Sciences and Life Skills)
APS 30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Senior Phase and FET Phase Teaching (Accounting, Economics, Business Studies plus Economic and Management Sciences)
APS 30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Senior Phase and FET Phase Teaching (History, Social Sciences and Language)
APS 30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Senior Phase and FET Phase Teaching (Languages OR Language and History)
APS 30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Senior Phase and FET Phase Teaching (Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
APS 30
Faculty of Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
APS 30
Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting
APS 25
Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies
APS 25
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Environmental Science
APS 30
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
APS 30
Diploma in Agriculture
APS 25
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Applications Development
APS 25
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 SPU prospectus before you apply.
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