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

To study Diploma in Fashion at WSU you need a minimum of about APS 19. Law is competitive, so aim higher than the minimum and confirm the current cut-off in the WSU prospectus.

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

A teaching degree (Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching) at WSU needs a minimum of about APS 24. 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 WSU?

Engineering (Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development Extended Stream) at WSU needs a minimum of about APS 18. Strong Mathematics and Physical Sciences are essential, so aim well above the minimum.

Does meeting the minimum APS get me into WSU?

Not on its own. The APS is the first gate at WSU. 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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What APS do you need for WSU?

Programmes at WSU range from about APS 18 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. WSU scores APS using Standard best 6 (LO excluded; Education varies) (max 42).

Popular programme cut-offs at WSU

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

Law (LLB): Diploma in Fashion
Teaching (BEd): Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Engineering: Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development Extended Stream
Medicine (MBChB): Bachelor of Medicine in Clinical Practice
Commerce (BCom): Bachelor of Accounting
Science (BSc): Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Extended Stream

Faculty of Economics and Financial Sciences

Bachelor of Accounting

APS 25

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences

APS 27

Bachelor of Commerce

APS 25

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

APS 25

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

APS 25

Diploma in Accountancy

APS 21

Diploma in Financial Information Systems

APS 21

Diploma in Internal Auditing Extended Stream

APS 20

Diploma in Internal Auditing Main Stream

APS 21

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Consumer & Management Science)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Creative Arts English)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Creative Arts History)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Economic & Management Science)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Humanities)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Languages)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Maths, Science and Technology)

APS 24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Technical and Vocational)

APS 24

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology

Diploma in Building Technology Extended Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Building Technology Main Stream

APS 24

Diploma in Civil Engineering Extended Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Civil Engineering Main Stream

APS 24

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Extended Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Main Stream

APS 24

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development Extended Stream

APS 18

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development Main Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis Extended Stream

APS 18

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Business Analysis Main Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks Extended Stream

APS 18

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks Main Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Support Services Extended Stream

APS 18

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Support Services Main Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Extended Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Main Stream

APS 24

Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

APS 25

Bachelor of Arts (English)

APS 25

Bachelor of Laws

APS 26

Bachelor of Psychology

APS 26

Bachelor of Social Sciences Extended Stream

APS 24

Bachelor of Social Sciences Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Social Work

APS 26

Diploma in Fashion

APS 19

Diploma in Fine Art

APS 19

Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences

Bachelor of Administration

APS 25

Diploma in Administrative Management

APS 21

Diploma in Hospitality Management

APS 21

Diploma in Human Resources Management Extended Stream

APS 20

Diploma in Human Resources Management Main Stream

APS 21

Diploma in Journalism

APS 21

Diploma in Local Government Finance Extended Stream

APS 20

Diploma in Local Government Finance Main Stream

APS 21

Diploma in Management Extended Stream

APS 20

Diploma in Management Main Stream

APS 21

Diploma in Marketing Management

APS 21

Diploma in Office Management and Technology Extended Stream

APS 19

Diploma in Office Management and Technology Main Stream

APS 21

Diploma in Policing

APS 21

Diploma in Public Management

APS 21

Diploma in Public Relations Management Extended Stream

APS 19

Diploma in Public Relations Management Main Stream

APS 21

Diploma in Small Business Management

APS 21

Diploma in Sport Management

APS 21

Diploma in Tourism Management

APS 21

Higher Certificate in Versatile Broadcasting

APS 18

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics

APS 24

Bachelor of Medical Sciences

APS 24

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

APS 30

Bachelor of Medicine in Clinical Practice

APS 24

Bachelor of Nursing

APS 24

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistical Science Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistical Science Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Pest Management Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Pest Management Main Stream

APS 25

Bachelor of Science in Physics Extended Stream

APS 23

Bachelor of Science in Physics Main Stream

APS 25

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Extended Stream

APS 20

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Main Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Consumer Sciences and Food Nutrition Extended Stream

APS 20

Diploma in Consumer Sciences and Food Nutrition Main Stream

APS 22

Diploma in Pest Management

APS 21

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 WSU prospectus before you apply.

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