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About University of the Western Cape, UWC

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 and occupies a unique space in the South African higher education landscape. It is a dynamic institution committed to excellence in learning, teaching, research and innovation in a globally competitive environment whilst remaining true to the values and ethos that have shaped its identity as a university rooted in serving the public good.

UWC is home to more than 23 000 students who engage in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in seven faculties, namely:

• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Community Health Sciences
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Natural Sciences

There are 2400 academic, professional and support staff employed at the university.

University Faculties

The University comprises numerous faculties, schools, colleges and departments.

UWC Faculties & Programmes
UWC graduates have successful careers and are making an impact across South Africa and internationally.

With more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate programmes and a universe of subjects to select from, the University can accommodate your career aspirations.

Find the list of Faculties and or colleges available at the university (UWC)

• Faculty Of Arts And Humanities
• Faculty Of Community And Health Sciences
• Faculty Of Dentistry
• Faculty Of Economic And Management Sciences
• Faculty Of Education
• Faculty Of Law
• Faculty Of Natural Sciences

University Contact Details

UWC Contact details

For various queries that involve admission, student help, the fee structure, courses and requirements at the UWC you can use the following contact details and information.

• University of the Western Cape,
  Robert Sobukwe Road,
  Bellville, 7535
  Republic of South Africa
  info@uwc.ac.za | +27 21 959 2911

University Admission Requirements

University of the Western Cape, UWC Courses and Requirements

To secure admission at the UWC prospective students must meet the University admission requirements for the specific academic year. The following are the admission requirements for admission at UWC.      

• CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – Entry requirements are the minimum academic standards that the University requires in order to consider you for entry into one of our degree programmes. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee you a place to study. Competition for most of our degrees is high and demand for places generally exceeds the number of places available. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIAWhen applying, the application system will also indicate if you meet the minimum requirements for a programme or not based on the results you have entered. If you do not meet the minimum requirements for a programme and are still awaiting final results you may continue to select the programme. A decision will only be made on your final results. Please note that meeting the minimum is also not a guarantee of selection or entry into a programme.

Courses and Programmes Offered at University of the Western Cape, UWC

Below is the full details of all the undergraduate courses offered at the University of the Western Cape:

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

UWC Points: Programmes

BSc Complementary Health Sciences

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 3

Bachelor of Social Work

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• English (home lang) Code 4 OR English (first additional language) Code 5
• Another lang (home or first additional) Code 4
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4

BA Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4

BSc Dietetics/BSc Sport and Exercise Science

• Minimum of 33 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Occupational Therapy

• Minimum of 33 UWC points
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 5
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Physiotherapy

• Minimum of 39 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 4

B Nursing

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 3

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

UWC Points: Minimum of 30 UWC points

Programmes – 3 Year Stream

• B Admin
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 5

B Com B Com (Part Time) B Com (Financial Accounting) B Com (Law)

• Maths Code 4

B Com Accounting

• Maths Code 4 AND Accounting Code 5 OR
• Maths Code 5

Programmes – 4 Year Stream

• B Com
• English Code 3 AND Another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
• Maths Code 2 OR Maths Literacy Code 6

B Com Accounting

• English Code 3 AND Another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
• Maths Code 3 AND Accounting Code 4 OR
• Maths Code 4

FACULTY OF ARTS

UWC Points: Minimum of 32 UWC points

Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
• Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

BA Degree majors (Arts subjects)

• • Afrikaans en Nederlands
• • Afrikaans vir Taalprofessies
• • Anthropology
• • Arabic
• • Classical Culture
• • English
• • Ethics
• • Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• • French
• • Geography and Environmental Studies
• • German
• • History
• • Industrial Psychology
• • Language and Communication Studies
• • Latin
• • Psychology
• • Philosophy
• • Political Studies
• • Sociology
• • Theological Studies
• • Tourism Studies
• • Women’s and Gender Studies
• • Xhosa Studies
• • Xhosa Language Acquisition

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

UWC Points:

• Minimum of 33 UWC points for 3 year stream
• Minimum of 27 UWC points for 4 year stream

Programmes – 3 Year Stream

• BSc Environmental and Water Science
• BSc Biotechnology
• BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
• Maths Code 4/Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Medical Biosciences

• Maths Code 4
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Chemical Sciences; BSc Applied Geology

• Maths Code 4
• Physical Sciences Code 4

BSc Mathematical & Statistical Science; BSc Computer Science

• Maths Code 5 AND
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences OR Information Technology Code 4

BSc Physical Science

• Maths Code 5
• Physical Sciences Code 4

Bachelor of Phar-macy

• 38 UWC points
• Maths Code 4
• Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences Code 4

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Programmes – 4 Year Stream BSc Environmental and Water Science; BSc Biotechnology; BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

• Maths Code 3
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 3

BSc Medical Biosciences

• Maths Code 3
• Life Sciences Code 3

BSc Chemical Sciences; BSc Applied Geology

• Maths Code 3
• Physical Sciences Code 3

BSc Mathematical & Statistical Science; BSc Computer Science; BSc Physical Science

• Maths Code 4 AND
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 3 OR
• Information Technology Code 4

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

UWC Points:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD)

• Minimum of 40 UWC points

Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)

• Minimum of 27 UWC points

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD)

• Maths Code 4
• Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences Code 4

Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)

• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4
• Life Sciences Code 4

FACULTY OF LAW

Minimum of 37 UWC points for 4 year stream Minimum of 32 UWC points for 5 year stream

Programmes

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (4 year stream)

• Maths Code 4 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 4

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (5 year stream)

• Maths Code 3 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 3

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

UWC Points: Minimum of 33 UWC points

Programmes

BEd Languages and Life Orientation BEd Languages and Mathematics BEd Languages and Social Sciences

• English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 4 (home language) OR English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 5 (first additional language) AND BEd Languages and Life Orientation
• Life Orientation Code 4 AND Maths OR Maths Literacy Code 3

BEd Languages and Mathematics

• Maths Code 4 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 6

BEd Languages and Social Sciences

• History Code 4 AND
• Geography Code 4 AND
• Maths OR Maths Literacy Code 3

BEd Mathematics and Natural Sciences

• English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 4 (home or first additional language) and another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
• Maths Code 4 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 6 AND
• Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences Code 4

BEd Foundation Phase Teaching

• English Code 4 (home or first additional language)
• Another language Code 4 (home or first additional language) AND
• Maths Code 3 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 5

University Prospectus

University of the Western Cape Prospectus (UWC Prospectus Pdf Download)

UWC Prospectus comprises the list of courses, course information, campus facilities, accommodation, fees, financial support or bursaries, entry requirements and all admission application information to guide you through the UWC admission process.

• Download UWC Prospectus – UWC Prospectus Pdf

University Fees structure

Fees structure – UWC Fees structure

If you are looking for the UWC Fees structure, this information is quite helpful and can be used positively.

• Visit the UWC webpage at UWC Fee structure
• Navigate to the UWC Fees structure Page
• Upon successfully visiting the page you will find Fee structure details as per your requirements.
• Access the UWC Fees and or download the fees brochure on your device for reference

University Student Portal

Accessing UWC Student Portal

The UWC student portal provides an engaging student experience with a single point of access to all applications, information, and content necessary for university studies.

How to access/login to the UWC student portal

• Open your internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.
• Go to:https://student.uwc.ac.za/
• Then log in with your username and password
• Once logged in, you will be able to perform any of the academic activities.

How to Recover Your UWC Student Portal Forgotten Password?

• To reset your password, submit your username or your email address. If you are found in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions on how to get access again.

University admission- Online application

UWC Online application

To complete your UWC online application please follow the following application procedures:

• Visit the UWC website and click on the Admission > Apply for Admission
• Online Registration; Fill in your Information To register.
• Upload supporting documents; Everyone applying for a new qualification must submit the required documents (all first-time applicants and UWC students starting a new qualification).
• UWC Application fee payments (Note some universities do not charge application fees)
• Submit your completed application: To complete the application; the applicant is required to complete all steps related to the UWC application process.

When to apply at UWC – UWC application dates

Applications open between May and close around August every year. Please try to submit your application as soon as possible. Because some Universities do not consider late applications.

Important

• Applicants must have a valid email address in order to apply online. All communication from the University in regards to your application will be sent via email. Should you not have a valid email address you can create an email account using Gmail, Yahoo Mail or any other email provider you may prefer.
• If you are a person with a disability, please ensure that you have completed that section fully in the online form to allow us to make contact with you regarding your support needs. Should you have any queries related to disability support at the University contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at oswd@uwc.ac.za or at +27 21 959 4170.
• Please also note that there is no separate application form for accommodation, if you responded YES on the question for University accommodation, you have applied. Residence placement is limited and not all applicants can be accommodated. Selection will only be done from those applicants who are made offers of study by the University based on placement criteria and availability of space (not all applicants who have been made an offer to study can be accommodated). For any residence enquiries you can contact +27 21 959 2569 or resservices1@uwc.ac.za.

University Application status

UWC Application status

When the UWC updates your application, you will receive email communication. Please Keep on monitoring your email account closely for updates. You can also check your status online with the log-in credentials that were provided after your application. Keep in mind that some universities do not disclose your application status telephonically.

To check the progress of your application through the UWC Online application portal follow these easy steps:

• Go to:https://student.uwc.ac.za/
• Fill in the username and password then submit
• Upon successful login to the application portal, you will be able to see your application status (i.e. Pending Review, Requires Action, Complete, Undergraduate Admission Decisions, Pending, Admitted, Cleared Provisional, Admission, Ineligible, Quota Filled Not Selected or Cancelled).

University Admission offers

How to accept UWC admission offer

After a successful application, you will receive an admission offer from the University of the Western Cape, to accept your UWC offer of admission, log in to the UWC Online application tool and select the “Confirm” tab. You must respond by the expiry date noted in your offer

• Go to student.uwc.ac.za to view your APPLICATION STATUS, ACCEPT AN OFFER or REGISTER

University Semester Exam Results

Check your UWC semester Results

Checking UWC, Semester exam results can be done through visiting the official UWC website or logging in into the student’s portal through https://student.uwc.ac.za/ the click on the Results tab

University Website

University of the Western Cape Website

To access more details about the University please visit the official website at https://www.uwc.ac.za/. For the latest articles visit here

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