Department of Built Environment - Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements – Department of Built Environment

1. Diploma in Building Technology (Mainstream Programme)
Minimum Admission Requirements (NSC)
Applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with:

  • English: Level 4
  • Mathematics: Level 4
  • Physical Science: Level 4
  • Any other three (3) subjects at Level 4
  • Minimum APS: 24


Alternative Admission Route
Applicants with:

Mathematical Literacy: Level 6,
And all other relevant Level 4 subjects
may be considered based on availability of space, subject to departmental approval.

NC(V) Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an NCV (Level 4) in a related engineering field with:

  • English: 60%
  • Mathematics: 70%
  • Physical Science: 70%
  • All other vocational subjects: 70%


2. Diploma in Building Technology (Extended Programme)
Minimum Admission Requirements (NSC)
Applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with:

  • English: Level 3
  • Mathematics: Level 3
  • Physical Science: Level 3
  • Any other three (3) subjects: Level 3
  • APS score: 20
  • This programme is designed for students needing additional foundational support before progressing into mainstream diploma studies.

3. Non-NSC / Mature Age Admission
Applicants who do not meet standard NSC requirements may be considered through:

  • RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
  • Mature Age Exemption
  • Senate Discretionary Admission
  • Subject to departmental and institutional approval.

4. Progression / Articulation
Graduates may progress to:

  • Advanced Diploma in Building
  • Bachelor of Technology (old curriculum, where relevant)
  • Postgraduate studies in Built Environment fields, depending on institutional pathways.
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