Some selection courses just look at your Grade 11 or 12 marks. Others want an audition, a portfolio, an online questionnaire, an interview, or even a psychometric assessment. There's no universal checklist here; it's course by course, so let's break it down.
It's time to lock in your future at North-West University, and if you've got your eye on a selection course, here's the tea you need before you apply. Some qualifications come with specialised requirements, but the good news is selection isn't a copy-paste process across the board. Some programmes go off your school results, while others need you to show up with an audition, a portfolio, an interview, or a questionnaire.
Here's the full rundown of NWU's selection courses 👇
Results-based
Law: (LLB, Extended LLB, BCom in Law, BA in Law) Selected based on Grade 11 or Grade 12 marks.
Audition
Music: (Diploma in Music | BA Music & Society | BMus) Selection consists of up to two audition rounds. Visit the School of Creative Industries and Performing Arts website for full audition info: https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/applications
Portfolio
BA Graphic Design:
Check the Graphic Design page for specific selection info and closing dates: https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/bachelor-arts-graphic-design#selection
Online questionnaire + interview
Urban and Regional Planning: Selection based on Grade 11 or 12 marks, an online questionnaire, and an interview with an urban planner. Select candidates may also be asked to complete a psychometric assessment.
Results + psychometric assessment (where applicable)
Theology: Selection based on Grade 11 or 12 marks. Students training for ministry in the Reformed Churches in South Africa must also undergo a psychometric assessment, arranged directly by the faculty.
Engineering
Once you've submitted your application, you'll get a letter confirming whether or not you meet the criteria. Didn't quite hit the mark with your Grade 11 results? Don't stress — you can still apply and wait for your Grade 12 results. If you still don't meet the programme requirements after that, you might be considered for the Xcel programme.
Want the full selection criteria for your specific course? Get it here: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/selection
Ready to apply?
Do it here: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply
