Courses that are offered at NWU
North-West University (NWU) is a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various faculties. Whether you are interested in business, education, engineering, health sciences, law, natural and agricultural sciences, or theology, NWU has a course for you.
Courses that are offered at NWU
The following courses are available at NWU
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
BACHELOR COURSES
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (general)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accountancy(CIMA)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research
- Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Transport Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Econometrics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with International Trade
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Economics and Informatics
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Economics and Risk Management
- Bachelor of Administration in Human Resources
- Bachelor of Administration in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management
- BA with Tourism Management
- BA with Marketing and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Tourism and Recreation Skills
- Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management with Labour Relations Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology with Labour Relations Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Communication Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Sport and Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Safety Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems
EXTENDED COURSES
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Econometrics
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with International Trade
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences with Economics and Risk Management
- Extended Bachelor of Administration in Human Resources
- Extended Bachelor of Administration in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Business Management
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences with Marketing Management
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
BACHELOR COURSES
- BEd Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) (birth to four years)
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Grade R – 3
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase with Mathematics, Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase with Life Skills and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Economics
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with History
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Business studies
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with English
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Physical Science
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Accounting
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Mathematics
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Afrikaans
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Life Orientation
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Engineering Graphics and Design
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Computer Application Technology
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Sesotho
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Mechanical technology
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Civil Technology
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Electrical technology
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Setswana
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Information Technology
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Art
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Mathematical Literacy
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training with Geography
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR COURSES
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Electromechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechatronic Engineering
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
BACHELOR COURSES
- Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Health Sciences with Physiology and Psychology
- Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport Coaching and Human Movement Sciences
- Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Psychology
- Bachelor of Health Sciences with Recreation Science and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Health Sciences with Sport and Recreation Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences with Psychology and Labour Relations Management
- BA with Psychology and Geography and Environmental Management
- BA with Psychology and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Social Sciences with Psychology
- Bachelor of Consumer Studies
- Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management with Food Communication
- Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management with Food Supply
- Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management with Fashion Communication
- Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Retail Management with Fashion Supply
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics
- Bachelor of Nursing
DIPLOMA COURSES
- Diploma in Coaching Science
FACULTY OF LAW
BACHELOR COURSES
- Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law) with Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law) with Politics
- Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law) with Industrial Psychology
- Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom in Law)
- Bachelors of Laws (LLB)
EXTENDED COURSES
- Extended Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
BACHELOR COURSES
- Bachelor of Science
DIPLOMA COURSES
- Diploma in Animal Health
- Diploma in Animal Sciences
- Diploma in Plant Sciences
EXTENDED COURSES
- Extended Bachelor of Science
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
BACHELOR COURSES
- BA in Ancient Languages
- BA in Pastoral Psychology
- Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)
- BTh with Bible Languages and Bible Translation
- BA in Pastoral Psychology
- BTh in Christian Ministry
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
BACHELOR COURSES
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
- Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management
- Bachelor of Arts (BA
- Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil)
DIPLOMA COURSES
- Diploma in Music (DM)
EXTENDED COURSES
- Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management
North West University (NWU) Distance Learning
North West University offers distance learning to some of their undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Distance learning is perfect for individuals who are working and unable to attend classes on campus full time. NWU offer these courses online to accommodate everyone across South Africa.
NWU Distance Learning Courses:
Undergraduate
- Diploma in Grade R
- BEd Foundation Phase/Intermediate Phase/Snr &FET
- Bachelor of Divinity
- BTh in Christian Ministry
- BA in Public Governance and Policing Practice
- BSc IT
Postgraduate
- ACT
- ADE
- PGCE
- BEdHons
- PGDip in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology (with Nuclear Technology Management)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology
- BTh Hons
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law
Does NMU offer nursing?
NWU does offer a four year bachelor of nursing course. The nursing course is offered at Mahikeng and Potchefstroom campuses. You need an aps of 25 for nursing at North West University and the following minimum requirements:
- National Senior Certificate OR an equivalent qualification
- Physical Sciences OR Mathematics OR Life Sciences: Level 4
- English OR Afrikaans at least level 4
- APS: 25
Does NWU offer teaching?
NWU does offer a four year bachelor of Education course. The teaching course is offered in all NWU three campuses. You need an aps of 26 for teaching at North West University and the following minimum requirements:
- National Senior Certificate OR an equivalent qualification
- Bachelor pass in matric
- English HL: Level 4
- English FAL: Level 5
- APS: 26
Please note that requirements differ based on the teaching phase you want and the subjects you want to teach. Ensure that you visit the NWU prospectus for more detailed and accurate minimum admission requirements for teaching.
Does NWU offer pharmacy?
NWU does offer a four year bachelor of pharmacy course. The pharmacy course is offered at Potchefstroom campus. You need an aps of 32 for pharmacy at North West University and the following minimum requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- Bachelor pass in matric
- Mathematics: Level 5
- Physical Sciences: Level 5
- APS: 32
Does NWU have bridging courses?
Yes, NWU offers bridging courses through its University Preparatory Programme (UnivPrep). The UnivPrep is a one-year preparatory programme that is designed to help students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements for degree study at NWU.
After successfully completing the University Preparatory programme, students will then apply for the formal degree study based on their UnivPrep results. University Preparatory Programme (UnivPrep) at NWU is offered in both full-time and part-time (distance learning) modes of delivery.
Available NWU Bridging Courses:
- UnivPrep: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- UnivPrep: Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
- UnivPrep: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Public Governance(with Policing Practice)
Can I study at NWU with diploma?
While you can pursue certain courses at NWU with a diploma pass, it's crucial to note that NWU offers a limited range of diploma courses. If you're considering applying to NWU for the upcoming academic year, keep in mind that the majority of courses require a bachelor's pass in matric. NWU primarily focuses on degree-level courses.
NWU diploma courses:
- Diploma in Coaching Science
- Diploma in Animal Health
- Diploma in Animal Sciences
- Diploma in Plant Sciences
- Diploma in Music (DM)
If you are considering applying to NWU, be sure to check the specific admission requirements for the course you are interested in. Some programs require a bachelor's pass in matric, while others may accept students with a diploma pass. The university also offers bridging courses to help students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements. Click HERE to check out NWU prospectus.
