North West University NWU Prospectus

North West University NWU Prospectus

North West University NWU Prospectus 2024 – 2025– See Details Below:
The NWU officially came into being on 1 January 2004 as part of the South African government’s plan to transform higher education. The former  University of North-West merged with the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education. A third party was the Sebokeng Campus of another mainly black university, Vista, whose staff and students were incorporated.

Their coming together to form the North-West University (NWU) was a strong symbolic act of reconciliation and nation building – and a highly effective one. The transition to the unified NWU has been hailed as one of the most successful and stable higher education mergers in South Africa. Each year since the merger, the NWU has produced a healthy financial surplus, improved student pass rates, increased research output and risen in the corporate governance rankings for South African universities.
This stability reflects the culture of consultation at the NWU, our clear vision, values and mission, our effective governance and leadership, and the well-defined strategic and operational plans we have made to take the NWU into the future.
The NWU is committed to functioning as a unitary, integrated, multi-campus university that enables equity, redress and globally competitive teaching and research across all three of our campuses. Our core activities, teaching-learning and research, are intertwined with community engagement and innovation in our eight faculties, most of which serve both distance and contact students.
The NWU offers more than just an education: we offer people a place in the world. Academically, students benefit from great choice and flexibility, enabling them to fulfill their potential and start preparing for their careers.

Through collaboration with other universities and institutions internationally, we are part of the global higher education community. Our internationalisation activities include student and staff exchange and cooperation in academic, research, cultural and sports matters.

As we like to say in our University Anthem: “where the willow trees grow and the thorn tree spreads its shade, there you will grow in knowledge…”
Undergraduate Courses

• BSc Physics and Computer Science
• BSc Chemistry and Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science and Electronics
• BSc Computer Science and Statistics
• BSc Computer Science and Mathematics
• BSc Computer Science and Economics
• BSc in Environmental Sciences with Geography and Computer Science
• Bachelor of Education (BEd): Foundation Phase
• Bachelor of Education (BEd): Intermediate Phase (ODL)
• Bachelor of Education (BEd): Senior & FET (Further Educational Training)
• Bachelor of Education (BEd): Honours
• Bachelor of Divinity (BDiv)
• BA in Public Governance with Policing Pratice
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Public Governance
  (with Policing Practice)
• Bachelor Education Honours
• Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences
• Bachelor of Commerce in Management Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Administration
• BEd Hons, MEd and PhD in Education
• Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons)
• Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons)
• Bachelor of Education (BEd)
• Bachelor of Education Honours (BEdHons)
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
• BA in Public Governance
• Extended BSc with Chemistry and Computer Science
• Extended BSc with Computer Science and Electronics
• Extended BSc in Environmental Sciences with Geography and Computer Science
• Extended BSc with Computer Science and Mathematics
• Extended BSc with Physics and Computer Science
• Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management

Postgraduate Courses

• Master of Science in Dietetics
• Master of Science in Nutrition
• Master of Science in Nutrition
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Masters Courses

• Master of Science in Dietetics
• Master of Science in Nutrition
• Master of Science in Nutrition
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Education (MEd)

PHD Courses

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Advanced Diploma Courses

• Advanced University Diploma in Health Science
• Advanced University Diploma in Health Science
• Advanced Diploma in Teaching (ADT)
• Advanced Diploma in Education for learners with special needs (ADE)
• Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT)
• Diploma in Grade R Teaching

Advanced Certificate Courses

• Advanced Certificate in Teaching(ACT)
• Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching (ACFPT)
• Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Teaching (ACIPT)
• Advanced Certificate in Senior Phase Teaching (ACP ST)
• Advanced Diploma in Education (ADE)

Short Learning Courses

• Short Learning Programme on the Consumer Protection Act for Paralegals
• Short Learning Programme on the Law of Contract for Paralegals
• Short Learning Programme on the Children’s Act for Paralegals
• Short Learning Programme on Alternative Dispute Resolution for Paralegals
• Short Learning Programme on Basic Legal Training for Administrative Staff
• Short Learning Programme on Mediation Skills for Paralegals
• Short Learning Programme on Labour Law for Attorneys
• Short Learning Programme on the Consumer Protection Act for Attorney
• Introductory Short Learning Programme for Paralegals
• Advanced Short Learning Programme for Paralegals

List of Faculties and Departments:

• North West University NWU Economic and Management Sciences FacultyNorth West University NWU Faculty of Education
  North West University NWU Faculty of Engineering
  North West University NWU Faculty of Health Sciences
  North West University NWU Faculty of Humanities
  North West University NWU School of Law
  North West University NWU Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  North West University NWU Faculty of Theology
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