University of The Free State UPP

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University of The Free State UPP

University Preparation Programme

University of The Free State UPP, Students from historically disadvantaged communities are given the opportunity to participate in higher education through the University Preparation Programme (a type of bridging year),

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University Preparation Programme (UPP)
A one-year accessibility programme helps students from historically disadvantaged communities to gain access to higher education in especially three fields of study: Economic and Management Sciences, the Humanities, and Natural and Agricultural Sciences. After successful completion of the bridging year, students continue their studies at the Bloemfontein Campus of the UFS.

The UPP represents a bridging year and takes place in Bloemfontein (South Campus) and five sub-regions, i.e. Sasolburg, Bethlehem, Welkom, Kimberley and Oudtshoorn.

Academic support
The UPP also contributes to students’ development through a course in Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning, an Academic Literacy course in English or Afrikaans, and a Computer Literacy course.

UPP BRIDGING PROGRAMMES

What is UPP?

UPP are bridging programmes offered jointly by Flavius Mareka TVET College and the University of Free State.  The programmes have been designed to allow a student whose admission point (AP) is lower than the point required for admission to a university.

In order to register for the programme, a student has to meet the following admission requirements:

  • Must be in a possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  •  4 Subjects in NSC with minimum achievement level of 3 ( 40 – 49% )
  • University of Free State ( UFS ) Admission Point ( AP ) between 20 – 27
  • Language of instruction ( English ) Minimum achievement level 3 ( 40 % )
  • Mathematics: Minimum achievement level 3 ( 40 % ) for chemistry and Mathematics
  •  Mathematics: Minimum achievement level 3 (40%) for B Com
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Calculation of admission points (AP)

NSC

7 (80% – 100 %)

6 (70% -79%)

5 ( 60% – 69% )

4 (50% – 59%)

3 (40% – 49%)

2(30% – 39%)

1 (0% – 29%)

UFS

8 (90% – 100%)

7 (80% – 89%)

6 (70 % – 79 %)

5 (60% – 69 %)

4 (50% – 59%)

3 (40% – 49% )

2(30% – 39%)

AP

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

In the subject Life Orientation a student needs an achievement level of 5 (60%- 69%) or higher to score only 1 point when calculating the admission point.

Study options in UPP:

Option 1
Economic and Management Sciences
Option 2
Human and Social Sciences
Option 3
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
University Modules:

OPTIONS:

BCom: Introduction to Human Resource Management  and Introduction to Individual Differences

OR

BAdmin: Introduction to Human Resource Management  and Introduction to Individual Differences

College Subjects

Semester 1:

Introductory Information Processing N4

Introductory Communication N4

Semester 2:

Computer Practice N4

Communication N4

University Modules :

OPTION:

Psychology

English

College Subjects

Semester 1:

Introductory Information Processing N4

Semester 2:

Computer Practice N4

University Modules:

Chemistry

Mathematics

College Subjects

Introductory Information  Processing N4

Introductory Communication N4

Semester 2:

Computer Practice N4

Communication N4

Mainstream University Studies in Sasolburg

To qualify for direct admission to university studies in Sasolburg, a student needs:
– A national Certificate with a minimum achievement level of 4 (50 %) from designated list
– University of Free State admission point of 30 or higher
– Language of instruction :(English): a minimum achievement level of 4 ( 50 % – 59%)
Natural & Agricultural Sciences :
> Mathematics:  minimum achievement level of 4 (50- 59%)
> Physical Science: minimum achievement level of 4 (50- 59% ) OR
> Life Science: minimum achievement level 4 (50 – 59%)

NSC

7 (80% – 100 %)

6 (70% -79%)

5 ( 60% – 69% )

4 (50% – 59%)

3 (40% – 49%)

2(30% – 39%)

1 (0% – 29%)

UFS

8 (90% – 100%)

7 (80% – 89%)

6 (70 % – 79 %)

5 (60% – 69 %)

4 (50% – 59%)

3 (40% – 49% )

2(30% – 39%)

AP

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

In the subject Life Orientation a student needs an achievement level of 5 (60- 69%) or higher to score only 1 point when calculating the admission point.

Study options in this programme:

Option 1

Economic and Management Sciences

OPTIONS:

BCom: Introduction to Human Resource Management  and Introduction to Individual Differences

OR

BAdmin: Introduction to Human Resource Management  and Introduction to Individual Differences

Option 2

Human and Social Sciences

  •  English
  • Psychology
Option 3

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that a student considers taking the following courses in order to improve his/her skills:

  •  Academic Language Course in English (ALC 108) for students who do not take English as a subject
  •  Skills and Competencies for lifelong Learning (VBL 108)
  • Computer Practice (N4)

COURSE FEES:

Refer to the College website: www.flaviusmareka.net or enquire at College.

PROGRAMME OFFERED AT:

  • Sasolburg Business Studies Campus

ENQUIRIES

Ms Palesa Thinyane

Manager for Part-time Classes Business Studies; ICDL and UPP Sasolburg
Tel: 016 976 0829/15
Fax: 016 973 1618

E-mail: palesaj@fmfet.net

Further enquiries about the UPP:

Manager: University Preparation Programme
Tshegofatso Setilo

or

The Programme Secretary
Ms Lydia Moilwa
Tel: +27 (0)51-5051201
Email: moilwaml@ufs.ac.za