University of The Free State UPP
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),
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
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
|
Option 3
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
|
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
E-mail: palesaj@fmfet.net
Further enquiries about the UPP:
Tshegofatso Setilo
or
The Programme Secretary
Ms Lydia Moilwa
Tel: +27 (0)51-5051201
Email: moilwaml@ufs.ac.za