Available Courses for the Central University of Technology

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Central University of Technology (CUT): Overview of Faculties and Courses

Central University of Technology (CUT) offers a diverse range of faculties and courses to cater to the educational needs of prospective students. Below is a detailed list of faculties and the corresponding programs offered by CUT:

1. Faculty of Humanities:

  • Design and Studio Art
  • Language Practice and Media Studies
  • Teacher Education in various disciplines such as Computer Science, Economic and Management Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology

2. Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences:

  • Agricultural Management
  • Health Sciences in Clinical Technology
  • Dental Assisting
  • Environmental Health
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Radiography in Diagnostics
  • Somatology

3. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology:

  • Computer Networking
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Health and Safety Management in Construction
  • Construction Management
  • Computer Systems Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Hydrology and Water Resources Management
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technology

4. Faculty of Management Sciences:

  • Accountancy
  • Internal Auditing
  • Postgraduate Studies in Management Sciences
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Applied Management
  • Entrepreneurial Management
  • Office Management and Technology
  • Project Management
  • Higher Certificate in Community Development Work
  • Public Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Management

Central University of Technology (CUT) Prospectus:
The CUT prospectus contains detailed information about the institution, available courses, application procedures, registration, contact details, and the benefits of accepting a place at CUT. To access the prospectus, visit the official CUT website.

Central University of Technology (CUT) Entry Requirements:
Prospective students must meet specific entry requirements to study at CUT:

Certificate:

  • A certificate pass requires a minimum of 40% in the home language, with at least 2 subjects above 40% and 4 subjects above 30%. Students may fail one subject, allowing them to pursue a higher certificate.

Diploma:

  • A diploma pass requires a minimum of 40% in four higher credit subjects and 30% in three lower credit subjects. Students may fail one subject. This pass enables enrollment in a bridging course at a TVET college or a diploma course at a university of technology.

Bachelor’s Degree:

  • To qualify for a bachelor’s degree program, students must pass 6 of the 7 subjects offered, with at least four subjects achieving a minimum of 50% (level 4). Additionally, a pass of 40% in the home language and 30% in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) is required.

The Department of Basic Education has updated the designated subjects list, affecting admission requirements from September 2018 onwards. For Bachelor’s degree programs, a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the Higher Education Institution (HEI) is required, along with an achievements rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in any four NSC subjects except Life Orientation.

For more detailed information on admission requirements, prospective students can visit the official CUT website or refer to the university’s prospectus.

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