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Responsible Grade 10 subject choices are important

It is very disappointing when Grade 12 learners and their parents realise that the subjects the learners have chosen do not allow them to apply for their preferred study field at university. It can even happen that they have chosen the correct subjects, but they do not meet the minimum admission requirements.

Two reasons for high dropout rates are the following:

(a) Learners choose the wrong programme.

(b) Learners do not ensure that their Grade 10 subject choices align with their preferred programme.

In an effort to bridge the gap, this brochure enables Grade 9 learners to make sound subject choices in Grade 10 that will provide them access to an array of programmes. Learners have a crucial responsibility in this regard, because uninformed subject choice decisions may negatively affect their future career planning. Learners need not panic,

they can plan and consider options with their parents and educators to determine which exciting career they would like to pursue and what subjects they will need to take in Grade 10 to make that dream possible.

This brochure is a unique, step-by-step guide that will enable Grade 9 learners to make sensible subject choices for Grade 10.

Steps to follow

Step 01

Gather information on possible career opportunities

This is often the most difficult step and the one that causes parents and learners to become despondent, especially if learners simply do not know what career they would like to follow one day. However, the aim with this step should not be, in the first place, to decide on a specific career, but rather on a broad field of career interest, eg health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, etc.

It is therefore necessary for learners themselves to collect as much information as possible on such possible fields of interest that match their own areas of interest and personalities. Parents can play an important role in this process and can be of great help because they know more about the demands made by specific careers. It is important that learners should be supported and guided with advice to enable them eventually to make their OWN choices as far as possible. In this way, the self-image of learners will develop and they will take ownership of their decisions. Several sources are available where more information on fields of career interest may be obtained. One such source to be recommended is the website of PACE Careers.

Learners may follow the following steps:

Go to www.pacecareers.com.

Click on “Services”.

Scroll down and click on “Take the questionnaire” and then on “Start the questionnaire”.

Register to complete the questionnaire. It consists of 105 simple statements to which the learner only has to answer “Yes” or “No”.

When the last question is answered, a profile of the learner’s fields of career interests is shown, with a clear indication of the fields of career interest that are the strongest.

Next to every field of interest, there is a link on which a learner should click, that will give a list of all possible careers within the field of interest concerned.

By clicking on a specific career, the learner then obtains information in connection with that career, including a summary of what the career entails, subjects required and also employment possibilities.

It is further suggested that learners take time to do job shadowing. In this way learners can experience the real working environment, which is a crucial aspect when a decision about a specific career should be made.

Step 02

Grade 9 learners are required to include at least SEVEN subjects in their subject package for Grade 10:

Four compulsory subjects:

Home Language

First Additional Language

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Step 03

take note of the structure of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the Independent examination Board (IEB) Certificate

Three other optional subjects from a list of the recognised NSC 20 credit subjects offered by the school concerned

A list of the school subjects from which a learner may choose will be made available by the school. The range of subjects offered will be determined by the available resources and equipment at individual schools.

Make sure you are aware of the admission requirements for studies at a tertiary institution

Examples of tertiary institutions include universities, universities of technology, colleges for further education and training (FET colleges) and private colleges. Prospective students will have to comply with two sets of admission requirements based on their Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 results in order to study at a tertiary institution:

Admission requirements of the Department of Education

The statutory minimum requirements for degree studies is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an Independent Examination Board (IEB) Certificate with a minimum achievement level of 4 (50%–59%) in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects from the designated list below:

Accounting

Agriculture Science

Business Studies

Consumer Studies

Dramatic Arts

Economics

Engineering Graphics and Design

Geography

History

Information Technology

Languages

Life Sciences

Admission requirements of the different

tertiary institutions

Mathematical Literacy

Mathematics

Music

Physical Science

Religion Studies

Visual Arts

These admission requirements include faculty-specific admission requirements. Please note that the different tertiary institutions will have different admission requirements. For the admission requirements prescribed by the University of Pretoria, visit www.up.ac.za/admissioninfo.

Steps to follow: Step 03 (continued)

In order to be considered for a programme, the applicant must meet the specific subject requirements as well as the APS (Admission Point Score) requirement, eg:

requirements for 2019

programme

BA (Audiology) [4 years]

Closing dates:

SA – 30 June

Non-SA – 30 June

Departmental selection is based on academic achievement. To retain admission, candidates will be expected to achieve an APS of at least 32 in Grade 12. Only 50 students are admitted. The provisional selection process commences in July in the year preceding the first year of studies. More information can be obtained from the programme coordinator. The first study year of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is the same. The choice of Life Sciences is strongly recommended. The NBT is not applicable to this programme.

PLEASE NOTE: Only students who indicated this programme as their first choice on the Application Form, will be considered. Careers as an audiologist: Diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology, audiometry and hearing therapy, work in education, special education, hospitals, clinics, private practice, government, military and academic institutions (teaching, research) industries.

The calculation of the APS is done on a seven-point rating scale

National Senior Certificate (NSC) seven-point rating scale

Example: Joanne Govender

UP Language policy

From 1 January 2019 English will be the language of teaching and learning for all first-year programmes. The only exception is where students are studying other languages and in programmes with profession-specific language outcomes, subject to approval by Senate. English will also be the language of official communication and administration on all campuses and in residences. Where requested and feasible, administrative services may be provided in other South African languages.

Students who registered prior to 2019, including those who registered in 2018 for the first time, will continue to receive lectures, tutorials, study guides and assessment material (question papers, assignments and the like) in Afrikaans for those programmes which were offered in Afrikaans at the time of enrolment, provided that the class size remains practically feasible and it is academically justifiable. Where assessment and question papers are set in Afrikaans, currently enrolled students will also be allowed to answer in Afrikaans.

Step 04

Not all learners have a love for Mathematics and not all learners have the same aptitude to master this subject equally well. Learners who do not like Mathematics and do not do well in this subject are unlikely to choose a field of study or career where Mathematics is a prerequisite. However, it is a reality that Mathematics is a compulsory subject for a number of programmes at tertiary level and that learners who do not take Mathematics, will therefore not be able to be considered for such programmes.

Learners usually find it easier to master the content of Mathematical Literacy than the content of Mathematics since Mathematical Literacy is aimed more at the practical application of mathematical principles and concepts in everyday life, eg calculating areas, volumes and circumferences, calculating profit and loss, drawing up a budget, etc.

Step 05

The structure of the NSC and the IEB Certificate referred to in Step 2 allows Grade 10 learners, apart from the critical and compulsory subjects, to also take elective subjects that the learners enjoy and in which they can perform well to enhance their average marks.

Apart from good performances in the subjects required for specific programmes, the average percentage achieved by learners for all their subjects taken together is very important with a view to eventually being admitted to a programme at a tertiary institution.

take an important decision between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy

Remember that for a learner, a pass mark in Mathematical Literacy is better than a failing mark in Mathematics. This should also be the point of departure when the learner, together with his or her parents, has to decide between these two subjects. Learners and parents are strongly advised to consider the recommendation by the school and the Mathematics teacher in this regard when making this decision.

Please also note that it is most definitely not the end of the study or career path for a learner who does not take Mathematics. There are many fields of study available for learners taking Mathematical Literacy as a subject, and these are clearly indicated in the faculty tables in this brochure. In addition, it is a fact that these learners may become just as successful in their subsequent careers as their colleagues who took Mathematics as a subject.

Decide now on a safe choice of subjects for Grade 10

The faculty tables from page 9 reflect all the undergraduate programmes offered by the University of Pretoria and also show the required NSC/IEB subjects from which learners will have to choose in Grade 10 in order to be considered for the programmes. These tables also include hints on other appropriate subjects to complete the subject package of seven subjects. Please note that subjects may be indicated that are not necessarily offered at all schools. Some schools may also offer recognised NSC 20-credit subjects that do not feature in these tables, and these subjects may be taken as electives.

Become a Juniortukkie Step 06

The JuniorTukkie programme of the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration at the University of Pretoria has been established to assist learners in Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 to make responsible study and career choices.

The JuniorTukkie initiative also develops important skills to better equip learners for the challenges they may face as a student in their personal capacity, as well as professionally. The JuniorTukkie programme provides, among others, a wide variety of services to learners and students, such as firsthand information on study and career options, leadership, life skills and study skills development, as well as engagement in community projects and many more. Learners with a minimum academic average of 70% may apply for membership of the JuniorTukkie Club. Membership of the JuniorTukkie Club is free of charge.

Just look at all the benefits JuniorTukkies may enjoy:

Receive two online editions every year of the JuniorTukkie magazine crammed with campus information and information on the various faculties and programmes we offer.

Access to our JuniorTukkie website and JT App, where, among other things, study guides for a number of school subjects may be downloaded, events are live streamed, etc.

Access to useful examination hints.

Personal invitations to events and functions offered by the University of Pretoria.

Direct access to the JuniorTukkie Office to assist you with enquiries.

Assistance to ensure your application process runs smoothly when you apply in your Grade 12 year for admission to study at the University of Pretoria.

Access to the JuniorTukkie Summer and Winter schools.

Access to e-learning enrichment programmes in Mathematics and Physical Science.

Access to the Lectorsa reading development programme.

Make a smart Grade 10 subject choice based on the relevant programme requirements.

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Grade 10 subject package programmes

Minimum requirements for 2019

Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package

(Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be

Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

A third language

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Education

Minimum requirements for 2019

programmes

BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)

– Pre-primary to Grade 3

BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) – Grades 4 to 6

BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching)

– Grades 7 to 12

(26–27 admission based on the NBT)

(26–27 admission based on the NBT) Higher

Grade 10 subject package

Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/ IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Accounting

Business Studies

Economics

Tourism

Computer Application Technology

Information Technology

Agricultural Science

Dramatic Arts

Engineering Graphics and Design

Geography

History

Music

Religion Studies

Visual Arts

Hospitality Studies

Consumer Studies

A third language

BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching)

– Grades 7 to 12

(Natural sciences option)

Additional subject requirements:

Physical Science 5 (60-69%)

Mathematics 5 (60-69%)

(26–27 admission based on the NBT)

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science

Life Orientation

Life Sciences

Computer Application Technology

Information Technology

Geography

A third language

BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching)

– Grades 7 to 12

(Economic and management sciences option)

Additional subject requirement:

Mathematics 4 (50-59%)

(26–27 admission based on the NBT)

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Accounting

Business Studies

Economics

Tourism

Computer Application Technology

Information Technology

Hospitality Studies

A third language

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Grade 10 subject package programmes

Minimum requirements for 2019 Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science

Life Orientation

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science or Geography or Life Sciences

Life Orientation

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science or Accounting

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Engineering Graphics and Design

Computer Application Technology

Economics

Accounting

Engineering Graphics and Design

Computer Application Technology

Economics

Accounting

Physical Science

Life Sciences

Geography

History

Visual Arts

A third language

Geography

Engineering Graphics and Design

Computer Application Technology

Economics

Accounting

Physical Science

History

Visual Arts

Civil Technology

A third language

programmes

SCHOOL FOR tHe BUILt eNVIRONMeNt

Minimum requirements for 2019

Grade 10 subject package Achievement level

ApS

Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB

Grade 10 subject package

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Engineering Graphics and Design Computer Application Technology

Economics

Accounting

Geography

History

Visual Arts

Life Orientation

A third language programmes

Grade 10 subject package Achievement

Popular

ApS

Grade

Mathematics

Physical Science

Life Orientation

considered)

Accounting Engineering Graphics and Design

Computer Application Technology

Information Technology

Economics

Also consider taking Additional Mathematics.

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics Life Orientation

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/ IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which

the

Computer Application Technology

Information Technology

Economics

Business Studies

Accounting

A third language

Computer Application Technology Information Technology

Economics

Business Studies

Accounting

A third language

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Orientation Accounting

Computer Application Technology Music

Dramatic Arts History

Religion Studies A third language

Minimum requirements for 2019

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences Grade 10 subject package programmes

Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science (or Life Sciences only for BSportSci)

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Life Sciences

Accounting Computer Application Technology

A third language

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Life Sciences

Accounting

Computer Application Technology

A third language

Life Sciences

Accounting

Computer Application Technology

Physical Science

A third language

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Humanities Grade 10 subject package programmes

Minimum requirements for 2019 Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

BA (Speech-Language Pathology) 5 4 32

BA (Audiology) 5 4 32

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Accounting Computer Application Technology

Music

A third language

BSW – Bachelor of Social Work 5 - 30

(Industrial

BSocSci (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)

BPolSci

BPolSci (Political

BA (Fine Arts)

BSocSci

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Life Sciences

Accounting

Computer Application Technology

Tourism

Dramatic Arts

Visual Arts

Music A third language BA – Bachelor of Arts

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Accounting

Computer Application Technology

History

Business Studies

Economics Information Technology

Religion Studies

A third language

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Law

Grade 10 subject package programme

Minimum requirements for 2019 Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Accounting

Computer Application Technology

Dramatic Arts

History

Business Studies

Economics

A third language

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Veterinary Science

Grade 10 subject package programmes

Minimum requirements for 2019 Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science

Life Orientation

Popular subjects

Accounting

Computer Application Technology

Economics

Geography

Life Sciences

Agricultural Science

A third language

University of Pretoria admission requirements for the programmes in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Grade 10 subject package programmes

Minimum requirements for 2019 Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Physical Science

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Computer Application Technology

Geography

Life Sciences

Agricultural Science

Economics

Business Studies

Accounting

Engineering Graphics and Design

Consumer Studies

Hospitality Studies

A third language

BSc

(Animal Science)

BScAgric (Plant Pathology)

BScAgric (Applied Plant and Soil Sciences)

Minimum requirements for 2019 Grade 10 subject package

Learners interested in these UP programmes MUST include the subjects below in their NSC/IEB Grade 10 subject package

Two languages of which English should be one and of which at least one should be on Home Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Popular subjects that MAY be included to fill up the package (Other 20-credit school subjects not listed here may also be considered)

Information Technology*

Physical Science*

Computer Application Technology

Life Sciences

Economics

Business Studies

Accounting A third language

*Especially important for studies in actuarial sciences. Alpha or Additional Mathematics is also recommended although it is not offered at all schools.

Two languages

Language level and the other on First Additional Language level

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Computer Application Technology

Physical Science

Life Sciences

Consumer Studies

Hospitality Studies

Economics

Business Studies

Accounting

A third language

University of Pretoria contact information

Learners and parents are most welcome to contact the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration at the University for any enquiries and advice.

Tel +27 (0)12 420 3111 | Email ssc@up.ac.za | Website www.up.ac.za

Physical address

University of Pretoria, cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street, Hatfield

Postal address

University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028

JuniorTukkie contact information

Tel +27 (0)12 420 5102/6606 | Email junior.tukkie@up.ac.za

Website www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie