Courses you can study with 18 points (APS)
You have an Admission Point Score (APS) of 18? Relax, there are many courses you can study both at universities and TVET colleges. In this article, we will explore the courses you can pursue with 18 points and where you can study them.
What can I study with 18 points (APS)?
You finally received your final matric results and you discover that you obtained an application point score of 18. You might be asking yourself what now? What can I study with 18 points? The answer is simple, South Africa has 26 public universities and 50 TVET colleges, surely there are plenty of courses you can pursue.
With 18 points (APS) you can study the following courses:
Higher Certificate in Music
Higher certificate in Dental Assisting
Higher Certificate in Water Treatment
Higher Certificate in Resource and Waste Management
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
Higher Certificate in Education Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase
Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
Diploma in Grade R Teaching
Diploma in Public Relations
Diploma in Corrections Management
Diploma in Law
Diploma in Policing
Diploma in Security Management
Diploma in Agricultural Management
Diploma in Animal Health
Diploma in Nature Conservation
Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mining Engineering
Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
Diploma in Music
Diploma in Coaching Science
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (Commerce)
Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (Administration)
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and Psychology
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and Sociology
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Psychology and Sociology
Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and Anthropology
Where can I study with 18 points (APS)?
Now that we have listed all the courses you can study with 18 points, its time to pinpoint where these courses are offered.
You can study at these institutions with 18 points (aps):
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Johannesburg
University of South Africa
North West University
University of Free State
What and Where can I study with 18 points (APS)
| What to study with 18 points (aps) | Where to study with 18 points (aps) |
| Higher Certificate in Music | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Higher certificate in Dental Assisting | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Higher Certificate in Water Treatment | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Higher Certificate in Resource and Waste Management | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture | University of Johannesburg |
| Higher Certificate in Education Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase | University of South Africa |
| Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Grade R Teaching | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Public Relations | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Corrections Management | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Law | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Policing | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Security Management | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Agricultural Management | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Animal Health | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Nature Conservation | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Chemical Engineering | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Industrial Engineering | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Information Technology | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Mining Engineering | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology | University of South Africa |
| Diploma in Music | North West University |
| Diploma in Coaching Science | North West University |
| Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (Commerce) | University of Free State |
| Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (Administration) | University of Free State |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and Psychology | University of Free State |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and Sociology | University of Free State |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Psychology and Sociology | University of Free State |
| Higher Certificate in Humanities: Communication Science and Anthropology | University of Free State |
It is significant to note that as much as the listed courses above require an aps of 18, you still need to meet other admission requirements. Consult the prospectus of the universities that have courses that require an aps of 18. You can download the prospectuses here:
Is 18 aps score good?
Generally an aps score of 18 is considered to be a satisfactory score. It is the minimum requirement for admission to many higher certificate and diploma courses at universities in South Africa. Unfortunately with an aps of 18 you cannot apply for bachelor courses, to apply for bachelor courses you need a higher aps score.
Truth is, many universities will accept students who have an APS score that is higher than the minimum. This is because universities are looking for students who are academically strong and who are likely to succeed in their studies. Consider upgrading or rewriting your matric to stand a better chance of being accepted in majority of universities.
