TUT courses that require 20 to 30 points (APS)

If you are seeking courses at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) that require an APS between 20 and 30, you have come to the right place. TUT offers a wide range of courses across various fields, from certificates to degrees. In this article, we will highlight some of the courses you can apply for at TUT with an APS within this range.

TUT courses that require 20 to 30 points (APS)

Below, I will share a list of courses that require an APS between 20 and 30. If your APS is between 18 and 19, I recommend checking out my other article, TUT Courses with Low Points, where I have outlined the requirements and selection criteria for those courses. Additionally, if your Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy score is low, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! Be sure to check out TUT Courses That Do Not Require Maths for more options.

Here's a list of TUT courses that require 20 to 30 points (aps):

FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN

• Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology
• Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts
• Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
• Diploma in Performing Arts
• Diploma in Commercial Photography
• Diploma in interior design
• Diploma in motion picture production
• Diploma in integrated communication Design

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

• Higher Certificate in Accounting
• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Economics
• Diploma in Financial Management
• Diploma in Financial Planning
• Diploma in Internal Auditing
• Diploma in Public Finance

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

• Higher Certificate in Construction Engineering
• Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Higher Certificate in Industrial Engineering
• Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Industrial Design
• Diploma in Geomatics
• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor of Architecture Extended
• Bachelor of Geomatics
• Diploma in Building Science
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• BEngTech (Chemical Engineering)
• BEngTech (Civil Engineering)
• BEngTech (Industrial Engineering)
• BEng (Materials Engineering) (Polymer Technology)
• BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering)
• BEngTech (Mechatronics Engineering)
• BEngTech (Metallurgical Engineering)
• BEngTech (Electrical Engineering)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

• Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies
• Diploma in Language Practice
• Diploma in Law
• Diploma in Legal Support
• Diploma in Policing
• Diploma in Public Affairs
• Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management
• Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase
• Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase
• Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase
• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training
• Diploma in Integrated Communication

FACULTY OF ICT 

• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering (Extended)
• Diploma in Informatics
• Diploma in Informatics (Extended)
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Information Technology (Extended)
• Diploma in Multimedia Computing
• Dip (Multimedia Computing (Extended)

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

• Diploma in Administrative Management (Finance)
• Diploma in Administrative Management (General)
• Diploma in Credit Management
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Casino Resort Management
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Marketing
• Diploma in Retail Business Management
• Diploma in Sport Management
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Tourism Management
• Diploma in Work Study
• Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management
• Diploma in Ecotourism Management
• Diploma in Event Management
• Diploma in Food Operations Management
• Higher Certificate in Contact Centre Management
• Diploma in Operations Management

FACULTY OF SCIENCES

• Diploma in Animal Sciences
• Diploma in Crop Production
• Diploma in Equine Science
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Landscape Technology
• BNursing
• Diploma in Nature Conservation
• Diploma in Wildlife Management
• BEnvironmental Health
• BPharm / Bachelor of Pharmacy
• BRad (Diagnostic) / Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics
• BHSci (Biokinetics)
• BHSci (Clinical Technology)
• BHSci (Medical Laboratory
• BHSci (Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics)
• BHSci (Veterinary Technology)
• Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science
• BSc (Industrial Chemistry)
• Diploma in Dental Technology
• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Diploma in Biotechnology
• Diploma in Environmental Sciences
• Diploma in Food Technology
• Diploma in Geology
• Diploma in Industrial Physics
• Diploma in Water Science and Technology
• Higher Certificate in Resource and Waste Management
• Higher Certificate in Water Treatment

TUT courses that require 20 to 30 points Requirements

To apply for the courses mentioned above at TUT, you need to meet the minimum entry requirements. Each course has its own specific requirements. Some courses may have additional selection criteria such as NBT, Interview or Portfolio. You can find detailed admission requirements for each course in the TUT Prospectus. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an admission at Tshwane University of Technology. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What can I study at TUT with 20 points (APS)?

With 20 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology
• Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts
• Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
• Diploma in Performing Arts
• Higher Certificate in Construction Engineering
• Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Higher Certificate in Industrial Engineering
• Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies
• Diploma in Language Practice
• Diploma in Law
• Diploma in Legal Support
• Diploma in Policing
• Diploma in Public Affairs
• Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management
• Diploma in Integrated Communication (with Mathematics)
• Diploma in Work Study
• Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management
• Diploma in Ecotourism Management
• Diploma in Event Management 
  Diploma in Food Operations Management
• Higher Certificate in Contact Centre Management
• Diploma in Operations Management
• Diploma in Animal Sciences (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Crop Production (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Equine Science (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Dental Technology (with Mathematical Literacy)

What can I study at TUT with 21 points (APS)?

With 21 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Diploma in Industrial Design
• Diploma in Integrated Communication (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Diploma in Biotechnology
• Diploma in Environmental Sciences
• Diploma in Food Technology
• Diploma in Geology
• Diploma in Industrial Physics
• Diploma in Water Science and Technology
• Higher Certificate in Resource and Waste Management (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Higher Certificate in Water Treatment (with Mathematical Literacy)

What can I study at TUT with 22 points (APS)?

With 22 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Diploma in Commercial Photography
• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Motion Picture Production
• Higher Certificate in Accounting  (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Accounting)
• Diploma in Accounting (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Accounting)
• Diploma in Economics (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Financial Management (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Accounting)
• Diploma in Financial Planning (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Accounting)
• Diploma in Internal Auditing (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Accounting)
• Diploma in Public Finance (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training
• Diploma in Marketing
• Diploma in Retail Business Management
• Diploma in Sport Management
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Tourism Management
• Diploma in Somatic Therapy (with Mathematics/Technical Sciences)

What can I study at TUT with 23 points (APS)?

With 23 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Diploma in Public Finance (with Accounting)
• Higher Certificate in Accounting  (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Geomatics
• Diploma in Computer Science (Extended) (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering (Extended)
• Diploma in Informatics (Extended) (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Information Technology (Extended) (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Dip (Multimedia Computing (Extended) (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Somatic Therapy (with Maths Lit)

What can I study at TUT with 24 points (APS)?

With 24 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Diploma in integrated communication Design
• Diploma in Accounting (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Economics (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Financial Management (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Financial Planning (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Internal Auditing (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Diploma in Public Finance (with Mathematical Literacy)
• Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase
• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Administrative Management (Finance)
• Diploma in Administrative Management (General)
• Diploma in Credit Management
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Nature Conservation (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Wildlife Management (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• BEnvironmental Health
• BPharm / Bachelor of Pharmacy
• BRad (Diagnostic) / Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics
• BHSci (Biokinetics)
• BHSci (Clinical Technology)
• BHSci (Medical Laboratory
• BHSci (Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics)
• BHSci (Veterinary Technology)
• Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science
• BSc (Industrial Chemistry)

What can I study at TUT with 25 points (APS)?

With 25 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor of Architecture (Extended)
• Bachelor of Geomatics
• Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase
• Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase
• Diploma in Computer Science (Extended) (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Informatics (Extended) (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Information Technology (Extended) (with Maths Lit)
• Dip (Multimedia Computing (Extended) (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Casino Resort Management
• Diploma in Horticulture (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) 
  Diploma in Landscape Technology (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• BNursing
• Diploma in Nature Conservation (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Wildlife Management (with Maths Lit)

What can I study at TUT with 26 points (APS)?

With 26 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• Diploma in Building Science
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Science (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
• Diploma in Informatics (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Information Technology (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Multimedia Computing (with Mathematics/Technical Mathematics)
• Diploma in Horticulture (with Maths Lit)
  Diploma in Landscape Technology (with Maths Lit)

What can I study at TUT with 28 points (APS)?

With 28 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• BEngTech (Chemical Engineering)
• BEngTech (Civil Engineering)
• BEngTech (Industrial Engineering)
• BEng (Materials Engineering) (Polymer Technology)
• BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering)
• BEngTech (Mechatronics Engineering)
• BEngTech (Metallurgical Engineering)
• Diploma in Computer Science (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Informatics (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Information Technology (with Maths Lit)
• Diploma in Multimedia Computing (with Maths Lit)

What can I study at TUT with 30 points (APS)?

With 30 points (APS) you can study the following courses at TUT:

• BEngTech (Electrical Engineering)

In conclusion, It's important to carefully review the specific admission requirements for each course and apply early, as meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee a spot due to space limitations. If your APS is slightly lower or you’re unsure of which path to take, there are still plenty of opportunities available both within TUT and other universities in South Africa. 

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