Sol Plaatje University (SPU) publishes an undergraduate prospectus with general information and admission requirements for every programme. The latest full prospectus available is for 2026. Here is what it contains and how to use it.
What is in the SPU prospectus
- Programme overview: a list of higher certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor's degrees and postgraduate certificates, with their NQF levels and SAQA IDs
- English requirement: English Home Language at level 4 or First Additional Language at level 5 for all programmes
- How to calculate the SPU APS: the points scale, bonus points for Mathematics and home language, and the Life Orientation scale
- Faculty sections: Education, Economic and Management Sciences, Humanities, and Natural and Applied Sciences
- Bursary information: NSFAS, Funza Lushaka, SETAs, provincial bursaries and Fundi
- Financial information and contacts: who to contact for funding and fee quotations
Programme entries
Each programme entry gives the period of study, its purpose, the minimum requirements for admission, such as the NSC pass type, English, Mathematics and APS, and notes on recognition of prior learning.
How to use the prospectus
- Calculate your APS with SPU's table, including any bonus points.
- Find your programme and check its pass type, subject levels and APS.
- Read the programme's purpose to see if it suits your goals.
- Apply online through SPU's student online system, which is free.
Example programmes
The prospectus lists programmes such as the Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting, the Diploma in ICT in Applications Development, the Advanced Diploma in ICT, BEd degrees, the BSc in Data Science and the Bachelor of Environmental Science.
Fee quotations
For tuition fees and quotations, the prospectus gives contacts in SPU's Student Accounts office, and for funding information, contacts in the Financial Aid office.
Minimum APS
Most bachelor's degrees in the prospectus need an APS of 30, and diplomas and higher certificates 25.
BEd specialisations
The prospectus explains that SPU designed its BEd programmes around national shortages of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Geography and Technology teachers, and the Northern Cape's need for Afrikaans and Setswana teachers.
New programmes
SPU is continuously developing new programmes, so the prospectus advises checking its website regularly for the latest accredited additions.
Applicants with other qualifications
Applicants with certificates from a different examination system are considered individually.
Funding links
When you look at funding options, use official sources such as NSFAS, Funza Lushaka and the SETA websites, and check each funder's own deadlines.
Applying for 2027
For 2027, undergraduate and postgraduate applications were open until 31 October 2026.
Related pages
See the SPU admission requirements, SPU courses and how to apply to SPU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SPU prospectus explain the APS?
Yes, including bonus points for Mathematics and home language.
What APS do SPU degrees need?
Most bachelor's degrees need 30.
Is the SPU prospectus updated each year?
Yes. The latest full edition available is for 2026.