For admission to this programme applicants must be employed in the field of Human Settlement Development or a related field as practitioners for a minimum of one-year (demonstrated by submission of a detailed Curriculum Vitae and Proof of Employment) + hold an NQF Level 4 certificate. Applicants who do not meet the direct admission requirements are required to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University that they have a qualification plus suitable experiential- or work-based learning, which has taken the applicant to an equivalent of the entry level of the qualification specified above. Such candidates may be considered for admission through the Recognition of Prior Learning route after assessment via a Portfolio of Evidence of the prior learning been done. Applicants who, after such assessment, are deemed to have sufficient potential but need further academic development, may be required to broaden their curriculum by enrolling for preliminary modules prior to admission or parallel modules after admission. This would be done according to the Nelson Mandela University Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum admission requirement is the Diploma: Building of 360 NQF credits or a qualification deemed equivalent by the department and approved by the Faculty Management Committee (FMC).
• It is further expected of students to comply with the following requirements before being allowed entry to the qualification: 
  • a weighted average of 60% in the final year of study in the diploma;
  • the student must obtain at least 60% for the core module (Construction Management) in the final year of study in the diploma for entry into The Advanced Diploma programme.
• Alternatively:
  • Students obtaining (55% - 59%) in either of the above criteria must submit a detailed breakdown (as per Annexure A – available on the Mandela website) of two years’ proven post-diploma experience, under the auspices of a mentor professionally registered with either the SACPCMP, SACQSP, or a relevant Built Environment Professional Body), as well as periods of employment, certified by the relevant company.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum admission requirement is the Diploma: Building of 360 NQF credits or a qualification deemed equivalent by the department and approved by the Faculty Management Committee (FMC).
• It is further expected of students to comply with the following requirements before being allowed entry to the qualification: 
  • a weighted average of 60% in the final year of study in the diploma;
  • the student must obtain at least 60% for the core module (Construction Management) in the final year of study in the diploma for entry into the Advanced Diploma programme.
• Alternatively:
  • Students obtaining (55% - 59%) in either of the above criteria must submit a detailed breakdown (as per Annexure A – available on the NMMU website) of two years’ proven post-diploma experience, under the auspices of a mentor professionally registered with either the SACPCMP, SACQSP, or a relevant Built Environment Professional Body), as well as periods of employment, certified by the relevant company.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Point Score of 330.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
• As a limited number of students can be admitted, admission is subject to selection based on academic merit. The selection is undertaken by the Department of Building and Quantity Surveying.
   

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

• Senior Certificate with minimum pass mark of SG=E in Mathematics OR
• National Certificate (N3) with at least 4 subjects, 2 of which are languages at Grade 12 level.
• Learners must score at least 26 points on the university's SPS rating scale. 
• Admission is subject to departmental selection.
• Science is not a prerequisite, but will be an advantage to applicants. Woodwork and Technical Drawing will also be beneficial.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
• An applicants with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 385.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 70% for Mathematical Literacy.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

• A Senior Certificate with matriculation exemption / endorsement.
• A School Performance Score (SPS) of 32.
• Mathematics (HG=E symbol or SG=C symbol).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 55% for Mathematics.
• Admission is subject to Departmental selection. 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Economics or a qualification deemed equivalent and approved by Senate, and
• A weighted average of at least 60% for major modules at third year level.

Please note: Places are limited and all applicants are subject to selection based on academic performance.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates shall be admitted to the study for the qualification of Master of Science in Construction Management only if they hold the qualification of Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management, or
• a qualification deemed by Senate to be equivalent thereto, or
• if they hold at least a four-year Bachelor of Science qualification in one of the engineering or building disciplines and have had at least two years’ appropriate postgraduate practical experience, or
• if they otherwise qualify for admission in the opinion of Senate. 
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates shall be admitted to the study for the qualification of Master of Science in Construction Management only if they hold the qualification of Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management, or
• a qualification deemed by Senate to be equivalent thereto, or
• if they hold at least a four-year Bachelor of Science qualification in one of the engineering or building disciplines and have had at least two years’ appropriate postgraduate practical experience, or
• if they otherwise qualify for admission in the opinion of Senate. 
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of one the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

• a Bachelor of Science Honours qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification;
• a four-year Bachelor's qualification in a building discipline;
• a Bachelor of Technology qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Architecture obtained from a technikon or technical university, together with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
• a professional diploma in Quantity Surveying (RQS or ARICS), Construction Management or Architecture, together with a minimum of seven years' relevant working experience.
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of one the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

• a Bachelor of Science Honours qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification;
• a four-year Bachelor's qualification in a building discipline;
• a Bachelor of Technology qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Architecture obtained from a technikon or technical university, together with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
• a professional diploma in Quantity Surveying (RQS or ARICS), Construction Management or Architecture, together with a minimum of seven years' relevant working experience.
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of one the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

• a Bachelor of Science Honours qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification;
• a four-year Bachelor's qualification in a building discipline;
• a Bachelor of Technology qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Architecture obtained from a technikon or technical university, together with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
• a professional diploma in Quantity Surveying (RQS or ARICS), Construction Management or Architecture, together with a minimum of seven years' relevant working experience.
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of one the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

• a Bachelor of Science Honours qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification;
• a four-year Bachelor's qualification in a building discipline;
• a Bachelor of Technology qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Architecture obtained from a technikon or technical university, together with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
• a professional diploma in Quantity Surveying (RQS or ARICS), Construction Management or Architecture, together with a minimum of seven years' relevant working experience.
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of one the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

• a Bachelor of Science Honours qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification;
• a four-year Bachelor's qualification in a building discipline;
• a Bachelor of Technology qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Architecture obtained from a technikon or technical university, together with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
• a professional diploma in Quantity Surveying (RQS or ARICS), Construction Management or Architecture, together with a minimum of seven years' relevant working experience.
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of one the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

• a Bachelor of Science Honours qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management;
• a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification;
• a four-year Bachelor's qualification in a building discipline;
• a Bachelor of Technology qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Architecture obtained from a technikon or technical university, together with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience;
• a professional diploma in Quantity Surveying (RQS or ARICS), Construction Management or Architecture, together with a minimum of seven years' relevant working experience.
• All students shall be subject to a selection process as laid down by the department and approved at the Faculty Management Committee, if completing an entrance essay.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates shall be admitted to the study for the qualification of Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics only if they hold the qualification of Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying with seven years’ appropriate postgraduate practical experience, or if they hold the qualification of Master of Science in Construction Economics, or if they hold a Master’s qualification in a related discipline.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates shall be admitted to the study for the qualification of Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics only if they hold the qualification of Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying with seven years’ appropriate postgraduate practical experience, or if they hold the qualification of Master of Science in Construction Economics, or if they hold a Master’s qualification in a related discipline.