{"id":1425,"date":"2021-02-15T16:03:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T14:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2021-02-15T16:03:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T14:03:27","slug":"walter-sisulu-university-wsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/walter-sisulu-university-wsu\/","title":{"rendered":"Walter Sisulu University (WSU)"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"4\">Key Information<i><\/i><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40%\">Name of University<\/td>\n<td>Walter Sisulu University (WSU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Acronym<\/td>\n<td>WSU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motto<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"aCOpRe\">A Developmental University<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Established<\/td>\n<td>2005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Country<\/td>\n<td>South Africa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Province<\/td>\n<td>Eastern Cape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Public university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Faculties<\/td>\n<td>Faculty of Business, Management Sciences and Law; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Education and Science, Engineering and Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Campuses<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"aCOpRe\"><span class=\"LrzXr\">Mthatha, East London, Butterworth and Komani<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WSU Official Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\">www.wsu.ac.za<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Walter Sisulu University (WSU)<strong> founded in 2005<\/strong>, is a public university in Eastern Cape with campuses in Mthatha, East London, Butterworth and Komani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Faculties and Courses offered<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The list of faculties and courses offered by the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty of Business, Management Sciences and Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Departments and programmes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Department of Accounting &amp; Finance<\/strong><ul><li>Diploma: Internal Auditing, Potsdam<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting,&nbsp; &nbsp;Street College<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Department of Corporate Communication &amp; Marketing<\/strong><ul><li>Higher Certificate: Versatile Broadcasting, Heritage<\/li><li>Diploma: Journalism, Heritage<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma: Journalism, Heritage<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Department of Management &amp; Governance<\/strong><ul><li>Diploma: Management, Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: Management (Extended), Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: Public Management, Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: Policing, Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: Local Government Finance, Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: in Local Government Finance (Extended)<\/li><li>Diploma: Small Business Management, Potsdam<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma: Management, Potsdam<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma: Public Management, College Street<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Department of People Development &amp; Technology<\/strong><ul><li>Diploma: Human Resources Management, Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: Administrative Management, Potsdam<\/li><li>Diploma: Office Management &amp; Technology, Potsdam<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma: Human Resources Management, Potsdam &amp; College Street<\/li><li>Advanced Diploma: Business Administration, Potsdam<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Department of Tourism, Hospitality &amp; Sports Management<\/strong><ul><li>BTech: Tourism Management<\/li><li>Diploma: Hospitality<\/li><li>Diploma: Tourism Management<\/li><li>Diploma: Sports Management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty of Health Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>BCur (Basic)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery<\/li><li>Bachelor of Nursing<\/li><li>BSc Health Promotion (Allied Health Professions)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Medical Clinical Practice (Medicine)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Social Work (Allied Health Professions)<\/li><li>Bachelor of Medical Sciences: Mthatha<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty of Education <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>University Licentiate in Music Education (ULME)<\/li><li>BEd (FET) Humanities<\/li><li>BEd (FET) Natural Sciences<\/li><li>BEd (FET) Economic and Management Sciences Education<\/li><li>BEd (FET) Consumer Science Education<\/li><li>BEd (FET) Technology Education<\/li><li>Bachelor of Social Sciences<\/li><li>Bachelor of Arts<\/li><li>BEd (FET) Arts and Culture Education<\/li><li>Diploma in Adult basic education and training (ABET)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty of<\/strong> <strong>Science, Engineering and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>BSc: (3-year programme) Computer Science or 4-year extended curriculum programme<\/li><li>BSc: Applied Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Zoology (3 year programme)<\/li><li>BSc:Environmental Science \u00a0(3 year programme)<\/li><li>B.Tech: Chemistry \u00a0<\/li><li>B. Tech: Fine Art<\/li><li>B.Tech: Information Technology (Software Development)<\/li><li>B.Tech: Information Technology (Communication Networks)<\/li><li>B.Tech: Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering or Water Engineering)<\/li><li>B.Tech Electrical Engineering<\/li><li>B.Tech Mechanical Engineering<\/li><li>National Diploma: Fine Art<\/li><li>National Diploma: Fashion<\/li><li>National Diploma: Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition<\/li><li>National Diploma: Building or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Civil Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Electrical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Information Technology (Software Development) or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Information Technology (Support Services) or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Information Technology (Communication Networks) or Extended Curriculum Programme<\/li><li>National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Mainstream and Extended)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Prospectus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Walter Sisulu University (WSU) prospectus contains information about the institution and the available <strong>courses<\/strong>, including advice on how to apply, registration, contact details and the benefits of accepting a place among others. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/index.php\/study-with-us\/undergraduate-academic-programmes\/new-undergraduate-students\/how-to-apply-the-process\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Prospectus<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL LEVEL 4)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the&nbsp;Government Gazette&nbsp;of 26 November 2009, WSU accepts applications from prospective students who have a National Certificate (Vocational-Level 4) and who wish to register for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum entry requirements for admission to WSU with a NVC Level 4 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualification minimum entry requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Higher Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must meet NC (V) Level 4 statutory requirements<\/li><li>40% in either home Language or First Additional<\/li><li>Language but one must be the Language of Teaching and Teaching (LOTL)<\/li><li>50 % in either Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy<\/li><li>40% in Life Orientation<\/li><li>50% in the four other vocational subjects<\/li><li>Submit a record of evidence for any subject failed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diploma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must meet NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements<\/li><li>50% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL<\/li><li>60% in three compulsory vocational subjects<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must meet NC(V) Level 4 statutory requirements<\/li><li>60% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL<\/li><li>70% in three compulsory vocational subjects&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General admission requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Higher Education Act No 101 of 1997, amended in May 2008, stipulates the following minimum entry requirements for university programmes as of January 2009:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Minimum admission requirements for higher certificate, diploma and Bachelor\u2019s Degree programmes require a National Senior Certificate (NSC).<\/li><li>Policy considerations: Page 2 of the Government Gazette<\/li><li>This policy will be applicable to all higher education institutions with effect from January 2009.<\/li><li>The policy outlines the statutory minimum admission to higher education at the National Senior Certificate (NSC) level.<\/li><li>Though NSC is the primary gateway, it does not guarantee admission to any Programme of study in higher education.<\/li><li>Within the context of this policy, WSU exercises its right as a higher education institution to set up specific admission requirements.<\/li><li>A full list of recognised national curriculum subjects is available on the website: www.wsu.ac.za under Student Admissions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For full details of entry requirements<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/index.php\/study-with-us\/undergraduate-academic-programmes\/new-undergraduate-students\/admission-requirements\/business-management-sciences-law\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> click here<\/a>!<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Application Status<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you have submitted your application study at <em><em>Walter Sisulu University (WSU)<\/em> in South Africa<\/em> and you would like to check the status of your application to the college for your programme of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track your application go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/status.wsu.ac.za\/status\/statuscheck.php\">http:\/\/status.wsu.ac.za\/status\/statuscheck.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply to study at Walter Sisulu University (WSU)?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to apply to the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: <a href=\"http:\/\/itsapp.cle.intra.wsu.ac.za:7771\/pls\/prodi03\/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view\">http:\/\/itsapp.cle.intra.wsu.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application for January intake, closes end of September each year.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus of Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and contact details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walter Sisulu University (Buffalo City Campus)<\/strong><br>Address 19 Manchester Road 5201\u00a0Chiselhurst,\u00a0East London, Eastern Cape,\u00a0\u00a0South Africa \u00a0<br>Admission Queries +27 43 709 4000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walter Sisulu University: Butterworth Campus<\/strong><br>Address N2,\u00a0Enkolweni,\u00a0Mbhashe Rural Eastern Cape,\u00a0South Africa<br>Admission Queries\u00a0 \u00a0+27 47 401 6000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walter Sisulu University: Mthatha Campus<\/strong><br>Address: Umtata Part 1, Mthatha<br>Phone: 047 502 2844<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walter Sisulu University: Komani Campus<\/strong><br>Address: 66 Grey Street 5319\u00a0Komani, Eastern Cape,\u00a0South Africa<br>Admission Queries\u00a0 \u00a0+27 40 842 6806<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit Walter Sisulu University (WSU) official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/\">https:\/\/www.wsu.ac.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Information Name of University Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Acronym WSU Motto A Developmental University Established 2005 Country South Africa Province Eastern Cape Type Public university Faculties Faculty of Business, Management Sciences and Law; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Education and Science, Engineering and Technology Campuses Mthatha, East London, Butterworth and Komani WSU Official [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[197],"tags":[215],"class_list":["post-1425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-institutions","tag-walter-sisulu-university-wsu"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1425"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1427,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425\/revisions\/1427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/studentroom.co.za\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}