An APS score of 34 at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is a solid score that opens doors to a wide range of programmes. Here are careers and faculties you can consider:

 

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES

– BCom (General, Economics, Financial Management, Human Resources) – typically requires APS 30+

– BCom Accounting – usually requires APS 32+

– Business Management and Entrepreneurship

 

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

– BA degrees (Psychology, Sociology, Communication, English, History) – APS 30+

– Social Work – APS 30+

– Media, Communication and Journalism

 

FACULTY OF LAW

– LLB (Law) – typically requires APS 34+. Your score may qualify you, so check NMU’s specific subject requirements, especially English and Maths.

 

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

– BSc (depending on your Maths and Science subjects) – APS 30–35+

– BSc in Environmental Management, Geology, or Chemistry

 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

– BEd (Foundation, Intermediate, or Senior Phase) – APS 28–30+

– Teaching careers (educator, school counsellor)

 

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

– Health Sciences programmes have higher subject-specific requirements (e.g. Maths and Physical Science). Check individual programme requirements.

 

IMPORTANT TIPS:

1. Your APS of 34 is calculated differently at different universities. NMU uses a 7-point scale. Make sure your score has been correctly calculated using NMU’s method.

2. Subject requirements matter just as much as APS – especially English, Mathematics or Maths Literacy, and subject-specific prerequisites.

3. Visit the official NMU website (www.mandela.ac.za) or contact their admissions office to confirm exact entry requirements for your chosen programme.

4. Consider what subjects you did in Grade 12, as this will narrow down the most suitable career paths for you.

 

With an APS of 34, you have good options – focus on your passion and the subjects you performed best in to guide your career choice.