Qualification

Bachelor of Human Settlement Development

Public admission information for Bachelor of Human Settlement Development at Nelson Mandela University. APS and admission scores are useful filters, but universities may also require specific subjects, marks, selection tests, portfolios or other criteria.

Admission information

Published APS

Not listed

Admission score

370

Aggregate average

Not listed

Minimum pass type: Bachelor pass

Source: 2026 MandelaUni Undergraduate Guide. Admission score type: Applicant Score (AS). AS is calculated using Nelson Mandela University applicant-score rules: three fundamentals plus the next best subjects, Life Orientation excluded unless the official quintile bonus applies. Students complete four months of work-integrated learning during recess periods. AS variants: Mathematics: 370 with 50%+; Technical Mathematics: 370 with 50%+; Mathematical Literacy: 385 with 70%+.

Alternative score variants

Mathematics route

Mathematics 50%

370

Technical Mathematics route

Technical Mathematics 50%

370

Mathematical Literacy route

Mathematical Literacy 70%

385

Subject requirements

One of these requirements

Mathematics level 4 Technical Mathematics level 4

Original subject requirement: Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 50%.

Required subject

Mathematical Literacy level 6

Original subject requirement: Mathematical Literacy: 70%.

Relevant admission rules

NMU Applicant Score

AS ยท Nmu Applicant Score

University rule

Nelson Mandela University Applicant Score out of 600: add percentages for six subjects excluding Life Orientation, forcing Home Language, First Additional Language and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics into the score. A 7-point Life Orientation bonus applies only for qualifying quintile 1-3 schools when school quintile data is available.