Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate qualifications, honors degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees.

Undergraduate Qualifications

Undergraduate qualifications are offered in various fields, including accounting sciences, agriculture and environmental sciences, economic and management sciences, education, human sciences, law, and science, engineering, and technology.

Diploma in Explosives Management

The Diploma in Explosives Management is a career-focused education program designed to equip successful candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary for the effective and safe management of human capital in organizations operating in hazardous explosives environments.

Purpose Statement

This qualification provides an initial learning progression path in recognized national and international standards of professional explosives management processes and practices to achieve applied competence at levels defined by relevant legislation governing the explosives industry and certification standards of explosives managers set by the Department of Labour.

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 98222
• NQF level: 6
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 17
• Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission Requirements

Admission to the university is dependent on meeting the specific admission requirements for the chosen qualification. Pre-approval is required, and selection will be based on proof of current employment in the explosives industry and meeting the college admission requirements, which include:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 40% in Mathematics or at least 70% for Mathematical Literacy
• A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least an E symbol on HG or D symbol on SG in Mathematics
• Any Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences
• Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 30 years old, have completed at least Grade 10, and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field

Student Fees and Funding

The application fee is R150 for online applications. Student fees and funding information can be found on the university's website.

Application for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year can be submitted online between 3 November and 19 December 2025. Admission to a qualification is not automatic and will depend on whether the applicant complies with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Registration

The university will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of the university's offer.

Curriculum

The curriculum information can be found on the university's website.