Information for Students from South Africa

South Africa

Foundation / Access

Senior Certificate (with matriculation) with less than BBBCC at higher level
National Senior Certificate (from Nov 2008) with less than an average of Grade 5 rating

Undergraduate first year entry

Senior Certificate (with matriculation) with at least BBBCC grades at higher level
National Senior Certificate (from Nov 2008) with an average of Grade 5 rating
International Baccalaureate diploma - 28 points or more to be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

Second and Third year entry

Entry to Year 2 is possible for students who have completed two years of a relevant degree in South Africa
Entry to Year 3 (‘top-up’) is possible for students who have completed three years of a relevant degree in South Africa Postgraduate

Postgraduate Diploma / Masters Degree / MBA courses

Bachelor of Arts/Science (Hons) from a recognised university in South Africa

PhD / Post doctorate

Masters degree from a recognised university in South Africa

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ENTRY ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

English Language

Foundation programmes range from IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
Undergraduate programmes - IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent recognised English Language test) or Grades A – C in O-level, A level or IB
Postgraduate programmes - normally IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent recognised English Language test)

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements, you can undertake a pre-sessional English language programme.

Contact

The Africa Branch Office (AFBO) is responsible for each country within Africa. The University of Bolton advises all African applicants to utilise the service of this Branch Office to ensure a speedy response to enquiries and a quick turnaround of your admission.

The staff will be the first and only point of contact for all African Applicants and will manage the entire admission’s process from application to enrolment.

Email address for the Africa Branch Office: afbo@bolton.ac.uk (please quote your student number if you have already made an application).

Days/hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Alternatively you can email the staff below. (Please only message 1 member of staff. Their response may be slightly delayed in peak periods)

Staff:

Ms Lara Benharouga

Admissions Counsellor

Email: lb28ext@bolton.ac.uk

Mobile/WhatsApp: +212 654 506 834

Mr Yusuf Adamu

Admissions Counsellor

Email: ya6ext@bolton.ac.uk

Mobile/WhatsApp: +971 50 305 1710