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Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

A one-year certificate giving a theoretical and practical grounding in the heritage sector and a pathway into degrees such as the BA or BEd.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Roles in national and provincial heritage management bodies or private heritage organisations, museum administration, archival assistance or the tourism industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 25. NSC pass with Higher Certificate admission or NCV; English HL level 4 or FAL level 5; Mathematics 30% (level 2) or Mathematical Literacy 40% (level 3); minimum APS 25; admission subject to programme capacity; RPL up to 10% of intake.

Main intake: February. The 2027 academic year opens on 4 January 2027; first-year registration runs 25 January to 5 February 2027 and the first teaching block starts on 8 February 2027. Second semester teaching starts on 12 July 2027.

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are open until 31 October 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/how-to-apply/

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