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Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This Higher Certificate develops sports coaches and administrators who can function in an interdisciplinary environment, equipping students with practical skills in physical education and sports management.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 academic year  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Career pathways

Sports coaching and roles in the sports and exercise industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 20. National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of 4 (50-59%) in English Home/First Additional Language and an APS of 20 (NSC/IEB); Life Orientation excluded from the APS.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 29,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'Higher Certificate: Sports'); the source states a range of R29,000 to R32,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate range Source

Intake: 2027 academic year

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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