UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

examination sittings with a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Scale. The following will be taken into consideration whencomputing the point scores: the score will be calculated by adding together the points of the best five subjects only one of the five subjects must be English should a specific subject be a prerequisite for entry to a faculty, that subject must also be one of the five subjects counted.b) English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade C or better, or atNSSC (English as a First Language) grade D or better.c) Other equivalent school-leaving qualifications will be considered.d) An alternative route of entry is an average of 60% in the UNAM Foundation programme, as approved by Senate.e) Places will be awarded on the basis of merit. Therefore the possession of an NSSC with a minimum score does not necessarilyguarantee admission. Entrance is based upon places available within the faculties.f) Faculty admission requirements are prescribed by each Faculty. Prospective students must acquaint themselves with the facultyadmission requirements and may include an admission test.g) The University of Namibia reserves the right to interview candidates before admission.h) Mature people with experience, but without the formal school qualification may seek entry through the Mature Age Entry Scheme.See page 12 of this Prospectus for more information on the Mature Age Entry Scheme.Faculty specific requirementsNormally, candidates intended to register for the B. Ed (Upper Primary) must have obtained a “C” or better in English as per the generaladmission requirements as well as a “C” in the required school subject as per specialisation in the NSSC examination:a) Mathematics (“C” in Mathematics) and Natural Science and Health Education (“C” in either Biology or Physical Science and a D inthe remaining subject)b) Social Science (“C” in one of the following subjects History, Geography or Development Studies and a “D” in the other subject) andEnglish (“C” in English)c) Social Science (“C” in one of the following subjects History, Geography or Development Studies and a “D” in the other subject) andNamibian Language (“D” in Namibian language)d) English (“C” in English) and Namibian Language (“D” in Namibian Language)e) English (“C” in English) and Mathematics (“C” in Mathematics)f) Namibian Language (“D” in Namibian Language) and Mathematics (“C” in Mathematics)Assessment and promotion requirementsModule assessment is based on continuous assessment by means of tutor-marked assignments, and a written examination at the end ofthe Module. You will be admitted to the examination if you have gained an average mark of at least 40% in the assignments. Tocomplete the Module successfully you should obtain a minimum mark of at least 40% in the examination, and a final mark of at least50%.Programme requirementsThe award of the degree is subject to satisfactory completion of all core, professional subjects, school content subjects and School BasedStudies (SBS) Phase 1, 2 and 3. In addition students will have to attend compulsory tutorials during SBS with identified lecturersthroughout their studies. Students further have to show professional conduct in class as well as in schools. Students will be required to do22 weeks in total SBS.Advancement rulesThe advancement rules will be in accordance with the approved general regulations of the University of Namibia as well as specificapproved Faculty regulations. A student advances to the following academic level of study when at least the required number of themodules of the curriculum for a specific year has been passed. If a student passed only 1/3 of the full curriculum of a specific year,he/she may not register for any modules on the following year. In all cases prerequisites for modules have to be passed before astudent can proceed to register for those modules that require prerequisites.End of first yearPass two-thirds of modules offered (equivalent to 96 credits) in the first year, in order to proceed to 2 nd year.End of second yearPass the remaining first year modules plus two-thirds of the year two modules (equivalent to 100 credits), in order to proceed to thirdyear.181