{"id":814,"date":"2024-07-16T14:55:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=814"},"modified":"2026-09-16T14:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T14:47:44","slug":"can-i-apply-for-a-degree-with-an-n6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/can-i-apply-for-a-degree-with-an-n6\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Apply for a Degree With an N6?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes, but not automatically. There is no national rule that gives N6 holders a place in a bachelor’s degree. Each university decides, programme by programme, whether it accepts N6 results or the National N Diploma, and on what conditions. A full National N Diploma usually opens more doors than an N6 certificate on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Routes universities commonly use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Route<\/th>Who it suits<\/th>What to expect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Diploma first, then degree<\/td>N6 or National N Diploma holders<\/td>Many universities of technology consider N-qualifications for related diplomas; a diploma can later lead to an advanced diploma or degree<\/td><\/tr>
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)<\/td>Applicants with work experience<\/td>The university assesses what you already know; places are limited<\/td><\/tr>
Mature age exemption<\/td>Older applicants without matric exemption<\/td>Applied for through Universities South Africa (USAf), with conditions<\/td><\/tr>
Matric-based admission<\/td>Applicants who also hold a National Senior Certificate with bachelor’s pass<\/td>Your matric results are assessed, not the N6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What to prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Certified copies of your N4, N5 and N6 certificates or Statements of Results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your National N Diploma, if awarded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your matric certificate, if you have one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Proof of relevant work experience, especially for RPL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The specific programme’s admission page, to check whether N-qualifications are listed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Things to know before you apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n