Tshwane University of Technology TUT Matric upgrade

Have you finished matric but your results aren’t good enough to apply for the course you want to pursue? Find out how you can improve your matric subjects and get the marks you need to pursue further education.

Finishing high school is a huge step forward in your life but it also comes with a lot of pressure, decision making and disappointments. This is a dilemma many matriculants face. Remember, you are not alone and second chances do exist.

Firstly, pat yourself on the back for getting through high school. You deserve to be proud, even if you aren’t happy with your marks right now. The next step is to figure out the next move forward. Do you want to improve your marks? Do you need better marks to get into a specific course? If yes, it’s time to lay out your options on the table. You are at a crossroads and the options you have must be weighed up carefully.

Choose a Different Route Going Forward

Perhaps you need to take a route that requires fewer academic requirements than your initial study choice. Before deciding on this option, consider whether or not you will be satisfied with the different route. Think about everything – from earning potential to passion and interest.

If you have doubts, my suggestion is to remember the impact this will have on your life, in the long run. Similar to the story of the tortoise and the hare, take a step back for a year, so that you can secure a great future.

Do a Bridging Course

Most universities offer bridging courses or extended programmes for high scholars who didn’t meet the requirements or don’t feel confident enough to jump into a degree. If in doubt, call the specific department and ask whether or not you can change to an extended programme.

Take a look at a success story

Check out how a bridging course helped one learner achieve her dream of studying Chartered Accounting.

Register for a Course that will Allow you to Re-Do Subjects

By re-doing certain subjects, you have a second chance to improve your marks. This could help you get into the course of your choice. Although this can feel like a setback, it’s a very mature approach to your adult life. Yay you!

There are many institutions who offer the option to redo matric subjects. Few public high schools allow students to re-do the full matric year. This is probably a relief – most people generally don’t want to go back to their old school.

Here are a few institutions which will allow you to redo your subjects:

> Tshwane University of Technology

How much does it cost to register for the full course?
Around R9 500 for Math and Science. This is for Maths AND Science.
To register you will be required to provide:

2 certified copies of your matric results
2 certified copies of your ID
R100 for the selection process

What are the entry requirements?
Please note that you will need to have:

a minimum of 30% for Maths and Science
a minimum of 50% for English

You will need to submit the enrolment form BEFORE 17 January

FYI: The selection process will take place on 17 January from 8 am to 12 pm. This is the only way to get into the programme.

For more information contact: Mr. Leslie Raulinga on 012 382 9473

Supplementary Exams

This is a solid option. You will be able to write supplementary exams if:

You’ve failed a maximum of two subjects
You were medically unfit to write the exams in October/November
You didn’t meet the Higher Education faculty minimum requirements
You had personal problems (eg. death of a family member) during the final exams

Supplementary exams can be written at no extra cost. This is a part of the Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Programme.
Registration for Supplementary Exams closes on 19 January .

*Please note: You will need to provide documentary evidence if you were absent from the final exams.

What if you don’t qualify to write the Supplementary Exams?
No worries. You have the following options:

if you are younger than 21 years old, you may re-enrol for the NSC at a high school — the Second Chance Programme will allow you to complete your NSC part-time with face-to-face classes in August/September for a period of 30 hours. There is no cost for this.
if you are older than 21 years old, register as a part-time candidate at a Public Adult Education Centre
register for the Senior Certificate (SC). This is a school-leaving qualification for adults and out-of-school learners
consider attending one of South Africa’s TVET Colleges

I DIDN’T PASS MATRIC – NOW WHAT?

When the results come out, not everyone gets to celebrate the end of a successful high school career. Find out what other options you have.

Tshwane University of Technology TUT Matric upgrade