Diploma in Event Management is a 1-year Diploma course that deals with the implementation and execution of events.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with a D symbol at Higher Grade for English.
Recommended subject(s):
Business Economics, Computer Science, and Tourism.
Selection criteria:
Selection is based on the allocation of points (M-score) for school subjects passed (Higher Grade or Standard Grade and symbols obtained).
Applicants are assessed according to a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic performance.
The formula for academic merit:
SYMBOL HG SG
A 5 4
B 4 3
C 3 2
D 2 1
E 1 0
Applicants who score 12 points will be accepted, those who score 10 to 11 points will be invited for an evaluation test, and those who score 9 points or less will not be accepted.
The Department has the right to invite applicants for an evaluation test and personal interviews with a representative from the Department.
• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s):
Business Studies, Hospitality Studies, and Tourism.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Assessment procedures:
Applicants with a final APS of 25 and more will be admitted to the programme.
Applicants with a score of 20 to 24 may be invited to do the TUT potential assessment.
• Applicants who obtained a Qualified from Technical Education and Vocational and Training Colleges (TVET)
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer science, economics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, marketing, office administration, or tourism.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27 (excluding Life Orientation).
b. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence, and status:
Students’ Rules and Regulations.
c. Intake for the qualification:
January only.
d. Presentation:
Day classes.
Minimum duration:
Three years.