Diploma In Somatic Therapy at Tshwane University of Technology

The intention of the Somatic Movement Therapy (SMT) Program is to offer the practitioner tools to work with groups and individuals to enhance mental, emotional, physical, and biological functions in order to bring optimal well-being and healing.

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 at least a D symbol at Standard Grade for English, Biology, and Mathematics.

Subjects with an E symbol at Higher Grade will also be considered.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.

• 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 4 for Mathematics or 5 for Mathematical Literacy and 4 for Life Sciences.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22 (with Mathematics) or 23 (with Mathematical Literacy).

Assessment procedure:

Applicants with a score of 22 to 23 will be required to write a TUT Potential Assessment Test (TUTPA) and will be interviewed by a departmental panel.

Applicants with an APS of 24 and more will be considered for admission without an academic proficiency test but will be interviewed by a departmental selection panel.

The APS will contribute 50% to the final admission score and the interview will contribute 50%.

A minimum score of 5/10 will be required of the candidate to be successful in the interview and students with the highest scores might be selected.

Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Minimum duration:

Three years.