Higher Certificate in Theology at University of Free Studies

Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine and, more broadly, of religious belief. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities and seminaries.

Applications to Study at University of Free Studies

For degree studies at the University of the Free State, we expect that:

• you have an NSC or NCV with an endorsement that allows entrance to degree studies (Bachelor’s degree) or an equivalent
qualification;

• you meet all the minimum admission requirements for the programme you intend to study.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen/intended programme of study does not guarantee admission, as limited spaces are available in each programme;

• you have a minimum level of 4 (50%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, and
• you must pass certain school subjects with a minimum level of achievement in order to take a certain university module.

For example, you must get a mark of 70% for Mathematics in Grade 12 if you plan to study BSc majoring in Physics with Engineering subjects.

Please refer to the section on the faculty-specific admission requirements, which also includes the respective compulsory subjects and achievement levels required per programme.

Visit https://apply.ufs.ac.za. Keep your mobile phone and an active email address ready, as you require both to access and complete the online application form.

Proceed through all the steps and submit your electronic application.

Make sure that you complete the application form properly, e.g. if you need on-campus residence accommodation or financial aid, indicate this in the relevant section.

Upload copies of the following in PDF or JPEG format when you apply for undergraduate studies:
• Your ID if you are a South African citizen
• Your passport if you are an international student
• Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18
• Your final Grade 11 results with the school’s stamp
• Grade 12 June results with the school’s stamp as soon as it becomes available.
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) if you have already matriculated
• Your academic record, only if you are/were a student at another institution of higher
learning
• USAF accreditation from the examination board for South African universities.

Apply to MB.USAF.ac.za for conditional exemption, foreign conditional exemption, or mature age
conditional exemption.

Admission requirements:

General minimum admission requirements:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) Level 4, or an AP of 18 – 24 for admission to Bachelors Degree.

• Four subjects on level 3 (40%–49%).

• Language of instruction on level 3 (40%) for all options.

Faculty-specific admission requirements:

Economic and Management Sciences: 

• Commerce route study option: Mathematics on level 3 (40%) or higher.

• Administration route study option: Mathematics is not a requirement to study this option.

The duration of the course is four years. 

• NB: You will not be allowed to change from an Administration to a Commerce program.

How much do theologians make in South Africa?

Average starting salary of R7286.67 a month.

The average salary of R16,500 a month.

What jobs can you do with theology?

Other possible theology jobs can include working as an advice worker, archivist, a charity fundraiser, counselor, community development worker, civil service administrator, police officer, and roles in publishing, such as editorial and journalism.