SUBJECT GROUP CONSUMER SCIENCES
Education
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Graduates
B.Sc Consumer Sciences programmes
The 3-year B.Sc. Consumer Sciences program includes modules such as consumer behaviour, consumer purchasing practices and resource management, introduction to the fashion industry, textiles, consumer orientated foods and new product development processes. The combination of these modules plus all the other modules enables the student to work in the retail, manufacturing or tourism industries.
The Consumer Sciences program also provides the prospective student with the opportunity to combine Tourism or Business management with Consumer Sciences.
Admission requirements:
The General admission requirements are described according to General Rule A.5.1.2.1 and further applicable regulations in introductory rule G.1.11.
For admission to the program the following are required:
National Senior Certificate with University admission; A Natural science subject on level 4 (50-59%); At least one of the following subjects: Maths, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or Life Sciences
APS-score: The results achieved in four designated subjects plus two NSC subjects will be taken into consideration. The results achieved in Life orientation will not be taken into account; An APS score of at least 22. Language requirement: A pass mark of 50-59% (level 4) in the language of teaching and learning concerning home language or first additional language level.
Prospective students will be subject to a selection process consisting of the following components:
Particulars of the selection requirements and procedures can be obtained from the School Director of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences.
Application must be submitted before 31 May.
List of modules:
Fashion industry
Consumer resource management
Foods
General introductory foods Plant food groups and systems Animal food groups and systems New food product development processes
Other modules
Academic literacy Know and understand the world of health Applied ethics Occupational health and ergonomics Microbiology for food and nutrition Introductory Physiology Nutritional status Nutrients Family and Community Nutrition Food service management: Systems and large scale production Food service management: Management aspects Financial accounting
Electives
Business management
Tourism management
Post graduate study
Post graduate study in Consumer Sciences
The post graduate programmes are exclusively focused to allow the student to specialise within the core components of Consumer Sciences, namely Foods, Clothing and Housing/Interior design.
The Honors degree follows upon a three- or four-year degree in Consumer Sciences or after the status of a Bachelor degree or Bachelor of Science has been granted.
The study can be completed part time or full time. The part time option will only be granted in special circumstances.
Admission requirements
B.Sc. or B. Consumer Sciences degree. If not in possession of the qualifications mentioned, a complete academic record should be handed in to ensure that the required main subjects (core modules) were completed.
Admission to this degree takes place in consultation with the school director or his delegate taking into consideration the previous academic achievements of the student. An average academic mark of 60% in the B.Sc. or B. Consumer Sciences degree or equivalent qualification as stipulated in G.25.3.1(a) is required. The average mark is calculated according to the core modules of the undergraduate study years and students are placed on a preference list accordingly.
Admission is subject to availability of capacity in the subject group.
Prerequisites: as indicated opposite each module.
Compulsory modules:
VNAM 671 Research methods and scientific writing skills VNAV 671 Research project: Project report and presentation VVBG 671 Consumer behaviour VVOO 671 Adult education and -training
Choice modules (2)
Group A
Group B
VGHB 672 Consumer resource management VGHB 673 Interior design VKLE 671 Advanced textiles VKLE 672 Advanced fashion industry
Group C
VGHB 672 Consumer resource management VVDL 672 Food product development VVDL 673 Consumer behaviour in foods
Masters and Philosophiae Doctor in Consumer Sciences
A student can contact the subject group Consumer Sciences regarding further Masters and Philosophiae Doctor studies.
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