Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Courses 2027 & Prospectus

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Sol Plaatje University is one of South Africa's newest public universities, established in Kimberley in 2014 to expand access to higher education in the Northern Cape and to help drive development in the province. Named after the writer, translator and political activist Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, the university is organised into four faculties covering education, economic and management sciences, humanities, and natural and applied sciences, with programmes ranging from one-year higher certificates through to four-year bachelor's degrees. Its campus in Kimberley combines modern academic buildings with residence facilities, and the institution positions itself as closely tied to the identity and needs of the surrounding Northern Cape region, including a strong focus on producing qualified school teachers for the province. As a relatively young and comprehensive university, SPU continues to expand its qualification offering while emphasising practical, work-integrated learning across its disciplines.

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Students cross a courtyard between the brick building and colorful facade at Sol Plaatje University.

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Download

SPU Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

Latest Prospectus

Published by Sol Plaatje University. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to SPU for 2027

We do not have confirmed 2027 application dates on file for Sol Plaatje University. Check the official site for the current window before you start.

Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Apply on the official portal. Applications are handled by the institution directly.
Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Apply on the official SPU site

19 listed

Courses Offered at SPU for 2027

We don't hold APS figures for SPU yet, so there is nothing to filter on here. Each course below links to the entry requirements the institution publishes for it.

Find courses by type: Higher Certificate 3 Diploma 3 Advanced Diploma 3 Bachelor's Degree 9 Postgraduate Diploma 1

All 19 courses at SPU, grouped by qualification.

SPU Bachelor's Degree Courses 9

Bachelor of Arts3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics3 Years
Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase Teaching)4 Years
Bachelor of Education (Intermediate Phase Teaching)4 Years
Bachelor of Education (Senior and FET Phase Teaching)4 Years
Bachelor of Environmental Science4 Years
Bachelor of Science3 Years
Bachelor of Science in Data Science3 Years

SPU Advanced Diploma Courses 3

Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with Sol Plaatje University before you apply.

Entry

Admission Requirements at SPU

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

We don't yet hold a numeric APS for any SPU programme. The institution still scores applications, so treat each course page as the authority on what that qualification asks for, and confirm it with the faculty before you apply.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 4 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

NQF 5 3
NQF 6 3
NQF 7 12
NQF 8 1

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

SPU Faculties and What They Offer

The 19 courses listed here are split across 4 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences 6 courses Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 5 courses Faculty of Education 5 courses Faculty of Humanities 3 courses

Money

Fees and Funding at SPU

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official SPU site.

Where to study

SPU Campuses

Kimberley Campus

Main campus

Kimberley, Northern Cape

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at SPU

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many SPU courses prepare you for that career.

Applications Developer 2 Curriculum Developer 2 Data Analyst 2 Head Of Department 2 Subject Head 2 Systems Analyst 2 Accountant 1 Agribusiness Entrepreneur 1 Agricultural Extension Officer 1 Agricultural Technician 1 Archives Assistant 1 Auditor 1 Business Development Officer 1 Business Manager 1 Communications Officer 1 Community Interpreter 1 Conservation Officer 1 Court Interpreter 1 Cultural Resource Officer 1 Curriculum Advisor 1 Data Engineer 1 Data Mining Engineer 1 Data Scientist 1 Deputy Principal 1 Early Childhood Educator 1 Economic Analyst 1 Economist 1 Education Manager 1 Entrepreneur 1 Environmental Analyst 1 Environmental Consultant 1 Environmental Scientist 1 Farm Manager 1 FET Phase Teacher 1 Financial Analyst 1 Financial Manager 1

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

SPU: Frequently Asked Questions

Sol Plaatje University has 19 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree and Postgraduate Diploma. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.

The prospectus we hold for Sol Plaatje University can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.

We do not have a confirmed 2027 closing date on file for Sol Plaatje University. Most South African institutions close undergraduate applications between August and November for the following year, but confirm the exact date on their official site before you rely on it.

Applications are made directly with the institution. Start on their official site: https://www.spu.ac.za. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

The courses listed here sit across 4 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Humanities.

The qualifications listed here lead most often to Applications Developer, Curriculum Developer, Data Analyst, Head Of Department, Subject Head and Systems Analyst. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.

Sol Plaatje University has 1 campus in Northern Cape: Kimberley Campus (Kimberley).

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Website: Official site
Phone: +27 53 491 0000
Email: studentrecruitment@spu.ac.za
Address: 10 Jan Smuts Boulevard, Kimberley, Private Bag X5008, Kimberley, 8300

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