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  This blog post will explore the most in-demand university courses in South Africa based on current job market trends, government skill shortage lists, and future career growth potential. It will help students make informed decisions when choosing a course and career path. Choose a Career with a Future Choosing the right course is one of the most important decisions a student can make. In today’s competitive world, it’s not just about what you want to study — it’s also about what the job market needs . At UniversityLinks , we’re here to help you make informed decisions that set you up for long-term success. Here’s a look at the most in-demand courses in South Africa , based on current trends, job shortages, and future industry growth. 📌 Why Your Course Choice Matters With thousands of students graduating every year, only those with skills in high demand are likely to find jobs quickly. Some qualifications are better aligned with: Government's Critical Skills List NSFAS ...

As we gear up for the 2026 university application season , it’s important to approach the process with strategy, preparation, and confidence. Many students miss out on opportunities simply because they weren’t informed or didn’t act early enough. At UniversityLinks , we’re here to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes ! Here are 5 essential rules to follow to make your university application successful: 1. Don’t “Try Your Luck” – Know the Requirements Applying for a course you're not qualified for is a waste of your time and resources. That spot could go to someone who meets – or even exceeds – the requirements. Before applying, check the APS score and subject requirements to make sure you're eligible. 🎓 Pro Tip: UniversityLinks provides APS calculators and guides to help you understand what you qualify for.  Course Connect 2. Apply Early & Upload the Right Documents The earlier you apply, the better your chances. Late applications often face unnecessary delays or e...

  1. 𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞: "I am passionate about helping children learn and grow. I want to support teachers by making the classroom more effective and enjoyable." 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: "I want to be a teacher assistant because I genuinely love working with learners. I'm patient, caring, and I enjoy helping teachers with classroom activities. Supporting a child's learning journey gives me joy." 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Don’t say “Because I need money” — we all do, but be purpose-driven. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬: Passion, patience, love for kids, teamwork. 2. 𝐐: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫? 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞: I would remain calm, follow the school’s behavior policy, speak to the learner respectfully, and try to understand the reason behind the behavior." 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: "If a learner is disruptive, I wouldn’t shout. I’d try to redirect their focus gentl...

  National Benchmark Test,   is a test that is used in South Africa, it is there to assess the academic readiness of the undergraduate “first-year” students in the university. There are two parts of the test, which are The Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy test (AQL) and the Mathematics test (MAT). The AQL test assess the language and math literacy, while the MAT test focuses on higher-level of the math skills. It is there to help the universities to be able to place the students in an appropriate courses or the courses of the student’s interest and it also provides the necessary academic support The National Benchmark Tests (NBT) measures your academic readiness for University. Some South African universities use the NBTs in addition to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for access to higher education, while others use the tests to determine the kind of learning support a student will need during their studies. What to expect Two days before the test for which yo...

  What is a Bursary?   A bursary is a type of financial aid provided to students to help them cover the costs of their studies. Unlike loans, bursaries do not need to be repaid back. They are typically awarded based on financial need, although some may also consider academic achievement or other criteria A bursary is simple a study program that is financially aided for by someone else or a company. This means that funds are made available by a company for a student who wants to study further and who qualifies can apply for one. The company then pays the fees for such learner to complete their studies and gain a higher qualification. Some bursary programs do however require the candidate to ‘work back’ the bursary amount after they have completed their studies, but not all bursaries have this requirement. Most undergraduate bursary programs mainly aim to add to a student’s funding but some also supply complete funding’s to deserving candidates. How bursaries generally work Acce...

  Admission Point Scores (APS)   are used by universities to assess the suitability of students for a specific course. The APS is calculated based on your final high school results. Each subject you take is assigned a certain number of points, and these points are then added together to give you’re a total APS score. For example, in South Africa, the APS is calculated using your Matric marks. The marks are separated into percentage brackets, and each bracket has a corresponding number of points. Once you know how many points you have for each subject, you can add them together to get your APS total point to see which courses you qualify for at a specific university. Different universities and courses may have different APS requirements, so it’s important to check the specific requirements for the course you’re interested in, to be able to calculate your APS points. Do you have any particular university or course in mind that you’d like to know more about? If you do let us help...