Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

1. a Bachelor degree in Theology, Religious Studies or related areas of study, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II or at least Cum Laude or
2. a Bachelor degree in any area of study together with experience related to Spiritual Companionship.

The Faculty Admissions Committee may, after thorough examination of documents submitted in support of the qualifications presented, and following an interview, recommend the admission of applicants applying for admission in terms of the University's Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL) who are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and documented experience if these are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications referred to in the above paragraphs. The admission of such applicants may be made subject to those conditions that may be imposed to address any lacunae in the applicants' academic preparation and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree.

All applicants shall satisfy the Board through an interview, that they have the necessary academic background, professional aptitude and disposition to follow the Course with profit.

All applicants shall submit a Police Good Conduct Certificate issued by the Commissioner of Police in terms of the Conduct Certificates Ordinance.