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University of Witwatersrand Prospectus

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Important Information

If you encounter a programme with an APS of 0, this indicates that the programme does not incorporate APS (Application Point Score) as a part of its admission criteria.

Please ensure to review other specific admission requirements for each programme.

Available Courses

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): General, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Information Systems
Faculty Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Business Sciences
Duration 3 years
APS : 38
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Applicants with an APS of 35-37, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSci)
Faculty Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy
Duration 3 years
APS : 44
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 6(70%+)

Additional Information

Applicants with an APS of 39-43, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Accounting
Faculty Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy
Duration 3 years
APS : 38
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Applicants with an APS of 35-37, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSci)
Faculty Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Economics and Finance
Duration 3 years
APS : 42
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 7(80%+)

Additional Information

Applicants with an APS of 39-41, as well as English Level 5 AND Mathematics Level 7, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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Bachelor of Commerce with Law - BCom (Law)
Faculty Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Law
Duration 3 years
APS : 43
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Applicants with an APS of 35-42, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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Four-year LLB
Faculty Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Law
Duration 3 years
APS : 46
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 6(70%+), Mathematics 4(50%) OR Maths Literacy 6(70%+)

Additional Information

Applicants with an APS of 40-45, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 4 OR Maths Literacy Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering (BSc(Eng))
Faculty Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Duration 4 years
APS : 42
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Physical Science 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted.

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng))
Faculty Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Duration 4 years
APS : 42
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Physical Science 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted.

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng))
Faculty Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Duration 4 years
APS : 42
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Physical Science 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted.

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng))
Faculty Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Duration 4 years
APS : 42
Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Physical Science 5(60%+)

Additional Information

Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted.

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Important Notice

"MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE. FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE."

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