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Undergraduate Programmes

University of the Witwatersrand Programmes

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92

Faculties

16

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Available Programmes

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Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Business Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): General, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Information Systems

3 years APS: 38

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSci)

3 years APS: 44

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Accounting

3 years APS: 38

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Economics and Finance

Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSci)

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Law

Bachelor of Commerce with Law - BCom (Law)

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management - School of Law

Four-year LLB

3 years APS: 46

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering (BSc(Eng))

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng))

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng))

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng))

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME))

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts (BEngSc(DA))

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering (BSc(Eng))

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mining Engineering BSc(Eng) (4 years)

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) (3 years)

3 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 4(50%+), Mathematics 4(50%+)

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSc(URP)) (3 years)

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 4(50%+), Mathematics 4(50%+)

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies (BSc(CS)) (3 years)

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 4(50%+), Mathematics 4(50%+)

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment - School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies(in the field of Property Studies) (BSc(CS) (Property Studies) (3 years)

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 4(50%+), Mathematics 4(50%+)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSci): Biomedical Sciences, Biokinetics, Health Systems Sciences

3 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%+), Mathematics 5(60%+), Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences 5(60%+)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)

3 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 7, Physical Sciences: Level 4.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)

6 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

5 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5. All applicants must spend time observing specific procedures as performed by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance will not be considered for admission.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS)

3 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 7, Physical Sciences: Level 4. All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend time observing specific procedures as performed by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance will not be considered for admission.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)

4 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 4, Physical Sciences: Level 4.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

4 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSc (OT))

4 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Life Sciences: Level 4, Physical Sciences: Level 4. All applicants to BSc Occupational Therapy must spend time observing an Occupational Therapist to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance will not be considered for admission.

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc Physiotherapy)

4 years

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences: Level 5, Physical Sciences: Level 5. All applicants to BSc Physiotherapy must spend time observing a Physiotherapist to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/additional-requirements/ under Additional Requirements. Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of attendance will not be considered for admission.

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (Law)

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 3, Technical Mathematics: 4

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts

4 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Arts

Bachelor of Music

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd): Foundation Phase Teaching

4 years APS: 37

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%), Mathematics 4(50%), Maths Literacy 5(60%), Technical Mathematics 5(60%)

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd): Intermediate Phase Teaching

4 years APS: 37

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%), Mathematics 4(50%), Maths Literacy 5(60%), Technical Mathematics 5(60%)

Faculty of Humanities - Wits School of Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd): Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching

4 years APS: 37

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%)

Faculty of Humanities - School of Human and Community Development

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%), Mathematics 4(50%)

Faculty of Humanities - School of Human and Community Development

Bachelor of Audiology

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%), Mathematics 4(50%)

Faculty of Humanities - School of Human and Community Development

Bachelor of Social Work

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

English Home Language OR First Additional Language 5(60%)

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc) General

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the fields of Geographical and Archaeological Sciences

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Geospatial Sciences

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Environmental Studies

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Geological Sciences

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science

3 years APS: 44

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 7, Mathematics: 7, Physical Sciences: 7

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics

3 years APS: 44

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6, Physical Sciences: 6

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science

3 years APS: 44

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6, Physical Sciences: 6

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematical Sciences

3 years APS: 44

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 7, Mathematics: 7, Physical Sciences: 7

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Physics)

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6, Physical Sciences: 6

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Materials Science

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

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

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6, Physical Sciences: 6

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences: (BHSci) Biomedical Sciences, Biokinetics, Health Systems Sciences

3 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5, Mathematics: Level 5, Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences: Level 5.

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mining Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: null

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Consideration for any degree in the Wits School of Arts requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria set out by the University. In addition, it is required that the applicant successfully complete an interview/audition/portfolio/written assignment at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from May 2026. Consideration into the degree is dependent on you successfully fulfilling both these criteria. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Consideration for any degree in the Wits School of Arts requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria set out by the University. In addition, it is required that the applicant successfully complete an interview/audition/portfolio/written assignment at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from May 2026. Consideration into the degree is dependent on you successfully fulfilling both these criteria. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSci)

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 7

Faculty of Humanities

Intermediate Phase Teaching

4 years APS: 37

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 4, Maths Literacy: 5, Technical Mathematics: 5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSci)

3 years APS: 44

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 6

Faculty of Humanities

Foundation Phase Teaching

4 years APS: 37

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 4, Maths Literacy: 5, Technical Mathematics: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching

4 years APS: 37

Key Requirements

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English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Teaching subjects: Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD), Geography, History, IsiZulu Home Language, IsiZulu First Additional Language, Sesotho Home Language, Sesotho First Additional Language, Information Technology, Mechanical Technology (Auto), Mathematics, Technical Mathematics

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Consideration for any degree in the Wits School of Arts requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria set out by the University. In addition, it is required that the applicant successfully complete an interview/audition/portfolio/written assignment at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from May 2026. Consideration into the degree is dependent on you successfully fulfilling both these criteria. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Two-year LLB (for graduates only)

2 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 4

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

3 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 4, Mathematics: 4, Physical Sciences: null

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: null

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Property Studies

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: null

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in the field of Accounting

3 years APS: 38

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Applicants for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology are required to write the NBT. Please refer to Page 14 for more information on the NBT. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 4

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Four-year LLB

4 years APS: 46

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 6, Mathematics: 5 OR Maths Literacy: 6

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Three-year LLB (for graduates only)

2 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 4

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in the fields of: General, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Information Systems

3 years APS: 38

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Music

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Consideration for any degree in the Wits School of Arts requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria set out by the University. In addition, it is required that the applicant successfully complete an interview/audition/portfolio/written assignment at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from May 2026. Consideration into the degree is dependent on you successfully fulfilling both these criteria. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Social Work

4 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in the field of Law

3 years APS: 43

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts

4 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

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Consideration for any degree in the Wits School of Arts requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria set out by the University. In addition, it is required that the applicant successfully complete an interview/audition/portfolio/written assignment at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from May 2026. Consideration into the degree is dependent on you successfully fulfilling both these criteria. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in the field of Financial Sciences

3 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 7

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Audiology

4 years APS: 34

Key Requirements

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Applicants for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology are required to write the NBT. Please refer to Page 14 for more information on the NBT. English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 4

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering

4 years APS: 42

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, Physical Sciences: 5