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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%+)

Additional Requirements

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.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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Acceptance depends on departmental selection. Applicants must complete a written and graphic exercise and may be required to attend an interview. Following an interview,applicants with a Wits APS of 29-33 may be accepted on the basis of exceptional scores. The BAS selection process is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the School of Architecture and Planning, which is monitored by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on performance in the selection exercise, interview and academics. Demographic balance is taken into consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring within the same range.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

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When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, your selection will not be based solely on your school leaving results. A Composite Index (CI) is calculated with 60% from your academic results (five subjects) and 40% from your National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores. The academic score includes English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences, and the best two other subjects. For Dental Science, both Physical Sciences and Life Sciences are required All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants, except those applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) or the Graduate Entry Physiotherapy Programme (GEPP), those who are in their final year of a degree and those who have already completed a degree, must write the NBT by 18 August before being considered for admission.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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There are two entry points into the MBBCh: first year, for applicants currently in Grade 12, and third year, for applicants who have completed a relevant degree (GEMP). All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

3 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

30-35 points. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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Waitlisting: Applicants who wish to take law courses in their first year of study must meet the admission requirements for law (40-42 points). Preference is given to higher English results. APS range for law courses is 40-42 points.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 30-35 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%+)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 31-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%)

Additional Requirements

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Applicants for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology are required to write the NBTAn APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%)

Additional Requirements

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Applicants for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology are required to write the NBTAn APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results. An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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%)

Additional Requirements

An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 44+ points and English Level 6 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 41-43 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 44+ points and English Level 6, Mathematics Level 7 and Physical Sciences Level 7 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 44+ points and English Level 6, Mathematics Level 7 and Physical Sciences Level 7 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 40-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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%)

Additional Requirements

Applicants with 40-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

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.

Additional Requirements

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All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants must write the NBT by 17 August 2026 for early feedback on their application. Results from online NBT's will not be considered. Refer to Page 75 for more information on the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za. Only subject levels are provided, not an overall APS score.

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

Additional Requirements

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be wait-listed subject to place availability. Note: Minimum APS is 36, but applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 34-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 34-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 34-36 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Two-year LLB (for graduates only)

2 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 4

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Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability. Wits students who have completed a BA Law or BCom Law are eligible to apply for the two-year LLB.

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: 30-35 points. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

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Acceptance depends on departmental selection. Applicants must complete a written and graphic exercise and may be required to attend an interview. Following an interview, applicants with a Wits APS of 30-33 may be accepted on the basis of exceptional scores. The BAS selection process is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the School of Architecture and Planning, which is monitored by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on performance in the selection exercise, interview and academics. Demographic balance is taken into consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring within the same range. Note: Minimum APS is 34, but applicants with an APS of 30-33 may be accepted based on exceptional scores.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be wait-listed subject to place availability. Note: Minimum APS is 36, but applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be wait-listed.

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

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

Applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be wait-listed subject to place availability. Note: Minimum APS is 36, but applicants with an APS of 30-35 may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.

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

Additional Requirements

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Applicants with an APS of 40-45, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 5 OR Maths Literacy Level 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Minimum APS 46 required for direct admission.

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Three-year LLB (for graduates only)

2 years

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 4

Additional Requirements

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Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at an institution other than Wits may be required to apply for the three-year LLB programme. Wits students who have completed an undergraduate degree without Law majors are also required to apply for the three-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an average of at least 65% for the final year of their undergraduate degree.

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Music

4 years APS: 34

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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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Social Work

4 years APS: 36

Key Requirements

English Home Language or First Additional Language: 5

Additional Requirements

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*Only 60 1st year places are available for the Bachelor of Social Work degree. Selection is based on academic merit within various school quintiles. Waitlisting: An APS of 34-35 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-35 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

Waitlisting: An APS of 30-33 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Preference is given to higher English results.

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

Additional Requirements

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Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences stand a greater chance of being accepted. Those meeting the minimum requirements may be wait-listed.