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UCT Courses by Score
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UCT uses percentage-based FPS and WPS scores (not the standard 18–42 APS scale). Select your score type and use the slider to find matching programmes.
Select Your Score Type & Value
Current FPS score: 420
About admission scores
UCT uses percentage-based FPS and WPS bands. Some programmes (e.g. Fine Art, Music, advanced diplomas) may not publish a numeric FPS/WPS threshold.
When FPS or WPS is blank or zero, check requirements and additional information for portfolio, audition, or prerequisite rules.
Meeting a listed score does not guarantee admission.
Available Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA))
Band A FPS: 380
Requirements
Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation.
Additional Information
The leading indicator for admission is performance in the portfolio submission, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories: Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered.
Bachelor of Music (BMUS)
Band A FPS: 380
Requirements
Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition, interview and music theory test. NSC Music 60% or above or Unisa Music Theory Grade V or above or Unisa Music Practical Grade VII or above.
Additional Information
The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories: Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Music Performance.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P))
Band A FPS: 380
Requirements
Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition.
Additional Information
The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Theatre and Performance.
Important Notice
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on space, results, and programme-specific rules.
Important: Information is sourced from the University of Cape Town prospectus.
