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Undergraduate Programmes

University of the Witwatersrand Programmes

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Programmes Found

14

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Available Programmes

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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

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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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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.