University of Cape TownBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Business Science specialising in Computer Science
Faculty of Commerce
Duration4 yearsNQF level8Campuses1
About this course
UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 435 FPS; likely: 470 WPS; possible EDU admission for targeted-redress SA applicants: 430-434 FPS. Source pages: programme 23-30; admission requirements 28. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.
What you may study
Programming; databases; systems analysis; networks; software engineering; data structures; cybersecurity fundamentals; and project work. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Required school subjects
MathematicsLevel 6 · 70%Mathematics 70% or above.
English Home Language50%English Home Language 50% or above.
English First Additional Language60%English First Additional Language 60% or above.
Other admission conditions
Guaranteed: 435 FPS; likely: 470 WPS; possible EDU admission for targeted-redress SA applicants: 430-434 FPS.
Academic and Quantitative Literacy: Upper Intermediate or above.
Possible study paths
Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An advanced diploma or honours/postgraduate study in computing, information systems, data science, cybersecurity or a related field, subject to admission requirements.
Where this qualification may lead
Software developer; systems analyst; database specialist; IT support professional; business analyst; network specialist; or junior data professional.
Study locations
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