University of Cape TownBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Science – Computer Science major
Faculty of Science
Duration3 yearsNQF level7Campuses1
About this course
UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 660 FPS; likely: 640 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 550 FPS. Minimum consideration: 550 FPS. Computer Science may replace the Physical Sciences requirement when Physical Sciences was not taken. Source pages: programme 64-69; admission requirements 68-69. 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.
Physical SciencesLevel 5 · 60%Physical Sciences 60% or an explicitly permitted major-specific substitute.
Other admission conditions
Guaranteed: 660 FPS; likely: 640 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 550 FPS. Minimum consideration: 550 FPS.
Mathematics, AL and QL must be written for placement; scores are not used for Science admission.
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.
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