Bachelor of Social Science

About this course

UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 450 FPS; likely: 450 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 380 FPS. Minimum consideration: 380 FPS. Applicants enter the general degree rather than applying for a specific major. Source pages: programme 49-55; admission requirements 55. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.

What you may study

Core natural sciences; mathematics or statistics; laboratory methods; scientific computing; data interpretation; research practice; and discipline-specific practical work. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

Guaranteed: 450 FPS; likely: 450 WPS; possible targeted-redress admission: 380 FPS. Minimum consideration: 380 FPS.
Academic Literacy: Intermediate minimum; higher bands require Upper Intermediate or Proficient.

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. Honours, postgraduate diploma or advanced study in the relevant scientific discipline, subject to academic performance and programme requirements.

Where this qualification may lead

Laboratory analyst; research assistant; quality-control technician; science officer; technical specialist; or scientific-services practitioner, depending on the specialisation.