University of Cape TownBachelor's DegreeBachelor of Social Science in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Faculty of Humanities
Duration4 yearsNQF level7Campuses1
About this course
UCT 2027 admission scoring: Guaranteed: 450 FPS. Minimum consideration: 450 FPS. Source pages: programme 49-55; admission requirements 55. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.
What you may study
Economics; statistics; finance; accounting; quantitative methods; policy analysis; markets; and applied research or modelling. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Required school subjects
MathematicsLevel 5 · 60%Mathematics 60% 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: 450 FPS. Minimum consideration: 450 FPS.
AL and QL: Upper Intermediate minimum; guaranteed band requires Proficient AL.
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 or postgraduate study in economics, finance, econometrics, investment, development studies or a related quantitative field.
Where this qualification may lead
Economist; financial analyst; banking professional; investment assistant; policy analyst; market researcher; or business analyst.
Study locations
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