WITS GUIDE FOR UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS www.wits.ac.za/ 2020
WITS GUIDE FOR
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS
www.wits.ac.za/
2020
APPLY ONLINE www.wits.ac.za
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in the suburbs of Braamfontein and
Parktown in Johannesburg (South Africa), the vibrant, culturally
diverse and leading commercial city
on the African continent.
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CONTENTS
Welcome Message .............................................. 2
University Rankings ............................................ 3
5 Faculties ............................................................ 4
Application Closing Dates ................................. 4
Admission Requirements (NSC) ........................ 5
Admission Requirements (NBT) ........................ 6
Wits Additional Placement Tests (WAPT) .........6
Admisson Requirements (NCV) ......................... 7
Study Fees and Financing your Studies .......... 8
Accommodation Application Fees .................... 8
Wits Scholarships ................................................ 9
Faculty of Commerce, Law
and Management .............................................. 10
Admission Requirements ................................... 14
Faculty of Engineering and
the Built Environment ...................................... 16
Admission Requirements ................................... 18
Faculty of Health Sciences ............................. 20
Admission Requirements ................................... 22
Faculty of Humanities ...................................... 24
Admission Requirements ................................... 26
Faculty of Science ............................................ 28
Admission Requirements ................................... 30
Apply to Wits in 5 Steps .................................... 32
International Applicants ..................................... 33
Student Support ................................................. 34
Student Life ......................................................... 35
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Welcome!
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of the Witwatersrand.
Wits enjoys a long history as one of the top universities on the African continent. We strive to be a
leading, research-intensive institution that is both locally responsive and globally competitive. Wits
also has a long history of providing a platform for the contestation of ideas. We have a firm
commitment to social justice, and the institution has often played a significant role during moments of
historical significance. Indeed, we are proud to count ‘Witsies’ as some of the most influential figures
in impacting on our country, continent and the world.
In addition to research intensiveness, academic rigour and intellectual engagement, the University
offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities through its many student clubs and societies.
We have a diverse and cosmopolitan student population, and I hope that you will take advantage of
the opportunity to learn from each other, both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Thank you for choosing Wits as the next step in your important academic and personal development.
I wish you the very best as you embark on this exciting journey.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib
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Wits Rankings
www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/facts-and-figures/academic-rankings/
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South Africa
Wits is the
Highest
Ranking
University in
South Africa
No.1 Centre for World University Rankings
No.1 Academic Ranking of World Universities
Globally 251-300 Times Higher Education
181 Centre for World University Rankings
364 QS World University Rankings
230 Academic Ranking of World Universities
36 BRICS (QS Rankings)
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faculties
Engineering and the Built Environment
Commerce, Law and Management
Health Sciences
Humanities
Science
Application Closing Dates
30 JUNE
Bachelor of Architecture
Health Sciences (all degrees)
B-Speech Language Pathology
B Audiology
31 AUGUST
Sport bursaries
30 SEPTEMBER
All other university degrees
Residence applications
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CALCULATE YOUR POINTS
Admission Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
In order to gain acceptance to any of the faculties, applicants require:
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects, and
• Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as a Bachelor Degree Pass.
Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:
• English must be taken either as Home Language or 1st Additional Language.
• Mathematics is a core and compulsory subject for all numerate degrees in programmes in Engineering and Built
Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, Science and most of the programmes in the Health Sciences.
• Maths Literacy will be accepted by Law, Education and Humanities (except for Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology).
• Wits does not distinguish between designated vs. non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score
(APS).
• The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation.
NB: Compliance with the minimum requirement does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a
limited number of places for first year undergraduates as approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
SUBJECT
%
WITS APS
1. English Home Language or LOLT
2. 1st Additional Language
3. Mathematics/Maths Literacy
4.
5
6.
7. Life Orientation
TOTAL APS
NB: Seven subjects are used in the calculation of APS
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National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Admission Point Score (APS)
NSC Scale of Achievement
NSC %
7
80 - 99
6 70 - 79
5 60 - 69
4 50 - 59
3 40 - 49
2 30 - 39
1 0 - 29
Wits’ APS
Wits’ APS for Mathematics &
English
Wits’ APS for
Life Orientation
Wits’ APS for
other subjects
90 - 100
8 + 2 = 10
4
8
80 - 89 7 + 2 = 9 3 7
70 - 79 6 + 2 = 8 2 6
60 - 69 5 + 2 = 7 1 5
50 - 59 4 0 4
40 - 49 3 0 3
30 - 39 0 0 0
0 - 29 0 0 0
Admission Requirements:
National Benchmark Test (NBT)
All applicants to the Faculty of Health Sciences (except
applicants who are applying for admission into the Graduate
Entry Medical Programme – GEMP - ONLY) are required to
write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being con-
sidered for admission.
Applicants to the Faculty of Humanities applying for the
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of
Audiology, and Bachelor of Social Work are required to write
the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered
for admission.
There are two tests: The first is the Academic and
Quantitative Literacy Test and the second is the Mathematics
Test. The test results will be used in addition to the Grade 11
results (for early decision making purposes) and the Grade 12
results (for final decision-making purposes).
Please note:
• Applicants who achieve in the ‘basic’ range (refer to table
below), are unlikely to be considered for a place in the Health
Sciences degrees. For more information on the Performance
levels, please refer to the NBT website.
• These are standard tests for all medical schools in South
Africa, and you are only required to write the tests once,
irrespective of the number of medical schools you have
applied to.
Rules for applicants taking the NBT tests:
• Applicants must register on the NBT website, or by mobile,
to write the tests. Registration closes approximately three
weeks prior to each of the test dates. You can register for
the NBT even before you submit your application to the
University. DO NOT wait for an official notification from the
University in order to register and write the tests. You may
miss the NBT deadline.
• A fee is charged for the tests. The fee can only be paid once
you have registered to write the test.
• Results received for tests written after this date WILL NOT be
taken into consideration. Applicants are encouraged to write
the tests as early as possible. See table for NBT Test Dates.
• For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and
available venues, please refer to the NBT website.
• Both tests must be written at one session.
• ONLY the first attempt results will be taken into account for
selection purposes and thus it is not advisable to write the
tests more than once in any year.
• NBT results are valid for three years.
BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Academic Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
Mathematics
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Proficient 64 100 70 100 68 100
Intermediate 38 63 38 69 35 67
Basic 0 37 0 37 0 34
NBT TEST DATES
Health Sciences
No later than 11 August
Humanities
No later than 31 October
Mature Age Applicants Only
For All Arts Degrees (excluding BA Law, Bachelror of Speech-
Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology)
Applicants who wrote matric pre-2008, with no degree
exemption, may qualify for mature age exemption, and will
be required to write the NBT test.
www.nbt.ac.za
Admission Requirements:
Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT)
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) applicants only
To be able to calculate a composite index, all components that contribute to this must be fi (i.e.Tertiary Aggregate).
Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to write the WAPT, scheduled for September, as and when documentation for
applications is complete. This means that the Faculty has received an academic transcript and all other pertinent documents. If
documents are not submitted by 15 July, no further consideration will be given to your application. Applicants will need to start
preparing well in advance of notification. All information about the content and nature of each of the components of the test is
given on the GEMP website.
www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp
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Admission Requirements:
National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)
Subject to institutional admission requirements, the minimum
admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree programme is a
National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council
for General and Further Education and Training.
The minimum legislative requirements for admission to a
Bachelors degree include the achievement of:
• Three fundamental subjects between 60 - 69% (including
English as the language of learning and teaching at Wits)
• Three vocational subjects from the designated list between
70 - 79%.
Wits’ institutional requirements are:
An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to write a test,
provided that he/she has met the following compulsory institu-
tional requirements as well as the Faculty and degree-specific
requirements. An applicant must have:
• Taken English as either a language of learning and teaching,
or as the first additional language
• Taken Mathematics as a fundamental component
• Achieved 70 - 79% for all seven subjects - in fundamental
and vocational categories.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MBBCh
BPharm
BSc (Physiotherapy)
BHSc
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biokinetics
• Health Systems
Sciences
English HL/
1st Add Language
4 (70%)
Mathematics
4 (70%)
Life Sciences AND/OR
Physical Sciences
4 (70%)
BDS
English HL/
1st Add Language
4 (70%)
Mathematics
4 (70%)
Life Sciences AND/OR
Physical Sciences
4 (70%)
BNurs
BSc (OT)
BCMP
Bachelor of Oral Health
Sciences
English HL/
1st Add Language
3 (60%)
Mathematics
3 (60%)
Life Sciences AND/OR
Physical Sciences
3 (60%)
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds
an NCV will be interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant
Head of School.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds
an NCV will be interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant
Head of School.
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DOES NOT CONSIDER
APPLICANTS WHO PRESENT WITH AN NCV
ADMISSION POINT SCORES
RATING CODE RATING %
5
Outstanding
80-100
4
Highly competent
70-79
3
Competent
50-69
2
Not yet competent
40-49
1
Not achieved
0-39
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW & MANAGEMENT
BCom
BEconSc
BAccSc
English
4 (70%)
Mathematics
4 (70%)
Four subjects from Business, Commerce and
Management Studies
Current Study Fees (2018) Financing
Approximate tuition fees for the first year of study
As at the time of going to print, the tuition fees for 2019 were not available. These are the
approximate tuition fees for the first year of study in 2018. Fees may increase by approximately
10% or more, so you need to add at least 10% to the figures below. Please note that the fees listed
below are for South African citizens only. International students pay a composite fee depending on
the degree. This information is available at www.wits.ac.za, click on ‘International’.
Commerce, Law and Management
Engineering and the Built Environment
Health Sciences
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)
Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS)
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (BSc(OT))
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
MBChB
R50 710
R66 860
R66 600
R45 480
R56 860
R43 040
R50 700
R49 840
R67 950
Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (BA) R39 240-R50 540
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) R42 640
Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Art) R42 080
Bachelor of Film and TV (BAFT) R42 800
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) R49 180-R49 620
Bachelor of Music (BMus) R42 960
Bachelor of Arts (Performing and Visual) (BAPVA) R42 080-R45 350
Bachelor of Education (BEd) R31 600
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology R48 130
Bachelor of Audiology R48 130
Bachelor of Social Work R46 690
Science
South African citizens will be expected to make a first payment prior to, or during
enrolment before being permitted to enrol at the University. Applicants will be informed of
this in writing. This amount is offset against the fee account.
International applicants pay fees at the beginning of the year. All International applicants
must pay 75% of the tuition fees and related costs at the time of registration. The balance
is to be paid by the end of March.
All fees are due by 31 March.
If you cannot pay you will be required to contact the Fees Office to sign a payment plan.
Self-funding
Work first to raise funds! As a young person
ready to start your life, this may seem a
dim prospect but often people who have
worked for a few years before commencing
their studies really enjoy their studies once
they start - so much so that they go on to
postgraduate study! Another option is to
work part-time while you study. But don’t over-extend yourself and fail your courses
as a result.
Parents/guardian/religious groups
Your parents or guardian may be able to
help you with funding, or their employers
may offer student bursaries. Many church
groups and other religious organisations
offer bursaries to their members.
Bank Loan
Most major banking institutions off
student loans at attractive interest rates.
Normally, bank loans cover the duration of
study and are repaid once you start work-
ing, or once you have graduated. Some
banks off a grace period to students
who are completing internships, articles
or community service. In most instances,
you are required to repay the interest while
still studying. Sometimes surety/security is
required, which means that a relative, friend
or sponsor must guarantee to repay the loan
if you fail to do so. Visit your local bank to
find out what products they offer students.
Accommodation
Applicants who indicate they wish to apply
for residential accommodation will be sent
a detailed questionnaire. The completed
questionnaire must be returned to the
www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) R47 920
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
Bachelor of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering) (BEngSc(BME))
Bachelor of Engineering Science (Digital Arts) (BEngSc(DA))
Bachelor of Science (Engineering) (BSc(Eng)) depending on branch
Bachelor of Science (Construction Studies) (BSc(CS))
Bachelor of Science (Property Studies) BSc (PS)
Bachelor of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) (BSc(URP))
R53 630
R61 810
R57 400
R47 100-R54 430
R67 740
R54 350
R55 060
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Bachelor of Economic Science (BEcon)
R48 530
R45 260-R48 330
R44 010
Programme Fees
your Studies Wits Scholarships
National Student Financial Aid Scheme
(NSFAS)
NSFAS, funded by the Government, is
financial assistance in the form of a loan.
Like a bank loan, a NSFAS loan is repayable
once you start working. You are expected
to start repaying your loan only once you
are employed and earning more than
R30 000 per year. The period allowed for
repayments varies according to individual
circumstances. Special legislation allows
NSFAS to require employers to deduct loan
repayments from the wages or salaries of
borrowers.
NSFAS rewards students who succeed
academically. Academic results are used
to calculate rebates. If you pass all your
courses in any one year, 40% of your annual
loan will converted to a bursary. (A bursary,
as defined in the Act No.56, 1999, is part
of the loan which you do not have to pay
back.) This means you need to repay only
60% of your loan (plus interest) for that year!
A student who passes half his/her courses
will qualify for a 20% rebate.
If you graduate within the minimum number
of years required, you will have saved 40%
of your loan each year, and you will owe
far less than someone who takes longer to
complete their degree.
By repaying your NSFAS loan as quickly
as possible, you will increase the funds
available in the NSFAS scheme and thus
the amount of money available to assist
future generations of students who need
financial assistance to study.
The following scholarships are available:
University Entrance Scholarships
For matriculants only, the awards will be
calculated according to the Wits Admission
Point Score (APS).
Scholarships are for a maximum of six
subjects and exclude Life Orientation.
• APS of 51+ (excluding Life Orientation)
(R42 000)
• APS 48-50 (excluding Life Orientation)
(R30 000)
• APS 45-47 (excluding Life Orientation)
(R15 000)
• APS 43-44 (excluding Life Orientation)
(R10 000)
Scholarship students are still eligible for
NSFAS funding.
Conditions
The Scholarship is for a maximum of six
subjects only and excludes Life Orientation.
(Advanced Programme Mathematics is
included.)
Scholarship students are still eligible for
NSFAS funding (the diff ence between
the scholarship and the cost of being at
University may be covered by NSFAS).
Students who took a gap year (not longer
than a year), may be eligible for a University
Entrance Scholarship. Please advise the
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office once
you register, as the scholarship will not be
automatically recorded on the student
system. The scholarship is applicable for
the year of registration.
The highest marks in a maximum of six
subjects are considered. The six subjects
must include:
• Two offi languages (English being one)
• Mathematics and Physical Science
• Two other designated subjects.
The scholarship is renewable for each year
of the fi undergraduate degree, pro-
vided academic performance is of a high
standard.
The scholarship increases annually as
agreed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships
Committee.
Equality Scholarships
An initiative led by the Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Adam Habib. It is targeted at the
top performing students in Quintile 1 and 2
schools, who have performed outstandingly
in their matric year and who are offered a
place at the University.
Sports Scholarships
If you have represented your province or
South Africa in top level sport and display
the appropriate academic potential, you
may be eligible for a Wits Sport Bursary.
Terms and conditions are outlined in the
sport bursary application form which can
be downloaded from www.wits.ac.za/
study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/
Applications must be received by
31 August 2018.
National Olympiad winners
(Maths and English Olympiads)
The student should provide the University’s
Student Enrolment Centre with any official
• R20 000 for winners
• R8 000 for top ten runners up
Application Fees
Central Accommodation Offi e together
with the residence application fee of R110
(for a double room) and R610 (for a single
room). Successful applicants will be
required to pay a non-refundable deposit
of R950 to confirm acceptance of a res-
idence offer.
All applicants need to pay the relevant pay-
ment, regardless of whether or not they
have a bursary.
Closing date for all undergraduate
residence applications is 30 September.
Late applications cannot be considered.
remarked results issued by the examination
authority that may impact on the amount
of the scholarship by 30 September of the
same year for which the scholarship has
been awarded.
No application is necessary as the award is
given automatically.
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
R60 000 is awarded to the ten most out-
standing matriculants who have applied to
Wits. No application is necessary as the
award is given automatically.
Students must provide the University’s
Financial Aid and Scholarships office with
a certified copy of their certificate.
If a student receives an external bursary
which is more than the maximum alloca-
tion of R155 000, regardless of the source,
the student will be required to return the
sponsorship funding. This is to enable the
University to assist other Wits students.
All University awards will be cancelled and
forfeited should a student deregister for
any reason.
www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/
www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/
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First Year (Compulsory)
Second Year (Choose Majors)
Third Year
Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management
The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management offers professional
development in the areas of business and legal expertise through
educational programmes that compare with the very best globally.
The Faculty is home to three schools offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from Bachelors
through to PhDs: the School of Accounting, School of Economic and Business Sciences (SEBS) and the School
of Law. The Faculty offers several undergraduate degrees including the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with
flexible major combinations or more specialised programmes such as the BCom(IS), BCom(Acc), BCom(PPE) or
BCom(Law); the Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) and the Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc).
The Faculty is also home to the Wits Business School and the Wits School of Governance. These schools are on
the Parktown campus and offer postgraduate programmes only, including the Wits MBA.
Wits BCom
The Wits BCom is a three year full-time degree. It
is offered as a double major general degree with a
choice of majors/plans from a variety of disciplines, or
with one major chosen from another faculty (Faculty
of Humanities or Faculty of Science). This caters to a
wide range of interests and potential careers.
All BCom degrees require first year courses in
Economics, Accountancy, Law, Computational
Mathematics, Business Statistics and Information
Systems. From second year onwards, students elect
their majors from disciplines such as: Economics,
Finance, Information Systems, Insurance and Risk
Management, Management, Human Resource
Management and Marketing, or from majors such as
Accountancy, Taxation, Auditing, Law or selected
approved majors from other faculties. Choices include
Psychology, Computer Science, Computational and
Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.
Popular course combinations include: Economics
and Finance, Economics and Management, Finance
and Insurance and Risk Management, Finance and
Management, Marketing and Human Resource
Management, Marketing and Management. These
courses tend to follow a more fixed curriculum, as do
the BCom degrees majoring in Information Systems,
Law and the interdisciplinary PPE, which combines
study from three disciplines - Politics, Philosophy and
Economics (PPE).
Structure of the Wits BCom Degree
Economics IA
OR
Economics Theory IA
Economics IB OR
Economics Theory IB
+
Accounting I
+
Computational
Mathematics
Business Statistics
+
Fundamentals of
Information Systems
Commercial Law
Potential Major
(2nd Year Level)
+
Potential Major
(2nd Year Level)
+
Potential Major
(2nd Year Level)
Major 1 (3rd
Year Level)
+
Major 2 (3rd
Year Level)
www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/
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ECONOMICS
Do you have a flair for problem solving, reasoning and
analysis? Are you fascinated by how money actually does
make the world go round? Then a career in economics might
be perfect for you!
So, what is Economics?
Economics is the study of how, where and why money and
resources are produced, spent and allocated by government
and businesses, and how these help and affect the lives of
individuals. When you hear discussions around unemploy-
ment, monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances
are an economist is involved. Businesses, organisations and
citizens are all affected by both their country’s economy and
what happens globally, so every commerce graduate will un-
dertake at least one year of study in economics.
FINANCE
Are your idols just as likely to be entrepreneurs and business
people as pop stars or athletes? Would you say that you’re
analytical, and good at problem solving and planning? Are you
good with figures, and have you always been savvy with your
money? Then consider a major in finance.
So, what is Finance?
Finance has been simply defined as the science of managing
money. This involves two broadly related activities: firstly the
management of money by business (corporate finance), gov-
ernment (public finance), and individuals (personal finance);
and secondly, the process of acquiring the funds needed to
operate successfully. Finance is the engine of, and central to,
all economies and stock markets.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Are you a great communicator who relates well to a wide range
of people? Do you have excellent problem solving skills, with
the ability to ‘see both sides’? Are you a good listener who
wants to ‘make a difference’ to an organisation? Then studying
Human Resource Management may be a great choice for you.
So, what is Human Resource Management?
Human resource management (HRM) is the managing of people
within organisations so as to optimise their performance for
the greater good of the organisation. Recruitment, talent
management, employee development and motivation,
and compensation are all key aspects of HRM.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Are you fascinated by how technology affects people, organ-
isations and societies, and vice versa? Are you the first to
download and use the latest app? Do you enjoy solving ‘real
world’ problems? Then you should seriously consider infor-
mation systems as a career.
So, what are Information Systems?
Information Systems (IS) enable individuals, organisations and
society to gather, store, organise, protect, retrieve, share and
make sense of information. They provide the opportunity to
do things differently and are at the forefront of changing the
world we live and work in.
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careers • Application Developer • Business Analyst • Change Manager • Chief Information Officer
• IT Auditor • IT Consultant • Project Manager
• Systems Analyst • Technology Architect
• UX/UI Designer
careers • Consulting • Human Resource Management
• Industrial Relations Management • Management
• Negotiations • Recruitment and Talent Management
• Strategic Planning • Training and Development
combine with Finance, Marketing, Computer Science,
Management, Economics, Law,
Psychology and many others
combine with Management, Psychology, Law,
Information Systems, Economics and Marketing
careers • Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer • Chief Investment Officer
• Financial Advisor • Financial Journalist
• Financial Risk Manager • Investment Analyst
• Investment Banker • Merchant Banker
• Portfolio Manager • Public Sector Consultant
• Stock Broker
careers • Analyst • Chief Executive Officer or Chief
Investment Officer • Economic Consultant
• Economist • Investment Analyst • Investment Banker
• Journalist • Manager • Political Advisor, ‘lobbyist’ Policy
Analyst • Politician • Researcher
combine with Economics, Insurance and
Risk Management, Information Systems,
Management and Law
combine with Finance, Management,
Information Systems, Insurance and
Risk Management or Law,
or study as part of a BCom(PPE)
FLEXIBILITY & SPECIALISATION
INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Do the management of risk and the probability of occurrence
of disaster fascinate you? Have you got an eye for complexity,
and a head for figures? Are you analytical and focussed, with
good attention to detail? If so, a career in insurance and risk
management might be ideal for you.
So, what is Insurance and Risk Management?
Insurance is the way that companies and individuals protect
themselves against the risk of loss, and loss itself. The loss
may involve property, life, health or income. It is a form of risk
management.
Risk Management itself refers to the way that risks are identi-
fied, assessed and prioritised, and the means used to minimise,
monitor and control the threat that unfortunate events can pose.
MANAGEMENT
Do you have a flair for planning, organising and teamwork?
Are you an effective communicator who is able to motivate
others? Do you see yourself leading a Fortune 500 company
or as South Africa’s next famous entrepreneur? If so, consider
majoring in management.
So, what is Management?
Management is the study and science of how organisations
are run and administered, be they businesses, government
bodies or non-profit organisations.
The important and complex areas of project management and
strategic management also fall within this discipline, as do
the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and new venture
creation.
MARKETING
Are you fascinated by trends and fashions, and why certain
brands are so much more successful than others? Do you ever
wonder what makes last season’s cool ‘must haves’ suddenly
‘so last year’? Would you love to shape the world’s desires?
Then marketing could be your dream career.
So, what is Marketing?
The role of marketing in business is to build the profile of
brands, get people interested in products, and to persuade
buyers that they really need what is on offer. Technology, travel,
entertainment, services, apps and games - even your favourite
musician or sports team - all are marketed.
Career Planner
Launch your career by matching your
personality and subject choices to the
best working environments.
www.wits.ac.za/careerplanner
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careers • Appraiser • Asset Manager • Claims Adjustor
• Compliance Officer • Insurance Analyst • Insurance Broker
• Financial Advisor • Sales Representative • Underwriter
careers • Compliance Manager
• Manager in Public Works and Health
• Manager in Tourism • Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager • Project Manager
• Strategic Planning Director • Training Manager
Top Management posts include:
• Chief Executive Officer • Chief Operating Officer
• Company President • General Manager
• Managing Director
combine with almost any discipline as most
graduates eventually move into leadership
positions in the course of their careers
combine with Finance, Economics, Management
and Law
combine with Management, Information Systems,
Psychology, Finance, Economics and Human Resource
Management
careers • Advertising Manager
• Brand Manager • Events Manager
• Market Research Manager • Project Manager
• Promotions Manager • Public Relations Manager • Sales Manager
Specialised Degrees
Bachelor of Accounting Science - BAccSc
The BAccSc degree is required if you wish to qualify as a Char-
tered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of
Accountancy study, namely: Management, Accounting and
Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. Intro-
ductory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathemat-
ics and Statistics and Accounting Information Systems are
also taken.
Politics, Philosophy and Economics -
BCom(PPE)
The PPE provides an understanding of political, philosoph-
ical and economic ideas, the nature of political institutions,
processes and decision-making, the working of economic
systems, the causes of poverty and wealth and how to pro-
mote development.
It is also possible to study Politics or Philosophy or Economics
as part of the general BCom or BA degree.
BCom Accounting - BCom(Acc)
The BCom Accounting degree is a three-year full-time pro-
gramme comprising both compulsory courses and elective
courses that students can choose from within the School of
Accountancy, School of Law, School of Economic and Business
Sciences or from the Faculties of Science and Humanities.
This allows students to tailor their degree quite specifically to
meet their particular career aspirations.
Students wishing to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant,
who do not qualify initially for entrance into the BAccSc pro-
gramme, can follow the BCom Accounting as an alternative
(four year) option. Consult the Faculty for advice.
Bachelor of Economic Science - BEconSc
The Bachelor of Economic Science degree is a mathematically
focused degree that has a major in Economics together with
a mathematical science major.
The entrance requirements are higher than those for the BCom
and should only be considered by students with very strong
ability in mathematics.
The BEconSc is seen as a specialist degree and focuses on
building strong analytical abilities for graduates wishing to
work in fields like economics, actuarial science or other busi-
ness and data analytics fields.
The choice of the mathematical science major can be
made from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied
Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics and
Mathematical Statistics.
Studying Law at Wits
Students interested in studying Law at Wits have several
options to consider. Anyone wishing to practice Law needs to
hold as a minimum an LLB degree. The LLB degree is a four
year degree that comprises largely law subjects with several
humanity or commerce subjects at first year level. There are
certain core law subjects which must be taken by all students
wishing to graduate with an LLB, while others form a set of
electives from which students choose.
While it is possible to enter an LLB at first year undergrad-
uate level, students interested in studying law are generally
encouraged to undertake a BCom or BA degree first, pref-
erably choosing Law as one of their majors. This enables
students to get a feeling for the more general law subjects
before committing to the study of Law while also developing
knowledge and skills in other disciplines which will be useful
to them in the context in which they may practice Law in the
future. Students seeking a career in corporate law, working
for either law firms or in the legal department of large organ-
isations, should choose to do a BCom(Law) with a second
major in Finance, Management, Accounting, Taxation, or any
other BCom major. On the other hand, students envisaging
a future in human rights, family law, constitutional law, inter-
national law, etc. are generally advised to begin their legal
studies with a BA(Law), pairing this with courses like politics,
sociology, economics or languages.
Students taking either the BCom(Law) or BA(Law) route into
the LLB take several of the introductory and core LLB cours-
es over three years as their Law “major”. This allows students
to then complete the LLB degree over a two year period as
they already hold credits for several of the LLB courses.
A third route into the LLB is for students holding any under-
graduate degree, without Law as a major. These students
are not required to do the non-Law courses required in the
LLB and are therefore able to complete all the law courses
in three years. In both these cases, students have developed
critical thinking and analytical skills during the course of their
first degrees which enables the accelerated progress through
the LLB.
www.wits.ac.za/bcom/
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careers • Advocate • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge
• Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner • Legal, Risk and
Compliance Consultant • Magistrate
• Negotiator • Mediator • Arbitrator
• Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor
careers • Actuary • Budget Analyst • Economist
• Field Marketing Associate
• Financial Analyst • Industry Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Policy Analyst • Statistician, and many others
careers • Chartered Certified Accountant
• Chartered Financial Analyst • Internal Auditor
• Management Accountant • Management Consultant
• Professional Accountant, and many others
careers • Academia • Civil Service • Development
• Diplomatic Corps • Economics
• International Banking or Finance
• Journalism • Politics • Research
careers • Charted Accountant • Fund Manager
• Internal Auditor • Tax Specialist
Minimum Admission Requirements
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements
(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
Closing Date: 30 September 2018
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements
where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Programmes
APS English Home Language
OR 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Wait-listing
School of Accountancy
Bachelor of Accounting Science
(BAccSc) (3 years)
42 +
5
6
Applicants with an APS between 39-41
as well as English at Level 6 and
Mathematics at Level 7 will be wait- listed subject to the number of places
available.
Bachelor of Commerce
BCom(Accounting) (3 years)
39 +
5
5
Applicants with an APS between 35-38
as well as English 6 and Mathematics
6 will be wait-listed subject to the
number of places available.
School of Economic and Business Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce
(BCom) (3 years)
39 +
5
5
Applicants with an APS between 35-38
as well as English 6 and Mathematics
6 will be wait-listed subject to the
number of places available.
Bachelor of Economic Science
(BEconSc) (3 years)
42 +
5
6
Applicants with an APS between 39-41
as well as English 5 and Mathematics
7 will be wait-listed subject to the
number of places available.
School of Law
Bachelor of Commerce with Law
BCom(Law) (3 years)
43 +
5
5
Applicants with an APS between 35-42
as well as English 6 and Mathematics
6 will be wait-listed subject to the
number of places available.
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Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
International Qualifications
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
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School of Accountancy
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HL,SL
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1-2
A-C
A-C
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HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-B
HL,SL
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School of Economic and Business Sciences
A-C
A-C
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4-7
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A-C
A-B
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-C
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School of Law
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Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment has the highest number of endowed professorships or chairs at the University of the Witwatersrand.
We maintain strong links with industry through student bursaries, scholarships and internships, and offer a range of programmes which includes Information Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (within Electrical Engineering), and
Environmental Engineering (within Civil Engineering).
Degrees in the Built Environment address the social, spatial and infrastructural needs of a transforming South Africa. This includes the
degrees in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Property Studies and Quantity Surveying.
BSc(ENG) Programmes
This continent, and the world, faces challenges in all
sectors of the economy where engineers will assist in
solving the problems that plague development,
sustainability and progress.The Faculty’s engineering
degrees are recognised by the Engineering Council
of South Africa and are approved by professional ac-
crediting bodies in the USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, UK, Ireland and Hong Kong.
The BSc(Eng) curriculum is structured to supply a
solid grounding in fundamental engineering science,
with an emphasis on generalised problem-solving
skills. The first two years of study are common
to each of these three branches – Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical. In the third and fourth
years of study, the courses that students take are
specialised towards their chosen branch.
Mechanical
The Mechanical Engineer applies
scientific principles to the design,
development, construction, installa-
tion, operation and maintenance of
energy production and harnessing
equipment, machines and systems
in all areas of industry and society.
Electrical
The electrical engineering programme
covers diverse aspects such as elec-
tric circuits, software, microproces-
sors, power engineering, electronics
and electromagnetics.
Industrial
Industrial engineering, also referred
to as business process engineer-
ing, studies the systems, processes,
technology and people which make
up organisations.
Information
Information Engineers are
responsible for developing and
maintaining high level systems in
which computer applications, net-
working and information process-
ing are the essential components.
Aeronautical
The aeronautical engineer is involved
in the design, development and mod-
ification of the components and sys-
tems of all types of flight vehicles
- including fixed wing aircraft, helicop-
ters, sail planes, airships and missiles.
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BSc(Eng) Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
1ST Year Compulsory Courses
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Mechanics
• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Design
• Engineering Drawing
2ND Year Compulsory Courses
• Mathematics
• Electrical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Thermodynamics
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Applied Mechanics
• Computer Skills and Software Development
careers Design, Development, Manufacturing, Transport, Energy, Systems
careers Production, Operations, Technical Manager, Logistics, Resource Planning
careers Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Production, Systems
careers in Electrical Engineering Power, High Voltage, Machine and Drives, Antennas, Computer, Automation, Telecommunications Engineer
Careers in Information Engineering Software, Computer, Network, Information, Telecommunications, Software Engineer, Information Technology
+2 Nuclear Engineering: After completing a three year BSc
following a fixed curriculum (partially made up of courses taken from
the fi two years of mechanical engineering), students may enter the
Mechanical Engineering stream in the third year. These students will
graduate after five years of study with both a BSc and a BSc(Eng),
specialising in Nuclear Engineering.
Industrial Engineering with focus: Students who have completed
two years of study in another engineering stream may enter directly
into the third year of Industrial Engineering. This allows students to
graduate as Industrial Engineers, but with a background in another
engineering branch, such as chemical or electrical engineering.
Chemical
Chemical engineering deals with
large-scale industrial processes
that convert raw materials into
products with higher economic and
social value. For example, fuels and
chemicals are produced from coal,
natural gas and vegetation.
Metallurgy and Materials
This engineering programme
covers engineering principles
required to concentrate, extract
and refi metals, materials and
carbon materials as well as devel-
oping new alloys, materials, ceram-
ics and composites.
Civil and Environmental
Civil Engineering focuses on plan-
ning, designing and maintenance
and management of projects to
do with the construction of roads,
buildings, airports, tunnels, dams,
bridges and water supply and
sewage systems.
SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES
Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME))
Biomedical Engineering is a discipline in which engineering and quantitative
sciences are applied to the solution of medical and biological problems.
Common examples include the development of sophisticated x-ray imaging
systems, artificial organs and other medical devices.
A three year undergraduate degree, the BME is a pre-professional qualifica-
tion. Graduates with a BME can pursue various routes to obtain a profes-
sional qualification, such as Medicine, Electrical or Information Engineering
or Physics.
Digital Arts (BEngSc(DA))
As an engineer focussing on Game Design, you’ll be afforded the chance of
combining more traditional aspects of Electrical and Information Engineering
with the creative and functional aspects of games – creating a truly unique
opportunity to apply your skills in a unique and challenging environment.
On completion of the BEngSc, students may continue into the third year of
Electrical or Information Engineering, or into the Honours course in Digital
Arts.
Mining
Mining engineers play a key role
in the planning, exploitation and
excavation of mineral resources.
Programmes in the Built Environment
Architectural Studies (BAS)
Architecture is the art, science and business of building. The
Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on aesthetic, theoretical
and practical concerns in the built environment. It involves social,
cultural, developmental, contextual, environmental, technical,
and financial issues.
Urban and Regional Planning (BSc(URP))
Urban and Regional Planning is concerned with sustaining the
environment and developing more convenient, equitable, healthy,
efficient and attractive places for present and future generations.
careers Architect, Landscaper, Interior Designer, careers Property Portfolio Manager, Property Development,
Draughtsperson Urban Planning
Construction Studies (BSc(Construction Studies))
Property Studies (BSc(PS))
If you intend to pursue a career in some capacity in building con- Property refers to land and buildings for use as homes, offices,
struction or technology, or you wish to study built environment shops, restaurants, hotels, and the rights that come with it. Studies
issues and their management, then the construction studies in this area enable you to understand how to invest in property,
progamme will suit you. how to manage it, how much to sell it for and how to develop it.
careers Project Management, careers Banking and Investment, Valuation,
Construction Management, Quantity Surveying Damage Assessor, Policy Analyst, Property Developer
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careers Design Engineer, Rock Engineer, Blasting Engineer, Mineral Resource Manager
careers Structural, Bridge Design, Geotechnical, Construction, Water Resource Management
careers Medical Imaging System Design, Artificial Organs and Prosthetics, Modelling and Simulation of Physiological States
careers Game Design, Software Engineering, Software Development, Animation
careers Process Design/Control, Biochemical Engineer, Food Processing Engineer
careers Extractive, Process, Corrosion, Foundry, Failure Analysis, Tribologist
Minimum Admission Requirements
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements
(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Programmes
APS
English Home Language
OR 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Wait-listing
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Chemical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
42 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Maths, Physical Science and English stand
a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
42 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Maths, Physical Science and English stand
a greater chance of being accepted.
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
36 +
5
5
5 Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in
Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
36 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Engineering Science in
Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) (3 years)
42 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts
(BEngSc(DA)) (3 years)
42 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Aeronautical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
40 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Industrial Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
40 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Mechanical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)
40 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
School of Mining Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Mining Engineering BSc(Eng) (4 years)
40 +
5
5
5
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
stand a greater chance of being accepted.
School of Architecture and Planning
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
(BAS) (3 years)
34 +
4
4
Acceptance is dependant on departmental selection. Applicants are required to complete a written and
graphic exercise, and may be required to attend an
interview. Applicants with a Wits APS of 29-33 may
be accepted on the basis of exceptional scores and
an interview. The selection process for the BAS is
conducted by a panel of senior academics from the
School of Architecture and Planning, monitored by the
Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on
performance against the selection exercise, interview
and academic performance, although demographic
balance is taken in to consideration where a choice
needs to be made between applicants scoring within
the same range.
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
(BSc(URP)) (3 years)
36 +
5
5
Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be
waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
School of Construction Economics and Management
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
(BSc(CS)) (3 years)
36 +
5
5 Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be
waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
Bachelor of Science in Property Studies
(BSc(Property Studies)) (4 years)
36 +
5
5 Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be
waitlisted subject to the number of places available.
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
Ord
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Chemistry (BSc ChemEng and BSc Metallurgy ONLY)
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
A-C
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A-C
A-C
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1-3
A-C
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School of Electrical and Information Engineering
A-C
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1-3
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A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C
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School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
A-C
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School of Mining Engineering
A-C
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1-3
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
School of Architecture and Planning
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C
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1-3
A-C
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A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
School of Construction Economics and Management
A-C
A-C
A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C
A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
A-C
A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-3
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Faculty of Health Sciences
The Wits Faculty of Health Sciences is a leading research hub, both on the continent and in the world and our research continues to impact directly on
improving and saving the lives of people every day. The Faculty and its associated entities and partners provide a vibrant environment within which
some of the best research in the world is undertaken.
Our students receive academic training and practical experience in five major hospitals in Johannesburg, the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre as well as
several clinics and rural hospitals in Gauteng.
We offer professional degrees in: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
The Bachelor of Health Sciences provides an appro-
priate undergraduate qualification to fulfill the needs
of a number of health-related industries: biotechnol-
ogy, forensic science, health services, hospital man-
agement, health policy, medical aid, medical science
and research and sport and fitness. All students
major in the Fundamentals of Health and Disease.
There are three study plans available in the Bachelor of
Health Sciences Programme - Biokinetics, Biomedical
Sciences and Health Systems Sciences.
Biokinetics
This entry level degree has a strong scientific emphasis.
Biokineticists offer specialised exercise rehabilitation
for persons with orthopaedic injuries, sports injuries
and chronic diseases.
Majors in Physiology and in Exercise Science will
make you eligible for consideration into the Honours
in Biokinetics programme offered through the Centre
for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine.
Biomedical Sciences
Offers exciting opportunities in molecular medicine,
physiology, applied anatomy and pharmacology.
Honours degrees are available for many of the major
subjects completed within the Bachelor of Health
Sciences degree including anatomical pathology, chem-
ical pathology, clinical mirobiology and infectious dis-
eases, forensic sciences, human genetics, medical cell
biology and physiology.
Health Systems Sciences
Students will study the factors and processes that con-
tribute to disease, including a combined Anatomy and
Physiology module to assist with understanding the
underlying principles of health and disease.
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careers Offers new and exciting career opportunities
in Health Systems Management, Public Health and
Epidemiology
careers Lecturer, Researcher, Science Journalist,
Medical Sales Representative, Medical Scientist
careers Sports Institutions, Private Practice, Military
NEW
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Completing an MBBCh degree opens the door to an
enormous variety of exciting and challenging careers.
Surgeons, paediatricians, pathologists, radiologists,
family medicine practitioners, all start by graduating
with an MBBCh.
South Africa offers great scope to medical practi-
tioners. There is a critical need for doctors in under-
served areas and it is a challenge to provide good
quality preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic ser-
vices in a resource-poor setting. However, the personal
rewards of giving back and making a difference to the
lives of so many people make the effort worthwhile.
On the other hand, the country offers up-to-date facil-
ities in both academic and private practice settings
with the opportunity of being involved in research at
many levels.
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice
Assist doctors in district hospitals to improve patient
care in rural and disadvantaged communities.
Bachelor of Dental Science
Dentists are physicians of head and neck, managing
diseases and abnormalities of the face, the jaw, the
joints of the jaw and the soft tissue lining of the mouth.
Bachelor of Oral Health Science
The Oral Hygienist is a professional who focuses on the
prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good
oral hygiene.
Bachelor of Nursing
Nurses practice in a range of contexts including
hospitals, rehabilitation, aged care facilities, industry
and hospice.
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Pharmacists provide information on the prevention of
disease; treatment of health problems and emergency
care.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Be trained to assess, treat and prevent disorders
in human movement caused by injury and disease.
Physiotherapists often work as members of medical
teams that treat sports injuries and ill people, and help
disabled people to lead lives with as much indepen-
dence as possible.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
The BSc OT degree aims to skill students in helping
clients who are temporarily or permanently impaired
by illness, accident, disability, environmental limitations
or developmental delay, empowering clients to be as
independent as possible, enhancing dignity and quality
of life at work, school and at home.
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careers Aged Care Facilities, Psychiatric Clinics
Vocational Rehabilitation Centres, Schools,
Community Health Care Centres, Hospitals,
Rehabiliation Centres, Private Practice
careers Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist,
Dental Lab Technician, Medical Sales Representative
careers Physiotherapist (Public, Private Practice,
Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centres)
careers Pharmacist, Sales and Marketing, Product
Manager Clinical Research, Quality Assurance
Control, Research and Development,
Regulatory Affairs Management
careers Community Health, Intensive Care Nursing,
Paediatric Nursing, Operating Theatre Nurse, Nursing
Administration and Teaching
FIXED PROGRAMMES
All the degrees offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences
have fixed curricula for each year of study
careers Dentist (Private Practice, Community,
Industrial and Public Service Clinics)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Faculty of Health Sciences
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements (Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
Closing Date: 30 JUNE 2018 NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry
requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Programmes
Selection Procedures
English Home
Language OR 1st
Additional Language
Mathematics
Maths Literacy
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Life
Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences
When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration (1) your academic results for five subjects and (2) National Benchmark Test scores. Only
five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. Dental Science requires English, Mathematics, Physical Science AND
Life Sciences. All applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)) are required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). Refer to page 6 for more information on the NBT.
Bachelor of Health Sciences: (BoHSc)
• Biomedical Sciences (3 years)
• Biokinetics (3 years)
• Health Systems Sciences (3 years)
5
5
5
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) (3 years)
4
4
7
4
Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery
(MBBCh) (6 years)
5
5
5
Bachelor of Dental Science
(BDS) (5 years)
5
5
5
5
Bachelor of Oral Health
Sciences (BOHS) (3 years)
4
4
7
4
Bachelor of Nursing
(BNurs) (4 years)
4
4
4
Bachelor of Pharmacy
(BPharm) (4 years)
5
5
5
Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy
(BSc (OT) (4 years)
ALL Applicants to BSc (Occupational Therapy) must spend time observing a professional
Occupational Therapist and complete a certificate of attendance
(mimimum 16 hours)
4
4
4
Bachelor of Science in
Physiotherapy (BSc Physiotherapy) (4 years)
ALL Applicants to BSc in Physiotherapy
must spend time observing a professional Physiotherapist and complete a certificate of
attendance (mimimum 16 hours)
5
5
5
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Faculty of Health Sciences
International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
Closing Date: 30 JUNE 2018 NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Ord
inary
Level (O
Le
vel)
/ In
tern
ati
on
al G
en
era
l C
ert
ific
ate
of
Sec
on
dary
Ed
ucati
on
(IG
CS
E)
Ad
van
ce
d L
evel (
A L
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A
dv
an
ce
d
Su
bs
idia
ry
(AS
Le
ve
l)
Inte
rna
tio
nal
Baccala
ure
ate
(I
B D
iplo
ma)
Hig
her
Int.
Cert
ific
ate
of
Seco
nd
ary
Ed
uca
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(HIG
CS
E)
A
dv
an
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(A L
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A
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Su
bs
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(AS
Le
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Inte
rna
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Baccala
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(I
B D
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Hig
her
Int.
Cert
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of
Seco
nd
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Ed
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(HIG
CS
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A
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(AS
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Hig
her
Int.
Cert
ific
ate
of
Seco
nd
ary
Ed
uca
tio
n
(HIG
CS
E)
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Physics/Chemistry
ALL Applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. Bachelor of Denistry applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics AND Chemistry.
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry
A-C Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry
1-2 Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C
A-C
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-B
A-C
HL 4-7, SL 5-7
1-2
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
A-C A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
1-2 A choice of TWO from
Biology, Physics
OR Chemistry
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Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities is a leading centre of study and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Human and Community Development, Education and Literature, Language and Media Studies in South Africa and Africa.
The Faculty offers an extensive range of programmes, some of which are vocationally oriented and lead to careers in specific professions, while others are theory and research oriented and impart critical analytical skills that open up to a
range of careers in academia and research institutes, the public and private sectors and non-governmental organisations alike.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Faculty of Humanities offers the BA degree, a basis
for more specific career directions. The BA is also an
appropriate first degree for intending lawyers, teachers
and psychologists who proceed to professional training
at the postgraduate level.
For lawyers this would be the LLB degree, for Teachers, the
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, for Psychologists,
Professional Postgraduate MA degrees for Clinical,
Counselling, Educational and Organisational Psychology.
MIX & MATCH 2 MAJORS
16 SEMESTER
PLAN YOUR BA WITH YOUR CAREER IN MIND! The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a three year programme where you get to choose the subjects
you want to study. The BA programme is made up of two majors (taken over three years) and 16 courses. A course runs for half an academic year (a semester). When
choosing majors and courses, think of your intellectual aims and interests. For some career
paths you can equip yourself more fully after your BA by registering for further studies
with a specific profession in mind.
COURSES • African Languages
Acquistion
• African Languages and
Linguistics
• African Languages and
Literature
• African Languages
Literature
• African Literature
• Anthropology
• Applied Theatre and
Drama Therapy
• Archaeology
• Critical Music Studies
• Cultural Policy
Management
• Digital Arts Theory
• Drama And Film
• Economics
• English
• Economics
• European Literature
• Film, Visual and
Performing Arts
• French and
Francophone Studies
• Geography
• German
• History
• History of Art
• Industrial and Economic
Sociology
• International Relations
• Italian
• Law
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Statistics
• Media Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Studies
• Portuguese
• Psychology
• South African Sign
Language
• Spanish
• Theatre and
Performance
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BA with Law followed by LLB
The BA is also a route to a LLB qualification, taken over two years if you have
included law courses in your BA, or over three years if no law courses are
completed during your undergraduate degree programme.
Careers in Law
Attorney, Advocate, Lecturer, Magistrate, Negotiator, Patent Attorney
4 YEAR SPECIALIST FIXED PROGRAMMES
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
The School combines critical inquiry with artistic practice
in ways that engage in transformative ways with our con-
temporary urban, African and global contexts.
• Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts
• Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art
• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
• Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Performing and Visual Arts
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
The School offers education degrees in diverse subject
areas for in-service teachers as well as an online short
courses.
Specialise to be able to teach children of different ages and
over a wide range of subjects.
School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)
• Bachelor of Audiology
• Bachelor Speech-Language Pathology
• Bachelor of Social Work
Majors include Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology,
Psychology and Linguistics. In addition, there are units in
related medical, educational, linguistic and psychological
areas that contribute to the students’ necessary background
knowledge.
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careers (Speech-Language Pathology) Help Children
and Adults with Communication Disorders. Work in Clinics,
privately, with communities, in Primary Healthcare and
Education (Social Work) The principles of Human Rights,
Anti-Oppression and Social Injustice form the fundamental
value base in Social Work. Work as a Child, Family or School
Social Worker. Work in Healthcare, Industry, Mental Health
and Substance Abuse
careers (Digital Arts) Game Design (Dramatic Art)
Performer, Writer, Choreographer (Film and TV) Director,
Film-Maker, Producer (Arts) Artist, Photographer,
Animator, Curator, Teacher, Critic, Art Historian (Music)
Arrangement, Composer, Conductor, Entertainment Law,
Music Journalism, Music Therapy, Radio/TV/Digital Media,
Recording Industry (Performing and Visual Arts) Art
Activist, Performance Activist, Applied Theatre and Drama
Facilitator, Arts Educator, Drama Therapist, Expressive Arts
Therapist, Expressive Movement Therapist
Minimum Admission Requirements
Faculty of Humanities
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements
(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements
where applicable.
Applicants to the Faculty of Humanities applying for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology,
and Bachelor of Social Work are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered
for admission. Refer to page 6 for more information on the NBT.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Programmes
APS
English Home Language
OR 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Maths
Literacy
Wait-listing
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (3 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Arts (Law) (3 years)
43 +
5
3
4
39-42 points (preference to
higher English results)
Professional and Specialist Programmes:
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
Programmes
Additional Selection Criteria
APS
English Home Language
OR 1st Additional Language
Wait-listing
Bachelor of Arts in
Digital Arts (4 years)
Consideration for any degree
in the Wits School of Arts
requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria
set out by the University and
in addition successfully com- pleting an interview/audition/ portfolio/written assignment
at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from
April 2018.
Consideration into the degree
is dependent on you
successfully fulfilling both these criteria.
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Arts in
Dramatic Art (4 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Arts in Film and
Television (4 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
(4 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Music (4 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Arts in Performing
and Visual Arts (4 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
Bachelor of Education (BEd) (4 years)
- Foundation Phase Teaching
36 +
5
31-35 points (preference to
higher English results)
- Intermediate Phase
36 +
5
31-35 points (preference to
higher English results)
- Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Teaching
36 +
5
31-35 points (preference to
higher English results)
School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)
Bachelor of Speech-Language
Pathology (4 years)
Applilcants applying for the
Bachelor of Speech- Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology, and Bachelor of Social Work are required to
write the NBT. Please refer to
page 6 for more information
on the NBT.
34 +
5
4
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Audiology
(4 years)
34 +
5
4
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
Bachelor of Social Work
(4 years)
34 +
5
30-33 points (preference to
higher English results)
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Faculty of Humanities
International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board) NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
Ord
inary
Level (O
Le
vel)
/ In
tern
ati
on
al G
en
era
l C
ert
ific
ate
of
Se
co
nd
ary
Ed
ucati
on
(IG
CS
E)
Ad
van
ce
d L
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A L
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A
dv
an
ce
d
Su
bs
idia
ry
(AS
Le
ve
l)
Inte
rna
tio
nal
Baccala
ure
ate
(I
B D
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ma))
Hig
her
Int.
Cert
ific
ate
of
Seco
nd
ary
Ed
uca
tio
n
(HIG
CS
E)
Ord
inary
Level (O
Le
vel)
/ In
t. G
en
. C
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ific
ate
(IG
C)/
Seco
nd
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Ed
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n f
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Matu
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Exem
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(IG
CS
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Ad
van
ce
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A L
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A
dv
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d
Su
bs
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ry
(AS
Le
ve
l)
Inte
rna
tio
nal
Baccala
ure
ate
(I
B D
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ma))
Hig
her
Int.
Cert
ific
ate
of
Seco
nd
ary
Ed
uca
tio
n
(HIG
CS
E)
English Language
Mathematics
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7 (Maths
Method)
1-3
Professional and Specialist Programmes:
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
O Level/ IGC/
IGCSE
A Level
AS Level
IB Diploma
HIGCSE
O Level/ IGC/
IGCSE
A Level
AS Level
IB Diploma
HIGCSE
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
A-C
A-E
A-D
HL,SL
4-7
1-3
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Faculty of Science
One of the leading science faculties in South Africa, our mission is to create, disseminate and apply scientific knowledge
towards advancement and development.
Study programmes in the Faculty of Science spans the Mathematical, Physical, Biological and Earth sciences, and ranges from the fundamental to
the more applied, and from the theoretical to the experimental.
PLAN YOUR BSc based on chosen
majors!
COMPLETE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF SCIENCE COURSES IN ORDER TO HAVE TWO MAJOR COURSES AT THIRD YEAR LEVEL, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE IN THE
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The BSc is a scientific degree and a stepping stone to an
additional year of study, which could lead to a teaching qual-
ification or a more specialised Honours qualification. Because
the Faculty encourages research, many students go on to study
for Master of Science and Doctoral degrees.
BIOLOGICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES Biology covers all aspects of the study of living organisms,
ranging from understanding the gene to managing ecosystems.
This includes the molecular basis of life, including the biochem-
istry of molecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins; the physi-
ological functions of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems;
the influence of evolutionary relationships on a wide range
of biological problems; and aquatic and terrestrial ecology.
Biological Sciences
School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Majors:
• Biodiversity • Ecology and Conservation
• Organismal Biology
School of Molecular and Cell Biology
Majors:
• Applied Bioinformatics • Biochemistry and
Cell Biology • Genetics and Developmental
Biology • Microbiology and Biotechnology
Careers (Biodiversity) • Agricultural Research • Biodiversity
Planner • Education Officer • Herbaria (e.g. at Kirstenbosch)
• Medical Research (linked to herbal medicines) • Nature
Conversation • Research for (CSIR) • (Ecology and
Conservation) • Ecotourism • Environmental Education
• Environmental Management • Forestry • Game Ranger
• Nature Conservation • Planning and Consulting • Pasture
Science • Pollution Control (Organismal Biology) • Biodiversity
Planner • Biology Education • Research or related work in
various institutions: (CSIR), (ARC), (DWA), (SANBI) •Nature
Conversation • Museums • Scientific Journalism • Veterinary
Research Institute (Applied Bioinformatics) • Biomechanics
• Biostatics • Conservation Genomics • Data Management
• Drug Discovery • Genomics • Healthcare Scientist
• Molecular Modelling • Pharmacogenomics • Precision
Medicine (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) • Analytical
Biochemistry • Biomedical Scientist • Clinical Biochemistry
• Forensic Scientist • Healthcare Scientist • Industrial Enzymology
• Life Science Research Scientist • Nanotechnologist
• Personalised Medicines • Protein Biotechnology (Genetic
and Developmental Biology) • Clinical Research Associate
• Genetic counselling • Healthcare scientist (Immunology)
• Medical Diagnostics • Pharmacogenetics • Plant and
Animal Breeding • Research Scientist (Life Sciences and
Medical) • Scientific and Medical Research (Microbiology
and Biotechnology) • Brewing • Food Security • Insecticides
Research and Production • Healthcare Scientist (Immunology)
• Microbiology • Nanotechnology • Pharmacology • Production
of Scientific Products • Water Quality Research • Agricultural,
Industrial, Environmental, Medical and Veterinary Biotechnology
EARTH SCIENCES The Earth Sciences study the processes that shape the earth,
atmosphere and the organisms that have evolved on earth.
Fields of specialisation include the exploration for and the
mining of minerals, the prediction of weather and earthquakes,
the evolution of species through time, the state of our natural
environment and how we can best manage the system.
School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental
Studies
Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
Majors:
• Archaeology • Geography
School of Geosciences
Geological Sciences
Majors:
• Applied Geology • Geology
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Careers (Archaeological Sciences) • Contract Archaeology
• Environmental and Cultural Heritage Management • Museum
Curator • Museum Development • Research • Tourism and
Media (Geography) • Biodiversity Conservation • Climate
Change and Carbon Credit • Environmental Assessment
• Ecosystem Services • Food Security • Geomorphology
• Hydrology • Market Research • Meteorology and Weather
Forecasting • Urban Development • Rural Development
• Tourism development • Water or Aquatic Resources
Management (Geological Sciences) • Academic Researcher
• Environmental Consultant • Geochemist • Geologist
• Geophysics Consultant • GIS-Remote Sensing Specialist
• Government Survey Geologist • Heritage/Tourism Consultant
• Hydrogeologist • Mining • Mining Analyst • Minerals and Oil
Exploration Geologist • Mineralogist • Palaeontologist • Teacher
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Pure Mathematics is a developing science. Mathematical
Statistics and Actuarial Science are important in business
and governmental planning, insurance, finance, banking and
investments. Applied Mathematics has applications in banking,
fi and industry. Computer Science off the understand-
ing of computer hardware and software, in all their applications.
School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Major:
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Majors:
• Computer Science • Computational Applications
Mathematics of Finance
Majors:
• Business of Finance
• Computational and Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science • Economics • Mathematics
School of Mathematics
Mathematics
Major:
Mathematics
School of Statistics and Actuarial Science
Majors:
• Actuarial Science • Mathematics Statistics
Careers (Computational and Applied Mathematics)
• Mathematical Modelling applicable to Medicine,
Economics and in the Social Sciences, Advanced
Mathematics of Finance, Astronomy and Trading (Computer
Science) • Advertising • Game Design • Software
Development • Software and System Architects • Teaching
• Research • Robotics (Mathematics of Finance) • Economist • Financial Mathematician • Financial Systems
Developer • Investment Strategist • Quantitative Analyst
• Quantitative Trader • Risk and Investment Consultant
(Mathematics) • Mathematical Finance • Building of
Mathematical/Statistical Models of Market and Consumer
Behaviour (Actuarial Science) • Asset Management
• Banking • Consulting • Enterprise Risk Management
• General Insurance • General Management • Health Care
• Life insurance • Research and Planning • Retirement
Funding (Mathematical Sciences) • Advanced
Mathematics of Finance • Banking • Statistician
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
From nuclear, particle, solid and liquid state physics, electricity,
electronics, magnetism, optics, acoustics, heat and thermody-
namics, to the composition of matter (gas, liquid or solid) and
of the changes that take place in it under certain conditions.
School of Chemistry
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
Fixed Programme
Completing the BSc in Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
means you may apply for entry to the third year of Chemical
Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built
Environment or proceed to BSc Honours in Chemistry.
Materials Science
Majors:
• Applied Chemistry • Chemistry • Materials Science
Chemistry
Majors:
• Applied Chemistry • Chemistry • Materials Science
School of Physics
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Fixed Programme
Majors:
• Astrophysics • Physics
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Fixed Programme
Majors:
• Nuclear Engineering • Nuclear Safety • Physics
Fixed Programme
Once completed you may apply for entry into the third year
of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering
and the Built Environment or proceed to BSc Honours in
Physics.
Physics
Major:
Physics
Careers (Chemistry and Chemistry with Chemical
Engineering Option and Materials Science) • Agricultural
Research • Applied Chemical Research • Biotechnology
• Chemical Analysis • Chemical Services • Environmental
Research • Food and Drink Technology • Forensic Science • Forestry Research • Hazardous Waste Management • Medical
Research • Patents • Pesticides Industry • Petrochemical
Industry • Personal Care Chemistry • Sales of Scientifi
Equipment • Science Publishing • Science Teacher • Textile
Chemistry • Water Treatment and Analysis • Quality Control and
Management (Astronomy and Astrophysics) • Astrophysicist
(Nuclear Science and Engineering) Examples of organisa-
tions in South Africa that employ physicists and engineers
with a nuclear sciences speciality are Eskom, Nuclear Energy
Corporation of South Africa (Necsa), National Nuclear Regulator
(NNR) and large construction companies such as Murray and
Roberts. With the unprecedented growth in nuclear industry in
South Africa there is an urgent and sustained need for suitably
qualifi physicists and engineers (Physics) • Communications
• Consultants and Administrators • Education • Environmental
Science • Law • Physics Research • Project Managers
• Software Engineers
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Minimum Admission Requirements
Faculty of Science
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements
(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
Closing Date: 30 September 2018
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements
where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
Programmes
APS
English Home
Language or 1st
Additional Language
Mathematics
Physical Science
Wait-listing
Bachelor of Science (BSc) General (3 years)
40 +
5
5
Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places
Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences (3 years)
40 +
5
5 Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science in the fields of Archaeology and Geography (3 years)
40 +
5
5 Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Geological Sciences (3 years)
40 +
5
6
5
Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science (3 years)
40 +
7
7
7 Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science (3 years)
40 +
5
6 Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematics of Finance (3 years)
42 +
5
6 Applicants with 40-41 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in field of Mathematical Sciences (3 years)
40 +
7
7
7 Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics (3 years)
43 +
5
6
6 Applicants with 40-42 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering (3 years)
43 +
5
6
6 Applicants with 40-42 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Nuclear Sciences and Engineering (3 years)
43 +
5
6
6 Applicants with 40-42 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (3 years)
40 +
5
6
5 Applicants with 38-39 points may be
wait-listed subject to the availability of places.
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Faculty of Science
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APPLY TO WITS IN 5 STEPS NB: Incomplete applications cannot be considered for admission
1 Choose a programme and apply online
To apply, go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/
Apply for 3 degrees (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science). Try to keep your options open, espe-
cially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.
Non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens and R700 for International citizens.
Deposit the exact amount into the University’s account: Standard Bank Name: Wits University Application Fees Current Account Number: 200 346 385
Branch code: Braamfontein 004 805 CI Number 074A
Swift code: SBZAZAJJ. Use the unique payment number as a reference.
Pay by cash or credit card at the Wits Fees Office, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House,
Braamfontein Campus East, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
EFT - use unique payment number as a reference.
Log in with your person number and the first six digits of your ID, and upload documents:
Current matriculants: Grade 11 results (certified and bearing your school stamp)
Already matriculated: matric certificate/foreign school leaving certificate. A certified copy of the
certificate, must be handed into the Wits Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC), Ground Floor,
Solomon Mahlangu House, Wits University
Attending another tertiary institution: certified copy of your academic record, and a certificate of
good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar.
• You will receive an email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application
• The acknowledgment email will contain a person number (which will become your student number)
• All records of correspondence from the University will be available on the self-service portal
• Check the status of your application and to do items on the self-service portal regularly.
• Current matriculants may be made a conditional offer (depending on Grade 11 results).
Certain programmes have additional selection criteria (interview/audition/NBT)
• Offers can only be confirmed after receiving final matric results
• Each choice of degree is treated as a separate application. The order of choice makes no difference
• Successful applicants will receive communication offering a firm place and information
about registration and orientation programme
• Communcation will include further instructions (e.g. pay deposit or attend interview)
• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer. You are required to respond to the
offer within a few days to secure your place.
To download an undergraduate application form, go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/choosedownloads
A downloaded undergraduate application form contains a unique application reference number and cannot be shared or duplicated.
The form must be printed, completed and submitted by post or by hand to the Student Enrolment Centre. No faxed or emailed
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5 Accept the offer
4 Check your application status
To check your status, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za
3 Upload documents at time of application
To upload documents, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za
2 Pay your application fee
International Applicants
1 Apply online
Go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/
2 Upload documents
Go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za
Changed your mind about your choice of study?
• Do not submit a new application
• Check with the Student Enrolment Centre ( SEnC),
if applications are still open for your new selection
• Contact your Admissions Consultant
• Should your contact details change (e.g. email, resi-
dential or postal address or contact numbers) update
your new details on the student self-service portal:
https://self-service.wits.ac.za 4
• School leaving certificates
• University transcripts
• Passport/ID/Birth Certificate
Upload proof of payment
Go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za
UPLOAD PROOF OF PAYMENT
(R700 non-refundable application fee for International citizens)
Bank details:
Wits University - Application Fees
Standard Bank
Braamfontein 004 805
Account: 200 346 385
International Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Submit documents
Two sets of correctly certified copies of supporting
documents to be couriered to the
Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC)
Private Bag X4, Wits 2050
Study Visa
International student travel checklist • Check your study visa’s date of issue and expiry.
• Ensure that the visa is issued for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, or any of its
variations.
South African Medical Aid Medical Aid cover must be with a registered South African Medical Aid Provider and valid until
31 December.
Original Certificates Undergraduate students should bring with them their original School Leaving Certificates and/or
Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption.
Luggage Please carry a set of clothing in your hand luggage.
Money Arrange funds for fees and living expenses.
Transport Arrange for an airport shuttle/taxi to Wits University or place of residence.
www.wits.ac.za/international-students/
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Choose your path!
CAREERS
The Counselling and
Careers Development Unit provides a range of professional and support services and
programmes, including career
counselling and psychometric testing
www.wits.ac.za/ccdu
Student Support
Work towards your goals!
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Student Affairs Office’s main thrust is to assist students to succeed academically
by providing support to overcome personal and academic problems
Be the best that you can be!
DISABILITY
The Disability Rights Unit assists students with disablities to receive academic support
and reasonable accommodations to participate
equally and fully in all aspects of university life
Assistive technologies: • Screen readers • Braille
displays/pen/printers/embossers • Digital recorders • Real-time captioning • Dragon Naturally speaking voice
recognition • Eye trackers • Motorised wheelchairs
• Adjustable furniture
www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit/
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SPORT
Wits Sport has 42 active sports clubs, many of
whom participate in regular local, regional and
national inter-varsity
competition
www.wits.ac.za/sport/clubs/
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Students have access to immediate professional attention
for all medical emergencies
on campus
www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/
Student Life
GYM
The Wits Sport, Technogym offers:
• Cardio • circuit training
• fitness coaches
• weight training • aerobics
• group cycling
• functional training
• luxury change rooms
www.wits.ac.za/sport/fitness-and-wellness-centre/
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LIBRARIES, THEATRES
AND MUSEUMS
Along with The Wits Theatre, Wits Arts
Museum and the Linder Auditorium, Wits has seven museums - offering a wealth
of sight-seeing and educational opportunities which collectively depict the richness of our history, academic
endeavours, diversity of disciplines and social interaction.
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books libraries museums theatres
Student Life
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
There are 100 clubs and societies to choose from.
Listed below are just a few of them:
• Academic • Business
• Cultural • Political
• Religious • Social
• Social Responsibility
www.wits.ac.za/students/
ACCOMMODATION
The 17 Wits residences which accommodate 5 000 students are not just places to sleep and eat, they are
living and learning environments, offering
a wide range of services and activities:
• academic support
• sporting programmes
• cultural activities • social events
• computer centres and Wifi
• catering, cleaning, laundry, DStv,
• 24 hour security and access control
First year undergraduate students are allocated shared rooms. In selecting students for admission to residence,
preference is given to:
• younger applicants
• early bird applicants
• prior academic achievements
Closing date: 30 September
www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/
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Dynamic part-time and
evening degree courses @ the Wits Plus
Centre for part-time studies
Offering: Extended, flexible study periods c
Smaller classes with top lecturers c
Equivalent degrees
Aimed at: Employed professionals c
Repeat students c Students not accepted into
the full-time programme
Degrees in: Bachelor of Arts c Bachelor of
Commerce c BA/BCom with Law c
BSc Computer Science c
BSc Engineering c GEMP prerequisite courses
011 717 9510 | [email protected] | www.wits.ac.za/part-time