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 WELCOME
I
 t is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of the Witwatersrand as we celebrate 100 years
of  academic excellence. As one of the world’s leading research institutions, Wits will equip you with a
contextually-grounded, world-class education. Our graduates are innovators, job creators and thought
leaders. By developing the next generation of leaders and producing knowledge for the world, we have a
positive impact on our society.
Situated in the heart of South Africa’s economic hub and the gateway to Africa, Wits provides a cosmopolitan
environment for our students. At Wits, you will find experts in fields as diverse as palaeontology, clinical
medicine, data science, engineering, inequality studies and the digital arts.
Your Wits experience will go beyond the lecture halls as we host a variety of events throughout the year. We
also offer our students a wide range of cultural and sporting activities through our many student clubs and
societies. So whether it is in the classroom, at the Wits Art Museum or on the sports field, you will find an
opportunity to grow and learn at Wits.
Thank you for choosing Wits as the next step in your academic and professional development. As a part of
the 2022 student cohort, you will hold a special place in Wits’ history as you take it into its next century. I hope
that you will enjoy being a part of our vibrant community and I wish you the best on your academic journey
with us.
Professor Zeblon Vilakazi
Vice-Chancellor & Principal

Fearless in our pursuit of knowledge and innovation

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Game On!
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Contents
ABOUT WITS
Wits in the academic rankings................................ 4
Wits’ achievements in research.............................. 5
Attractions at Wits................................................... 6
State-of-the-art infrastructure & technology........... 7

ADMISSIONS, APPLICATIONS & FEES

National Senior Certificate...................................... 9
National Benchmark Test........................................ 10
National Certificate (Vocational).............................. 11

ADMISSIONS BY FACULTY
- Commerce, Law & Management...................... 12
- Engineering & the Built Environment................ 14
- Health Sciences............................................... 16
- Humanities....................................................... 18
- Science............................................................. 20
Apply online & application closing dates................ 22
International Students Office................................... 24
International qualifications...................................... 25
Changing programmes............................................ 26
Changing your contact details................................ 27

FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

Average tuition fees................................................. 28
Paying for your studies .......................................... 29
Fees & funding........................................................ 30
Scholarships & bursaries......................................... 31
www.gostudy.net..................................................... 32

PROGRAMMES
Commerce, Law & Management............................. 36
Engineering & the Built Environment....................... 54
Health Sciences...................................................... 73
Humanities.............................................................. 90
Science.................................................................... 113

STUDENT LIFE
Recreation & getting around Wits........................... 138

DISABILITY RIGHTS UNIT.................................... 140

STUDENT SUPPORT & SERVICES

Counselling & Careers Development Unit............... 141
Students Representative Council............................ 142
Campus Health & Wellness..................................... 143
Campus Housing & Residence Life......................... 144
Wits Sport............................................................... 146

PART-TIME DEGREES
Wits Plus Centre for Part-Time Studies.................. 150

REFERENCES
List of acronyms...................................................... 151
Contact Information................................................ 152

Contents 3
 ABOUT WITSWits in the academic rankings
Placed in the top 1.4% universities worldwide.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR)
(ARWU)/Shanghai Ranking 2020
2020/2021

Global Ranking *275 Global Ranking 266

*Wits ranks in the top 1.4% National Ranking 1st

Number of Universities ranked 2 000 *Number of Universities ranked 1 800

The CWUR publishes the only global university ranking that *the results of the top 1 000 universities are published
measures the quality of education and training of students,
as well as the prestige of the faculty members and the
quality of their research without relying on surveys and
university data submissions.

QS Graduate Employability Ranking QS World University Rankings

2020 2021

Alumni Outcomes (1 of 5 metrics) 94.2% Global Ranking 403

A university that values the careers of its graduates

tends to produce successful alumni. QS have identi-
Africa Ranking 2nd
fied the alma maters of those individuals featuring in over
220 high-achievers lists, out of 40,000 of the world’s most Number of Universities ranked 1 000
innovative, creative, wealthy, entrepreneurialand /or phil-
anthropic individuals to establish which universities are
producing world-changing individuals.
www.topuniversities.com/employability-rankings/methodology

US News Best Global Universities Ranking Times Higher Education (THE)

2021 2021

Global Ranking 192 Global Ranking 201-250

Africa Ranking 2nd Number of Universities ranked 1 300

Wits in numbers

91% 84% 1 152 65%

graduands employed undergraduate number of PhD’s amongst
within six months of student pass rate in academics academic staff
graduating the last five years

wits.ac.za/about-wits/facts-and-figures/academic-rankings

4 Rankings & Wits in numbers

 Achievements in research
Wits has a proud history of research excellence dating
back to its origins in 1922.
WITS CONTINUES TO GENERATE HIGH-QUALITY, LOCALLY-RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE THAT MATCHES
AND EXCEED GLOBAL STANDARDS IN RESEARCH FIELDS LIKE COVID-19, HIV, GENETICS,
QUANTUM COMPUTING, ENERGY, MIGRATION, DIVERSITY AND INEQUALITY.
www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/research-news/

Wits University has long been new genetic and susceptibility variants which informs
Our networks and recognised as a global leader in African population history, environmental adaptation and
partnerships include HIV research and has contributed susceptibility to disease.
the US, UK, Germany, a vast amount of knowledge in
the fight against the Covid-19 Pelebox
Brazil, Russia, India,
China and the rest pandemic. A Master’s student, based at the Tshimologon Digital
of Africa where, together Covid-19 Vaccine Trials Innovation Precinct created Pelebox, named one of TIME
with the University magazine’s Top 100 inventions of the year. Pelebox is a dig-
The University lead two Covid-19 ital platform that manages various internet enabled smart
of Cape Town, we
vaccine trials, which at the time lockers. Pelebox smart lockers enable patients to collect
have built the African were the only trials in South Africa
Research Universities their repeat chronic medication in under two minutes
and on the continent.
instead of waiting hours queuing at public clinics.
Alliance (ARUA).
New injection to prevent HIV
ARUA’s purpose is Quantum Computing
to build a Pan-African An HIV study showed that a new-
IBM expands its quantum computing programme with
research platform ly discovered injection was more
Wits as its first partner in Africa. Wits scientists are
comprising sixteen effective than the current daily
HIV pill to prevent HIV in women. investigating the use of quantum computing and machine
research universities learning in the fields of cosmology and molecular biology
Wits University’s Early unblinding
in an equitable partner- with a specific focus on HIV drug discovery and quantum
of the of long-acting cabotegravir
ship with institutions (CAB LA) is a milestone for pre- teleportation. Academics and students also connected
around the world to vention of HIV among women in two computers through the human brain and successfully
research and address sub Saharan Africa. transmitted words like ‘hello’ and ‘apple’, without the user
the challenges of our being aware that a message was present.
World’s first HIV transplant
globe. Wits scientists have discovered:
In a world first, Wits doctors
transplanted the liver from a mother living with HIV to her • a new species of dinosaur
critically ill HIV negative child, who had end stage liver • the dung beetle wind compass
disease.
• an asteroid that contributed to mass extinction and
Most influential research on fractal light climate change
The Optical Society of America named Wits’ research • an ancient drop of water that rewrites the Earth’s history.
involving fractal light from lasers as the most influential in
optics and photonics. Climate scientists are developing Wits students have developed:
the first Earth System Model based in Africa which will • a new genetic mobile application
contribute to the fight against the climate emergency.
• an off-grid solution to electrify households in Africa
Major African genome study and,
Wits geneticists have discovered more than three million • self-sanitising surfaces to prevent infections in hospitals.

52 *6 457 29
Research Entities DSI/NRF Centres *NRF-rated A-RATED
of Excellence Researchers Researchers
*Highest of all *National Research Recognised by peers
universities in SA Foundation and leaders in their
fields globally

30 SARChI CHAIRS*
*The South African Research Chairs Initiative

Achievements in research 5
Origins Centre: Houses Paleoanthropological and Archaeological material as
well the largest rock engraving archive on the continent

Attractions on Wits campus

History, heritage & science

The Bernard Price Institute: Exhibits important collections of fossils,

mainly from South and southern Africa

The Planetarium: One of two in the

The Life Sciences Museum: Southern Hemisphere, this local icon
The only natural history museum sheds light on the world of science
in Joburg and the stars

6 Attractions
Wits Attractions
 Wits offers state-of-the-art infrastructure
& technology to enhance learning
u
 nlimited & fast WiFi smart classrooms future libraries knowledge hubs
online resources e-degrees & short courses

Blended
Learning

Wits Theatre: One of the finest performing arts facilities

in the country providing support for the mounting of Learning via electronic and
productions and aspects of technical teaching and
practical training. The Wits Theatre has established itself online media as well as traditional
as South Africa’s major venue for contemporary dance face to face teaching by expert lecturers.

Simulation
Labs

Students are trained and assessed

on how to react to conditions as they
would under real life circumstances.
Clinical skills, attitudes, knowledge
and reasoning are evaluated, preparing
students for transition into the real
clinical environment.

Wits Art Museum (WAM): Houses 9 000 of the world’s

largest and finest collections of African art and is a rich
resource for research and training

eZones

A student-centred adaptive learning

environment on Wits Education Campus
that uses advanced eLearning tools
to deliver education that prepares
The Adler Museum of Medicine: Preserves
South Africa’s history of the health sciences students for the 21st Century.

Infrastructure & Attractions

Wits technology 7
 ADMISSIONS,
APPLICATIONS
& FEES
In 2020, 70 000 students applied to Wits for first year
study, of which 4 700 students were accepted.
DON’T DELAY. APPLY EARLY.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/

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8 Admissions, Applications & Fees

National Senior Certificate
Minimum Admission Requirements (Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
NB: Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has
a specific number of places for first year undergraduates, 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.
Applicants require the following to be considered for entry into any of the five faculties:
• National Senior Certificate (NSC), or Independent Examinations Board (IEB), or South African Comprehensive
Assessment Institute (SACAI) subjects, and
• Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as a Bachelor’s degree pass.

Points
Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:
• English must be taken either as Home Language or
First Additional Language CALCULATE YOUR POINTS
Note: Seven subjects are used in the calculation of APS
• Mathematics is a core and compulsory subject for all
numerate programmes in Commerce, Law and Man- Wits
Subject %
agement, Engineering and the Built Environment, APS
Science and most of the programmes in the Health
 nglish Home Language OR
1. E
Sciences Faculty First Additional Language
• Maths Literacy will be accepted by Law, Educa-
2. First Additional Language
tion and Humanities (except for Speech-Language
3. Mathematics/Maths Literacy
Pathology and Audiology)
• Wits does not distinguish between designated 4.
vs. non - designated subjects when calculating the 5.
admission point score (APS) 6.
• The APS calculation is based on the best seven 7. Life Orientation
subjects including Life Orientation (faculty specific sub-
TOTAL APS
jects must be included in the calculation)
• AP subjects are also included in the APS calculation. https://youtu.be/gp0cBNHQ-Bk

Wits Admission Points Scores (APS) National Senior Certificate (NSC)

Admission Points Scores (APS)
Other Subjects
Life Orientation
Wits APS for

Wits APS for

Mathematics
Wits APS%
Wits APS

English &

NSC Scale of
NSC %
Achievement

7 80-100
8 90-100 8+2=10 4 8
6 70-79
7 80-89 7+2=9 3 7
6 70-79 6+2=8 2 6 5 60-69

5 60-69 5+2=7 1 5 4 50-59

4 50-59 4 0 4 3 40-49
3 40-49 3 0 3 2 30-39
0 30-39 0 0 0
1 0-29
0 0-29 0 0 0

Central Application Service (CAS)

The DHET has published the Draft Central Application Service Bill, 2019 to enable the establishment of a
Post-School Education and Training Central Application Service. The CAS will offer advice and serve as an
application channel for students applying for PSET opportunities. The service allows students to apply for study
places, pay a single application fee and facilitate their applications to more than one institution if necessary.
The University will provide further updates as and when these become available.

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
NSC 9
 National Benchmark Tests
TEST DATES (*Dates are subject to change)
Humanities (Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology): no later than 14 August 2021.
Humanities (Social Work): no later than 31 October 2021.
Health Sciences: no later than 14 August 2021.
Science: The test must be written by 31 October 2021. (Your test results are used in addition to your Grade 12
results to identify students who may need additional support during the course of their studies).
For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and available venues, please refer to the NBT website:
www.nbt.ac.za

The following applicants are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission:

Faculty of Health Sciences Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT)

All applicants, except those applying to the Graduate Entry Medical

Graduate Entry Medical
Programme (GEMP) only, those who are in their final year of a degree Programme (GEMP)
and those who have already completed a degree, must write the NBT (GEMP) applicants only
before being considered for admission.
To be able to calculate a composite index, all
Please note: components that contribute to this must be
• Applicants who achieve in the ‘basic’ range (refer to the Benchmark finalised (i.e.Tertiary Aggregate). Applicants
Performance Levels table below), are unlikely to be considered for a will be notified of their eligibility to write the
place in the Health Sciences degrees. WAPT, scheduled for September 2021, as
• These are standard tests for all medical schools in South Africa and and when documentation for applications
you are only required to write the tests once, irrespective of the number is complete. This means that the Faculty
of medical schools you have applied to. has received an academic transcript and all
other pertinent documents. If documents
Benchmark Performance Levels are not submitted by July 2021, no further
consideration will be given to your applica-
Academic Quantitative
Literacy Literacy
Maths tion. Applicants will need to start preparing
well in advance of notification. All information
Min Max Min Max Min Max about the content and nature of each of the
Proficient 64 100 70 100 68 100
components of the test is given on the GEMP
Intermediate 38 63 38 69 35 67
website:
Basic 0 37 35 67 0 34 www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp

Faculty of Humanities
Applicants to the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology and Bachelor of Social Work.
Mature age applicants who wrote matric pre-2008, with no degree exemption, may qualify for exemption and will be
required to write the NBT test for all Arts degrees (excluding BA Law, Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and
Bachelor of Audiology).
Two Tests
1) Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test
2) 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).
• Both tests (1 and 2) 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.
Rules
• Applicants to register on www.nbt.ac.za/ 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.

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National Certificate (Vocational)
Subject to institutional admission requirements, the minimum admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree programme is
a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by 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% (4).

Wits Institutional Requirements

An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to write a test, provided that he/she has met the following compulsory
institutional requirements as well as the Faculty and degree-specific requirements. An applicant must have:
• Taken English as either 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 Commerce, Law and Management

English 4 (70%)
BCom
BEconSc Mathematics 4 (70%)
BAccSc
Four subjects from Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment and the 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 Health Sciences

MBBCh, English HL/First Additional Language 4 (70%)

BPharm
BSc(Physio), Mathematics 4 (70%)
BHSc
(Biomedical and Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science 4 (70%)
Biokinetics)

English HL/First Additional Language 4 (70%)

BDS Mathematics 4 (70%)

Life Sciences and Physical Science 4 (70%)

BNurs English HL/First Additional Language 3 (60%)

BSc (OT)
BCMP Mathematics 3 (60%)
Bachelor of Oral
Health Sciences Life Sciences and Physical Science 3 (60%)

Faculty of Humanities

Applicants who present with an NCV will not be considered.

Admission Point Scores % Rating

Outstanding 80-100 5
Highly competent 70-79 4
Competent 50-69 3
Not yet competent 40-49 2
Not achieved 0-39 1

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/national-certificate-vocational-ncv-guidelines/

NCV 11
 ADMISSIONS BY FACULTY
Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management
Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass

Closing Date: 30 September 2021

English Home
Language
Duration Maths
Programmes APS OR Mathematics Waitlisting
(years) Literacy
First Additional
Language

School of Business Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce
(BCom) Applicants with an APS of 35-38,
as well as English Level 6 AND
- General 3 39 + 5 5 Mathematics Level 6, will be
-P  olitics, Philosophy & wait-listed, subject to place
Economics availability.
- Information Systems

School of Accountancy

(BCom) Applicants with an APS of 39-43,

as well as English Level 6 AND
-Accounting Science 3 44 + 5 6 Mathematics Level 6, will be
(BAccSci) wait-listed, subject to place
- Accounting availability.

School of Economics and Finance

Applicants with an APS of 39-41,

as well as English Level 5 AND
Mathematics Level 7, will be wait-
Bachelor of Economic
3 42 + 5 6 listed, subject to place availability.
Science (BEconSci)
Applicants interested in Actuarial
Science require Mathematics
Level 7 and English Level 6.

School of Law

Applicants with an APS of 35-42,

as well as English Level 6 AND
Bachelor of Commerce
3 43 + 5 5 Mathematics Level 6, will be
with Law - BCom(Law)
wait-listed subject to place
availability.

No
Two-year LLB Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability.
2 matric APS
(for graduates only) Wits students who have completed a BA Law or BCom Law are eligible to apply for the two-year LLB.
calculation

Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability.
No Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at an institution other than Wits are required to
Three-year LLB
3 matric APS apply for the three-year LLB programme. Wits applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree
(for graduates only)
calculation without Law modules are also required to apply for the three-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an
average of at least 60% in an undergraduate degree.

Applicants with an APS of 40-42,

as well as English Level 6 AND
Mathematics Level 5 OR Maths
Four-year LLB 4 43+ 6 5 6
Literacy Level 6, will be
wait-listed, subject to place
availability.

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/

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International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Certificate of Secondary
Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
International General

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary

Higher International
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate
Certificate of

International

International
(IB Diploma)

(IB Diploma)

Education
(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)
(IGCSE)

English Language Mathematics

School of Business Sciences

HL 4-7
HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C SL 5-7 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
SL 5-7

School of Accountancy

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Economics and Finance

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Law

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-B A-B A-B 1-2 A-C A-B 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

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.

Admissions (Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management) 13

 Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass

Closing Dates: 30 June 2021 (Bachelor of Architecture) | 30 September 2021 (all other programmes)
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.

Programmes English Home

Language
(Refer to page 68 for information on the Physical
APS OR First Mathematics Additional Information
common First year curriculum for all Science
Additional
professional engineering degrees). Language

School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Chemical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(3 years) a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts Applicants will be required to complete additional
(BEngSc(DA)) 42 + 5 5 5 selection criteria, e.g. workshop, interview. Refer to
(3 years) www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/

School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Aeronautical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Industrial Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in
Mechanical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Mining Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in

Mining Engineering BSc(Eng) 42 + 5 5 5 English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand
(4 years) a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Architecture and Planning

Acceptance depends on departmental selection.

Applicants must complete a written and graphic
exercise and may be required to attend an interview.
Following an interview, applicants with a Wits APS of
29-33 may be accepted on the basis of exceptional
scores. The BAS selection process is conducted
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
34 + 4 4 by a panel of senior academics from the School of
(3 years)
Architecture and Planning, which is monitored by the
Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on
performance in the selection exercise, interview and
academics. Demographic balance is taken into
consideration where a choice needs to be made
between applicants scoring within the same range.

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Preference is given to Mathematics and English
36 + 5 5
Planning (BSc(URP)) (3 years) pass at Level 6 and above.

School of Construction Economics and Management

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies Preference is given to Mathematics and English

36 + 5 5
(BSc(CS)) (3 years) pass at Level 6 and above.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

Preference is given to Mathematics and English
(in the field of Property Studies) 36 + 5 5
pass at Level 6 and above.
(BSc(CS)(Property Studies) (3 years)

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/

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International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate
Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Certificate of Secondary

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
International General

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
Education (IGCSE)

Advanced Level

Advanced Level

Advanced Level
(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))
(AS Level)

(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)
(A Level)
(A Level)

(A Level)
Physics
English Language Mathematics
Chemistry
(BSc ChemEng and BSc Metallurgy ONLY)

School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

HL 4-7,
A-C A-C 1-3
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, SL 5-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7,
A-C A-D 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7,
A-C A-C 1-3
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, SL 5-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7,
A-C A-D 1-3
SL 5-7

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Electrical and Information Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Mining Engineering

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7,

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Architecture and Planning

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

School of Construction Economics and Management

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

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 Faculty of Health Sciences
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass
Closing Date: 30 June 2021

English Home Life

Language Sciences
Maths Life Physical
Programmes Selection Procedures OR First Mathematics
Literacy Sciences Science
AND/OR
Additional Physical
Language Science

When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected on your school leaving results only, although they are very important. A composite index is calcu-
lated, taking into consideration, (i) your academic results for five subjects and (ii) your National Benchmark Test scores. Only five subjects are used to derive an academic
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) only, are required to write the National Benchmark Test. Qualifying GEMP applicants will be invited to take the Wits Additional Placement Test
(WAPT). Applicants are advised to prepare in advance in the event that they are invited to write the WAPT. Refer to page 88 for more information on the NBT and the WAPT.

Bachelor of
Health Sciences:
(BHSci)
• Biomedical
Sciences All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants, 5 5 5
• Biokinetics except those applying to the Graduate Entry
• Health Systems Medical Programme (GEMP) only, those who
Sciences are in their final year of a degree and those
(All 3 years) who have already completed a degree, must
write the NBT by 14 August 2021 before being
considered for admission.
Bachelor of
Clinical Refer to Page 88 for more information on
Medical Practice the NBT or refer to: www.nbt.ac.za 4 4 7 4
(BCMP)
(3 years)

Bachelor of There are two entry points into the MBBCh:

Medicine and • First year, for applicants currently in Grade 12
Bachelor of and ;
5 5 5
Surgery • Third year, for applicants who have completed a
(MBBCh) relevant degree (GEMP).
(6 years)

Bachelor of All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and

Dental Science Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend 5 5 5 5
(BDS) time observing specific procedures as performed
(5 years) by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to
gain insight into the profession. Applicants must
complete a certificate of attendance (minimum
16 hours). Only observation hours completed
Bachelor of
between 1 July 2020 and 31 July 2021 will be
Oral Health
accepted. Please download the form from:
Sciences 4 4 7 4
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
(BOHS)
under Additional Forms.
(3 years)
Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of
attendance will not be considered for admission.

Bachelor of
Nursing
4 4 4
(BNurs)
(4 years)

Bachelor of
Pharmacy
5 5 5
(BPharm)
(4 years)

Bachelor of All applicants to BSc Occupational Therapy must

Science in spend time observing an Occupational Therapist
Occupational and all applicants to BSc Physiotherapy must 4 4 4
Therapy spend time observing a Physiotherapist, to gain
(BSc (OT) insight into the profession. Applicants must
(4 years) complete a certificate of attendance (minimum
16 hours). Only observation hours completed
between 1 July 2020 and 31 July 2021 will be
Bachelor of accepted. Please download the form from:
Science in www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
Physiotherapy under Additional Forms.
5 5 5
(BSc Applicants who fail to submit a certificate of
Physiotherapy) attendance will not be considered for admission.
(4 years)

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/

16 Admissions (Faculty of Health Sciences)

International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Certificate of Secondary

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
International General

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
Education (IGCSE)

Advanced Level

Advanced Level
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate
(IB Diploma))
International

International

International
(IB Diploma)

(IB Diploma)
(AS Level)

(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)
(A Level)

(A Level)
English Language Mathematics Biology/Physics/Chemistry

ALL Applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Bachelor of Dental Science applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics AND Chemistry.

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

HL 4-7, HL 4-7, Biology AND Biology AND Biology AND Biology AND
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 Physics AND Physics AND Physics AND Physics AND
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
HL 4-7, HL 4-7, TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
Physics OR Physics OR Physics OR Physics OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-C A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

A-C A-C HL 4-7, SL 5-7 1-2

A choice of A choice of A choice of A choice of
TWO from TWO from TWO from TWO from
HL 4-7, HL 4-7,
A-C A-C A-C 1-2 A-B A-C 1-2 Biology, Biology, Biology, Biology,
SL 5-7 SL 5-7
Physics Physics Physics Physics
OR OR OR OR
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry

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.

Admissions (Faculty of Health Sciences) 17

 Faculty of Humanities
Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass

Closing Dates: 30 June 2021 (B Speech Language-Pathology and B Audiology and BA Film and Television.
30 September 2021 (All other programmes).

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.

English Home
Language
Maths Technical
Programmes APS OR First Mathematics Waitlisting
Literacy Mathematics
Additional
Language

Bachelor of Arts (BA) 30-35 points. Preference is given to

36 + 5
(3 years) higher English results.

Applicants who wish to take law courses

in their first year of study must meet the
Bachelor of Arts (Law)
43 + 5 3 4 admission requirements for law
(3 years)
(40-42 points). Preference is given to
higher English results.

Professional and Specialist degrees:

Wits School of Arts (WSoA)

English Home
Language
Programme Additional Selection Criteria APS OR First Waitlisting
Additional
Language
An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Arts in
34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Digital Arts (4 years) Consideration for any degree in Preference is given to higher English results.
the Wits School of Arts requires
Bachelor of Arts in applicants to fulfil the academic An APS of 30-33 points may be
Theatre and Performance entrance criteria set out by 34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
(4 years) the University. In addition, it is Preference is given to higher English results.
required that the applicant
An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Arts in Film and successfully complete an inter-
34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Television (4 years) view/audition/portfolio/written
Preference is given to higher English results.
assignment at the Wits School
of Arts that will take place from An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts May 2021. Consideration into 34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
(4 years) the degree is dependent on you Preference is given to higher English results.
successfully fulfilling both these
criteria. An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Music (4 years) 34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Preference is given to higher English results.

Wits School of Education (WSoE)

Mathematics OR Maths Literacy OR

Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Technical Mathematics

An APS of 31-35 may be wait-listed,

-F
 oundation Phase Teaching
36 + 5 4 5 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years)
given to higher English results.
An APS of 31-35 may be wait-listed,
- Intermediate Phase Teaching
36 + 5 4 5 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years)
given to higher English results.
- Senior
 Phase & Further An APS of 31-35 may be wait-listed,
Education & Training Teaching 36 + 5 subject to place availability. Preference is
(4 years) given to higher English results.

School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)

Bachelor of Speech-Language An APS of 30-33 points may be

Pathology Applicants for the Bachelor of 34 + 5 4 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
(4 years) Speech-Language Pathology, Preference is given to higher English results.
Bachelor of Audiology and
An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Audiology Bachelor of Social Work are
34 + 5 4 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
(4 years) required to write the NBT.
Preference is given to higher English results.
Please refer to page 10 for An APS of 30-33 points may be
Bachelor of Social Work more information on the NBT. 34 + 5 wait-listed, subject to place availability.
(4 years)
Preference is given to higher English results.

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/

18 Admissions (Faculty of Humanities)

International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate
Mature Age Exemption only
Int. Gen. Certificate (IGC)/
Advanced Level (A Level)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Secondary Education for
Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Certificate of Secondary

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Secondary Education

Secondary Education
International General

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
Education (IGCSE)

(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))
(AS Level)

(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)

(HIGCSE)
(IGCSE)
English Language Mathematics

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
HL 4-7 SL 5-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 (Maths
Method)

Professional and Specialist Programmes:

Wits School of Arts (WSoA)

O Level/ IGC/ O Level/ IGC/

A Level AS Level IB Diploma HIGCSE A Level AS Level IB Diploma HIGCSE
IGCSE IGCSE

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

Wits School of Education (WSoE)

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

HL 4-7 HL 3-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 4-7

HL 4-7 HL 3-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-D A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 4-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-E A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-E A-D 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7

Admissions (Faculty of Humanities) 19

 Faculty of Science
Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s degree pass

Closing Date: 30 September 2021
All applicants to the Faculty of Science, are required to write the National Benchmark Test on 31 October 2021. Refer to
page 10 for more information on the NBT
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.

English
Home
Duration Language Physical
Programmes APS Mathematics Waitlisting
(years) or First Science
Additional
Language

Applicants with 40-41 points may be

Bachelor of Science (BSc) General 3 42 + 5 5
wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42 + 5 5
Biological Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the fields of

Applicants with 40-41 points may be
Geographical and Archaeological 3 42+ 5 5
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 5 5
Geospatial Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 5 6 5
Geological Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 7 7 7
Actuarial Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field of

Applicants with 40-41 points may be
Computational and Applied 3 42+ 5 6
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 5 6
Computer Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 5 6
Mathematics wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 5 6
Mathematics of Finance wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in field of Applicants with 40-41 points may be

3 42+ 7 7 7
Mathematical Sciences wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Physical Science

Bachelor of Science in the field of

Applicants with 40-41 points may be
Physical Sciences (Chemistry/ 3 42+ 5 6 5
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Physics)

Bachelor of Science in the field of

Applicants with 40-42 points may be
Chemistry with Chemical 3 43+ 5 6 6
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Engineering

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-42 points may be

3 43+ 5 6 5
Materials Science wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Bachelor of Science in the field of Applicants with 40-42 points may be

3 43+ 5 6 6
Astronomy and Astrophysics wait-listed, subject to place availability.

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/

20 Admissions (Faculty of Science)

International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Advanced Level (A Level)

Ordinary Level (O Level)/

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

Higher Int. Certificate of

International General

Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced Subsidiary
Education (HIGCSE)

Education (HIGCSE)

Education (HIGCSE)
Education (IGCSE)

Advanced Level

Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate
Certificate of

(IB Diploma))
(IB Diploma))

(IB Diploma))

International
International

International
Secondary

Secondary

Secondary

Secondary
(AS Level)
(AS Level)

(AS Level)

(A Level)
English Language Mathematics Physics

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Biological Sciences

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Earth Sciences

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Mathematical Sciences

A-B A-B A-B HL 6-7 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1 A-B A-B HL 6-7 1

HL 6-7
A-B A-B A-B 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1 A-B A-B HL 6-7 1
SL 7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 6-7
A-B A-B A-B 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1 A-B A-B HL 6-7 1
SL 7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7

A-B A-B A-B HL 6-7 1-2 A A HL 6-7 1 A-B A-B HL 6-7 1

Physical Science

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

HL 4-7 HL 4-7 HL 4-7

A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3
SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7

Admissions (Faculty of Science) 21

 APPLY ONLINE Application
www.wits.ac.za/applications closing dates
follow steps 1-5... 30 JUNE 2021
1 Choose your programme/s (pg.33) • All Health Sciences programmes

• Apply for a maximum of three programmes. Order of choice does • Bachelor of Architecture
not matter. Wits does not rank applications and a decision for each
degree choice will be provided.
• Bachelor of Audiology
• Each choice of degree is considered individually and the outcome of one
does not affect the outcome of another.
• If you apply for two programmes within one Faculty, you are advised to
• Bachelor of
apply for one programme in a less restricted Faculty (e.g. Humanities, Speech-Language Pathology
Commerce or Science).
• Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes • Bachelor of Arts
in faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering. in Film & Television
Additional selection requirements:

30 SEPT 2021
Some degrees have additional selection requirements such as portfolio and
essay submissions, auditions or the National Benchmark Test (NBT).

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/ (Additional Forms)

• All other programmes

2 Upload supporting documents • Residence applications

Supporting documents required at the time of application

Current Matric Applicants

Applicants currently in Grade 12 must upload their final Grade 11 results at the point of application. Hard copies of final
Grade 11 results are not required.

Past Matric Applicants

Applicants who have completed Grade 12 or are currently upgrading must upload their final Grade 12 results.

Applicants with Tertiary Experience

Applicants with tertiary experience must upload an official academic transcript of all tertiary studies, whether these have
been completed or not. Academic transcripts are required to include a statement of good conduct.

All documents need to be certified within the last three months. If you are requested to post or courier any
documents, please use: Student Enrolment Centre, Private Bag 4, Wits, 2050, or Student Enrolment Centre
Braamfontein Campus East, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein,
Johannesburg, 2 000

Note: If you are unable to upload supporting documentation at the point of application, you will be able to do so via the
student self-service portal after submission of your application. No emailed documentation will be accepted.

22 Applications & closing dates

3 Pay your application fee
• R100 Application fee for South African citizens (non-refundable)
• R700 Application fee for foreign citizens (non-refundable)
Payments to be made before closing dates 30 June 2021 or 30 September 2021 (refer to the application closing
dates on page 22).
How to pay
Please deposit the exact amount into the Wits student fees account:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account name: Wits University - Application Fees
Account type: Current Account
Account number: 200 346 385
Branch code: 004805
Branch name: Braamfontein
CI number: 074A
SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ (for international payments)
Use your Temporary ID or Person Number as a reference
You can pay via EFT, credit card or through a direct deposit at the bank.You can also pay in cash or using a credit
card at the: Fees Office, Braamfontein Campus East, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein,
Johannesburg

4 Submit your application

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). You will also be assigned an Admissions
Consultant whom you may contact for any application related queries or any programme amendments you wish
to make. Further communication will include various instructions (e.g. write the NBT, attend an interview, or submit
outstanding documents).

5 Access the self-service portal

Upload any outstanding

Access the student Apply for residence Update personal details
documents
self-service portal (click the (click the (click the
https://self-service.wits.ac.za/ Residence Self-Service tile) Student Centre tile) Student Centre tile)

View all correspondence

Check your application generated Generate a fee estimate Upon successful
status Navigator > Self Service > (click the application –
(click the Admissions tile) Wits Student Self service > Fee Estimator tile) Accept offer
Communication History

Note:

• Certain programmes have additional selection criteria, e.g. NBT/audition/portfolio.

• Applicants currently writing matric may be made a provisional offer depending on self-reported Grade 11 results.
• Firm offers can only be confirmed after the release of the final matric results.
• Successful applicants will receive communication offering a firm place and information about registration and orientation
programme.
• You are required to respond to the offer within a few days to secure your place.
• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer.
• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee a place for any applicant.

www.wits.ac.za/applications/

Applications 23
 Wits is the most

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE

The International Students Office (ISO) is your first port of • Wits remains the preferred study destination for
call for international students and offers a wide range of international students;
services, including: • Through our integration programmes, students from
• Answering general enquiries from prospective diverse cultures and backgrounds receive a high quality
students; academic education as well as enjoy an immersive and
• Offering advice on immigration and advocacy; life-changing experience;
• Assisting with advice on matric exemptions; • Wits remains a highly sought-after university for
• Offering advice on safety and international academic partnerships.
• Offering general advice about your stay at Wits.
In cooperation with the Strategic Partnerships Office
The ISO complements the services provided by faculties, (SPO), the ISO facilitates amongst other programmes,
departments and internal and external service providers the ‘Semester Study Abroad Programme,’ creating
to Wits. opportunities for Wits students to study as well as to
The ISO is committed to ensuring: conduct research at partner universities abroad.

ISO contact details: T: +27 (0)11 717 1054 | E: [email protected]

For more information visit: www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents/
www.facebook.com/WitsInternationalStudentsOffice
https://twitter.com/witsinternation

24 International Students Office

demographically
diverse University

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Additional information
The Higher Education Act (101 of 1997) gives the University the autonomy to determine its admissions policy
and the entry requirements for admission into all programmes.
Not all curricular are suitable for consideration into degree studies at Wits University. Whilst Universities South Africa
(USAf) may issue a Certificate of Exemption, it is made clear that meeting the exemption requirement does not guar-
antee meeting the minimum faculty entry requirements of a Higher Education Institution.
Additionally, the University does not consider the outcome of assessments (e.g. SATs, NBTs, etc.) on their own to
decide on admission to the University. The admission criteria take into consideration the combination of curriculum,
pedagogy and assessment standards. As with all foreign qualifications, any curriculum developments (brought to the
University’s attention) are scrutinised by the academics in the faculties – and admissions criteria adjusted on the basis
of this. Any advice provided to applicants at a given point in time is subject to change and admission to the University
is not guaranteed for any applicant.
Applicants completing international qualifications are required to submit certified copies of all secondary school
leaving results, as well as academic transcripts of all tertiary studies, whether these have been completed or not.
Additionally, the syllabus for certain subjects, e.g. Mathematics and Physics may be necessary for consideration into
a programme.
Applicants who have completed qualifications in a language other than English are required to submit copies of
all original language documents, as well as sworn copies thereof translated into English. These applicants are also
required to write the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.

www.wits.ac.za/registration/international-students/

International qualifications 25
 Changed your mind about your
choice of study?
1) Do not submit a new application
2) Check with the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC) if applications are still open for your
new selection
3) Check the admission requirements
4) Contact your admissions consultant

Contact SEnC on: +27 (0)11 717 1888 | www.wits.ac.za/askwits

26 Changing programmes
Have your contact details changed?
Should your contact details change (e.g. email, residential or postal address or contact
numbers) update your new details on the student self-service portal:

https://self-service.wits.ac.za/

Changing your contact details 27

 FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Average tuition fees
All fees are due by 31 March 2022
If you cannot pay you will be required to contact the Fees Office to sign a payment plan.
E [email protected] | T 011 717 1531

NOTE: At the time of going to print, the tuition fees for 2022 were not available. These are the approximate tuition fees
for the first year of study in 2022. Fees may increase by approximately 6% or more, so you need to add at least 6% to
the figures listed on this page. Please note that the fees listed are for South African citizens only. International students
pay a composite fee depending on the degree.

South African citizens will be expected to make a International applicants pay fees at the beginning of
first payment prior to, or during enrolment before being the year. All International applicants must pay 75% of the
permitted to enrol at the University. Applicants will be tuition fees and related costs at the time of registration.
informed of this in writing. This amount is offset against The balance is to be paid by the end of March.
the fee account.

Programmes Fees
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) R48 130
Commerce, Law and Management
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) R46 920
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSci) R53 740
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHSc) R47 810
R47 830-
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
R53 940 Bachelor of Science (Occupational
R56 320
R47 310 - Therapy) (BSc(OT))
Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSci)
R48 910 Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) R55 360
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) R42 140 Bachelor of Medicine and
R64 550
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)
Engineering and the Built Environment
Humanities
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) R59 530
R43 220-
Bachelor of Engineering Science Bachelor of Arts (BA)
R58 200 R56 920
(Biomedical Engineering) (BEngSc(BME))
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) R47 440
Bachelor of Engineering Science (Digital
R51 650 Bachelor of Arts
Arts) (BEngSc(DA)) R46 800
(Theatre and Performance)
Bachelor of Science (Engineering)
R54 000 Bachelor of Film and TV (BAFT) R47 600
(BSc(Eng)) depending on branch
Bachelor of Science (Construction Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) R55 160
R75 240
Studies) (BSc(CS))
Bachelor of Music (BMus) R47 760
BSc (Construction Studies) in the field of
R61 960 R29 210-
Property Studies BSc(CS) Bachelor of Education (BEd)
R39 140
Bachelor of Science (Urban and Region-
R61 180 Bachelor of Speech-Language
al Planning) (BSc(URP)) R53 470
Pathology
Health Sciences Bachelor of Audiology R53 470
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice Bachelor of Social Work R51 870
R56 290
(BCMP)

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) R64 600 Science

R48 110-
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) R62 930 Bachelor of Science (BSc)
R59 310

www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/fees-office/undergraduate-fees/

28 Fees, scholarships & bursaries

Paying for your studies
When it comes to paying fees, there are various options must guarantee to repay the loan if you fail to do so.
open to you: Visit a few local banks to find out what products they
1. Self-funding offer to students like you.

You can work before you study, to raise tuition fees. 4. N

 ational Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
Another option is to work part-time while you study. But Funded by Government, the National Student Finan-
don’t over-extend yourself and fail your courses as a cial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial assistance in
result. the form of a loan. Like a bank loan, an NSFAS loan is
2. Parents/guardian/religious groups repayable once you start working; specifically, once you
are employed and are earning more than R30 000 per
Your parents or guardian may be able to help you with
year. The period allowed for repayments varies according
funding, or their employers may offer student bursaries.
to individual circumstances, but special legislation allows
Many church groups and other religious organisations
the NSFAS to require employers to deduct loan repay-
also offer bursaries to their members. Make enquiries
ments from the wages or salaries of borrowers.
early, to find out what’s available to you.
What’s great about the NSFAS is that it rewards students
3. A bank loan who succeed academically. Your academic results are
Most major banks offer student loans at attractive used to calculate rebates (discounts), so if you pass all of
interest rates. Bank loans usually cover the duration of your courses in any one year, 40% of your annual loan will
study and must be repaid once you start working – or be converted to a bursary (a part of the loan that you don’t
once you have graduated. Some banks offer a grace have to pay back). Furthermore, if you graduate within
period to students who are completing internships, the minimum number of years required, you’ll have saved
articles, or community service. Sometimes surety/security 40% of your loan each year and you will owe far less than
is required, which means that a relative, friend or sponsor someone who takes longer to complete their degree.
http://www.nsfas.org.za
https://youtu.be/hJAusAQ1ZZg

keep in mind additional costs for essentials...

Summary of Student Average Monthly Expenses
This is a graphic representation only. Rand values are subject to annual increases.

Item Amount Item Amount

Study Material
Rent R5,120 R975
(books & stationery)

Food R3,682 Laptop R975

Transport/Parking R1,720 Mobile R230

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Paying for your studies & additional living expenses 29

 Student fees & funding
1. First-time entering undergraduate students Household income of R350 000-R600 000 per year
If you’ve been made a firm offer by Wits University, you If your gross household income per year is between
must formally accept the offer if you wish to study at Wits. R350 000 and R600 000, you may qualify to have your
Once you do so, the first fee payment of R9 340 is due. 2022 fee increase paid for by Government. You’ll need to:
There are certain conditions under which you may not (a) A
 pply for gap grant funding via the Self-Service
need to make the first fee payment. These include stu- Portal https://self-service.wits.ac.za
dents with provisional NSFAS offers; students on full (b) Log in and navigate as follows:
scholarships/bursaries; and those who fall under the new - Select Financial Aid and Residence
funding threshold. - Select Apply for Scholarships and Bursaries
Students on full bursaries/scholarships - Select Aid Year 2022
Students who have been given a full Wits University - Select Apply/Update Application
scholarship, or any other approved external bursary/ - Select Funding Type
scholarship, must present proof to the Financial Aid and - Select DHET GAP Funding
Scholarships Office (FASO). You may not be required to Students who cannot afford the first fee payment
make the first fee payment. If you find that you can’t afford the first fee payment,
Please be aware that if you are a first-time student who please access the self-service portal at
has been awarded a bursary or scholarship by another https://self-service.wits.ac.za
funder, you won’t qualify for a full NSFAS bursary even if
and acknowledge that payment can only be made by
you meet the NSFAS eligibility criteria. You may, however,
31 March 2022, by which time all fees should be settled
receive ‘top-up’ financial aid.
in full. If you’re still unable to pay, you will need to sign an
If you receive a Wits University Entrance Scholarship and Acknowledgement of Debt.
you are receiving a NSFAS grant or another bursary, you
2. International students
won’t be able to receive the monetary value of the award.
Do you have a valid visa?
Household income below R350 000 per year
• Full-time students: You’ll need a Study visa that
If you are a first-time student whose gross household
shows that you will be studying at the University of the
income per year is under R350 000, you may qualify to
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
receive funding in 2022; made available as a bursary with
conditions. Students who apply and qualify for these bur- • Part-time students: You’ll need a Critical/General Work
saries will have to sign a contract with NSFAS, including visa or an Intra-Company or Business visa permitting
academic requirements and service requirements. you to work in South Africa.
The actual cost of tuition and prescribed study materi- • Holders of Refugee Permits, Asylum-Seeker Permits
als will be covered and qualifying students may also be and Diplomatic Visas: Please visit the International
eligible for subsidised accommodation and living costs Students Office website at
(including meals). Where meals are not included in the www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents/
cost, there may be a separate allowance. In general, here’s what you will need to do:
You’ll need to: • Generate a fees quotation from the student self-service
portal: https://self-service.wits.ac.za. Course codes
(a) Request a deferral of the first fee payment via the
can be obtained from the relevant faculty office.
Self-Service Portal https://self-service.wits.ac.za
• Pay 75% of the tuition fees and related costs before
(b) Tick the block to indicate that your gross household
annual enrolment. (The remaining 25% must be paid by
income is under R350 000 per year.
31 March 2022.
Your registration service indicator will be dropped and • Once payment has been made, submit proof of pay-
you will be directed to a link to download the NSFAS ment to the Wits Fees Office, which will provide you
consent form with a Fees Clearance form.
(c) Please complete the NSFAS consent form, sign it and • Note: If you are sponsored, your sponsorship letter
either scan it and email it to [email protected] or pre- must be vetted by the Financial Aid and Scholarships
[email protected] or drop off the signed original Office (FASO).
form at the Financial Aid Office on the Ground Floor of • Present your passport, relevant visa and proof of
Solomon Mahlangu House. current SA medical aid membership to the International
Students Office, to obtain clearance to register.

30 Fees & funding

Student scholarships & bursaries
The University’s Financial Aid & Scholarships Office The scholarship is renewable for each year of the first
(FASO) administers funds on behalf of the University, undergraduate degree provided that academic perfor-
donors and sponsors. The office also provides information mance is of a high standard. The award is automatically
on student funding. offered after registration. No application is required.
Criteria: Subjects are ranked as below:
University Entrance Scholarships
• English
- For Matriculants only • Mathematics
- Awards are calculated according to the Wits Admission • Physical Science
Point Score (APS). And the next best three designated subjects are taken
- Scholarships are for a maximum of six subjects and into consideration.
exclude Life Orientation. NB: Students are chosen on the first submission of the
matric results obtained from the Department of Education.
• APS of 51+ (R42 000)
No remarks are considered for this scholarship. Students
• APS 48-50 (R30 000) cannot be awarded the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship, the
• APS 45-47 (R15 000) VC Equality Scholarship or Entrance Scholarship at the
same time.
• APS 43-44 (R10 000)
Equality Scholarships
Scholarship students are still eligible for NSFAS top-up
funding. These scholarships target the top ten performing
students in Quintile 1 and 2 schools, who have performed
Conditions: outstandingly in their Matric year and who have been
-No application is necessary as the award is given offered a place at the University. The scholarship is
automatically. renewable for each year of the first undergraduate degree
- The scholarship is applicable for the year of provided that academic performance is of a high standard.
registration. The award is automatically offered after registration. No
- Students who took a gap year (limited to one year) application is required.
must submit an affidavit or proof to the Financial Aid
Criteria: Subjects are ranked as follows:
& Scholarships Office of what the student did during
• English
the gap year.
• Mathematics
NB: Students cannot be awarded the Vice-Chancellor • Physical Science, and
Scholarship, the VC Equality Scholarship or Entrance • the next best three designated subjects are taken into
Scholarship at the same time. consideration.
NB: Students are chosen on the first submission of the
Sports Bursaries
matric results obtained from the Department of Education.
Bursary awards are made possible by funding from the
No remarks are considered for this scholarship.
University itself and by the generosity of alumni, the busi-
ness and non-profit communities and past Wits sports National Olympiad Winners
achievers. Applications for sports bursaries for the 2022 Applies to Maths and English Olympiad winners only:
academic year, open on the 1st April 2021 and close on • R20 000 for winners
31 August 2021. Please note that only online applications • R8 000 for top 10 runners up
will be accepted. Students must provide the Financial Aid and Scholar-
If you have represented your province or South Africa ships Office (FASO) with a certified copy of their Olympiad
in top-level sport and display the appropriate academic certificate.
potential, you may be eligible for a Wits Sport Bursary.
Foreign Results
Terms and conditions are outlined in the Wits Sport
South African students who have completed a foreign
Bursary application form, which can be downloaded from:
qualification such as an A Level, AS Level, IB or German
www.wits.ac.za/sport/sport-bursaries/
Abitur, may be eligible for recognition of distinctions
Applications must be received by 31 August. achieved in these qualifications. The award is up to a max-
Vice-Chancellor imum of R30 000. Academically excellent applicants with
For the ten most outstanding matriculants, a scholarship foreign school-leaving qualifications may also apply on an
of approximately R50 000 is awarded. ad hoc basis.

IMPORTANT:
If a student receives an external bursary that is more than the maximum allocation of R155 000, regardless of the
source, the student will be required to return sponsorship funding. This is to enable the University to assist other Wits
students. Please also note that all Wits awards will be cancelled and forfeited if a student deregisters.

www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/financial-aid-and-scholarships-office/undergraduate-university-funding/

Scholarships & bursaries 31

 www.gostudy.net
For Career Guidance answer
the career questionnaire, on:

32 Paying for your Studies

 IT’S YOUR FUTURE
Choose programmes from
5 faculties, 34 schools and 3 416 courses
Wits’ academic programmes enjoy national and
international accreditation. The curriculum is cutting-edge
and is continuously enhanced to ensure that our students
and staff keep up to date with the newest knowledge
from around the globe.

Programmes 33
5 Faculties We offer a wide range of undergraduate qualifications
through the:
• School of Business Sciences
• School of Accountancy
• School of Economics and Finance
• School of Law
• Wits Plus Centre for Part-Time Studies

Commerce, Law & Our programmes include the Bachelor of Commerce

Management
(BCom) with flexible major combinationsand more
specialised degrees, like:

pg. 36 • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

• Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Politics, Philosophy and
Economics)
The Faculty of Commerce, Law & • Bachelor of Commerce with Law
Management (CLM) offers world-class - Two-year stream LLB
educational programmes that equip future - Three-year stream LLB
leaders with business, management and - Four-year stream LLB
legal skills, while supporting your • Bachelor of Accounting Science
professional development. • Bachelor of Economic Science

www.wits.ac.za/clm/

This Faculty comprises seven Schools:

• Architecture and Planning
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
• Construction Economics and Management
• Electrical and Information Engineering

Engineering & the • Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

Built Environment
• Mining Engineering
We offer a range of undergraduate programmes,
including:
pg. 54 • Engineering, in a range of fields
• Biomedical Engineering (within Electrical Engineering)
• Digital Arts (within Electrical & Information Engineering)
Degrees offered through the Faculty of • Architecture
Engineering and the Built Environment • Urban and Regional Planning
address South Africa’s social, spatial and • Construction Studies
infrastructural needs and include • Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies (in the field
architecture, urban and regional planning, of Property Studies

property studies and construction studies.

www.wits.ac.za/ebe/

34 5 Faculties
 The Bachelor of Health Sciences offers three fields of study:
Biokinetics, Biomedical Sciences and Health Systems Sciences.
Degrees are offered in:
• Clinical Medical Practice
• Dentistry
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy

Health Sciences pg.73

• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
You will receive academic and practical training at five major
The Faculty of Health Sciences pioneers hospitals in Johannesburg, at several clinics and rural hospitals
in Gauteng and at the Donald Gordon Medical Centre, which also
African and global research that
assists clinicians with all aspects of their clinical research.
improves and saves lives.
More than 500 students graduate from our faculty every year.

www.wits.ac.za/health/

Choose between vocationally oriented programmes for specific

careers and theory and research-oriented programmes for careers
in academia and research institutes, the public and private
sectors and non-governmental organisations.
Three schools in the Faculty of Humanities offer professional
(vocational) programmes
• Wits School of Arts (WSoA):
Digital Arts; Dramatic Arts; Film and Televsion; Fine Arts and
Music

Humanities pg. 90 • Wits School of Education (WSoE):

Foundation Phase Teaching;
The Faculty of Humanities is among Intermediate Phase Teaching;
Africa’s leading centres of study in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
Arts, Social Sciences, Human and • School of Human and Community Development (SHCD):
Speech-Language Pathology; Audiology; Social Work
Community Development, Education
and Literatureand Media.
www.wits.ac.za/humanities/

There are nine Schools in the Faculty, clustered into four

groupings:
• Mathematical Sciences:
Actuarial Sciences; Computational and Applied Mathematics;
Computer Science; Mathematics; Mathematics of Finance;
Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Science:
Physical Science; Chemistry with Chemical Engineering;
Material Science; Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Earth Sciences:
Science pg.113 Geographical and Archaeological Sciences; Geospatial Science;
Geological Science

The Faculty of Science has a long tradition of • Biological Sciences:

Biodiversity; Ecology and Conservation; Organismal Biology;
excellence in teaching and research. Studying Applied Bioinformatics; Biochemistry and Cell Biology; Genetics
science opens doors to careers in fields like and Development Biology; Microbiology and Biotechnology
research, chemistry and biotechnology.
www.wits.ac.za/science/

5 Faculties 35
 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
FACULTY OF COMMERCE,
LAW & MANAGEMENT (CLM)

We prepare students
not just for a
profession but for
the daily life of
active citizenship.

F
 or those of you who are hungry to make your mark
in the country, the continent and globally, there is
no better option than Wits. If you plan to pursue
a career in law, economics, commerce and business, you
cannot beat the experience of studying in the country’s eco-
nomic hub. It is no accident that the majority of law firms and
businesses have headquarters in Johannesburg. The buzz
of the city makes it a networking nucleus which connects
the worlds of commerce and industry to the worlds of art,
culture and sport. I firmly believe that whatever way you
assess Wits, its proximity to the business and economic
heartland of the country, its historic reputation of being
at the forefront of social and political struggles in South
Africa, or its world-class research and teaching, if you
are planning a career that is engaged in the future of this
country and of the African continent, Wits should be your
first choice.

Professor Imraan Valodia

ACCREDITATION
The Wits School of Accountancy has as
Level 1 accreditation status, the highest level
of accreditation awarded by the South African
Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

36 CLM: Message from the Dean

COMMERCE, LAW
& MANAGEMENT
Wits’ academic programmes enjoy national and
international accreditation. The curriculum is cutting-edge
and is continuously enhanced to ensure that our students
and staff keep up to date with the newest knowledge
from around the globe.

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME

How to Structure your BCom degree.................. 38

Flexible Major Combinations............................... 39
The Wits BCom.................................................... 42
Accounting........................................................... 43
Accounting Science............................................. 44
BCom(Law)........................................................... 45
Economic Science............................................... 46
Information Systems............................................ 47
Politics, Philosophy and Economics.................... 48
Law Programmes................................................. 50
- BLaws two-year stream..................................... 51
- BLaws three-year stream................................... 52
- BLaws four-year stream..................................... 53

CLM 37
 How to structure your BCom degree
1st year 2nd year 3rd year

compulsory choose your majors choose your majors

Economics IA Potential Major Major 1

OR (Second year level) (Third year level)
Economics Theory IA AND AND
Economics IB Potential Major Major 2
OR (Second year level) (Third year level)
AND
Economics Theory IB
Potential Major
AND
(Second year level)
Accounting I
AND
Computational Mathematics
Business Statistics
AND
Fundamentals
of Information Systems
Commercial Law

?
First things first Still deciding? Go General.
The Wits BCom (refer to page 42) includes compulsory One of the great benefits of a Wits BCom General degree
first year courses that build foundational knowledge in is that you don’t have to commit to your major choices in
Economics, Accounting, Commercial Law, Information first year. Even if you choose one of the more specialised
Systems and Introductory Mathematics and Business BCom degrees (e.g. BCom Law or BCom PPE), you can
Statistics. These courses prepare you for a career in the easily move between degrees if you change your mind
commercial and related sectors of any economy. later.
You can either take them as full-year courses across both From second year onwards, BCom General students
semesters of the academic year, or as semester courses select their majors from either:
in the first or second semesters. In some cases, you must • Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Insurance

?
pass one course before proceeding to another. and Risk Management, Human Resource Management,
Two or three majors? Marketingand Management;
• Courses offered in the School of Accountancy (i.e.
The Wits BCom is a double major degree, which means
Auditing, Taxation and Management Accounting); or
you need to complete at least two full majors. But, in your
• Selected approved majors from other faculties. (Refer
second year, you can choose courses or modules that
to pages 39-41)
lead to three potential majors.
By choosing three majors in your second year, you can Faculty officers can advise you on your options at
start exploring areas of interest in more depth, but make a registration or during the year.
final decision later.
You must have at least one major from Commerce, Law
and Management (CLM); your second major could be from
another faculty, like Science or Humanities. However,
many students take both majors from disciplines offered
within CLM.

www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/

38 CLM: How to structure your BCom

 Flexible Major
Combinations
Create a BCom degree
that suits your career goals
with our guided major
combinations.

Economics
Do you have a flair for problem-solving, reasoning and analysis?
Are you fascinated by how money makes the world go around?
A career in Economics might be for you.
What is Economics?
Economics is the study of how, where and why money and resources are produced, spent and allocated by govern-
ments and businesses and how this affects individuals. When you hear discussions about unemployment, monetary policy,
budget deficit and inflation, chances are an economist is involved. Since all businesses, organisations and citizens are
affected by local and global economies, every commerce graduate must complete at least one year of study in Economics.

Major Combinations
• Finance • Information Systems • Insurance and Risk Management • Law • Management OR Politics OR
• Philosophy as part of a BCom(PPE)

Careers in Economics
• Analyst • Chief Executive Officer • Chief Investment Officer • Economic Consultant • Economist • Investment Analyst
• Investment Banker • Journalist • Manager • Political Advisor or ‘Lobbyist’ • Policy Analyst • Politician • Researcher

Finance
Are you analytical and skilled at problem-solving and planning? Are you good with numbers and have you
always been money-savvy? Consider a major in Finance.
What is Finance?
Finance is the science of managing money. This involves two broadly related activities:
• The management of money by businesses (corporate finance), government (public finance) and individuals (personal
finance); and
• The process of acquiring the funds needed to operate successfully.
Finance is the engine of all economies and stock markets and is central to their success (or failure). Some of the topics
you will study include investments, equity and debt, assets and liabilities, credit, mergers and acquisitions, dividend policy,
initial public offerings (IPOs) and financial regulations and decision-making.

Major Combinations
• Economics • Information Systems • Insurance and Risk Management • Law • Management

Careers in Finance
• 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

BCom: Flexible Major Combinations 39

 Human Resource Management
Are you a great communicator who relates well to people?
Do you have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to ‘see both sides’?
Studying Human Resource Management may be a great choice for you.
What is Human Resource Management?
Human Resource Management (HRM) involves managing people within organisations to optimise their performance.
HRM studies focus on people-related policies and systems. They are also concerned with change in organisations and
industrial relations, such as recruitment, talent management, employee development and motivation and compensation.

Major Combinations
• Management • Psychology • Law • Information Systems • Economics • Marketing

Careers in Human Resource Management

• Consulting • Human Resource Management • Industrial Relations Management • Management • Negotiations
• Recruitment & Talent Management • Strategic Planning • Training and Development

Information Systems
Are you fascinated by the relationship between technology, people, organisations and
societies? Are you the first to download and use the latest app? Do you enjoy solving
real-world problems? Information Systems might be the career path for you.
What is Information Systems?
Information Systems (IS) enable individuals, organisations and society to gather, store, organise, protect, retrieve, share-
and analyse information. Though technologies play a vital part in these systems, IS studies also focus on systems design in
their entirety. This is how IS differs from information technology (IT) or computer science, which only study the technology
components.
IS professionals work in all sectors of the economy, including large organisations.

Major Combinations
• Finance • Marketing • Computer Science • Management • Economics • Law • Psychology

Careers in Information Systems

• Application Developer • Business Analyst • Change Manager • Chief Information Officer • IT Auditor • IT Consultant
• Project Manager • Systems Analyst • Technology Architect • UX/UI Designer

Insurance and Risk Management

Does risk management and the probability of disaster fascinate you? Are you analytical and focused, with
good attention to detail? A career in insurance and risk management might be for you.
What is Insurance and Risk Management?
Insurance is how companies and individuals protect themselves against the risk of loss and against loss itself. This may
involve property, life, health, or income. Insurance is a form of risk management.
Risk management refers to the way in which risks are identified, assessed and prioritised and the means used to
minimise, monitor and control the threat posed by unpredictable events.

Major Combinations
• Economics • Finance • Law • Management

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Careers in Insurance and Risk Management
• Appraiser • Asset Manager • Claims Adjustor • Compliance Officer • Insurance Analyst • Insurance Broker
• Financial Advisor • Sales Representative • Underwriter
Wits offers professional development in this field outside of actuarial science studies. There is a high demand for
graduates with insurance and risk management knowledge in senior management positions within this industry.

Management
Do you have a flair for planning, organisingand teamwork? Are you an effective
communicator who can motivate others? Do you see yourself leading a Fortune 500
company, or as South Africa’s next successful entrepreneur? If so, consider majoring in Management.
What is Management?
Management studies how organisations – be they businesses, government bodies, or non-profit organisations – are run
and administrated. Topics covered include: leadership and the role of managers; managing individuals, groups and teams;
organisational development and behaviour; project management and strategic management; and the theory and practice
of entrepreneurship and new venture creation.
Those with an entrepreneurial flair may start their own businesses, or become small business advisors or business
consultants.

Major Combinations
 ou can choose from almost any discipline, because most graduates eventually move into leadership positions in their
Y
careers.

Careers in Management
• 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

Marketing
Are you fascinated by trends and why certain brands are more successful than others? Do you ever
wonder what makes last season’s ‘must-haves’ suddenly ‘so last year’? Would you love to shape the world’s
consumer desires? Marketing could be your dream career.
What is Marketing?
The role of marketing in business is to build brand profiles and persuade people to buy products. Technology, travel,
entertainment, services, apps and games - even your favourite musician or sports team - all of these are marketed.
Marketing includes the creation and design of images and products (branding), advertising, demand creation and
management, public relations and digital marketing.

Major Combinations
• Management • Information Systems • Psychology • Finance • Economics • Human Resource Management

Careers in Marketing
• Advertising Manager • Brand Manager • Events Manager • Market Research Manager • Project Manager
• Promotions Manager • Public Relations Manager • Sales Manager

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 Bachelor of Commerce (General)
Bachelor of Commerce (General)
CBA00
Duration: 3 years
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 39+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an APS of 35-38, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September

Invest in your future with a Wits BCom. Establish a strong knowledge foundation, build your
intellectual capital and take the first step towards future-proofing your career.
Associated with one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country, a Wits BCom makes you highly sought-
after, both locally and internationally.

CAREERS

• Chartered Certified Accountant • Chartered Financial Analyst • Internal Auditor • Management Accountant
• Management Consultant • Professional Accountant

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year
Finance and Management
Accounting I
Finance and Insurance and Risk Management
Computational Mathematics I
Insurance and Risk Management and Management
Business Statistics I
Marketing and Management
Commercial Law I
Marketing and Human Resources Management
Economics IA (Microeconomics)
Human Resource Management and Management
Economics IB (Macroeconomics)
OR Third year
Economic Theory IA (Microeconomics for Economists)
Economic Theory IB (Macroeconomics for Economists) Economics and Finance
AND, one of the following: Economics and Management
Information Systems IA Finance and Management
OR Finance and Insurance and Risk Management
Fundamentals of Information Systems Insurance and Risk Management and Management
Marketing and Management
Second year
Marketing and Human Resources Management
Economics and Finance
Human Resource Management and Management
Economics and Management

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Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
CBA14
Duration: 3 years
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 39+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an APS of 35-38, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September

The three-year, full-time BCom Accounting programme includes compulsory and elective
courses.
The choice of courses within the BCom Accounting programme allows you to tailor your degree to meet your career as-
pirations. With this degree, you can become a chartered financial analyst (CFA) in the USA or SA, a professional account-
ant registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), a management accountant registered
with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), a certified internal auditor (CIA) or a chartered certified
accountant registered with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
If you want to pursue the ACCA qualification, please refer to the admission requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Specialised Accountancy.

CAREERS

• Chartered Certified Accountant • Chartered Financial Analyst • Internal Auditor • Management Accountant
• Management Consultant • P  rofessional Accountant

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year A total of 24 credits must be taken from:

Accounting I Human Resources IIA
Economics IA (Microeconomics) Principles of Marketing
Economics IB (Macroeconomics) Consumer Behaviour
Commercial Law I Economics IIA
Computational Mathematics I
Third year
Business Statistics I
A minimum total of 120 credits must be taken from the
Fundamentals of Information Systems
following courses-provided that you have satisfied the
Information Systems IA prerequisite courses. In order to qualify for the Bachelor
of Commerce in the field of Accounting it is important to
Second year
note that Accounting III must be completed.
Accounting II Accounting III
Management Accounting and Finance II Management Accounting and Finance III
Taxation II Taxation IIIB
Auditing II Auditing III
Business Enterprise Law OR
Mercantile Law Internal Auditing III

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 Accounting Science
Bachelor of Accounting Science
CBA08
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 44+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 6
Waitlisting
Applicants with an APS of 39-43, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September

The Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSCi) degree prepares you for the qualification as a
Chartered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of study: Management
Accounting and Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. You will also take
introductory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathematics and Statistics and
Accounting Information Systems.
The curriculum is fully compliant with international accounting education requirements, as well as those of the following
boards:
• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB)
• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
Once you’ve completed your BAccSc, you will need to complete a Higher Diploma in Accounting (HDipAcc), which is a
one-year, full-time postgraduate programme. If you successfully complete the HDipAcc, you will be eligible to write the
SAICA qualifying exams (otherwise known as Board Exams).
The exams are written in two parts and you will need to complete a three-year training contract in the accountancy
profession (Training in Public Practice) or in commerce and industry (Training Outside Public Practice). After writing your
first exam, you will need to choose a specialist course in either Financial Management or Auditing. You will then write the
second qualifying exam. Once you have successfully completed both exams, you will be eligible to register as a chartered
accountant with SAICA.

CAREERS

• Charted Accountant • Fund Manager • Internal Auditor • Tax Specialist

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Business Enterprise Law

Accounting Information Systems Mercantile Law
Financial Accounting I A total of 24 credits must be taken from the following
courses:
Economics IA (Microeconomics)
Economics IIA
Economics IB (Macroeconomics)
OR
Commercial Law I
Principles of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Computational Mathematics I
OR
Business Statistics I
Human Resources Management IIA
Second year
Third year
Financial Accounting II Financial Accounting III
Management Accounting and Finance II Management Accounting and Finance III
Taxation II Taxation III
Auditing II Auditing III

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BCom (LAW) • Corporate Finance II
Bachelor of Commerce (Law) • Investment II
CBA13 • Principles of Management IIA
Duration: 3 years • Principles of Management IIB (Entrepreneurship)
• Economics IIA
If you are interested in a specific field in business but also
• Economics IIB
want a background in law, the specialised BCom Law
degree is a good option. • Consumer Behaviour
• Principles of Marketing
NSC REQUIREMENTS
• Integrated Marketing Communications
APS 43+ • Retail Management
English Home Language OR • Human Resources IIA
First Additional Language Level 5 • Human Resources IIB (Labour relations)
Mathematics Level 5 • Insurance and Risk Management IIA
Waitlisting
• Insurance and Risk Management IIB
Applicants with an APS of 35-42, as well as English 6
• Information Systems IIA
and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place
availability. • Information Systems IIB
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September Third year
Criminal Law
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Delict
Jurisprudence
First year
A total of 72 credits must be taken from the
Introduction to Law following courses provided you have done the
Law of Persons equivalent in the second year of study:
Economics IA (Microeconomics) Investment and Corporate Finance III
Economics IB (Macroeconomics) Operations Management
OR Project Management
Economic Theory IA (Microeconomics for Innovation and Intrapreneurship Management
Economists) Strategic Management
Economic Theory IB (Macroeconomics for Economic Science III
Economists)
OR
Computational Mathematics I
Economic Theory III
Business Statistics I
OR
Fundamentals of Information Systems
Applied Development Economics III
OR
Insurance and Risk Management III
Information Systems IA
Marketing IIIA
Second year Marketing IIIB
Family Law Compensation and Benefits
Constitutional Law Human Resources and Individual Performance
Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights Human Resources and Organisational Performance
Organisational Theory
A total of 72 credits must be taken from the
following courses: At least 48 credits must make up the Management and Application of Information Systems
second year level of your second major. Information Systems Development Project

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 Economic Science
Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Bachelor of Economic Science OR
Actuarial Science I
CBA05
AND
Duration: 3 years
Mathematical Statistics I
NSC REQUIREMENTS Second year
Economics IIA and IIB
APS 42+
AND
English Home Language OR Basic Analysis II
First Additional Language Level 5
Multivariable Calculus
Mathematics Level 6 Abstract Mathematics
Waitlisting Linear Algebra II
Applicants with an APS of 39-41, as well as English Transition to Abstract Mathematics II
Level 5 and Mathematics Level 7, will be wait-listed, Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
subject to place availability. Applicants interested in
AND, one of the following groups:
Actuarial Science require Mathematics Level 7 and
Computational and Applied Mathematics II
English Level 6.
OR
International Qualifications: Page 25
Database Fundamentals II
Closing Date: 30 September
Mobile Computing II
Computer Networks II
The Bachelor of Economic Science Analysis of Algorithms II
(BEconSc) is a mathematically focused OR
degree with majors in Economics and Mathematical Statistics II
Mathematical Science. OR

The BEconSc is a specialist degree that builds strong Actuarial Science II

analytical abilities for graduates wishing to work in fields like Third year
economics, actuarial science, or other business and data Economic Science III
analytics fields. AND, one of the following groups provided you have done the
You can choose to major in Mathematical Science from equivalent in the second year of study and complied with the
Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied Mathemat- pre- and co-requisite courses
ics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Computational and Applied Maths III
Statistics. OR
The entrance requirements for the BEconSc degree are Software Engineering III
higher than those for the BCom. You should only consider OR
it if you have a strong mathematical ability. Software Design III
AND
CAREERS
Formal Languages and Automata III
• Actuary • Budget Analyst • Economist Advanced Analysis of Algorithms III
• Field Marketing Associate • Financial Analyst Operating Systems and System Programming
• Industry Analyst • Management Consultant OR
• Policy Analyst • Statistician Number Theory III
OR
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Topology III
Coding and Cryptography III
First year OR
Rings and Fields III
Business Accounting I
Differential Geometry III
Economic Theory IA (Microeconomics for Economists)
OR
Economic Theory IB (Macroeconomics for Economists)
Leontief Systems III
Algebra I
Group Theory III
Calculus I
Real Analysis III
AND, one of the following groups:
Complex Analysis III
Computational and Applied Mathematics I
OR
OR
Mathematical Statistics III
Basic Computer Organisation
OR
Discrete Computational Structures
Actuarial Science III

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Information Systems organisations, including Amazon, Facebook,
Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) Google, Oracle and SAP; and telecommunications
CBA10 organisations, including Telkom, MTN and
Vodacom. We also have many graduates working
Duration: 3 years
internationally.
NSC REQUIREMENTS
APS 39+
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
English Home Language OR
First Additional Language Level 5
First year
Mathematics Level 5
Information Systems IA and IB
Waitlisting
Accounting I
Applicants with an APS of 35-38, as well as English 6
Computational Mathematics I
and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed, subject to place
Business Statistics I
availability. Economic IA (Microeconomics)
International Qualifications: Page 25 Economics IB (Macroeconomics)
Closing Date: 30 September OR
Economic Theory IA (Microeconomics for Economists)
The pervasiveness of technology in the Economics Theory IB (Macroeconomics for Economists)
knowledge economy has resulted in Second year
increasing demand for professionals with a Information Systems IIA and IIB
unique blend of analytical, technical, A total of 72 credits must be taken from the following courses.
At least 48 of these credits must make up the Second year
business and communication skills. level of your second major. Students who wish to pursue a
Information Systems are systems that allow individuals, second major in Computer Science must be aware of the
prerequisite requirements for this course.
organisations and societies to gather, store, organise,
Corporate Finance II
protect, retrieve, share and make sense of the information
Investment II
in their environments.
Economics IIA and IIB
In Information Systems, we study what happens
Consumer Behaviour
when technologies, people, organisations and societies
Principles of Marketing
interact. Technology now lies at the heart of a dynamic,
Integrated Marketing Communications
information and knowledge-driven world that needs
Retail Management
people to point the way, people who “get it”. Our analysts
Principles of Management IIBA and IIB
solve “real world” problems, using technology to build
Entrepreneurship
systems that allow for quicker and smarter responses to
Insurance and Risk Management IIA and IIB
changes in dynamic and complex environments.
Human Resources IIA
It is important to note that we focus on the design of end-
Human Resources IIB (Labour Relations)
to-end solutions of which technology may be an element
and not only on technology for the sake of technology. Third year
This is what differentiates us from other disciplines such
Management and Application of Information Systems
as Information Technology (IT), Computer Science and
Information Systems Development Project
Software Engineering. A total of 72 credits must be taken from the following courses:
CAREERS Investment and Corporate Finance III
Economic Science III
The analytical, technical, business and Economic Theory III
communication skills gained through the BCom Applied Development Economics III
with specialisation in IS can lead to a wide range of Marketing IIIA and IIIB
career choices, including: Business Analyst, Systems Operations Management
Analyst, Consultant, Analyst Programmer, Project Management
Application Developer, Technology Architect, Innovation and Intrapreneurship
Database Administrator, UX/UI Designer, IT Auditor, Management
Project Manager, Change Manager, Chief Strategic Management
Information Officer. We regularly supply graduates Insurance and Risk Management III
to major professional services and banking organisa- Compensation and Benefits
tions, including ABSA, Accenture, BSG, Deloitte, EY, Human Resource and Individual Performance
First National Bank, Investec, Nedbank, PWC, Rand Human Resources and Organisational Performance
Merchant Bank and Standard Bank; technology Organisational Theory

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 Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)
CBA12
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 39+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an APS of 35-38, as well as English Level 6 and Mathematics Level 6, will be wait-listed subject to place
availability.
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September

The Politics, Philosophy and Economics BCom(PPE) specialisation gives you a broad and
deep understanding of the world, as well as a wide range of thinking skills required for
high-level engagement.
Specialising in PPE gives you an understanding of political, philosophical and economic ideas; the nature of political
institutions; political processes and decision-making; how economic systems work; the causes of poverty and wealth; and
how to promote development.

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 In the first year, you will take economics, politics and philosophy, as well as a selection of general BCom first year
subjects. From second to third year level, you will continue to major in economics and either politics or philosophy.
You can choose to do a BA(PPE) or to take politics or philosophy as part of a general BCom degree.

CAREERS

• Academia • Civil Service • Development • Diplomatic Corps • Economics • International Banking or Finance
• Journalism • Politics • Research

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year • Human Resources IIA

Economic Theory IA (Microeconomics for Economists) • Human Resources IIB (Labour Relations)
Economic Theory IB (Macroeconomic for Economists) • Consumer Behaviour
Introduction to Ethics • Principles of Marketing IIA
Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality I • Integrated Marketing Communications
Introduction to Political Studies I • Retail Management
States, Power and Governance
Third year
Computational Mathematics I
Economic Science III
Business Statistics I
OR
Second year Economic Theory III
OR
Economics IIA and IIB
Applied Development Economics III
A student must choose between Politics II and
A total of 72 credits must be selected from either
Philosophy II
Politics III or Philosophy III, depending of what was
History of Philosophy: A Classical and Early Modern taken in second year of study
Philosophy
AND
AND, one of the following:
Epistemology and Metaphysics III
• Philosophy of Mind and Psychology II
Ethics III
• Philosophy of Religion II
History of Philosophy B: Further Topics in Modern
• Philosophy of Science II Philosophy III
• Social and Political Philosophy II Philosophy of Social Science
• Theories of Justice II Select Movements in 20th Century
• Continental Philosophy II Philosophy III
• African Philosophy A selected topic in Philosophy III
OR, two of the following: Senior seminar in Philosophy
• Social Theories of Modernity Philosophy of Language III
• South Africa: Politics and Governance Symbolic Logic III
• Black Consciousness Thought and the Politics of Philosophy of Art
Anti-Racism
OR
A total of 48 credits must be taken from:
Development: Concepts and Experiences
• Corporate Finance II
Liberty, Justice and the Politics of Difference
• Investment II
Conflict and Stability in Postcolonial Africa
• Principles of Management IIA
Selected topics in Political Studies
• Principles of Management IIB (Entrepreneurships)
Introduction to Comparative Politics
• Insurance and Risk Management IIA
Politics for Public Service
• Insurance and Risk Management IIB
Post-Colonial Politics

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 Law Programmes
You have several options if you want to study law at Wits:
If you want to practise law, you need at least an LLB degree.
While it is possible to enter an LLB at first year undergraduate level, you are encouraged to complete a BCom or BA degree first,
preferably with law as one of your majors. This gives you a feeling for general law subjects before you commit to studying law. It also
develops your knowledge and skills in other disciplines, which will be useful when you practise law.
If you want to work in corporate law, either for a law firm or in the legal department of large organisations, you should do a BCom(Law)
with a second major in Finance, Management, Accounting, Taxation, or any other BCom major. However, if you want to work in human
rights law, family law, constitutional law, or international law, you should begin your legal studies with a BA(Law) and pair this with courses
like politics, sociology, economics, or languages.
Both the BCom(Law) and BA(Law) routes into the LLB include introductory and core LLB courses, taken over three years, which will be
your majors. You can then complete your LLB degree over two years, with credits accrued during the undergraduate degree awarded
towards your LLB.
This four-year programme comprises mostly law subjects with several Humanity or Commerce subjects at first year level. You must take
certain core law subjects if you wish to graduate with an LLB. Other subjects form a set of electives you can choose from.
You can also enter the LLB if you hold any undergraduate degree, without Law as a major. In this case, you will only have to complete the
law courses required in the LLB and can complete the qualification in three years.
In both cases, you will develop critical thinking and analytical skills during your first degree, which enables you to progress through the
LLB.

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/llb-law/

50 CLM: Law Programmes

LLB (two-year stream)
Bachelor of Laws (two-year stream)
LFA12
Duration: 2 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

No matric APS calculation.

Waitlisting
Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability. Wits students who
have completed a BA Law or a BCom Law are eligible to apply for the two-year LLB.
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September

CAREERS

Students studying law at Wits can consider many careers both in the legal and related areas, bearing in mind that
further study and requirements are necessary for certain roles. Roles might include:
• Advocate • Arbitrator • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge • Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner
• Legal, Risk and Compliance Consultant • Magistrate • Mediator • Negotiator • Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Third year (First year of registration)

Law of Succession
Business Entities
Contract
Civil Procedure
Criminal Procedure
Ethics and Law: Theory and Practice
Evidence
Property
Public International Law
Fourth year (Second year of registration)
Practical Legal Studies
Administrative Law
Customary Law
Insolvency
Labour Law
AND
Four electives

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 LLB (three-year stream)
Bachelor of Laws (three-year stream)
LFA13
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

No matric APS calculation.

Waitlisting
Subject to assessment criteria as determined by the School of Law and place availability. Applicants who have
completed an undergraduate degree at an institution other than Wits are required to apply for the three-year LLB
programme. Wits applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree without Law modules are
also required to apply for the three-year LLB. Applicants must have obtained an average of at least 60% in
an undergraduate degree.
Closing Date: 30 September

CAREERS

Students studying law at Wits can consider many careers both in the legal and related areas, bearing in mind that
further study and requirements are necessary for certain roles. Roles might include:
• Advocate • Arbitrator • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge • Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner
• Legal, Risk and Compliance Consultant • Magistrate • Mediator • Negotiator • Professional Counsellor
• Prosecutor

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Second year (first year of registration) Civil Procedure Criminal Procedure

Law of Persons Ethics and Law: Theory and Practice
Family Law Evidence
Introduction to Law for Graduates Property
Constitutional Law Public International Law
Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights
Fourth year (third year of registration)
Criminal Law
Practical Legal Studies
Delict
Administrative Law
Jurisprudence
Customary Law
Third year (second year of registration) Insolvency
Law of Succession Labour Law
Business Entities AND
Contract Four electives

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LLB (four-year stream)
Bachelor of Laws (four-year stream)
LFA14
Duration: 4 years

Students studying law at Wits can consider many careers both in the legal and related areas.
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 43+
English Home Language OR Additional First Language Level 6
Mathematics Level 5
Maths Literacy Level 6
Waitlisting
Students who come to Wits immediately after Matric may apply for the four-year LLB.
Applicants with an APS of 40-42, as well as English Level 6 AND Mathematics Level 5 OR Maths Literacy Level 6, will be
wait-listed, subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 25
Closing Date: 30 September

CAREERS

• Advocate • Arbitrator • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge • Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner

• Legal, Risk and Compliance Consultant • Magistrate • Mediator • Negotiator • Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Law of Persons Business Entities
Family Law Contract
Introduction to Law for LLB students Civil Procedure
(Certificate of Competence in Computer Literacy) Criminal Procedure
AND Ethics and Law: Theory and Practice
You must complete one or more courses from any other Evidence
Faculty in the University, to the value of 36 LLB credits. Property
Public International Law
Fourth year
Second year
Practical Legal Studies
Constitutional Law Administrative Law
Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights Customary Law
Law of Succession Insolvency
Criminal Law Labour Law
Delict AND
Jurisprudence Four electives

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 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING &
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (EBE)

At Wits, you will learn to work

in a trans-disciplinary world
and be trained to create new
areas of endeavour,
new technologies and new
solutions to humanity.

A
t Wits you will be exposed to scientific synthesis,
understanding and critical thought and you will
use this knowledge and skill to do remarkable
things for society.
You will learn the fundamentals of design;
you will be involved in analysis and find solutions in a creative
way. You will work in teams made up of people from differ-
ent backgrounds, all working towards a common solution for
humanity. You will be trained to become problem-solvers; the
multiple ways of looking at situations and collectively finding
the best solutions. We are training you to become the thinkers
and doers that will make the world a better place. I wish you
all the best in your career choice.

Professor Ian Jandrell

ACCREDITATION
Our undergraduate engineering degrees are
recognised by the Engineering Council of
South Africa and have also been approved by
the professional engineering accrediting
bodies in the USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Hong Kong.

54 EBE: Message from the Dean

 ENGINEERING &
THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME

Accreditation........................................................... 54
Mechanical Engineering.......................................... 64
Schools in Engineering............................................ 56
Industrial Engineering.............................................. 65
Common first year programmes across all
disciplines............................................................... 56 Aeronautical Engineering........................................ 66
Chemical Engineering............................................. 57 Mining Engineering.................................................. 67
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering..................... 58 PROGRAMMES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Civil Engineering...................................................... 59 The Built Environment............................................. 68
Electrical Engineering.............................................. 60 Architectural Studies............................................... 69
Information Engineering.......................................... 61 Urban and Regional Planning................................. 70
Biomedical Engineering ......................................... 62 Construction Studies (CS)....................................... 71
Digital Arts............................................................... 63 CS (in the field of Property Studies)........................ 72

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 Schools in Engineering
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Electrical and Information Engineering
The School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering offers a The School of Electrical and Information Engineering has exten-
four year BSc(Eng) degree in Chemical as well as Metallurgical sive research laboratory facilities, including those for machines
Engineering. The Metallurgical Engineering part of the School and drives, electronics, high voltage, lightning and electrome-
was one of the founding departments (together with the Schools chanics (EMC) telecommunications, information engineering,
of Mining Engineering and Geosciences) of the University when computational electromagnetics and systems and control.
it was first established as the Kimberley School of Mines in 1896. Bioinformatics has also been added as a competency. The
Chemical Engineering teaching and research commenced at School is a partner of the Johannesburg Centre for Software
the University shortly after its inception as The University of the Engineering and is involved in a renewable energy research
Witwatersrand in 1922. Both departments in the School have a initiative at Masters and PhD Level, with particular focus on wind,
long and proud history of producing leaders in the local industry solar and smart grids. The School has also incubated two high-
in their various disciplines and providing the local economy with tech companies and our staff are active academic research and
highly skilled and sought after engineers. industrial consultants.
Chemical Engineering School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical
The course focuses on the fundamentals of chemical engi-
Engineering
neering such as thermodynamics, process and reactor design,
The School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engi-
preparing you for a wide variety of applications in the chemical
neering has produced world-class engineers and has been at the
industries and related fields even such as environmental
forefront of engineering in South Africa for over 100 years.
engineering.
The School produces graduate engineers in three branches:
Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
A strong foundation is provided and will prepare you for both
Mechanical engineers design, develop, construct and use the
materials engineering as well as extractive metallurgy, which
machines and systems found in all areas of industry.
includes pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.
Industrial Engineering
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering After you have completed two years of study in any engineering
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has for stream, you may enter the Industrial Engineering stream in third
nearly 100 years been home to many internationally respected year. You will graduate as an industrial engineer, but with a back-
academics and produced graduates who have made tremendous ground in another engineering discipline, such as chemical or
strides in the engineering profession as leaders of industry within electrical engineering.
South Africa and around the globe. The School remains a steady Aeronautical Engineering
source of highly skilled professionals for the infrastructural devel- Aeronautical engineers design, develop and modify aircraft
opment of the country. The hallmarks of graduates of the School components and systems.
are being excellent professional engineers with profound leader-
ship skills and entrepreneurial acumen and strong ethical values. School of Mining Engineering
The School offers a four-year BSc(Eng) degree in Civil Engi- The School of Mining Engineering is one of the world’s leading
neering and postgraduate programmes which enable students mining engineering schools.
to specialise in the disciplines of water, environmental, geo- The School, in consultation with the South African mining
technical, construction materials and structural engineering industry, gives you the engineering knowledge that you will need
and infrastructure engineering and management. With its world- as a practising mining engineer. This includes technical manage-
class laboratory facilities and highly skilled academic and ment and evaluation and rock engineering, as well as manage-
professional staff, the School continues to produce cutting-edge ment skills in evaluation techniques and fundamental mineral
scholarly works and train professionals for the industry. economic principles.

COMMON First year PROGRAMME ACROSS ALL PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES

A common First year programme was introduced from 2019 across all professional engineering disciplines.
The academic curriculum is regularly modernised in order to ensure that it meets the highest professional
and academic standards and that it simultaneously remains locally relevant and applicable.
Many engineering students entering the engineering programmes have a limited knowledge of the different
branches of engineering and only gain the knowledge to make an informed choice of programme during
their first year. A first year curriculum that is identical for all programmes allows students to amend their
choice at the end of the first year.

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Chemical Engineering
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
First year
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Engineering Chemistry
Chemical Engineering Introduction to the Engineering Profession
EFA00 Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
Duration: 4 years Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Engineering Physics IA AND IB
NSC REQUIREMENTS
Applied Physics I
APS 42+ AND, one of the following courses:
English Home Language OR • Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
First Additional Language Level 5 • Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
Mathematics Level 5 • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
Physical Science Level 5 • Introduction to Political Studies
Waitlisting • Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
• Identity and Society
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. • Introduction to Ethics I
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater • Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
chance of being accepted. Second year
International Qualifications: Page 15 Computing for Process Engineering
Closing Date: 30 September Energy Balances and Applications
Engineering Chemistry IIA AND IIB
Design, operate and manage large-scale Process Engineering Fundamentals A AND B
industrial conversion processes. Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering involves large-scale industrial Mathematics II
processes that convert raw materials – by physical or
Third year
chemical change – into products with higher economic
and social value. For example, coal, petroleum, natural Chemical Engineering Laboratory
gas, vegetation and microorganisms are converted into Numerical Methods
fuels and chemicals. Chemical engineers are needed in Environmental Process Engineering
fields such as plastics, oil refinery, explosives, fertilisers, Momentum and Heat Transport
detergents and food and mineral processing. Mass Transport and Operations
Chemical engineering plays an important role in society Applied Thermodynamics
by minimising and controlling the impact of modern Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
industry on the environment, society and businesses. Chemical Reaction Engineering A AND B
The curriculum therefore includes courses on environ- Process Design Principles A AND B
mental engineering, management principles and profes-
sional practice and ethics. Fourth year
Courses such as Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Management for Process Engineers
Chemical Reactor Theory, Process Control, Solid Solid Fluid Systems
Fluid Systems, Transport Phenomena, Mass-Transfer Chemical Engineering Design
Operations and Chemical Plant Design are studied after Process Control
first year. In final year, you will study elective subjects in Chemical Engineering Research Project
advanced chemical engineering topics. Biochemical Engineering
You need a thorough understanding of Mathematics,
AND, one of the following course combinations:
Physics and Chemistry and must be computer literate.
a) Extractive Metallurgy
CAREERS - Hydrometallurgy
- Fundamentals of Pyrometallurgy
• Biochemical Engineer • Environmental Engineer - Fundamentals of Mineral Processing
• Food Processing Engineer b) Advanced Chemical Engineering
• Process Control Engineer - Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Process Design Engineer • Process Plant Manager - Waste Water Engineering
• Systems Engineer • Technical Sales Engineer - Synthetic Fuels

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 Metallurgy and
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
First year

Materials Engineering Engineering Chemistry

Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Engineering Physics IA AND IB
EFA08
Applied Physics I
Duration: 4 years
AND, one of the following courses:
• Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
NSC REQUIREMENTS
• Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
APS 42+ • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
English Home Language OR • Introduction to Political Studies
First Additional Language Level 5 • Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
• Identity and Society
Mathematics Level 5
• Introduction to Ethics I
Physical Science Level 5
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Waitlisting
• Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at
Second year
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Engineering Chemistry IIA
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater Introductory Mineralogy and Earth Sciences
chance of being accepted. Computing for Process Engineering
Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
International Qualifications: Page 15
Practical Metallurgy
Closing Date: 30 September
Material Science and Engineering
Process Engineering Fundamentals A
Design, operate and manage industrial
Economic Concepts IA
plants that convert minerals and metals Electrical Engineering
into valuable products. Mathematics II
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering involves the Third year
engineering principles required to concentrate, extract
and refine metals, materials and carbon (coal) materials, Numerical Methods (Metallurgy)
as well as to develop new alloys and materials, including Engineering Failure Analysis
ceramics and composites. Kinetics and Transport Processes in Metallurgical
Core subjects in Materials Engineering focus on the Engineering
structure and behaviour of materials and their conversion Solidification, Heat Treatment and Microstructure
into usable forms through heat treatment processes such Environmental Process Engineering
as welding, forming processes and powder metallurgy. As Crystal Structure and Analysis
in Chemical Engineering, the Materials Engineering PRO- Corrosion and Wear
GRAMME OUTLINE also focuses on the issues of envi- Non-Ferrous Pyrometallurgy
ronmental engineering, management and professional Metallurgical Thermodynamics I AND II
ethics. Process and Materials Design I AND II
There is a strong emphasis on design and project work,
Engineering Statistics
with the programme culminating in an extensive laboratory
project and a large design project. The degree programme Fourth year
provides a sound foundation for future postgraduate Physical Chemistry of Iron and Steel Manufacturing
study, as well as a career in technical management.
Metallurgical Design
CAREERS Research Project
Management for Process Engineers
• Corrosion Engineer • Extractive Metallurgist
Particulate Systems
• Failure Analysis Consultant • Foundry Engineer
Process Control
• Heat Treatment Engineer
• Metallurgical Plant Design Engineer Welding and Forming Processes
• Process Control Engineer Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials
• Tribologist Materials Consultant Hydrometallurgical Processes

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Civil Engineering
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
First year
Engineering Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Civil Engineering
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
EFA01
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Duration: 4 years Engineering Physics IA AND IB
NSC REQUIREMENTS Applied Physics I
AND, one of the following courses:
APS 42+ • Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
English Home Language OR • Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
First Additional Language • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
Level 5 • Introduction to Political Studies
• Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
Mathematics Level 5
• Identity and Society
Physical Science Level 5
• Introduction to Ethics I
Waitlisting • Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at • Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. • Vacation Work (Civil)
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Second year
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater
Materials and Structures I AND II
chance of being accepted.
Numerical Methods
International Qualifications: Page 15
Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics for
Closing Date: 30 September Engineers
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Engineering Computing
Plan, design and manage physical
Engineering Economics and Infrastructure Planning
infrastructure.
Geology for Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering is the practice of improving and main- Mathematics II
taining the built environment to enhance the quality of life Engineering Surveying
for present and future generations. Practical Training (Civil)
Civil engineers primarily plan, design, construct,
Third year
operate and maintain physical infrastructure, including
Construction Materials I
water and waste management facilities, transportation and
communications infrastructure and structures and pub- Geotechnical Engineering I
lic buildings. This infrastructure supports people’s basic Structural Steel Design
needs, while enabling and driving economic development. Reinforced Concrete Design
In the first two years of study, students develop com- Hydrology
petencies in mathematics, natural sciences, computing Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
and complementary studies. In the third and fourth years, Structural Analysis I AND II
students develop competencies in engineering design and Systems Analysis and Optimisation
synthesis through courses in Geotechnical Engineering, Transport Engineering
Hydrology, Hydraulics, Transportation Engineering, Struc-
Fourth year
tural Engineering and Construction Materials.
Construction Materials II
CAREERS
Geotechnical Engineering II
• Bridge Engineer • Earthquake Design Engineer Investigational Project
• Consulting Engineer • Construction Manager Integrated Resource Management
• Environmental Engineer • Geotechnical Engineer Hydraulic Engineering
• Hydrologist • Structural Engineer Structural Engineering
• Water Resource Manager Civil Engineering Design

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 PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Electrical Engineering First year

Engineering Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Electrical Engineering Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
EFA03 Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Duration: 4 years Engineering Physics IA AND IB
Applied Physics I
NSC REQUIREMENTS AND, one of the following courses:
• Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
APS 42+
• Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
English Home Language OR • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
First Additional Language Level 5 • Introduction to Political Studies
Mathematics Level 5 • Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
Physical Science Level 5 • Identity and Society
• Introduction to Ethics I
Waitlisting
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at
• Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Second year
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater Data Structures and Algorithms
chance of being accepted. Electrical and Magnetic Systems
Software Development I
International Qualifications: Page 15
Signals and Systems I
Closing Date: 30 September Microprocessors
Electronics I
Design, operate and manage Electric Circuits
Mathematics II
communications, IT, electric power and
Physics II (Electrical)
automation technology. Vacation Work I (Electrical)

Electrical Engineering covers a broad range of activities Third year

involving the generation and use of electrical energy, At the beginning of the third year, students can
including the planning and operation of large stations, choose to continue with Electrical Engineering or
computing and information transfer and telecommunica- register for Information Engineering.
tion systems. An Information Engineering option is also Electromagnetic Engineering
offered within the programme. Electronics II
In the first two years, all Electrical Engineering students Power Engineering
focus on enhancing their capabilities in mathematics, Probablistic Systems Analysis
physics and chemistry. In the third year, you will study Software Development II
Electrical Engineering Science subjects and take more Signals and Systems IIA AND IIB
advanced courses in mathematics, such as Electronics, Control I
Power Engineering, Electro-magnetic Engineering and Electrical Engineering Design
Mathematical Methods. Economics of Design
In the third year, you will study five complementary Mathematical Methods
courses, including Engineering Design, Engineering Lab-
Fourth year
oratory and Systems Management. You will also choose
Electrical Engineering Design II
three elective courses to specialise in either Electrical
Electrical Engineering Laboratory
or Information Engineering. Engineering Design and
Measurement Systems
Engineering Laboratory are project-based subjects in
Selected Topics in Sociology
which you are required to submit a report for examination.
Systems Management and Integration
CAREERS AND, any three courses from the following:
• High Frequency Techniques
• High Voltage Engineering
• Antennas Engineering • Computer Engineer • Software Engineering
• Control and Automation Engineer • Software Development III
• High Voltage Engineer • Electromechanical Conversion
• Machines and Drives Engineer • Control II
• Power Engineer • Power Systems Manager • Power Systems
• Telecommunications Engineer • Data Intensive Computing in Data Science

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Information Engineering
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Engineering Physics IA AND IB
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Applied Physics I
Information Engineering AND, one of the following courses:
• Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
EFA03
• Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
Duration: 4 years • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
• Introduction to Political Studies
NSC REQUIREMENTS
• Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
APS 42+ • Identity and Society
English Home Language OR • Introduction to Ethics I
First Additional Language • Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Level 5 • Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Mathematics Level 5
Second year
Physical Science Level 5
Data Structures and Algorithms
Waitlisting
Electrical and Magnetic Systems
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at
Software Development I
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Signals and Systems I
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Microprocessors
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater
chance of being accepted. Electronics I
Electric Circuits
International Qualifications: Page 15
Mathematics II
Closing Date: 30 September
Physics II (Electrical)
Plan, design and manage complex Vacation Work I (Electrical)
software systems. Third year

The Information Engineering degree focuses on Soft- At the beginning of the third year, students can
ware Engineering, Telecommunications and Computer choose to continue with Electrical Engineering or
Networking. register for Information Engineering.
In the first two years, you will focus on enhancing Computational Mathematics
your capabilities in mathematics, physics and chemis- Electronics II
try. At the beginning of the third year you can choose to Probabilistic Systems Analysis
continue with the Electrical Engineering degree or apply to
Software Development II
change to the Information Engineering degree.
In the final year, you will study five complementary Signals and Systems IIA AND IIB
courses, including Engineering Design, Engineering Lab- Data and Information Management
oratory and Systems Management. You will also choose Control I
three elective courses, to specialise in either Electrical Electrical Engineering Design
or Information Engineering. Engineering Design and Economics of Design
Engineering Laboratory are project-based subjects in Communication Fundamentals
which you are required to submit a report for examination.
Vacation Work II (Electrical)
CAREERS Fourth year
• Computer Engineer • Information Engineer Measurement Systems
• Software Developer • Software Engineer Information Engineering Design
• Software Project Manager Information Engineering Laboratory
• Software Systems Architect • Network Engineer
Selected Topics in Sociology
• Telecommunications Engineer
Systems Management and Integration
• Information Technology Consultant
AND, any three courses from the following:
PROGRAMME OUTLINE • Software Engineering
• Software Development III
First year • Control II
Engineering Chemistry • Network Fundamentals
Introduction to the Engineering Profession • Data Intensive Computing in Data Science
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB • Full Stack Quantum Computing

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 Biomedical Engineering
CAREERS

Physicist or Electrical Engineer or Medical Professional

Bachelor of Engineering Science in working in the development of:
Biomedical Engineering
• Artificial organs
EBA00
• Information Technology for Healthcare
Duration: 3 years
• Medical Imaging System Design (e.g. ultrasound or
NSC REQUIREMENTS CT scanning)
• Modelling and simulation of physiological states and
APS 42+ disease
English Home Language OR • Therapeutic Equipment Design
First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5 PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Physical Science Level 5
First year
Waitlisting
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Introductory Physiology and Environmental Sciences I
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Chemistry I
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater
chance of being accepted. Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology I
International Qualifications: Page 15 Engineering Physics IA AND IB
Closing Date: 30 September Applied Physics I

Work at the cutting edge of research and Second year

development in healthcare systems.
Electric and Magnetic Systems
Specialisation
Software Development I
Biomedical Engineering, which falls within the School
of Electrical and Information Engineering, applies Signals and Systems I
engineering and other quantitative sciences to solving Microprocessors
medical and biological problems, for example, developing
Electronics I
sophisticated X-ray imaging systems, artificial organs,
image recognition systems and medical devices and pro- Electric Circuits
vides a quantitative understanding of disease processes. Molecular and Cell Biology
The three-year Bachelor of Engineering Science in
Mathematics II
Biomedical Engineering BEngSc (BME) undergraduate
degree combines subjects in science, engineering, Physics II (Electrical)
medicine and biology, as well as specific Biomedical
Engineering courses. Third year
Because this is a pre-professional qualification, you
will not be eligible for professional registration with this Anatomy
degree alone. After you graduate, there are various routes
Biomedical Transport Phenomena
you can take to obtain a professional qualification, such
as Medicine (MBBCh), BSc(Eng) in Electrical or Informa- Biomedical Measurement, Instrumentation and Imaging
tion Engineering and BSc(Hons) in Physics. Signals and Systems IIA
You can apply for admission into the third year of
Biomedical Signals, Systems and Control
BSc(Eng) in Electrical / Information Engineering. However,
the entry requirements for MBBCh and BSc(Hons) in Physiology and Medical Biochemistry I
Physics are competitive and may vary.

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Digital Arts
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts
EBA01
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Physical Science Level 5
Waitlisting
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater chance of being
accepted.
Additional Selection Criteria
You will be required to attend a digital arts workshop.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to
place availability, academic results and other entry requirements, where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
International Qualifications: Page 15
Closing Date: 30 September

Work at the cutting edge of software development in gaming.

Specialisation
Digital Arts is a specialised programme combining Electrical Engineering and Digital Arts courses to prepare you for a
career in game design and development. The game design programme is a collaboration between the Wits School of Arts
and the School of Electrical and Information Engineering.
Once you’ve completed the BEngSc in Digital Arts, you may continue into the third year of the BSc(Eng) (Electrical) or
(Information Engineering) option, or into the Honours course in Digital Arts.

CAREERS

• Animation • Game Design • Software Engineer • Software Development

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Software Development I

Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB Microprocessors
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB Electronics I
Engineering Physics IA AND IB Electric Circuits
Applied Physics Mathematics II

Key Concepts in Game Design I AND II Digital Art Design Project

Introduction to Game Creation IIA AND IIB
Second year
Third year
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
Electrical and Magnetic Systems
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Signals and Systems I
Engineering Physics IA AND IB
Professional Practice and Software Development
Applied Physics
Introduction to the World Wide Web as
Key Concepts in Game Design I AND II
Creative Medium III
Data Structures and Algorithms
Game Design IIIA AND IIIB

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 Mechanical Engineering Applied Physics I AND, one of the following courses:
• Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in • Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
Mechanical Engineering • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
EFA05 • Introduction to Political Studies
• Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
Duration: 4 years
• Identity and Society
NSC REQUIREMENTS • Introduction to Ethics I
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
APS 42+ • Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
English Home Language OR
Second year
First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5 Electrical Engineering
Mathematics II
Physical Science Level 5
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
Waitlisting
Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at
Applied Mechanics A AND B
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Computing Skills and Software Development
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Engineering Design
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater
Machine Elements
chance of being accepted.
Fluid Mechanics I
International Qualifications: Page 15
Engineering Thermodynamics I
Closing Date: 30 September Third year

Design, develop and manufacture Mathematical Methods

Mechanical Engineering Investigation
machines and component systems.
Mechanics of Solids I
Mechanical Engineering applies scientific principles to Mechatronics I
design, develop, construct, install, operate and maintain Business Management
engines, energy harnessing equipment and machines in Manufacturing Processes
all industries.
Mechanical Engineering Design
Mechanical engineers work in the most important
Mechanical Vibrations
sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, mining,
power generation and transportation. Engineering in its Social Context
Numerical Methods and Statistics
CAREERS Incompressible Flows
Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
• Energy Engineer
Vacation Work I (Mechanical)
• Mechanical Design and Development Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer • Systems Engineer Fourth year
• Production Engineer
• Technical Marketing Manager Design Project
• Transport Engineer Research Project
Systems Management and Integration
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Mechanics of Solids II
First year Mechatronics II
Engineering Chemistry Compressible Flows
Introduction to the Engineering Profession Energy Conversion and Utilisation Systems
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB Engineering Professional Activity
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB Selected Topics in Social Science
Engineering Physics IA AND IB Vacation Work II (Mechanical)

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Industrial Engineering Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Engineering Physics IA AND IB
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Applied Physics I
Industrial Engineering AND, one of the following courses:
EFA07 • Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
Duration: 4 years • Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
• The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
NSC REQUIREMENTS • Introduction to Political Studies
• Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
APS 42+
• Identity and Society
English Home Language OR
• Introduction to Ethics I
First Additional Language Level 5
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Mathematics Level 5
• Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Physical Science Level 5
Second year
Waitlisting
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Electrical Engineering
Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Mathematics II
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
Mathematifcs and Physical Science stand a greater Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
chance of being accepted.
Applied Mechanics A AND B
International Qualifications: Page 15
Computing Skills and Software Development
Closing Date: 30 September
Engineering Design
Machine Elements
Improve and optimise productivity and
Fluid Mechanics I
quality in manufacturing and service
Engineering Thermodynamics
companies.
Third year
Industrial Engineering studies the systems, processes,
Industrial Engineering Design
technology and people that make up organisations.
Industrial engineers are often involved ‘behind the scenes’, Industrial Engineering Investigation
answering questions like: Mechatronics I
• How do vehicle manufacturers economically produce Business Management
hundreds of variations of the same vehicle? Operations Management: Techniques
• How can South Africa streamline its public healthcare Manufacturing Technology: Processes
delivery to ensure quality care for all?
Principles of Organisational Behaviour
• How can you safely and quickly send money to your
family in another country, if they don’t have a bank Engineering in its Social Context
account? Operations Research
Mathematical Topics (Industrial)
CAREERS
Mathematical Methods (Industrial)
• Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant Vacation Work I (Mechanical)
• Inventory Engineer • IT Consultant Fourth year
• Logistics Engineer • Management Consultant
• Production and Operations Manager Design Project
• Process Engineer • Quality Control Engineer Research Project
• Supply Chain Consultant • Technical Manager Manufacturing Technology: Systems
Business Studies
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Systems Management and Integration
Decision Support and Intelligence Systems
First year
Operations Management: Systems Integration
Engineering Chemistry
Engineering Professional Activity
Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Selected Topics in Social Science
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
Vacation Work II (Mechancial)

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 Aeronautical • Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
• Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA

Engineering • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa

• Introduction to Political Studies
Bachelor of Science in Engineering • Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
in Aeronautical Engineering • Identity and Society
EFA06 • Introduction to Ethics I
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Duration: 4 years
• Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
NSC REQUIREMENTS Second year
APS 42+ Electrical Engineering
English Home Language OR Mathematics II
First Additional Language Level 5 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
Mathematics Level 5 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
Physical Science Level 5 Applied Mechanics A
Waitlisting Computing Skills and Software Development
Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Level Applied Mechanics B
5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Engineering Design
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English,
Machine Elements
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater
chance of being accepted. Fluid Mechanics I
International Qualifications: Page 15 Engineering Thermodynamics
Closing Date: 30 September Third year

Mathematical Methods
Design, develop and manufacture
Aeronautical Engineering Investigation
aerospace vehicles and component
Aeronautical Engineering Design
systems.
Manufacturing Processes
Aeronautical Engineering is concerned with the design, Introduction to Aeronautics
development and modification of the components and
Mechatronics I
systems of all types of flight vehicles, including fixed wing
aircraft, helicopters, sailplanes, missiles and non-flying Business Management
aerodynamic devices. Mechanical Vibrations
Engineering in its Social Context
CAREERS
Numerical Methods and Statistics
• Aircraft Design Engineer Aircraft Structures
• Aircraft Systems Design Engineer Incompressible Flows
• Airline Manager
Vacation Work I (Mechanical)
• Automotive Aerodynamics Engineer • Research
• Production Manager • Propulsion Engineer Fourth year
• Technical Director
Design Project
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Research Project
Systems Management and Integration
First year
Gas Dynamics and Propulsion
Engineering Chemistry Aerodynamics
Introduction to the Engineering Profession Flight Dynamics
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB Aircraft Structures II
Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB Mechatronics II
Engineering Physics IA AND IB Engineering Professional Activity
Applied Physics I Selected Topics in Social Science
AND, one of the following courses: Vacation Work II (Mechanical)

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Mining Engineering Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
Engineering Physics IA AND IB
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Applied Physics I
in Mining Engineering AND, one of the following courses:
EFA09 • Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
Duration: 4 years • Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
• The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
NSC REQUIREMENTS • Introduction to Political Studies
• Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
APS 42+
• Identity and Society
English Home Language OR
• Introduction to Ethics I
First Additional Language Level 5
• Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Mathematics Level 5
• Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Physical Science Level 5
Waitlisting Second year

Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Applied Mathematics IIA

Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Geology IA AND IB
Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Mathematics II
Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater Engineering Services for Mining
chance of being accepted. Introduction to Underground and Surface Mining
International Qualifications: Page15 Methods
Closing Date: 30 September Computer Applications in Mining
Explosives Engineering
Plan, organise and manage safe and Mechanical Excavation of Rock
efficient ways to extract raw materials from Engineering Surveying
the earth. Digital Technologies and Mine Data Analytics
Computer Programming for Mining
Mining engineers play a key role in the planning,
Professional Development
exploitation and excavation of mineral resources.
In the first two years, you will learn the skills, Computer Programming Bootcamp (Mining)
technology and basic sciences common to all areas of Practical Workshop Training (Mining)
engineering, including courses in civil, electrical and Third year
mechanical engineering. In the third and fourth years,
Ore Dressing and Extractive Metallurgy
you will study mining engineering subjects, including
courses in mineral resources evaluation, ventilation, Ore Body Modelling
environmental engineering, mine and rock mechanics. In Mine Transportation, Automation and Robotics
the final stage of the programme, you’ll complete a mine Mineral Resources Evaluation
design exercise in which you’ll apply your knowledge to Computerised Mine Design
designing a mine and assessing its economic feasibility Rock Mechanics
and profit potential.
Mine Ventilation and Climate Control
The programme will provide you with the engineering
Water, Energy and the Environment
expertise you’ll need as a mining engineer or mine
manager. Mine Surveying and Geospatial Techniques
Underground Mining Systems
CAREERS
Surface Mining Systems
• Blasting Engineer • Consulting Mining Engineer Fourth year
• Environmental, Safety and Health Manager
• Financial Analyst • Mine Manager Mine Management Principles and Entrepreneurship
• Mine Design Engineer Financial Valuation
• Mineral Resources Manager Mine Design
• Project Manager • Rock Engineer Project Report
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Rock Engineering
Mining Optimisation Techniques and Systems
First year Engineering
Engineering Chemistry Health, Safety and Mining Law
Introduction to the Engineering Profession Mine Technical Visits
Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB Vacation Work I (Mining)

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 The Built Environment
School of Architecture and Planning
The School of Architecture and Planning provides an excellent learning environ-
ment towards accredited professional degrees in:
• Architecture
• Planning
• Postgraduate qualifications in related fields such as development planning,
housing, urban management, urban design, sustainable and energy efficient
cities and wider urban studies.
Many of our graduates have become esteemed professionals and leading
academics at universities across the globe.
School of Construction Economics and Management
The School of Construction Economics and Management comprises a vibrant
community of approximately 700 students and 32 academic and administrative
staff. We strive to attract the best students, who will contribute to the develop-
ment of the national economy and the real estate and construction industry.
The School currently produces South Africa’s highest number of graduates in the
field of construction economics and management.
Built Environment programmes provide an entry qualification into
professional degrees, such as:
• Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) into BAS(Honours), which leads to the
Master of Architecture (Professional) (MArch), which is the professional exit
degree in Architecture. The Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree offers
further specialisation as an urban designer. The BAS and Masters (professional)
degrees are accredited by the South African Council for the Architectural
Profession (SACAP) and are internationally validated.
• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning into BSc(URP) (Honours) in
Urban and Regional Planning. The BSc(URP) Honours programme is accredited
by the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN). Further Masters degrees
are available.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies into BSc(Hons) (Construction
Management) and the BSc(Hons) (Quantity Surveying) are both internationally
accredited.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies (in the field of Property Studies).
Provisional conditional accreditation status by the South African Council for
Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).
Each of the Built Environment degrees deals with a different aspect of our
physical environment. Wits Built Environment qualifications address the social,
spatial, cultural and infrastructural needs of a transforming South Africa.
The delivery of affordable housing, the development of rural and urban envi-
ronments and solving other social and physical challenges form the basis of the
degrees offered. Working in the built environment requires a keen environmental
and social awareness, as well as mathematical, analytical and organisational
ability.
Urban and regional planners help to shape better places for people to live,
work and relax. Good planning considers population changes, community life,
economic development, environmental questions and design.
The Property studies specialist requires a combination of legal, financial
and engineering skills to implement property solutions in line with corporate or
government strategy. As such, s/he must be up-to-date with the latest thinking in
property investment and development.
Construction managers are experts in effective and efficient construction and
property development. As such, they oversee projects that include planning the
layout of sites, overseeing contractors and ensuring that building regulations are
adhered to.
Quantity surveyors are the financial specialists of the building industry. They
contribute their skills and knowledge of costs and revenues to the planning of all
building and engineering projects to ensure they are cost-effective.

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Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
FBA00
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4
Mathematics Level 4
Waitlisting
Acceptance depends on departmental selection. Applicants must complete a written and graphic exercise and may be
required to attend an interview. Following an interview, applicants with a Wits APS of 29-33 may be accepted on the basis
of exceptional scores.
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) selection process is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the
School of Architecture and Planning, which is monitored by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based on performance in the
selection exercise, interview and academics.
Demographic balance is taken into consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring within the
same range.
International Qualifications: Page 15
Closing Date: 30 June

Enhance human lives and experiences through spatial and structural design.
An architectural technologist can draw up buildings, design and supervise the construction of simple buildings or work
under the supervision of a professional architect on complex projects. Most commonly BAS graduates continue studying
to become professional architects. The BAS degree offers a good basic training for other design careers (e.g. furniture or
stage set design) and can be converted into a Bachelor of Interior or Landscape Architecture degree with the addition of
certain specialised courses. It could also be the basis for a non-professional career such as an architectural historian and
gives an excellent training in critical thinking.
With a Master of Architecture (Professional) qualification, you can register as a candidate architect. After two years of
appropriate experience as a candidate architect, you may write the practice examinations to register as a professional
architect.
Wits architecture degrees are accredited by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession, a signatory to the
Canberra Accord and validated by the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

CAREERS

• Architect • Architectural Technologist • Draughtsperson • Landscape Designer • Interior Designer • Lecturer

• Researcher • Urban Planner/Studies

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Digital Applications in Architecture II

Applied Mathematics Civil Engineering Theory I
Architectural Design and Theory I Introduction to Structures
Theory and Practice of Construction I Histories and Theories of Architecture II
Histories and Theories of Architecture I Design Representation II
History and Settlement of Architecture
Third year
Design Representation I
Small Office Practice
Digital Applications in Architecture II
Architectural Design and Theory III
Building Ecology
Histories and Theories of Architecture III
Second year
Theory and Practice of Construction III
Architectural Design and Theory II
Civil Engineering Theory II
Theory and Practice of Construction II
Civil Engineering Theory III

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 Urban and Regional Planning
Bachelor of Science in
Urban and Regional Planning
FBA05
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 36+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants who achieve 60% in English and Mathematics stand a greater chance of being accepted.
International Qualifications: Page 15
Closing Date: 30 September

Sustain the environment and develop economic and social wellbeing.

The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning BSc(URP) programme, offered by the School of Architecture
and Planning, is concerned with sustaining the environment and developing economic and social wellbeing. In a context of
increased technological change, rapid urbanisation, social transformation and a changing natural environment, planning is
about efficient and effective space management and places with meaning and quality.
The programme covers a range of fields, including geography, economics, sociology, property studies and mathematics.
Core planning subjects range from the design of urban spaces and principles of place-making in a culturally diverse con-
text, to policies for the planning and management of entire spatial regions. The classes involve mostly small group teaching
and expose you to real-life issues during practical field trips.
Planners often work in large companies with property portfolios, like insurance firms and in communities, NGOs and
independent consultancies.
If you achieve the minimum requirements at the end of the three-year BSc(URP) programme, you may register for the
professional BSc(URP) Honours programme, which enables you to register with the South African Council of Planners
(SACPLAN) after you have gained necessary practical experience.

CAREERS

• Built Environment Analyst • Consulting • Damage Assessor • Development and Corporate Real Estate
• Local, Provincial or National Government Planner • Policy Analyst • Property Management

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Histories,Theories and Futures of Planning

Mathematical Technique for Planners Introduction to Environmental Planning

History of Settlement and Architecture Introduction to Civil Engineering Infrastructure

Introduction to Environmental Interpretation Economic Concepts IA AND IB

Introduction to Settlement Form and Design Quantitative Methods for Planners

Geography for Planners Third year

Identity and Society I Comparative Planning Systems

Second year Integrated Development Planning

Regional Planning and Local Economic Development
Two and three Dimensional Computer-Aided Design &
GIS Development Policy and Processes in South Africa
Planning for Housing Services, Infrastructure and Applications in Graphic and Spatial Communication in
Transport Planning
Introduction to Land Management Property Development for Planners
Contemporary Design and Environmental Issues in Local Planning and Urban Design
South Africa The Politics of Planning and Housing

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Construction Studies
ACCREDITATION
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
The BSc Construction Studies degree is accredited by both the
FBA04 South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession and
Duration: 3 years the South Africa Council for the Project and the Construction
Management Professions.
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 36+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants who achieve 60% in English and Mathematics stand a greater chance of being accepted.
International Qualifications: Page 15
Closing Date: 30 September

Plan, organise and control construction projects.

The School of Construction Economics and Management offers professionally recognised qualifications in construction
management, property studies and quantity surveying.
The three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Construction Studies forms the foundation of these professional fields and
gives you insights into how they interact. This will help you decide which professional field to pursue at Honours level.
Construction managers plan, organise and control all aspects of large and complex construction projects. They have
highly developed managerial skills and advanced technical knowledge of construction processes. They work in construc-
tion companies, insurance organisations, manufacturing organisations and government departments, as property develop-
ers and project management consultants.
The BSc Construction Studies is accredited by the South African Institute of Building; the Chartered Institute of Building,
UK (CIOB); the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK (RICS); the South African Council of Quantity Surveying
Profession; and the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions.
CAREERS

• Careers within local Authorities and Government • Commercial Trading as a Materials or Equipment Supplier
• Construction Management • Project Management • Quantity Surveying Practice
• Subcontractor in the Construction Industry

CURRICULUM

First year Civil Engineering Theory I

Introductory Statistics for Construction Economics IA AND IB
Construction Drawings Engineering Surveying
Construction Materials and Environment Practical Experience II
Construction Technology I Third year
Communication Skills Professional and Research Skills
Quantities and Specifications I Quantities and Specifications III
Commercial Law I Construction Technology III
Mathematics Estimating and Analysis of Prices
Physics Management Principles in Construction
Second year Building Science II
Introduction to Construction Management
Building Science I
Property Studies
Construction Technology II
Civil Engineering Theory II
Quantities and Specifications II
Civil Engineering Theory III
Site Management
Business Enterprise Law
Accounting Principles in Construction
Practical Experience III

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 Property Studies
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
(in the field of Property Studies)
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 36+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants who achieve 60% in English and Mathematics stand a greater chance of being accepted.
International Qualifications: Page 15
Closing Date: 30 September

Provide spaces that sufficiently meet organisational requirements.

Property is a high-demand finite resource that supports economic activity and influences the cost of goods and services.
It forms the major asset value in corporate balance sheets, with most corporate debt secured against it. The challenge for
the property practitioner is to provide spaces that efficiently meet organisational requirements. This requires a combination
of legal, financial and engineering skills.
The three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Construction Studies (in the field of Property Studies) programme provides
comprehensive training in most aspects of the property business, including finance, investment, development and valua-
tion. You can also specialise in corporate real estate and facilities management.
You will get a strong understanding of the fundamentals, including introduction to property, business and property,
applications of mathematics, statistics, law and planning. You will also receive training in finance, market analysis, invest-
ment finance and property valuation, as well as skills training, including oral and written communication, the ability to work
in teams, financial statement analysis, valuation and financial modelling.
This gives you the practical experience you need to start working in finance, property asset management, letting and
leasing, banking, property development and valuations, in the public and private sectors.
CAREERS

• Banking, Investment and Finance • Built Environment Analyst • Consulting • Damage Assessor
• Development and Corporate Real Estate • Policy Analyst • Property Management • Property Valuation

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Real Estate Law

Planning for Property Developers Urban Economics
Communication Skills Real Estate Corporate Finance
Real Estate Principles Building Technology I
Economics IA - Microeconomics Third year
Economics IB - Macroeconomics
Building Science I
Commercial Law
Construction Technology II
Mathematics for Property Studies
Real Estate Valuation
Business Statistics
Professional and Research Skills
Second year
Real Estate Finance
Construction Technology Real Estate Management
Accounting Principles for Construction
Environmental Impact Assessment
Econometrics for Property Studies
Building Services
Real Estate Market Analysis
Building Technology II

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 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (HS)

We pride ourselves
on a legacy of
excellence.

F
 
or more than a century, our Faculty has
produced  some of the world’s most pioneering
and innovative individuals; clinicians, researchers
and healthcare workers who have gone on to shape global
health policy and transform the healthcare industry. At
Wits, students trained in the Faculty of Health Sciences are
equipped with the relevant skills in order to be responsive
to the health challenges of South Africa. Our objective is
to create an enabling environment that supports students
in achieving beyond their professional career goals and
ignites a passion for research across all levels of the
academy. As a student, you will have the opportunity to
leverage from the best teachers globally, in modalities that
are adopted in line with international trends. This includes
hybridised teaching and learning, an offshoot of the
Covid-19 pandemic that has accelerated the focus in the
Faculty in terms of how we conduct research and training.
Join us at the frontline as we meet the many challenges
facing us as a country. Be part of a legacy that makes Wits
what it is today, an internationally recognised institution of
academic and research excellence.

Professor Shabir Madhi

RANKING
The Faculty of Health Sciences is ranked 77th
in the world by the Times Higher Education
World subject rankings for clinical, pre-clinical
and health subjects.

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 HEALTH SCIENCES Our research impacts directly on improving and
saving lives of people everyday.
Honours Programmes are now available in Public Health and in Clinical Medical Practice;
opportunities also exist for further study in the field of Nursing.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

The entry-level Bachelor of Health Sciences degree has a scientific and global health emphasis.
The undergraduate qualification meets the needs of a number of health-related industries,
including biotechnology, forensic science, health service and hospital management, health
policy and economics, insurance and medical aid, medical science and research, the
pharmaceutical industry and sport and fitness.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences offers three fields of study:

Biokinetics, Biomedical Sciences and Health Systems Sciences (refer to pages 75-77).

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME

Bachelor of Health Sciences................................ 74 Nursing................................................................... 81

Biokinetics............................................................ 75 Occupational Therapy............................................ 82
Biomedical Sciences............................................ 76 Oral Health Sciences.............................................. 83
Health Systems Sciences.................................... 77 Pharmacy............................................................... 84
Clinical Medical Practice...................................... 78 Physiotherapy......................................................... 86
Dental Science..................................................... 79 Health Sciences Admission Requirements............ 88
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery... 80 Health Sciences Compliance................................. 89

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Biokinetics
Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Biokinetics
MBA05
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best
two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a
Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Apply scientifically based physical activity to prevent disease or assist in rehabilitation.

Biokinetics gives you the knowledge and skill you need to apply scientifically based physical activity, either to help
prevent disease or assist in rehabilitation following the onset of disease.
Biokineticists offer specialised exercise rehabilitation for people with orthopaedic injuries, sports injuries and chronic
diseases.
This is an entry-level degree with a strong scientific focus. If you major in Physiology and Exercise Science, you can
apply for the Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Biokinetics programme. The BHSc(Hons) degree is offered
through the Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. It allows you to pursue studies and professional training as a
Biokineticist.

CAREERS

• Biokineticist • Exercise and Healthcare Scientist/ Researcher • Exercise Physiologist • Sports Massage Therapist
• Sports Scientist

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Introduction to Medical Sciences Human Anatomy
Chemistry Exercise Science
Physics Physiology and Medical Biochemistry
Health Systems Sciences Third year
System Dynamics for Health Sciences Physiology
Exercise Science

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 Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Biomedical Sciences
MBA05
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best
two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a
Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Study the cells, organs and system functions of the human body.
Biomedical Sciences offers exciting opportunities within the biological sciences such as molecular medicine, physiology,
applied anatomy and pharmacology.
In the first two years, students will cover the fundamental topics in biomedical science: Cell Biology, Human Anatomy
and Physiology.
Honours degrees are available for many of the major subjects completed within the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree
including Forensic Sciences, Human Genetics, Human Biology, Medical Cell Biology and Physiology, Anatomical
Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Immunology.

CAREERS

• Biomedical Scientist • Forensic Scientist • Healthcare Scientist• Medical Sales Representative • Microbiologist
• Research Scientist • Science Journalist/Writer

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Introduction to Medical Sciences Two of the following courses:*
Chemistry
Human Biology
Physics
Medical Cell Biology
Health Systems Sciences
Molecular Medicine
System Dynamics for Health Sciences
Pharmacology
Second year
Physiology
Human Anatomy
Molecular Medicine *Not all course combinations may be available due to
Physiology and Medical Biochemistry timetable constraints and content overlap.

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Health Systems Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Health Systems Sciences
MBA05
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best
two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a
Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Study public health and the incidence, distribution and control of diseases.
The Health Systems Sciences degree covers the factors and processes that contribute to disease outbreak and
control. It includes a combined Anatomy and Physiology module to help you to understand the underlying principles of
health and disease.
You will also gain a basic understanding of disease epidemiology, leading into courses dealing with public health,
primary healthcare and health management and health systems.
You will also gain biostatistics skills to help you to interpret data. These critical skills are in short supply in southern Africa.

An Honours Programme in Public Health is now available.

NEW AND EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN:

• Epidemiology • Health Systems Management • Public Health

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Introduction to Medical Sciences Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry Health Systems Sciences
Physics Public Health
Health Systems Sciences
Third year
System Dynamics for Health Sciences
Health Systems Sciences
Public Health

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 Clinical Medical Practice
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice
MBA01
Duration: 3 years
NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4

Mathematics Level 4 OR Maths Literacy Level 7
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 4
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection.
This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Maths Literacy, Physical Science/Life
Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a
Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
Note that the Clinical Medical Practice programme is offered to South African citizens only and that completion
of the programme is not sufficient for applicants to be considered for admission into the Graduate Entry Medical
Programme (GEMP).
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Practise medicine, provide treatment and improve patient care under a doctor’s supervision.
The Clinical Medical Practice programme aims to develop mid-level healthcare workers, called clinical associates. They
have the knowledge, attitude and psychomotor skills to assist doctors and healthcare teams in improving patient care and
especially in providing treatment in rural and disadvantaged communities. Clinical associates practice medicine in govern-
ment hospitals and clinics, for NGOs providing care and for the private healthcare sector, under the license of a medical
practitioner. They are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
As a qualified clinical associate, you will:
• Perform patient consultations and physical examinations, including assessment and management of patients in casualty
or emergency wards, for all common medical conditions.
• Perform routine procedures, under supervision, in hospital wards, emergency departments, outpatient departments
and clinics.
You will be taught mainly at district hospitals but also at other hospitals and at Wits Medical School. The three-year, full-
time clinical associate programme aims to develop sound knowledge of the medical and clinical sciences and facilitates
understanding of medical conditions and management strategies. You need detailed knowledge of biomedical sciences in
areas related to procedural performance.

An Honours Programme in Clinical Medical Practice is now available.

CAREERS

Clinical Associates are mid-level healthcare workers who have the necessary knowledge, attitudes and psycho-
motor skills to be able to, under the supervision of a doctor, assist health care team members to improve patient care
especially in rural and disadvantaged communities.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year
Fundamentals of Medical and Clinical Science
Second year
Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Practice
Third year
Applied Clinical and Medical Practice

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Dental Science
context of dental clinical practice. You will be required to
complete one year of community service after graduating.
If you are registering for the BDS for the first time, you
Bachelor of Dental Science must register with the Health Professions Council of South
Africa (HCPSA).
MFA08
Duration: 5 years CAREER
Dentists work in different locations, including in
NSC REQUIREMENTS
community, industrial, private practice and public
service clinics.
English Home Language OR
First Additional Language Level 5
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Mathematics Level 5;
Life Sciences Level 5; First year

Physical Science Level 5 Anatomy for Dental Students

Physiology and Medical Biochemistry
This includes:
Bioethics and Health Law
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: Eng- Fundamental Dental Skills
lish, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences Community Dentistry
and the best two other subjects. We consider the
Dental Materials for Dental Students
percentage achieved, not the symbol.
Second year
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores
Pathology (Anatomical and Haematological)
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
Oral Biology for Dental Students
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to page 88 Medical Microbiology
for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying
Oral Microbiology
to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)
Paediatric, Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry
only, as well as applicants who are in their final year
Prosthodontics
of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have
already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not Third year
required to write the NBT. Oral Pathology
All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and Pharmacology
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend time Maxillo-Facial and Oral Radiology II
observing specific procedures as performed by Emergency Medicine
a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to gain Community Dentistry II
insight into the profession. Applicants must complete Prosthodontics II
a certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery I
Only observation hours completed between 1 July Paediatric, Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry II
2020 and 31 July 2021 will be accepted. Please down- Orthodontics I
load the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/ Periodontology
apply-to-wits/ under Additional Forms. Applicants Integrated Dentistry I
who fail to submit a certificate will not be considered Dental Materials for Dental Students II
for admission. Dental Practice Management I

International Qualifications: Page 17 Fourth year

Closing Date: 30 June General Medicine and Paediatrics for Dental Students
General Surgery
Integrated Dentistry II
Diagnose, treat and prevent diseases of the
Prosthodontics III
teeth, mouth tissue and supporting bones Paediatric, Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry III
of the mouth. Periodontology and Oral Medicine
Maxillo-Facial and Oral Radiology II
Modern dentistry has moved beyond the scope of the
Orthodontics II
‘drilling and filling’ of the past.
Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery II
Today, dentists manage diseases and abnormalities of the Community Dentistry III
face, jaws, joints and soft tissue lining of the mouth. They Bioethics and Health Law II
offer comprehensive care for the entire oral and facial sys-
Dental Practice Management II
tem.
Fifth-year
The Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) is a five-year, full-
Anaesthetics
time course. Years one to three focus on bioethics, health
Community Dentistry IV
law and dental sciences. Years four and five focus on
Integrated Dentistry III
understanding the medical, dental, social and community

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 Medicine and Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MFA00
Duration: 6 years
NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best
two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to Page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to
the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study
towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
Admission into MBBCh:
There are two entry points into the MBBCh:
• First year, for applicants currently in Grade 12, and
• Third year, for applicants who have completed a relevant degree (GEMP).
No application to second year will be considered. Applicants who are currently studying or who have studied at a
tertiary institution are advised to complete their studies and then apply for admission to the GEMP.
Do you already have a degree?
The GEMP offers an entry point into the third year of the MBBCh degree at Wits for suitably qualified graduates who
want to become doctors. Years three to six of the MBBCh programme cover integrated multidisciplinary and clinical
courses. As each year of study is compulsory, no student may be admitted into the programme after the third year.
For more information, visit: www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp/
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Surgeons, paediatricians, pathologists, radiologists and family medicine practitioners start

with an MBBCh.
An MBBCh degree opens doors to exciting and challenging careers. In addition, there is a critical need in South Africa’s
under-served areas for doctors to provide quality preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic services. The country offers
modern facilities in both academic and private practice settings, with the opportunity to perform research at many levels.
CAREERS

Areas of Specialisation:
• Anaesthesiology • Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease • Community Health • Family Medicine
• Forensic Medicine • Internal Medicine • Obstetrics and Gynaecology • Ophthalmology • Pathology
• Paediatrics • Psychiatry • Radiology • Surgery

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Medical Thought and Practice II

Introduction to Medical Sciences I
Third year
Chemistry I
Physics I Integrated Basic Medical and Human Sciences A
Sociological Foundations of Health Fourth year
Psychological Foundations of Health
Integrated Basic Medical and Human Sciences B
System Dynamics for Medical Students
Fifth-year
Second year
Integrated Clinical Medicine A
Human Anatomy
Molecular Medicine Sixth-year
Physiology and Medical Biochemistry I Integrated Clinical Medicine B

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Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Note: Programme may be subject to change
Duration: 4 years
NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4

Mathematics Level 4
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 4
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
1) Y
 our matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best
two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) N
 ational Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to Page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a
Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Work with patients, families, communities and healthcare teams to improve health and
quality of life.
Nursing combines compassion, knowledge and sophisticated health technology to restore, maintain and promote the
health of individuals, groups, or communities. Nursing is both an art and a science: caring, compassionate relationships
blended with the development and application of nursing knowledge, techniques and ethics.
As a Wits nursing student, you will study in a rigorous and vibrant multidisciplinary environment that will stimulate your
intellectual inquiry and professional responsiveness. You will learn in small groups and engage in cooperative learning as
you work through real-life health scenarios, deciding how to access information that produces the best results in managing
health issues.
Nurses practice in a range of settings, including hospitals, community clinics, industry, the military, private practices,
homes and in specialised areas such as hospice and rehabilitation and aged care facilities.

Wits offers opportunities for further study in nursing.

CAREERS

• General nursing • Child nursing • Intensive care nursing • Nursing education • Nephrology nursing • Oncology and
palliative nursing • Psychiatric nursing • Research • Trauma and emergency nursing • Midwife

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Integrated General Nursing Sciences II

Introduction to Medical Sciences Third year
Human Behavioural Sciences I
Pharmacology
Integrated General Nursing Sciences I
Midwifery I
Anatomy for Nursing Sciences I
Integrated General Nursing Sciences III
Second year
Fourth year
Physiology and Medical Biochemistry
Microbiology Midwifery II
Integrated General Nursing Sciences IV

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 Occupational Therapy
CAREERS

• Aged Care Facilities

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy • Community Health Centres
MFA03 • Home Care Services
Duration: 4 years • Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Units
NSC REQUIREMENTS
• Independent Living and Respite
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4 Centres
Mathematics Level 4 • Private Practice
• Psychiatric Clinics
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 4
• Schools and Education
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide
Facilities
applicant selection. This includes:
• Vocational Rehabilitation
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Centres
Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. We
consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol. PROGRAMME OUTLINE
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting. First year
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to Page 88 for more information Introduction to Medical Sciences
on the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme Chemistry I
(GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards Fundamentals of Occupational
a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, Science and Occupational
are not required to write the NBT. Therapy I
All applicants to BSc(Occupational Therapy) must spend time observing Physics I
a professional occupational therapist and complete a certificate of attend- Introduction to Psychology I
ance (minimum: 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between Basic Principles of Group and
Individual Psychology I
1 July 2020 and 31 July 2021 will be accepted. You can download a
certificate of attendance form from the Wits website, under Additional Forms: Human Behavioural Sciences I
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits Second year
Without this certificate, you will not be considered for admission to the Anatomy for Physiotherapy and
programme. Occupational Therapy Students II
International Qualifications: Page 17 Fundamentals of Occupational
Science and Occupational
Closing Date: 30 June
Therapy II
Help patients who are temporarily or permanently impaired Physiology and Medical
Biochemistry I
by illness, accident, disability, environmental limitations,
Third year
or developmental delay, to increase their independent
function. Occupational Therapy III applied to
Physical Conditions
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care, work, education,
Occupational Therapy III applied to
play, leisure and social activities to increase independent function, enhance Psychiatric Conditions
development, promote health and well-being and prevent disability. It is Medicine and Surgery for
indicated when people lose their ability to carry out their everyday activities, Occupational Therapy
due to temporary or permanent illness, disability, environmental limitations Science of Occupation II
and developmental delay. Psychiatry in Relation to
What do occupational therapists do? Occupational therapists assess a Occupational Therapy
person’s ability to engage in daily activities. They then engage the person in Health Psychology
meaningful and culturally appropriate activities to maximise their functioning Research Design and Analysis
and well-being. This engagement empowers the person to be as independent
as possible and enhances dignity and quality of life at work, school, at home- Fourth year
and during leisure. Intervention may include adapting the person’s environ-
ment to help them to cope. Science of Occupation III
Occupational Therapy is practised in a wide range of public, private- Occupational Therapy as applied
to Psychiatric Conditions
and voluntary settings, like the person’s home, schools, workplaces, health
Occupational Therapy as applied
centres, supported accommodation, housing for seniors, rehabilitation centres,
to Physical Conditions
hospitals and forensic services.

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Oral Health Sciences
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences
MBA04
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 4

Mathematics Level 4 OR Maths Literacy Level 7
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 4
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection. This includes:
 our matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics OR Maths Literacy, Physical Science/Life Sciences and
1) Y
the best two other subjects.
We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) N
 ational Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to Page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate
Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s
degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
All applicants to Bachelor of Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences must spend time observing specific
procedures as performed by a Dentist/Dental Therapist/Oral Hygienist to gain insight into the profession. Applicants must
complete a certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2020 and
31 July 2021 will be accepted. Please download the form from: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/ under
Additional Forms.
Applicants who fail to submit a certificate will not be considered for admission.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Help patients to safeguard their oral hygiene.

Oral hygienists focus on the prevention of oral disease and the maintenance of good oral hygiene.
The Oral Health Sciences programme aims to address and improve the oral health needs of patients and communities. You
will learn how to deliver appropriate oral hygiene services in a wide range of settings, like schools, private practices, academia,
research, community health centres, sales and marketing and military health.
Oral hygienists work in the government sector, universities, private surgeries, private companies and research institutions.
Wits is one of few oral health training institutes in South Africa and has a reputation for producing world-class dental profes-
sionals. You can also pursue postgraduate studies once you’ve completed the programme.
CAREERS

Oral Hygienists work in community, industrial, private practice and public service clinics.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Anatomy Integrated Clinical Dentistry for Oral Hygienists
Oral Biology and Physiology for Dental Auxiliaries Bioethics for Dental Auxiliaries I
Fundamentals of Clinical Oral Health Community Dentistry for Dental Auxiliaries
Behavioural and Social Sciences for Dental Auxiliaries Fundamentals of Clinical Oral Health I
Oral Microbiology for Dental Auxiliaries Third year
Oral Pathology for Dental Auxiliaries
Applied Research and Dental Practice Management for
Dental Auxiliaries
Bioethics for Dental Auxiliaries II
Community Dentistry for Dental Auxiliaries II
Fundamentals of Clinical Oral Health II

www.wits.ac.za/oralhealthsciences/

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 Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
MFA04
Duration: 4 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection.
This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two
other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to Page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate
Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s
degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

Pharmacists screen people for early signs of disease, using advanced methods to provide
sound pharmaceutical care. Be at the forefront of game-changing medical innovations.

Pharmacists are experts on the action and use of drugs, including their chemistry, formulation into medicines and how
they are used to manage diseases. The profession is dynamic; continually expanding in new directions and offering inter-
disciplinary professional education and work-based learning opportunities.
Over time, the paradigm has shifted from traditional compounding and dispensing of medicines to a more patient-orientated,
research-led professional advisory and primary healthcare role.
Pharmacists screen people for early signs of disease, using advanced methods to provide sound pharmaceutical care.
They are also specialists in the formulation, manufacture, storage, dispensing, counselling and controlling of medicines.
They provide advice on medications used to treat illnesses and ensure optimal drug therapy.
Clinical pharmacy involves screening patients for chronic diseases and implementing appropriate care and advice
to improve patient outcomes. You will learn how to screen for chronic diseases through our Screening and Testing
Programme for Pharmacy Students (STEPPS) and in our Clinical Pharmacy programme, which uses state-of-the-art
screening equipment.
Pharmaceutical research pharmacists research and develop new, safer, more effective medicines. As a Wits Pharmacy
graduate, you will be exposed to cutting-edge global research and distinctive research-led pharmacy education from our
Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP) unit, as well as aseptic concepts in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and
Natural Products development.

CAREERS
The Pharmacy degree provides training in a wide range of interrelated disciplines and therefore offers a variety of career
opportunities to graduates that include:

• Academia and Research • Community Pharmacy • Hospital Pharmacy • Industrial Pharmacy • Managed Healthcare
Other areas in which Pharmacists are involved:
• Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring • Clinical Trials• Contract Research • Drug Abuse Counselling
• Drug Information Centres • Drug Stewardship • Drug Utilisation Reviews • Intellectual Property of Pharmaceuticals
• Medicines Control Council • Pharmacovigilance • Pharmaco-Economics • Professional Regulatory Bodies
• Poison Information Centres • Publishing of Pharmaceutical Research

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Introduction to Medical Sciences I Pathology

Chemistry I Medical Microbiology

Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
Physics I
Clinical Pharmacy II
Pharmaceutical Practice Pharmacy Practice II
Health Systems Sciences I Pharmaceutics II
Pharmacology I
Second year
Fourth year
Anatomy for Pharmacy Students
Pharmaceutics III
Physiology and Medical Biochemistry I Pharmaceutical Chemistry III

Pharmaceutical Chemistry I Special Undergraduate Research Project

Clinical Pharmacy III
Pharmaceutics I
Pharmacy Practice III
Pharmacy Practice I Pharmacology II

www.wits.ac.za/therapeuticsciences/pharmacy--pharmacology/

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 Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
MFA02
Duration: 4 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

English Home OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5
Life Sciences AND/OR Physical Science Level 5
The Faculty of Health Sciences uses a composite index score to guide applicant selection.
This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two
other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores.
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Refer to Page 88 for more information on the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate
Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s
degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
All applicants to BSc(Physiotherapy) must spend time observing a professional physiotherapist and complete
a certificate of attendance (minimum: 16 hours). Only observation hours completed between 1 July 2020 and
31 July 2021 will be accepted. You can download a certificate of attendance form from the Wits website,
under Additional Forms: www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits
Without this certificate, you will not be considered for admission to the programme.
International Qualifications: Page 17
Closing Date: 30 June

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Use health promotion, treatment, rehabilitation and exercise to prevent disability and
restore patients’ normal movement and physical function.
Physiotherapists aim to improve patients’ quality of life through skilled evaluation and therapy that reduces their pain and
restores movement and physical function. This often restores their ability to perform normal activities. Physiotherapy also
aims to maintain patients’ mobility, muscle strength and exercise endurance.
With this degree, you can work as part of a multidisciplinary team in hospitals, clinics, community health centres, private
practices, schools for children with disabilities, centres for people living with disabilities and sports centres.

CAREERS

The field of physiotherapy is vast, encompassing seven different areas, namely:

• Cardiopulmonary • Community Health • Neuromusculo-skeletal • Neurology • Orthopaedic • Paediatrics

• Sport Physiotherapy (specialised branch of physiotherapy which deals with injuries and health of the sports person)

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Introduction to Medical Sciences I Pharmacology

Chemistry I Physiotherapy II
Introduction to Physiotherapy I Rehabilitation I
Physics I Clinical Physiotherapy I
Introduction to Psychology I General Medicine and Surgery
Basic Principles of Group and Individual Psychology I Research Methodology Part I
Human Behavioural Sciences I
Fourth year
Second year Management for Therapists
Anatomy for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy III
students Rehabilitation II
Physiotherapy I Clinical Physiotherapy II
Physiology and Medical Biochemistry Research Methodology Part II

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 Health Sciences Admission Requirements
National Benchmark Tests (NBT) Wits Additional
All Faculty of Health Sciences applicants, except those applying to the Graduate
Placement Test (WAPT)
Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, those who are in their final year of a for GEMP Applicants
degree and those who have already completed a degree, must write the NBT
before being considered for admission. To calculate a composite index,
all contributing components must
There are two tests: The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the Math-
be finalised (into a tertiary
ematics Test. Your test results are used in addition to your Grade 11 results
aggregate). You will be notified of
(for early decision-making purposes) and your Grade 12 results (for final deci-
your eligibility to write the WAPT,
sion-making purposes), as well as other admission criteria, to guide applicant
scheduled for September. This
selection.
includes academic transcripts and
Please note: all other pertinent documents.
If documents are not submitted by
• If you score in the ‘Basic’ range (please refer to the Benchmark Performance
15 July, we will not consider your
Levels table below), you are unlikely to be considered for a place in the Health
application. This is why you need
Sciences degrees. For more information on the performance levels, please
to start preparing well in advance
refer to the NBT website: http://www.nbt.ac.za
of notification. You can find all
• These are standard tests for all medical schools in South Africa. You only have information about the content and
to write the tests once, regardless of the number of schools you apply to. nature of each component of the
Rules for the NBT tests on the GEMP website:

You must register on the NBT website, or via mobile phone, to write the tests. www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp
Registration closes about three weeks before each test date. You can register
for the NBT before you submit your application to Wits. DO NOT wait for an
official notification from Wits to register for and write the tests, because you may
miss the August deadline (see below).
• The test fee can be paid once you have registered to write the test.
• The tests must be written by 14 August 2021. Results received for tests
written after this date WILL NOT be considered. You are encouraged to write
the tests as early as possible.
• For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and available venues,
please refer to the NBT website.
• Both tests must be written in one session.
• ONLY the first attempt results will be considered for selection purposes, so,
we advise against writing the tests more than once in a year.
• NBT results are valid for three years.

Benchmark Performance Levels

Academic Literacy Min Max

Proficient 64 100

Intermediate 38 63

Basic 0 37

Quantitative Literacy

Proficient 70 100

Intermediate 38 69

Basic 35 67

Maths

Proficient 68 100

Intermediate 35 67

Basic 0 34

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 Health Sciences Compliance
A health sciences practitioner without the necessary skills and expertise may endanger the patients he or she treats and
infringe on the patient’s fundamental human rights. We have identified the minimum training requirements to avoid this and
you will have to adhere to a standard of ethical practice that supports an open and trusting relationship between the patient
and the health professional.
Wits University takes seriously the Certain aspects of clinical practice, like history-taking, patient examination and
risks that HIV/AIDS poses to our basic patient care issues must be completed without influence from the individual’s
students. Before applying for belief system. The Faculty of Health Sciences will not condone any personal belief
admission, please be aware that you system that prevents, interferes with, or is contrary to these minimum training
may be exposed to life-threatening requirements.
diseases, including HIV/AIDS. While
In practice, a number of situations have been noted, in which students’
the main route of HIV infection is
religious beliefs may conflict with programme requirements. These include
through unprotected sex, you should
but are not limited to:
be aware that, in the occupational
setting, there is an additional risk to - travelling on certain days, or travelling unaccompanied on certain journeys
students and healthcare profession- - attending a certain venue for training purposes
als. The risk, however, is low (0,36%
- attending lectures at certain times of day
following a needle stick injury).
However, to minimise the risk of - examining patients of both genders
occupational acquisition of HIV, you’ll -
acquiring appropriate clinical skills relating to Choice on Termination of
receive instruction in “Universal Pregnancy (CTOP)/sterilisation procedures
Precautions”. When appropriate, -
complying with certain clothing requirements, e.g. not wearing veils, which
instruction on post-exposure prophy- might impede or detract from patient care or appropriate training
laxis will also be provided.
- performing certain skills (e.g. scrubbing) in the available facilities
If you are HIV+, you may have a
low immune system, which makes - being assessed on religious holidays that are not on the University’s official list
you vulnerable to certain infectious of approved holidays (published and placed on all notice boards at the start of
diseases that you may encounter in each academic year)and
your daily activities in hospitals. - being on intake duty on certain days or nights.
Such objections and failure to comply with programme requirements would in-
terfere with the training offered by the Faculty. The student would therefore fail to meet the requirements for a particular
course, as stipulated by a particular school or department. The final decision regarding assessment and whether require-
ments have been met remains with the school or department concerned.
The following situations are known to conflict with requirements:
• Wearing veils in any department, discipline requiring physical or personal interaction with patients, e.g. Psychiatry,
Surgery, Emergency Medicine, etc., or where a specific dress code is required, e.g. Physiotherapy, Nursing, etc.
• Wearing veils in the School of Oral Health Sciences – in this case, students wearing veils will be required to identify
themselves at the start of every clinical session and to conform to infection-control clothing protocols.
• Wearing veils in tests or exams – in this case, students wearing veils will need to identify themselves beforehand.
The process is guided by the following principles:
• Meeting the minimum requirements for training, as set by the Faculty; and
• A culture of religious tolerance.
This information has been drawn up and approved by all of the Faculty’s Undergraduate Committees and the Teaching and
Learning Committee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of the Assistant Dean: Teaching and
Learning and Undergraduate Affairs.
Statutory bodies:
• All students registering for the first time for the MBBCh, BSc (Occupational Therapy), BSc (Physiotherapy), BDS, BOHSc
and BCMP must register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• All new BNurs students must register with the South African Nursing Council.
• All new Pharmacy students must register with the South African Pharmacy Council.

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 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (HU)

The Faculty boasts

renowned
international scholars
who will be your
lecturers during
your studies.

T
 he Humanities is the place for development of
robust thinking and debate that is done critical-
ly, but respectfully and where there is a toler-
ance for diverse views. It is a place to think deeply about
the future of the world, to deal with the challenges facing
us today and how we think about transforming our society
to rise to a set of imagined futures that are yet to unfold.
We all live in a challenging, but exciting time where we
have the opportunities to change our future for the better-
ment of all. That is my challenge to all of you. Fulfil your
potential as the best and brightest and engage these chal-
lenges head on, so that you may lead us into the next
generation. At Wits, be an active citizen of the University –
engage socially, join clubs and societies; participate in the
cultural and intellectual activities and life on campus and
open your minds to the new possibilities of what it means
to be a citizen in the 21st century.

Professor Garth Stevens

RANKING
The Faculty of Humanities was
ranked no. 1 in the 2020 Times Higher
Education World University Rankings out of
536 universities, with a special mention for the
exceptional quality for our research and teaching.

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 HUMANITIES
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME

Bachelor of Arts (General)................................. 92 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES IN EDUCATION

Majors & Courses................................................. 93 BEd degree.......................................................... 104
Mix & Match Courses to Suit your Career........... 96 PGCE................................................................... 104
BA(Law)................................................................ 97 - Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R-3)........ 105
- Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grades 4-7)...... 106
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES IN THE ARTS
- Senior Phase & Further Education and
- Digital Arts......................................................... 99
Training Teaching (Grades 8-12).......................... 107
- Film & Television................................................ 100
- Fine Arts............................................................. 101 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES IN HUMAN AND
- Music................................................................. 102 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Theatre & Performance ..................................... 103 Audiology............................................................. 110
Speech-Language Pathology.............................. 111
Social Work.......................................................... 112

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 Bachelor of Arts
(General)
ABA00

Duration: 3 years
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 36+
English Home Language OR
First Additional Language Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with entry requirements of at least 30-35
APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) three-year full-time programme

includes two majors and 22 courses (refer to pages
104-106 for more information on courses). You will study
your major in first, second and third years, with each
year adding different and more complex aspects of the
subject, so you become specialised in your chosen field.

Courses run either for half an academic year or for one

semester. When choosing your majors and courses, keep
your career goals and interests in mind, to ensure that
you’re fully equipped for a specific profession.
CAREERS

Refer to ‘Mix and match courses to suit your career’ on

page 96.

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT ACROSS ALL BA PROGRAMMES

A student of the Bachelor of Arts is required to complete two semester courses in one of the
following languages: isiZulu or Sesotho or South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student is
proficient in any two of the three languages (isiZulu, Sesotho or SASL), the student is advised to do
one of the following:
(i) Register in a first-language stream for two courses in isiZulu or Sesotho;
(ii) Register for two courses in any one of the following: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or
Spanish; or
(iii) Formally apply to the Dean for exemption from the requirement to register for a language
subject. Where an exemption has been granted, students must add a course/s yielding at least
36 credits in a subject approved by Senate. A student may also be granted a credit if s/he has
completed the same or an equivalent course.

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Majors & courses
African Languages/Language Acquisition Archaeology
These courses will familiarise you with basic speaking, Archaeology is the study of human history through
reading, writing and listening, either in isiZulu or Sesotho. material remains, such as stone tools, food residue,
You will study texts from various literary genres to learn rock art, pottery and settlement plans. First year stu-
grammatical structures and socio-cultural context. dents study the biological evolution of man, man’s past
as a hunter-gatherer and the origins of farming and
African Languages and Linguistics
urbanisation.
These courses examine the history of the languages
spoken in South Africa today. You will also learn about the Digital Arts Theory
linguistic aspects of these languages and compare their Digital Arts Theory introduces you to the historic, con-
morphophonological structures, especially those of the ceptual and critical frameworks of a range of digital art
Sotho and Nguni languages. In addition, you will be intro- practices, like interactive and networked art and game
duced to Computational Linguistics, which focuses on the studies. It investigates digital culture from its origins to
development of technological tools for resource-scarce present-day practice, around the world and particularly in
languages. Africa.
These courses are designed for students with existing
Drama for Life
knowledge of at least one of South Africa’s official indige-
nous languages. Drama for Life enhances dialogue for social transforma-
tion and healing, via arts-based research, teaching and
African Languages and Literature learning and community engagement.
These courses comprise language acquisition com- Bachelor of Arts students who are interested in arts
ponents for non-mother tongue speakers, as well as therapies, arts education, arts activism and all arts for
linguistic and literature components for mother tongue development can also choose from the following under-
speakers and students of African language media. You will graduate courses:
acquire receptive and language reproduction skills, as well • Arts and Global Rights
as analytical and interpretive skills. • Arts and Global Health
• Applied Drama and Theatre Economics
African Languages Literature
These courses look at how economic systems function,
These courses look at the diverse range of Nguni and as well as the determination of income and development,
Sotho literary material in southern Africa. They cover major international trade and payment mechanisms. Matric
works of poetry, prose, drama and journalistic articles, Mathematics is required.
including translated works. Emphasis is placed on the
history and emergence of the different types of literary English Literature
genres. Studying English Literature at Wits gives you the oppor-
These courses are designed for students with knowl- tunity to learn various approaches to textual analysis and
edge of at least one of South Africa’s official indigenous criticism that can be applied to a wide range of literature.
languages. You will also explore the relationship between literary
works and their social, historicaland /or cultural contexts.
African Literature
English Literature prepares you for various communica-
These courses study oral and written literature that tive professions, like teaching, writing, research, journal-
is written in or translated from English, directly con- ism, editing, publishing, human resources, public relations
cerned with the African experience using fiction, poetry, and more.
popular culture and drama from the African continent. All
non-English study texts are also available in English. European Transnational Literary and
Cultural Literature Studies
Anthropology
This field introduces students to a range of literary
Anthropology is the study of humankind in social and
texts written in the main European languages (Spanish,
cultural contexts. It documents and examines the diversity
Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Russian).
of human cultures, social relations, environments and
Courses explore transnational relations and reciprocal
products.
influences especially with regards to Francophone,
Lusophone and South American Spanish texts.

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 NEW MAJOR: Environmental Studies Industrial and Economic Sociology
These courses address national-scale developmental Sociology is the study of society in all its complexity
priorities, transformation and skills/employability. It is also from empirical and theoretical perspectives. Human
designed to encourage students to develop integrated behaviour is shaped by the social contexts in which
skills that can be applied to contemporary issues. people find themselves. As such, Sociology helps us
to understand how families, organisations, communi-
Film and Television
ties, cultural practices and broader political, economic
These courses span the intellectual and analytical study and social processes affect the way people act and think.
of topics relating to theatre, performance, visual arts and Sociology examines areas as diverse as disease, devel-
film within diverse contexts. You will develop conceptual opment, land reform, crime, culture, states, government,
creativity, intellectual rigour and strong practical capabil- media, identity, gender, race and class, among others. In-
ities to prepare you for a career in the theatre, film, visual dustrial and Economic Sociology is a specialisation that
arts and entertainment industry, or for future academic focuses on the socially embedded nature of the economy
study. and the workplace.
French and Francophone Studies International Relations
These courses introduce French, which is spoken in The study of International Relations helps us understand
more than 20 African countries, in its spoken and writ- why states go to war, why they trade with each other and
ten forms. You will develop an appreciation of French why they care when human rights are abused. You will
literature, thought, history and civilisation. Courses that gain an understanding of the key events and tools that are
align well with French include Political Science, Interna- used to unpack and determine why states, international
tional Relations, Journalism and Media Studies, the Arts organisations and individuals behave and engage the way
and Business Studies. they do. International Relations is a multidisciplinary field,
Geography with origins in history, economics, political science, soci-
These courses cover physical geography, human geog- ology and law. First year courses provide a fundamental
raphy and regional photography. understanding of this exciting area of study.

German Italian
These courses introduce German in its spoken and written These courses introduce Italian in its spoken and written
forms and help you to develop an appreciation of German forms. You will develop an appreciation of Italian litera-
literature, thought, history and culture. Germany is one ture, thought, history and culture and understand why Italy
of South Africa’s most important trading partners and is a world leader in the culinary arts, interior design and
German is the most commonly spoken language in the fashion and furniture design. Italian is useful for students
European Union. Graduates who are proficient in German planning careers in music, fine arts, design, architec-
are sought after by German-speaking companies and ture, linguistics, translation, interpreting and international
NGOs, as well as in tourism, diplomatic services and gov- relations.
ernment departments. German aligns well with Humani- Law
ties subjects. All societies are governed by some form of law. These
History courses provide knowledge of legal systems and how they
Interested in historical, linguistic, literacy, or cultural per- conform with morality. Topics include: Constitutional Law,
spectives of the past, the relationship between past and Customary Law, Persons and Family Law, Criminal Law
present, or the conservation and preservation of heritage? and Delict, Succession Law and Contract Law.
History revitalises views of the past, introduces excit- Linguistics
ing topics and challenges many of the assumptions and Linguistics is the scientific study of language. In this
approaches you may have learned at school. History will course, you will study language on its own and as part of
equip you with sought-after skills in research, analysis culture and society, referring to a wide range of languages
and effective writing, speaking and thinking. in the process.
History of Art Mathematics
History of Art examines images and objects in their
This field covers all aspects of Mathematics, including
historical contexts. It provides critical insights into the lives
general knowledge and history of mathematical concepts.
of makers, viewers and users of art, as well as the spaces
Matric Mathematics is essential.
and times in which these images and objects are rooted.
A History of Art major provides a gateway to understand-
ing, critically analysing and engaging in the visual world.

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 Mathematical Statistics Portuguese
This field covers Statistics, which deals with descriptive These courses introduce Portuguese in its spoken and
statistics, counting techniques, probability, discrete and written forms. You will develop an appreciation of Portu-
continuous distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, guese literature, thought, history and culture. Portuguese
correlation, regression and one-way analysis of variance. has significant status in Africa, as the official language of
Matric Mathematics is essential. PALOP (Portuguese-speaking African countries).

Media Studies The courses are designed for beginners and students
with prior knowledge of Portuguese. They include a com-
Media Studies gives you the critical and analytical skills municative approach based on conversation skills and
needed to function in the Information Age. You will be facilitated by multimedia tools. Courses that align well
exposed to theories, debates and discussions about the with Portuguese include International Relations, Political
role of the media in society and find ways to analyse media Sciences, Media Studies and other language courses.
operations, media products and media consumption.
Psychology
Music Studies
Psychology studies human experience, behaviour
You will study music in its historical, cultural and social and the ways in which we relate to each other and our
contexts, encountering music from Africa, the western environment. Psychology offers a rich and diverse un-
classical canon, popular music and jazz. In your first year, derstanding of human functioning and is relevant to most
you will study Film and Visual Performing Arts and pro- aspects of our lives. As society has become more com-
ceed to Critical Music Studies in second and Third year. plex, Psychology plays an increasingly important role in
understanding human behaviour and in shaping interven-
Philosophy
tions to ensure optimal functioning of individuals, groups
Philosophy searches for rational answers to fundamental and communities. You can major in General Psychology or
questions about humans and the world they live in. Phil- Organisational Psychology.
osophical questions include abstract matters, such as
whether religious belief is rationally defensible; whether
South African Sign Language
humans have free will; whether abortion is morally per- This field introduces the receptive and productive skills
missible; and whether a philosophy of Ubuntu could be of South African Sign Language (SASL), vocabulary in
compatible with the death penalty. context, basic social functions and grammatical struc-
tures of SASL, the origins of signed language and the
Philosophy helps you to develop reflection skills that
concepts underlying Deaf Culture and the Deaf Com-
deepen your personal understanding and promote auton-
munity. If you major in SASL, you will also study SASL
omy. It promotes reasoning. You will explore topics such
linguistics, poetry and sociolinguistics for sign languages.
as thinking correctly, devising practical methods of logical
SASL is recommended for students interested in Educa-
analysis, argument construction and evaluation.
tion, Deaf Education, Drama, Language and Psychology.
Political Studies
Spanish
This field studies power relations in society, conflict,
These courses introduce Spanish in its spoken and writ-
money matters, position and influence or status. There
ten forms and helps students to develop an appreciation
are many competing analytical models in politics, each
of Spanish literature, thought and history.
with its own concepts or terminology and each with
its own questions. Political Studies prepares you for a Transnational Literary and Cultural Studies
career in public affairs; former students include Winnie
Focus on the relationship between the arts, literature-
Madikizela-Mandela, Tony Leon, Valli Moosa and Judge
and society. This field introduces you to a range of literary
Richard Goldstone. A degree in Political Studies yields
texts written in the main European languages (Spanish,
opportunities to work in non-governmental organisations,
Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Russian).
the public sector, private businesses, diplomacy, interna-
Courses explore transnational relations and reciprocal
tional organisations, survey research organisations, devel-
influences, especially regarding Francophone, Lusophone
opment bodies and the media.
and South American Spanish texts.

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 Mix & match courses to suit your career
Interested in African Studies as a career? Literature, African Studies in History and Politics, Archae-
Choose majors and courses from: ology, English, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Modern
African Languages, African Languages Literature, Languages, Music in History and Society, South African
African Linguistics, African Literature, African Studies in Sign Language
History and Politics, Anthropology South African Sign Interested in Language Studies and Translation?
Language, History, History of Art, International Relations, Do you want to learn a range of different languages, or
Modern Languages, Screen Studies study the relationship between language, society and
Interested in Communications or Journalism? culture?
Choose majors from: Choose majors from:
Media Studies, Languages, Sociology, Psychology, Inter- African Languages and Literature, English, French and
national Relations, Political Studies and Film, Visual and Francophone Studies, German, Italian, Linguistics,
Performing Arts, History of Art Portuguese, Spanish and Latin American Studies and
Interested in Developmental Studies? South African Sign Language
Choose majors from: Interested in Law, Culture and Language?
African Languages and Literature, Labour and Economic The dynamic relationship between languages and the
Sociology, African Studies in History and Politics, Inter- values, attitudes, beliefs and rules of society will be
national Relations, Anthropology, Linguistics, Economics, valuable to students studying Law.
Psychology, Geography, Social Work Choose a second major or course from:
Interested in Economics and Commerce? African Languages, African Literature, Anthropology,
Choose majors from: English, Linguistics, Media Studies, Philosophy,
Labour and Economic Sociology, History, International Psychology, South African Sign Language, Sociology and
Relations, Maths, Political Studies, Psychology/Organisa- Modern Languages
tional Psychology, Philosophy Interested in Literary and Cultural Studies?
Interested in Education? Choose majors and courses from:
Choose majors from: African Languages, African Literature, Anthropology,
Drama and Film, English, History of Art, Film, Visual and
African Languages and Literature, History, Geography,
Performing Arts, Linguistics, Media Studies, Modern
Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political
Languages, Music in History and Society, Psychology/
Studies, Psychology, Sociology, South African Sign
Organisational Psychology, Sociology, South African Sign
Language, History of Art
Language, Screen Studies
Interested in English and Literature?
Interested in Media, Literature and Culture?
Choose majors from:
Understand the relationship between the modern mass
African Literature and English offer various course com- media, literature and culture in the constantly evolving
binations. Study diverse literatures from different cultures technological age.
and contexts as well as English Language and Literacy,
Choose majors from:
Film, Visual and Performing Arts
African Languages, African Literature, Dramatic
Interested in Global Politics and Diplomacy? Art, English, History of Art, Media Studies, Modern
Choose majors and courses from: Languages, Music in History and Society, Philosophy,
Economics, International Relations and Political Studies Psychology/Organisational Psychology, Linguistics,
and combine these with a language course, such as South African Sign Language and Film, Visual and Per-
French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish African forming Arts, Arts Management, History of Art, Screen
Studies in History and Politics, History, History of Art, Studies
Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology Interested in Work, Organisation and Society?
Interested in Heritage and Museum work? If you want to understand the relationship between the
Choose majors and courses from: world of work, the individual and the broader society.
Archaeology, Geography, History, Anthropology, Film, Choose majors and courses from:
Visual and Performing Arts, History of Art, various
African Languages and Literature, Anthropology,
languages
Economics, History, Industrial and Economic
Interested in History? Sociology and Psychology/Organisational Psychology.
Choose majors and courses from: Linguistics, Modern Languages, Psychology and South
African Languages, Literature and Linguistics, African African Sign Language.

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BA(Law)
Bachelor of Arts (Law)
ABA02
Duration 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 43+
English Home Language OR
First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 3
Maths Literacy Level 4
Waitlisting
Applicants with an APS of 40-42 will be wait-listed,
subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

Students interested in studying law are

encouraged to take a complete BA or
BCom degree first, preferably choosing
Law as one of their majors.
This enables students to get a feeling for the general law
subjects before committing to the study of Law, whilst
also developing knowledge and skills in other disciplines
which will be useful to them in the context in which they will
one day be practicing law. Students envisaging a future in
human rights, family law, constitutional law, international
law, etc. amongst others are advised to begin their legal
studies with a BA(with Law major), pairing this with
courses like politics, sociology, economics or languages.

CAREERS

• Advocate • Arbitrator • Attorney • Conveyancer

• Judge • Legal Advisor • Mediator • Negotiator
• Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor

The BA is also a route to an LLB qualification, taken

over two years after completing a BA (with Law
major) degree; or over three years if no law courses
are completed during your BA degree.

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 Professional
Programmes in the Arts
The Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
Gain comprehensive, professional training with a global perspective.
Situated in the vibrant hub of Braamfontein, Johannesburg, the Wits School of Arts (WSoA) offers programmes in Cultural
Policy Management, Drama for Life (Applied Theatre and Drama Therapies), Digital Arts, Fine Arts, Film and Television,
Heritage Studies, History of Art, Music and Theatre and Performance – at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Levels.
These programmes will help you to critically engage with South Africa’s rich and diverse cultural life and heritage. You
will also gain comprehensive professional training in the arts – across local urban, African continental and international
contexts.
At WSoA, you can access a wide range of specialised teaching environments, including theatres, music venues, sound
recording studios, fine arts studios, digital media laboratories, television studios and multimedia libraries. You may also
have the opportunity to participate in an international exchange programme, thanks to the School’s excellent global
reputation.
WSoA graduates are among the top thought leaders and creative professionals in the arts world.

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT ACROSS ALL BA PROGRAMMES

A student of the Bachelor of Arts is required to complete two semester courses in one of the
following languages: isiZulu or Sesotho or South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student is
proficient in any two of the three languages (isiZulu, Sesotho or SASL), the student is advised to do
one of the following:
(i) register in a first-language stream for two courses in isiZulu or Sesotho;
(ii) register for two courses in any one of the following: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or
Spanish; or
(iii) formally apply to the Dean for exemption from the requirement to register for a language
subject. Where an exemption has been granted, students must add a course/s yielding at least
36 credits in a subject approved by Senate. A student may also be granted a credit if s/he has
completed the same or an equivalent course.

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Digital Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts
AFA11
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
You will be required to attend a digital arts workshop.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to
place availability, academic results and other entry requirements, where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

Combine technical and creative skills in game design.

The BA in Digital Arts degree brings together the creative and technical aspects of game creation. You will learn a variety
of skills, including technical development and programming, illustration, animation, writing and sound design. You will also
learn about game history and theory, game mechanics, programming, puzzle design, Level design, character design and
much more. As the degree progresses, you may choose to specialise in Animation, Writing and Interactivity or Interactive
Art.
This multidisciplinary programme is offered to students from the School of Electrical and Information Engineering
(BEngSc Digital Arts) and the WSoA (BA Digital Arts).

Careers

• Animator • Game Developer • Systems Administrator • Game Writer • VR Developer

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Digital Art Design Project Digital Art Practice II

Film, Visual and Performing Arts IA AND IB Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIA: Storytelling across
Media and Cultural Contexts
Game Design IA AND IB
Digital Arts Practice IA AND IB Third year
AND
Digital Art Theory IIIA AND IIIB
A student is required to complete two semester courses Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIIA: Aesthetics,
in one of the following languages: isiZulu or Sesotho Technologies and Commodity Cultures
or South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIIB: Medium, Process
is proficient in any two of the three languages (isiZulu, and Criticality
Sesotho or SASL), the student is advised to do one of Writing and Interactivity IIIA AND IIIB
the following: (i) register in a first-language stream for two Interactive Media IIIA AND IIIB
courses in isiZulu or Sesotho, (ii) register for two courses Animation IIIA AND IIIB
in any one of the following: French, German, Italian,
Game Design IIIA AND IIIB
Portuguese, or Spanish, or (iii) formally apply to the Dean
Writing and Interactivity IIIA AND IIIB
for exemption from the requirement to register for a lan-
guage subject. Where an exemption has been granted,
Fourth year
students must add a course/s yielding at least 36 credits
Digital Arts Research Project
in a subject approved by Senate. A student may also be
Digital Art Project IV
granted a credit if s/he has completed the same or an
AND, select two courses from the following:
equivalent course.
• Animation IV
Second year
• Game Design IV
Digital Art Theory II • Interactive Media IV
Game Design IIA AND IIB • Writing and Interactivity IV

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 Film & Television • History of Arts IIA
• Critical Music Studies: Concepts and Contexts IIA
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
Third year
AFA10
Duration: 4 years Directing Fiction III
Documentary Film-making III
NSC Requirements
Principles of Sound Design III
APS 34+ Principles of Studio Production III
English Home Language OR Screen Writing IIIA AND IIIB
First Additional Language Level 5 OR, select one course from the following:
Waitlisting • Interactive Media IIIA
Applicants with entry requirements of at least 30-33 APS • Animation IIIA
points are wait-listed, subject to place availability. • Theories of Art
Additional Selection Criteria • Introduction to Cultural Policy and Management A
Applicants have to submit a portfolio and may have to • Funding Contexts in Cultural and Creative Industries
attend an interview. OR
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements Screen Studies IIIA
does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made
AND
subject to place availability, academic results and other
• Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIIA: Aesthetics
entry requirements, where applicable.
Technologies and Commodity Cultures
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
• Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIIB: Medium,
International Qualifications: Page 19 Process and Criticality
Closing Date: 30 June OR
History of Art IIIC AND IIID
Explore multiple aspects of film-making. OR
Whether you’re an aspiring director, a would-be producer, • Music in History and Society III: Musical Modernisms
a creative and/or someone who wants to write innovative • Music in History and Society III: Music in Contemporary
South African stories for film or television, the Bachelor Lives
of Arts in Film and Television (BAFT) offers exciting and OR
creative learning opportunities. Level 3000 courses yielding 36 credits
You will benefit from theoretically informed and pro-
Fourth year
duction-based learning in a range of formats, including
documentary and fiction short films, music videos and Select one course from the following:
experimental film-making, as well as specialised courses • Long Essay in Film and Television
in cinematography, post-production, studio production
• Research Project in Film and Television
and sound design. The four-year undergraduate pro-
gramme allows you to interrogate multiple aspects of Select four courses from the following:
film-making, in addition to specialised technical training. • Fact and Fiction IV
• Experimental Film IV
Careers
• Fundamentals of Post-production IV
• Director • Editor • Film-Maker • Producer • Writer • Fundamentals of Cinematography IV
• Screenwriting IVA AND Screenwriting IVB
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
OR
First year Select three courses from the list above AND one
appropriate fourth year course from the following:
Film, Visual and Performing Arts 1A AND IB
• Film Studies IVA AND IVB
Visual Storytelling IA AND IB
• Digital Humanities
Image Creation IA AND IB
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT across all BA • Participatory Cultures
programmes: refer to page 98 • Cultural Entrepreneurship
Second year • Arts, Marketing: Context, Strategies and Practices
Image Creation IIA AND IIB • Animation IV
Visual Storytelling I!A • Interactive Media IV
Select courses yielding 48 credits from: • Key Moments in the 20th Century Arts: Tradition and
• Film, Visual and Performing Arts 1A: Storytelling across Innovation
Media and Cultural contexts • Selected topic in Interdisciplinary Arts and Cultural
• Screen Studies IIB, OR Studies

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Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
AFA01
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements
APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with entry requirements of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Applicants must contact the School to schedule an interview. Remember to take a portfolio of work to the interview.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to
place availability, academic results and other entry requirements, where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

Explore all aspects of contemporary fine art.

The BA Fine Arts degree combines fine art studio practice with academic study in Art History, Theory and Criticism.
Painting, sculpture, photography, print-making, video, installation and digital media form the core of the studio programme,
which is supplemented by a course in Professional Practice and Curating, along with a number of interdisciplinary options
from other courses in the WSoA.
Careers

• Animator • Art Historian • Artist • Curator • Critic • Designer • Photographer • Teacher

Curriculum
First year Second year
Fine Arts IA AND IB
Fine Arts IIA AND IIB
Film, Visual and Performing Arts IA AND IB
Drawing and Contemporary Practice IA AND IB History of Arts IIA AND IIB

AND Drawing and Contemporary Practice IIA AND IIB

A student is required to complete two semester courses
in one of the following languages: isiZulu or Sesotho or Third year
South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student is profi-
cient in any two of the three languages (isiZulu, Sesotho or Fine Arts IIIA AND IIIB
SASL), the student is advised to do one of the following: History of Art IIIA AND IIIB
(i) register in a first-language stream for two courses in History of Art IIIC AND IIID
isiZulu or Sesotho, (ii) register for two courses in any one
Drawing and Contemporary Practice IIIB
of the following: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or
Spanish, or (iii) formally apply to the Dean for exemption Fourth year
from the requirement to register for a language subject.
Where an exemption has been granted, students must Research Project
add a course/s yielding at least 36 credits in a subject Critical Theories and Visual Cultures
approved by Senate. A student may also be granted a
Fine Arts IVA and IVB
credit if s/he has completed the same or an equivalent
course. Professional Practice in Fine Arts

Honours Study
Follow your BA undergraduate degree with an Honours degree, one-year (full-time) and specialise in a field that
will allow you to follow your passion in the career of your choice.

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 Music two BA semester courses
OR
Bachelor of Music COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT across all BA
programmes: refer to page 98.
AFA02
Duration: 4 years Second year

NSC Requirements Critical Music Studies IIA AND IIB

Music Literacies and Skills IIA AND IIB
APS 34+
Music Performance Studies IIA AND IIB
English Home Language OR First Additional Language
two BA semester courses
Level 5
OR
Waitlisting
one BA year course
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS
points are wait-listed, subject to place availability. Third year
Additional Selection Criteria Music in History and Society:
Applicants must attend an interview and audition at the • Music and the Theatre
Wits School of Arts.
• Music, Sound and the Moving Image
An extended curriculum provides for BMus students and
• Musical Modernisms
is determined by academic background and performance.
• Music in Contemporary Lives
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements
• Composition IIIA AND IIIB
does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject
to place availability, academic results and other entry • Performance IIIA AND IIIB
requirements, where applicable. If Music Performance Studies OR Music Composi-
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/ tion studies were not chosen, select two from the
following courses:
International Qualifications: Page 19
• Music Composition Studies IIIA AND IIIB
Closing Date: 30 September
• Introduction to Cultural Policy and Management
Experience and learn from multiple music • Funding Context in Cultural and Creative Industries
traditions and disciplines. • Animation IIIA
• Interactive Media IIIA
This degree gives you an opportunity to experience and
• Writing and Interactivity IIIA
learn from multiple music traditions. This pragmatic and
philosophical programme exposes you to new and differ- Fourth year
ent music domains, skills and knowledge – all of which Music Criticism: Research Project
better prepares you for a variety of music careers. Stu-
Music Business Studies
dents develop their practical skills with a jazz or classi-
cal music focus, voice for musical theatre is an additional Select one of the following specialisations:
option. In each of these choices you will encounter music • Composition
from South Africa as well as international musical genres. • Performance
Beyond this chosen practical focus, all students can ben- • Community Music
efit from learning skills that work across musical genres, • Business and the Arts
such as music technology and studio practice, compo-
• Long Essay
sition and arrangement and community music-making
Select one course at fourth year level from the
among others.
following:
Careers
• Composition Theory and Analysis (if not taken in the
• Arrangement • Composing • Conducting composition specialisation)
• Education • Entertainment Law • Music Journalism • Music Performance Minor Study
• Music Therapy • Performance • Community Music: Minor Studies
• Radio/TV/Digital Media • Recording Industry • Cultural Entrepreneur
PROGRAMME OUTLINE • Arts Marketing: Context, Strategies and Practices
• Key Moments in the 20th Century Arts: Tradition and
First year Innovation
• Animation IV
Film, Visual and Performing Arts IA AND IB
• Interactive Media IV
Music Literacies and Skills IA AND IB • Writing and Interactivity IV
Music Performance Studies IA AND IB • Selected topic in Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture
Studies

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Theatre & Performance Third year
Select four pairs of courses from the following:
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance • Design IIIA AND IIB
AFA14 • Performance Studies IIIA AND IIIB

Duration: 4 years • Directing IIIA AND IIIB

• Applied Drama and Theatre Studies IIIA AND IIIB
NSC Requirements
• Media Studies IIIA AND IIIB
APS 34+ • Movement IIIA AND IIIB
English Home Language OR • Performance Studies IIIA AND IIIB
First Additional Language Level 5
• Introduction to Cultural Policy and Management
Waitlisting • Funding Context in Cultural and Creative Industries
Applicants with entry requirements of at least 30-33 APS • Writing IIIA AND IIIB
points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
• Theatre and Performance IIIA: Performance Theory
Additional Selection Criteria • Theatre and Performance Studies IIIB: Studies in
Students must speak English as a Home Language OR Theatre Practice
First Additional Language and must meet departmental • Music Composition Studies IIIA AND IIIB
selection procedures, which include auditions/interviews. • Music Performance Studies IIIA AND IIIB
Bookings for Drama auditions close in October 2021. • Interactive Media IIIA
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/apply-to-wits/ • Animation IIIA
International Qualifications: Page 19 • Theories of Art
Closing Date: 30 September • Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIIA: Aesthetics,
Technologies and Commodity Cultures
Immerse yourself in the theoretical and • Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIIB: Medium,
practical study of theatre and performance. Process and Criticality
The four-year BA in Theatre & Performance programme • Musical Theatre IIIA
covers the historical and theoretical developments in • Musical Theatre IIIB
drama and film, as well as the theoretical and practical Fourth year
study of theatre, performance and cognate disciplines.
Select one course from the following:
The degree helps you develop critical insight and imag-
• Long Essay
inative intelligence, so you can become an innovative
theatre-maker, performer, director, teacher, writer or • Research Project
designer. It also gives you real-world experience in all • Drama Therapy Research Essay
areas of the performing and communicative arts. You will • Applied Drama Research Essay
work regularly in the Wits Theatre, a professionally run AND, ANY four courses from the following:
four-theatre complex with excellent facilities.
• Design IVA AND IVB
Careers
• Directing IVA AND IVB
• Choreographer • Critics • Director • Designer • Applied Drama and Theatre Studies IVA AND IVB
• Performer • Production and Arts Manager
• Movement IVA AND IVB
• Teachers/Facilitators/Academics • Theatre-Maker
• Theorists • Writer • Dramatic Literature and Production Studies IVA
• Directions in Cultural Leadership
PROGRAMME
First year OUTLINE
• Film Studies IV
Course (A) is taken in the first semester and • Media Studies IVA AND IVB
Course (B) in the second semester.
• Writing IVA AND IVB
Performance Practice IA AND IB
• Cultural Entrepreneurship
Theatre and Production IA AND IB
Film, Visual and Performing Arts IA AND IB • Arts Marketing: Context, Strategies and Practices
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT across all • Dance, Culture and Education IVA AND IVB
BA programmes: refer to page 97 • Animation IV
Second year • Interactive Media IV

Performance Practice IIA AND IIB • Musical Theatre IVA AND IVB
Theatre and Production IIA AND IIB • Performance Studies IV: Minor Study
Film, Visual and Performing Arts IIA: Storytelling across • Music Performance Studies IV
media and cultural contexts • Key Moments in the 20th Century Arts: Tradition and
Theatre and Performance Studies II Innovation
• Introduction to Drama Therapy

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 Professional
Programmes Education
The Wits School of Education
The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is a four-year, full-time internationally
recognised qualification, offering specialisation in early childhood
development and primary and secondary school specialisations.

The Wits School of Education offers high-quality teaching

and research through thoughtfully developed undergrad-
uate and postgraduate programmes, as well as access to
engaging seminars facilitated by well-known academics in
education, teaching and learning.
You can choose from three BEd degrees:
• Foundation Phase Teaching: Grades R-3
• Intermediate Phase Teaching: Grades 4-7
• Senior Phase and Further Education and Training
Teaching: Grades 8-12
If you want to qualify as a teacher at the secondary
(high) school level, you may choose a first degree
programme (such as a BA, BSc, or BCom), followed by a
one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
The BEd qualifies you to teach in any school in South
Africa and to register with the South African Council
of Educators (SACE). A BEd from Wits provides
career options in teaching or educational research.
While certain courses are compulsory for all BEd
students, you can take other courses that prepare you to
teach particular phases and teach subjects effectively to
different age groups. All students undertake regular prac-
tical teaching experience during their studies.

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT ACROSS ALL BA PROGRAMMES

A student of the Bachelor of Arts is required to complete two semester courses in one of the
following languages: isiZulu or Sesotho or South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student is
proficient in any two of the three languages (isiZulu, Sesotho or SASL), the student is advised to do
one of the following:
(i) register in a first-language stream for two courses in isiZulu or Sesotho;
(ii) register for two courses in any one of the following: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or
Spanish; or
(iii) formally apply to the Dean for exemption from the requirement to register for a language
subject. Where an exemption has been granted, students must add a course/s yielding at least
36 credits in a subject approved by Senate. A student may also be granted a credit if s/he has
completed the same or an equivalent course.

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Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R-3)
Bachelor of Education: Foundation Phase Teaching
HFA00
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 36+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 4
OR
Maths Literacy Level 5
OR
Technical Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 31-35 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Preference is given to students with higher English results.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to
place availability, academic results and other entry requirements, where applicable.
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year • Sesotho Additional Language I

Education IA AND B • South African Sign Language I
Being a Foundation Phase Teacher A AND B Teaching Experience II
Mathematics for Primary School Teachers Third year
Childhood Studies I Education III
Literacy for Primary School Teachers I Mathematics for Foundation Phase Teachers III
Arts for Teachers Literacy for Primary School Teachers III
Teaching Experience IA AND IB Teaching Experience IIIA AND IIIB
• ICT Literacy AND, select ONE additional language from the
AND, select one elective from the following: following:
• Fun with Choir • IsiZulu Additional Language II
• Physical Activity and Sports in Schools • Sesotho Additional Language II
• Financial Planning and Entrepreneurship • IsiZulu II
• Learning in and through Art • Sesotho II
• Learning in and through Drama • South African Sign language II
Second year Fourth year
Education II Education IV
Mathematics for Primary School Teachers II Mathematics for Primary School Teachers IV
Literacy for Primary School Teachers II Literacy for Foundation Phase Teachers IV
Childhood Studies II Childhood Studies IV
AND, select ONE additional language; a language not Being a Teacher
taken for the NSC; and which is not a home language: Teaching Experience IV A/B
• isiZulu I
AND, select two electives from the following:
• Sesotho I
• Learning in and through Art
• isiZulu Additional Language I
• Learning in and through Drama

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 Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grades 4-7)
Bachelor of Education: Intermediate Phase Teaching
HFA01
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 36+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 4
OR
Maths Literacy Level 5
OR
Technical Mathematics Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 31-35 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Preference is given to students with higher English results.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made
subject to place availability, academic results and other entry requirements, where applicable.
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Select a course corresponding to courses selected in

the First year:
Education IA AND B
• Teaching Natural Sciences (Intermediate Phase)
Mathematics for Primary School Teachers I A AND B
Literacy for Primary School Teachers I OR
Social Sciences I • Teaching Social Sciences (Intermediate Phase)
Becoming a Teacher A AND B A AND B

English I Third year

Teaching Experience IA/IB Education III
For students unable to demonstrate conversational Mathematics for Primary School Teachers III
competence in Sesotho, IsiZulu or South African Sign
Teaching Home Language in the Intermediate Phase III
Language select a course from the following:
Teaching Experience IIIA AND B
• IsiZulu (Conversational Competence)
Life Skills I: Arts for Teachers
• Sesotho (Conversational Competence)
• South African Sign Language (Conversational Fourth year
Competence) Education IV
Second year Mathematics for Primary School Teachers IV
Education II Teaching Additional Language for Primary School
Mathematics for Primary School Teachers II Teachers IV
Teaching Experience II Life Skills II: Personal, Social and Physical well-being
Select a language course from the following: Economics and Financial Literacy
• isiZulu Being a Teacher
• IsiZulu Additional Language Teacher Experience IV A AND B
• Sesotho Select one elective from the following:
• Sesotho Additional Language • ICT Literacy • Fun with Choir
• South African Sign Language • Physical Activity in Sports in Schools
Select a teaching course from the following: • School-Based Support
• Natural Science • Learning in and through Art
• Social Sciences I • Learning in and through Drama

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Senior Phase and Further Education and Training
Teaching
Bachelor of Education:
Senior Phase and Further Education and Training
Teaching (Grades 8-12)
HFA02
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 36+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 31-35 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Preference will be given to students with higher English results.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject
to place availability, academic results and other entry requirements, where applicable.
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 September

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Education IA AND B Education II
Literacy for Senior Phase and FET Teachers Life Skills for Teachers
Becoming a Teacher A AND B Teaching Experience II
Teaching Experience IA AND IB Select Level II courses of the major you did in first
year from the following:
Select two courses from the following:
• Natural Sciences II
• English I
• English II
• Information Technology I
• isiZulu II
• Natural Science I
• Sesotho II
• Technology I
• Mathematics II
• isiZulu I
• Social Sciences II
• Mathematics I
• Technology II
• Sesotho I
• Information Technology II
• Social Sciences I
• Life Orientation II
• Life Orientation I
Select the senior phase pedagogy courses A and B
Students who cannot demonstrate ICT (Information
corresponding to one of the courses above:
and Technology Competency) to select:
• Teaching Natural Sciences (Senior Phase A AND B)
• ICT Literacy
• Teaching English (Senior Phase A AND B)
Students whom ICT does not apply to select from
the following: • Teaching isiZulu (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Fun and Choir • Teaching Sesotho (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Physical Activity and Sports • Teaching Mathematics (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Financial Planning and Entrepreneurship • Teaching Social Sciences (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Learning in and through Art • Teaching Technology (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Learning in and through Drama • Teaching Information Technology
(Senior Phase A AND B)

Continued overleaf...

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 • Teaching Experience II • Teaching Mathematics (Senior Phase A AND B)
A student who does not have an Indigenous African • Teaching Technology (Senior Phase A AND B)
Language on their matric must select one of the • Teaching Information Technology
following: (Senior Phase A AND B)
• IsiZulu (Conversational Competence) • Teaching Experience IIIA
• Sesotho (Conversational Competence) • Teaching Life Orientation (Senior Phase)
• South African Sign Language Fourth year
(Conversational Competence) Education IV
Third year Being a Teacher IV
Education III Teaching Experience IVA AND IVB
Teaching Experience IIIA AND IIIB Select at least one Level IV course from the list
Select the Level III major you did in the below that you completed at Level III:
second year: • Life Sciences IV
• Life Sciences IIIA OR B • Physical Science IV
• Physical Science IIIA OR B • Geography IV
• Geography III • History IV
• History III • English IV
• English III • isiZulu IV
• isiZulu III • Sesotho IV
• Sesotho III • Mathematics IV
• Mathematics III • Engineering Graphics and Design IV
• Engineering Graphics and Design III • Mechanical Technology IV
• Mechanical Technology III • Information Technology IV
• Information Technology III AND
• Life Orientation III Select a Level IV course from the list above
completed at Level III OR a Level III course OR one
Select the FET pedagogy courses A and B
of the following:
corresponding to one of the courses above:
Choose the FET pedagogy course corresponding to
• Teaching Life Sciences
the Level III OR Level IV course above:
• Teaching Physical Science
• English I
• Teaching Geography
• IsiZulu I
• Teaching History
• isiZulu Additional Language I
• Teaching Life Orientation (Senior Phase A AND B)
• South African Sign Language
• Teaching English
• Sesotho I
• Teaching isiZulu
• Sesotho Additional Language I
• Teaching Sesotho
Select a FET course from the list below:
• Teaching Mathematics
• Teaching Life Sciences (FET)
• Teaching Engineering Graphics and Design
• Teaching Physical Science (FET)
• Teaching Mechanical Technology
• Teaching Geography (FET)
• Teaching Information Technology
• Teaching History (FET)
• Teaching Life Orientation
• Teaching English (FET)
Select the Senior Phase Pedagogy Courses A and B • Teaching isiZulu (FET)
corresponding to your second year major:
• Teaching Sesotho (FET)
• Teaching Natural Sciences (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Teaching Mathematics (FET)
•Teaching Social Sciences (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Teaching Engineering Graphics and Design (FET)
• Teaching English (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Teaching Mechanical Technology (FET)
• Teaching isiZulu (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Teaching Information Technology (FET)
• Teaching Sesotho (Senior Phase A AND B)
• Teaching Life Orientation (FET)

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 Professional Programmes in
Human & Community Development
School of Human &
Community Development
Gain intensive practical and
theoretical training that aids
social adjustment.
The School of Human and Community Development
offers a Bachelor of Arts degree (which can include
Psychology as a major), a B (Social Work) degree, a B
(Speech-Language Pathology) degree and a B (Audiology)
degree. Majors include Audiology, Speech-Language
Pathology, Psychology and Linguistics. You can also take
related courses in medical, educational, linguistic and
psychological areas that give you the necessary back-
ground knowledge for your chosen career.
Social workers help individuals, groups, or communi-
ties to resolve relational, emotional, material and social
development difficulties that hinder their social adjust-
ment. The four-year Bachelor of Social Work programme
offers basic preparation in social science subjects, as well
as professional education in social work theory and prac-
tice, with an emphasis on practical work. Practical work
takes place at the Wits Speech and Hearing Clinic and
at various speech and hearing clinics in hospitals and at
schools across Gauteng.
Psychology complements a range of courses in human-
ities and social sciences. This field offers a number of
career options, including working within organisations,
working with the mentally ill and disturbed children,
working to change destructive patterns in communities
and researching social and health phenomena.

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT ACROSS ALL BA PROGRAMMES

A student of the Bachelor of Arts is required to complete two semester courses in one of the
following languages: isiZulu or Sesotho or South African Sign Language (SASL). If a student is
proficient in any two of the three languages (isiZulu, Sesotho or SASL), the student is advised to do
one of the following:
(i) register in a first-language stream for two courses in isiZulu or Sesotho;
(ii) register for two courses in any one of the following: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or
Spanish; or
(iii) formally apply to the Dean for exemption from the requirement to register for a language
subject. Where an exemption has been granted, students must add a course/s yielding at least
36 credits in a subject approved by Senate. A student may also be granted a credit if s/he has
completed the same or an equivalent course.

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 Audiology
Bachelor of Audiology
AFA13
Duration:
4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 4
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Only 30 places are available in the First year of study for the Bachelor of Audiology degree. Applicants are selected on the
basis of academic merit (i.e. school leaving results and NBT scores). This aligns with the University’s transformation policy
for student selection.
Potential students are encouraged to observe a Speech Pathology and Audiology professional, preferably in a public
hospital setting.
Applicants are required to write the NBT by no later than 14 August (refer to page 10).
International Qualifications: Page 19
Closing Date: 30 June

Assess and treat children and adults with hearing and related difficulties.
Audiologists assess, advise and provide rehabilitative services to children and adults with hearing and balance disorders
and related communication difficulties.
In the four-year Bachelor of Audiology programme, you will major in Audiology and Psychology.
Other courses include South African Sign Language, Linguistics, Anatomy and Neurology, among others. Practical courses
are held at the University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic and at various speech and hearing clinics at hospitals, schools and
care facilities, within the broader urban and rural context.
Career

• Community Work and Outreach • Educational Setting • Government Healthcare Settings • Private Practice

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Speech and Hearing Science Linguistics II
Speech Pathology and Audiology I Psychology II
Psychology I Audiology II
Linguistics: Introduction to the Structure of Language I Clinical Practical
Linguistics: Language, Mind and Brain I Neuroanatomy
South African Sign Language: Basic IA
Third year
South African Sign Language: Basic IB
Audiology
Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language and
Psychology III
Hearing
Practical in Audiology

Fourth year
Research Report
Clinical Practical in Audiology

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Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
AFA12
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 4
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Only 30 places are available in the First year of study for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology degree. Applicants
are selected on the basis of academic merit (i.e. school leaving results and NBT scores). This aligns with the University’s
transformation policy for student selection.
Potential students are encouraged to observe a speech-language pathology professional, preferably in a public hospital
setting.
Applicants are required to write the NBT no later than 14 August (refer to page 10).
International Qualifications: Page 31
Closing Date: 30 June

Treat children and adults with communication disorders.

Speech-language therapists assess and treat children and adults with communication disorders.
These include disorders of speech and language, articulation, voice, fluency, expressive and receptive language problems
and feeding and swallowing problems. They also screen children and adults for hearing difficulties.
In the four-year Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology degree, you will major in Speech and Language Pathology and
Psychology. Other courses include a language course, such as isiZulu, Linguistics, Anatomy and Neurology. Practical
courses are held at the University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic and at speech and hearing clinics at hospitals, schools
and care facilities, within the broader urban and rural context.
Careers

• Community Work and Outreach • Educational Settings • Government Healthcare Settings • Private Practice

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Speech and Hearing Science
Practical in Speech-Language Pathology III
Speech Pathology and Audiology I
Psychology III
Psychology I
Speech-Language Pathology
Linguistics: Introduction to the Structure of Language I
Research Report
Linguistics: Language, Mind and Brain I
Clinical Practical
Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language and
Hearing
Fourth year
Second year
Neuroanatomy Practical in Speech-Language Pathology III
Linguistics II Psychology III
Psychology II Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology II Research Report
Clinical Practical in Speech-Language and Hearing Clinical Practical

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 Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
AFA04
Duration: 4 years
NSC Requirements

APS 34+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Waitlisting
Applicants with an entry requirement of at least 30-33 APS points are wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Additional Selection Criteria
Potential social work students are required to write a National Benchmark Test (NBT) 31 October 2021.
For more information on the NBT refer to page 10.
International Qualifications: Page:19
Closing Date: 30 September

Promote social change and the development and wellbeing of people.

The Social Work Department strives to be a centre of excellence in promoting social change, development and the well-
being of people, through research, teaching and community service. Social workers help individuals, groups and
communities solve problems relating to human relationships and facilitate the empowerment and liberation of people by
enhancing their well-being and promoting social change. Principles of human rights, anti-oppression and social justice
form the foundation of the profession.
During the four-year degree, you will learn about professional ethics and processes in social work, as well as different
intervention models, the legislative framework, research methodologies and concepts and theories underpinning the
profession.
Once you’ve completed the undergraduate degree, you may extend your studies to Master’s and Doctorate levels.
Careers

• Marriage and Divorce Counsellor • Substance Abuse Counsellor

• Development Planner Working with Disadvantaged Communities • Lecturer • Personnel Manager • Probation Officer
• Social Welfare Manager • Social Welfare Researcher
• Social Worker in the fields of:
- Child and Family Welfare
- Geriatrics
- Occupational
- Medical
- Educational Social Work

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Psychology I Social Work III
Sociology I Psychology III
Social Work I OR
Sociology III

Second year Fourth year

Psychology II Field Instruction
Sociology II Social Work Theory
Social Work II Research Report

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 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
FACULTY OF SCIENCE (SC)
A degree from Wits
is an investment in your
life and a passport to
the world.

T his is an exciting time to be part of science

because science drives the modern world
– it always has and always will. Scientific
research in the past 100 years has been the basis for the
technology we still enjoy today. There are many challenges
facing the world today brought about by an ever increasing
population and the enormous pressures this is putting on
our limited resources and environment. Scientific research
is going to be a source for finding sustainable solutions.
Data science methods, machine learning and artificial
intelligence are important, emerging, new endeavours to
help with decision-making in a wide range of activities and
these ideas have their roots in science. All 10 schools in
the Faculty are actively engaged in pursuing research at
the highest international standards. It is within this mileau
of excellence that we develop postgraduate students up
to PhD level.
At Wits, we expect academics to be strongly involved
in the engagement of society in our public outreach
programmes. Wits is critical to the transformation of
Africa. At Wits, we want you to go as far and as high as
you can. I believe we have an obligation to make this a
better place for all.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Faculty of
Science.

Professor Nithaya Chetty

RANKING
The Faculty of Science is one of the leading
science faculties in South Africa.

Science: A message from the Dean 113

 CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME

National Benchmark Test (NBT)........................... 114

Broad Areas of Study in Science......................... 115
Bachelor of Science........................................... 115
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biodiversity........................................................ 116
Ecology and Conservation................................. 117
Organismal Biology............................................ 118
Applied Bioinformatics....................................... 119
Biochemistry and Cell Biology........................... 120
Genetics and Developmental Biology................ 121
Microbiology and Biotechnology....................... 122
EARTH SCIENCES
Geographical and Archaeological Studies......... 123
Geospatial Sciences.......................................... 124
Geological Sciences.......................................... 125
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Actuarial Science............................................... 126
Computational and Applied Mathematics......... 127
Computer Science............................................. 128
Mathematics...................................................... 129
Mathematics of Finance.................................... 130
Mathematical Sciences...................................... 131
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Chemistry........................................................... 132
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering............... 133
Materials Science.............................................. 134
Astronomy and Astrophysics............................. 135
Physics............................................................... 136

NATIONAL BENCHMARK TEST

SCIENCE
All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National
Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for
admission (refer to page 10). There are two tests:
The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and
the Mathematics Test. Your test results are used in
addition to your Grade 12 results to identify students
who may need additional support during the course of
their studies.
Rules for the NBT
You must register on the NBT website, or via mobile
Studying science opens doors to phone, to write the tests. Registration closes about three
weeks before each test date. You can register for the

exciting careers in fields like NBT before you submit your application to Wits.
DO NOT wait for an official notification from Wits to

medical research, chemistry, register for and write the tests, because you may miss
the end of September deadline.

computer science, biotechnology, • The test fee can be paid once you have registered to
write the test.

genetic engineering and • The tests must be written by 31 October 2021. You are
encouraged to write the tests as early as possible.

environmental sciences. • For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration

dates and available venues, please refer to the NBT
website- www.nbt.ac.za
• Both tests must be written in one session.
• ONLY the first attempt results will be considered so
we advise against writing the tests more than once in
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Broad areas of study in science
The broad areas of study covered in the BSc degree include: The Bachelor of
Biological Sciences
Science (BSc)
Biology involves the study of living organisms, from understanding genes to
managing ecosystems. This includes the biochemistry of molecules, such as This flexible three-year programme allows
DNA, RNA and proteins; the physiological functions of cells, tissues, organs and you to ‘design’ your own degree. An additional
organ systems; the influence of evolutionary relationships on biological prob- year of study could lead to a teaching quali-
lems; and aquatic and terrestrial ecology. fication or a more specialised Honours qual-
Biological Sciences fall into two main streams: the School of Animal, Plant ification. And because the Faculty actively
and Environmental Sciences and the School of Molecular and Cell Biology. encourages research, many students go on
Courses offered by the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences to study for Master of Science and Doctoral
cover three broad themes: Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation and Organ- degrees. The BSc General is automatically
ismal Biology. You will study living things and their interaction with the envi- added when applying for any of the Science
ronment. Specialist areas include savannas, grasslands and aquatic biology, fields.
focusing on biodiversity, sustainable resources and range limitation; ecology
and animal behaviour (herbivores, beetles, rodents, lizards, snakes, birds, etc.); When planning your BSc degree,
biocontrol; biodiversity; conservation; restoration; ecophysiology; systematics; keep in mind...
taxonomy; and evolutionary biology. The courses teach important basic knowl-
You need two major courses at third year
edge, while exploring new and relevant fields. Training involves both field work
Level. Choose complementary First year
and laboratory skills. The majors combine courses to offer you flexibility and
courses that will expand your options as
choice.
you proceed to second and third year. In
The School of Molecular and Cell Biology offers four majors: Applied Bioinfor-
some cases, you can include courses from
matics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology-
other faculties, like Psychology, Philosophy,
and Microbiology and Biotechnology.
or Economics.
This programme gives you a comprehensive introduction to molecular
advances and their application in medicine, agriculture and biotechnology. The BSc programme is based on a credit
Considered the science of the future, molecular understanding has made a system. Each course carries a number of
substantial impact in a number of disciplines, including bioinformatics, credits, defined by Level and duration. You
forensics and drug design. need to complete a minimum number of
Regardless of the stream you choose, you must register for Introductory Life science courses to have two major courses
Sciences, Chemistry and Auxiliary Mathematics in your First year. Other course at third year Level, one of which must be in
options include Complementary Life Sciences, Physics Auxiliary, Psychology, the Faculty of Science.
Geography, Archaeology and Philosophy.
The BSc credit structure
Earth Sciences
Four Level I courses
Earth Sciences study the earth’s processes, atmosphere and organisms. - three of these must be major courses
Specialist fields include the exploration for and mining of, minerals; weather (minimum of 144 credits)
and earthquake prediction; the evolution of species; and the state of our natural Three Level II courses
environment and how to best manage it. - two of these must be major courses
Earth Sciences courses are taught through the Schools of Geosciences and (minimum of 144 credits)
Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies.
Two Level III courses
Mathematical Sciences - at least one of which must be taken
through the Faculty of Science
Wits has three ‘Mathematical Sciences’ schools, including the School of (minimum of 144 credits)
Mathematics, the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics and
the School of Statistics and Actuarial Science. NSC REQUIREMENTS
Know the difference
- Pure Mathematics is a developing science. APS 42+
- Computer Science covers hardware and software, in all their applications. English Home Language OR
- Applied Mathematics has applications in banking, finance and industry. First Additional Language Level 5
- Statistics and Actuarial Science are important in business and governmental Mathematics Level 5
planning, insurance, finance, banking and investments.
Waitlisting
Physical Sciences Applicants with 40-41 points may be
Physical Science include nuclear, particle, solid and liquid state physics, as wait-listed, subject to place availability.
well as electricity, electronics, magnetism, optics, acoustics, heat and thermo- International Qualifications: Page 21
dynamics. This area also covers the composition of matter (gas, liquid or solid) Closing Date: 30 September
and the changes that take place under certain conditions. Physical Sciences are
taught by the Schools of Chemistry and Physics.

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APS 42+

Biodiversity English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Mathematics Level 5
SBA11 Waitlisting
Major: Biodiversity Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study the foundations of animal, ecology and plant sciences.

This exciting course, offered by the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, provides you with the appropriate
skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for a range of zoological, botanical and ecological careers and specialisations.

CAREERS

• Agricultural Research Council (ARC) • Biodiversity Planner • Biology Education

• Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWA) • Education Officer • Herbaria (e.g. at Kirstenbosch)
• Medical Research (Linked to Herbal Medicines) • Nature Conversation
• Research for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) • Scientific Journalism
• Private Consulting Firms • South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Introductory Life Sciences Each major has a choice of the following courses:

AND Animal Behaviour

Chemistry Behavioural Ecology

AND Biogeography

Auxiliary Mathematics Biosystematics and Evolution

AND Diversity, Ecology and Economic Importance of Algae

Any other Level I course Medical and Applied Entomology

Recommended: Molecular Ecology

Complementary Life Sciences Palaeontology

Physiological Entomology
Second year Environment and Sustainability
AND
Aquatic Ecology
one field trip course:
Biotic Diversity
Applied Freshwater Ecology and Management
Evolution
Experimental Field Biology
Fundamentals of Ecology
OR
Introduction to Animal Behaviour
one laboratory course:
AND
Microscopy
Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences
Service Learning in Biology
AND
Course selection is subject to the guidance of the
Any other Level II courses
School for second and third year majors.

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Ecology & APS 42+

English Home Language OR
Conservation First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Waitlisting
SBA11 Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Majors: Ecology and Conservation subject to place availability.
Duration: 3 years International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study ecology, conservation and environmental science.

You will gain insight into the quantitative study and use of ecological, physiological and systematic principles. These are
studied in the contexts of ecology, conservation and environmental science and their applications in conservation biology
and environmental management.
You can continue studies in Law, Economics, Engineering, Veterinary Science and Development Management.
Offered by the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, this career line includes diverse training in ecology
and conservation, which are sought-after skills in dealing with the interdisciplinary challenges faced by society.

CAREERS

• Ecotourism • Environmental Consultancy • Environmental Economist • Environmental Education

• Environmental Engineer • Environmental Lawyer • Environmental Management • Environmental NGO • Forestry
• Nature Conservation • Planning and Consulting • Wildlife Documentaries
• Research for South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Introductory Life Sciences

Each major has a choice of the following courses:
AND
Applied Population Ecology
Chemistry
Ecological Communities and Biodiversity Conservation
AND
Functional Ecology in Changing Environments
Auxiliary Mathematics
Molecular Ecology
AND
Spatial Ecology and Conservation
Any other Level I course
Environment and Sustainability
Recommended:
AND
Complementary Life Sciences
one field trip course:
Second year Applied Freshwater Ecology and Management
Field Methods in Terrestrial Ecology
Aquatic Ecology
People and Conservation Field Course
Evolution
OR
Fundamentals of Ecology
one laboratory course:
Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Service Learning in Biology
AND
Microscopy
Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences
Course selection is subject to the guidance of the
AND
School for second and third year majors.
Any other Level II courses

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APS 42+

Organismal Biology English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Mathematics Level 5
SBA11 Waitlisting
Major: Organismal Biology Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study how evolution, heredity and development shape animal and plant life.
Animal and plant life is shaped by central processes of evolution, heredity and development. In the School of Animal, Plant
and Environmental Sciences, we focus largely on whole organisms. However, we also cover topics ranging from basic
animal or plant biology, including physiology, to animal and plant interactions with the biotic and abiotic characteristics of
their environments.

The syllabus provides broad competence for careers involving the biology of animals and plants in relation to their environ-
ment, including human or veterinary medicine.

This major aligns well with Physiology or Anatomy offered through the Faculty of Health Sciences and is an excellent first
degree for continuing in the medical profession.

CAREERS

• Biodiversity Planner • Biology Education • Education Officer• Private Consulting Firms • Scientific Journalism
• Veterinary Research Institute
Research or related work in various institutions:
• Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) • Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
• Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWA) • South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
• Nature conservation, museums (e.g. Ditsong NMNH)

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Introductory Life Sciences Each major has a choice of the following courses:
AND Animal Behaviour
Chemistry Behavioural Ecology
AND Biogeography
Auxiliary Mathematics Biosystematics and Evolution
AND Medical and Applied Entomology
Any other Level I course Molecular Ecology
Second year Palaeontology
Animal Form and Function Physiological Entomology
Introduction to Animal Behaviour AND
Evolution one field trip course:
Reproductive Biology Applied Freshwater Ecology and Management
Whole Plant Physiology Experimental Field Biology
AND OR
Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences one laboratory course:
AND Microscopy
Any other Level II courses Service Learning in Biology

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APS 42+

Applied Bioinformatics English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Mathematics Level 5

SBA11 Waitlisting

Major: Applied Bioinformatics Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,

subject to place availability.
Duration: 3 years
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study how bioinformatics is used to select and describe computational results.

This programme, offered by the School of Molecular and Cell Biology, helps you to understand how bioinformatics is
used in the scientific field. This includes how to select, describe and use basic bioinformatics tools and how to interpret
computational results.

You will learn the history and application of bioinformatics, as well as algorithm, pipeline and software development and
analysis and the transfer and storage/database development of genomics data. You will also explore gene expression
data analysis, protein structure, functional genomics and genome analysis. Bioinformatics is important to genetic research
because the large-scale, complex data that is generated in genomics simply would not make sense without contextual
knowledge of how life forms work.

CAREERS

• Biomechanics • Biostatistics • Conservation Genomics • Data Management • Drug Discovery • Genomics

• Healthcare Scientist • Molecular Modelling • Pharmacogenomics • Precision Medicine

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Molecular and Cell Biology IIA: Scientific Practice

Introductory Life Sciences AND
AND Molecular and Cell Biology IIB: Concepts
Chemistry AND
AND Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences
Auxiliary Mathematics AND
OR Molecular and Cell Biology IIC: Applications
Mathematics I (Major): (for double-MCB major students)
Algebra OR
Calculus Any other Level II course
AND
Third year
Any other Level I course
Recommended course: Applied Bioinformatics
Physics I (Auxiliary) AND
Any other Level III major

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 Biochemistry &
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+

Cell Biology English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Mathematics Level 5
SBA11 Waitlisting
Majors: Biochemistry and Cell Biology Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study life forms and their functions at the molecular level.

Biochemistry embraces the fascinating worlds of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Immuno-
Technology, Advanced Cell Biology and Enzymology.

In Biochemistry and Cell Biology, you will study all living organisms (microbes, parasites, plants, insects,animals and
humans) at the molecular level. You will investigate the structure and biological functions of enzymes, carbohydrates, fats,
proteins and nucleic acids.

CAREERS

• Analytical Biochemistry • Biomedical Scientist • Clinical Biochemistry • Forensic Scientist • Healthcare Scientist
• Industrial Enzymology • Life Science Research Scientist • Nanotechnologist • Personalised Medicines
• Protein Biotechnology

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year AND

Introductory Life Sciences Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences
AND AND
Chemistry
Molecular and Cell Biology IIC:
AND
Applications (for double-MCB major students)
Auxiliary Mathematics
AND OR

Any other Level I course Any other Level II course

Second year Third year
Molecular and Cell Biology IIA: Scientific Practice Biochemistry and Cell Biology
AND AND
Molecular and Cell Biology IIB: Concepts Any other Level III major

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Genetics &
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+

Development Biology English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Mathematics Level 5
SBA11 Waitlisting
Majors: Genetics and Developmental Biology Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study how genes function.

This is the era of the gene. You can sequence it. You can research how it functions. You can study how it makes an animal,
plant, bacterium, or virus. You can understand how it evolves and how it can make cells cancerous. What’s more, with the
help of modern tools, you can now quickly and precisely edit a plant or animal genome.

See how genes are transforming biology, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry and medicine.

Due to recent discoveries in genetics, the biotech field is about to undergo an explosion similar to that of the IT field
in the 1980s and you can be part of this by joining MCB Genetics. Our courses include: Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes,
Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes, Chromosomes and Gene Maps and Advanced Animal Developmental Biology.

CAREERS

• 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

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year
AND
Introductory Life Sciences Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences
AND AND
Chemistry Molecular and Cell Biology IIC:
AND Applications (for double-MCB major students)
Auxiliary Mathematics OR
AND Any other Level II course
Any other Level I course
Third year
Second year
Genetics and Developmental Biology
Molecular and Cell Biology IIA: Scientific Practice
AND
AND
Any other Level III major
Molecular and Cell Biology IIB: Concepts

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Microbiology & APS 42+

English Home Language OR
Biotechnology First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences Waitlisting
SBA11 Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Majors: Microbiology and Biotechnology subject to place availability.
Duration: 3 years International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study microbe groups, their morphology, metabolism, genetics and taxonomy.

Microbiology and Biotechnology is the study of small living creatures, or microbes, including bacteria, viruses, yeasts,
and fungi. Our courses provide you with basic knowledge of the various microbe groups, their morphology, metabolism,
genetics and taxonomy. Microbiology and Biotechnology embrace environmental biotechnology, industrial microbiology,
food and medical microbiology and plant genetic engineering.

CAREERS

• Agricultural, Medical, Environmental and Veterinary Biotechnology • Brewing • Industrial Biotechnology

• Food Security • Insecticides Research and Production • Healthcare Scientist (Immunology) • Microbiology
• Nanotechnology • Pharmacology • Production of Scientific Products • Water Quality Research

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year
AND
Introductory Life Sciences Basic Statistics for the Natural Sciences
AND AND
Chemistry Molecular and Cell Biology IIC: Applications
AND (for double-MCB major students)
Auxiliary Mathematics OR
AND Any other Level II major course
Any other Level I course
Third year
Second year
Molecular and Cell Biology IIA: Scientific Practice Microbiology and Biotechnology

AND AND

Molecular and Cell Biology IIB: Concepts Any other Level III major

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Geographical &
PROGRAMME OUTLINE Honours Study
First year Follow your BSc undergraduate

Archaeological Geography
AND
degree with an Honours degree,
one-year (full-time) and specialise

Sciences Archaeology in a field that will allow you to

AND follow your passion in the career
of your choice.
Auxiliary Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in the field of
OR
Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
Mathematics I (Major)
SBA10
Algebra
Majors: Geography and Archaeology
Calculus
Duration: 3 years
AND
NSC REQUIREMENTS Any other Level I course
Recommended courses:
APS 42+
Chemistry
English Home Language OR
Geology
First Additional Language Level 5
Second year
Mathematics Level 5
Geography (four courses)
Waitlisting
Earth and Atmospheric Processes
Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
subject to place availability. or

International Qualifications: Page 21 An introduction to Climate Change and Society

Environmental Governance: From Local to Global
Closing Date: 30 September
or
Conservation Biogeography
Study environmental change, policy, systems, Methods, Models and Geographical Information Systems
information systems and remote sensing. Thinking Geographically: Concepts and Practices in Human
Geography
Teaching and research in Geography closely engages with the
southern African region while drawing on broad theoretical frame- AND
works and global matters such as climate change, environmental Archaeology
policy and development agendas. An undergraduate degree in AND
Geography provides grounding in: Any other Level lI course
- Earth Systems - from climate studies and meteorology, to earth- Third year
surface processes, to earth’s biodiversity and ecosystems.
Geography III
- Environmental Change - from land degradation to environmental
management. Four courses from:
Food: Security, Politics and Culture
- Environmental Policy - including global and national environ-
mental agendas, shortfalls and policy implementation. Climate and Environmental Change
-
Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing - Economic Geography
foundation courses in GIS and Remote Sensing are carried out Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
in our GIS labs during the second and third years of study.  eographic Information Systems and
G
- Human Society - looking at economic development, climate and Remote Sensing
society, cultural geography, food security and urban dynamics.  heory and Practice in Sustainability Science and
T
In addition to course work, research forms an important basis Sustainable Development
for learning in Geography. Students will embark on group  rban Futures: The Political-Economy of Population
U
fieldwork and independent research and field trips take place and Scarcity
throughout the programme. Coastal Geomorphology
South Africa’s archaeological record is particularly rich. It Advanced Atmospheric Sciences
covers a period of over two million years, starting with the AND/OR
first toolmakers. Archaeology is a dynamic subject that
Archaeology
grows with each new discovery or technological advance. As
a prospective archaeologist, you will learn about the origins AND/OR
of humans, rock art and the evolution of technology from the Any other Level III major
Stone Age to the present. Fieldwork takes you to some of NB: All eight Geography III courses may be taken for a
South Africa’s best archaeological sites. double major in Geography

CAREERS

• Biodiversity Conservation • Climate Change • Environmental Assessment • Ecosystem Services • Food Security • Geomorphology
• Hydrology • Market Research • Meteorology and Weather Forecasting • Property Development • Urban Development
• Rural Development • Tourism Development • Water or Aquatic Resources Management • Contract Archaeology • Conservation
• Environmental and Cultural Heritage Management • Heritage Assessors • Museum Curator • Museum Development • Research
• Site Development • Tourism and Media

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Geospatial Sciences First year

Geography
Bachelor of Science in the field of AND
Geospatial Sciences Auxiliary Mathematics
SBA20 AND
Majors: Geospatial Sciences III and Geographic Chemistry
Information Systems and Remote Sensing III
AND
Duration: 3 years Introductory Life Sciences
NSC REQUIREMENTS OR
Any other Level I course
APS 42+
English Home Language OR Second year
First Additional Language Level 5 Geospatial Sciences:
Mathematics Level 5 Engineering Surveying
Waitlisting Auxiliary Computer Science and Programming IA
Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, Auxiliary Computer Science and Programming IB
subject to place availability. Auxiliary Database Systems
International Qualifications: Page 21 AND
Closing Date: 30 September Basic Statistics for Natural Sciences
AND
Geography II:
Study information technology to understand
Geographic Information Systems
life on earth.
Science and Mapping Systems
Geospatial Sciences is a discipline that focuses on
Thinking Geographically:
using information technology to understand people, places
Concepts and Practices in Human Geography
and processes of the earth. Remote Sensing, Geographic
Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems AND
technologies are commonly used as measurement, Any two courses yielding 12 credits each as listed
observation and analysis tools. below:
Earth and Atmospheric Processes
CAREERS An Introduction to Climate Change and Society
Environmental Governance: From Local to Global
• Applications Specialist • Cartographer
Conservation Biogeography
• Computer Scientist • Database Administrator
• Geographer • GIS Analyst • Image Analyst AND
• Photogrammetrist • Physical Scientist Any other Level II course
• Project Manager • Remote Sensing Scientist
Third year
• Surveyor
Geospatial Sciences
This curriculum has a strong science focus but will
AND
provide you with a foundation for a professional ca-
Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
reer in Geospatial Science, based on a background in
theory, practice and research developed through this AND
curriculum. You will undertake a capstone experience in the Three courses from the list below:
final year through a Geospatial Science Major Project. Economic Geography
At the end of the programme you will be equipped with Climate and Environmental Change
all the knowledge and skills required for registration with
Advanced Atmospheric Sciences
the South African Geomatics Council as a GIS practitioner.
Whilst there is no accreditation for this new programme  heory and Practice in Sustainability Science and
T
Sustainable Development
at the moment, graduates are eligible for admission to
the SAGC at technologist level. Entry to this curriculum Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
requires achievement of a minimum of 108 points at year  rban Futures: The Political Economy of Population
U
and Scarcity
1 level within the Faculty of Science with pre-requisites of
Auxiliary Maths I or equivalent with a 65% minimum and Food: Security, Politics and Culture
Geography I. Coastal Geomorphology

Honours Study
Follow your BSc undergraduate degree with an Honours degree, one-year (full-time) and specialise in a field that will
allow you to follow your passion in the career of your choice.

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Geological Sciences First year

Geology
Bachelor of Science in the field of AND
Geological Sciences
Chemistry
SBA09
AND
Majors: Geology and Applied Geology
Mathematics I (Major):
Duration 3 years Algebra
NSC REQUIREMENTS Calculus
OR
APS 42+ Auxiliary Mathematics (at the discretion of the
English Home Language OR Head of School)
First Additional Language Level 5 AND
Mathematics Level 6 Any other Level I course
Physical Science Level 5 Recommended courses:
Waitlisting Geography
Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, Physics I (Major)
subject to place availability. Introductory Life Sciences
International Qualification: Page 21 Second year
Closing Date: 30 September
Geology II:
Igneous Petrology and Processes
Study mineral exploration and extraction. Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy
Geoscientists are key to South Africa and Africa’s current Metamorphic Petrology and Processes
and future economic development and carry out important Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology
work in searching for and extracting, economic mineral AND
resources. Most graduates work in mines or for mineral Applied Geology II:
exploration companies. An increasing number of gradu- Introduction to Geochemical Techniques
ates work in environmental geoscience. As a geoscientist, Geological Mapping Techniques
you must be inquisitive and passionate about the world,
AND
be prepared to travel and enjoy working outdoors or in
a mining environment. South Africa’s large mining sector Basic Statistics for Natural Scientists
provides bursary opportunities. AND

If you have good Mathematics and Physical Science Any other Level II course
marks and take Geology II and III, you can specialise Third year
in Mining Geology through second- and third year
Geology III:
co-majors. The School also offers a co-major in Applied
Geology. Advanced Petrology
Economic Geology and Ore Petrology
CAREERS
Structural Geology
Tectonics of the Earth
• Academic Researcher • Environmental Consultant
• Geochemist • Geologist • Geophysics Consultant AND
• GIS-Remote Sensing Specialist Applied Geology III:
• Government Survey Geologist Advanced Geological Mapping Techniques
• Heritage/Tourism Consultant • Hydrogeologist Exploration Methods
• Mining • Mining Analyst  eographical Information Systems and Remote
G
• Minerals and Oil Exploration Geologist Sensing
• Mineralogist • Palaeontologist • Teacher Hydrogeology and Water Resource Management

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Actuarial Science First year

Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science
AND
SBA03
Mathematical Statistics
Majors: Actuarial Science and
Mathematical Statistics AND
Duration: 3 years Mathematics I (Major):
Algebra
NSC REQUIREMENTS
Calculus
APS 42+ AND
English Home Language OR Economic Theory IA Microeconomics
First Additional Language Level 7
Economic Theory IB Macroeconomics
Mathematics Level 7
AND
Physical Science Level 7
Business Accounting
Waitlisting
Second year
Applicants with 40-41 points and Mathematics Level 7
may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Actuarial Science
International Qualifications Page: 21 AND
Closing Date: 30 September Mathematical Statistics
AND
Mathematics II:
Study the application of analytical,
Abstract Mathematics
statistical and mathematical skills to
Differential Equations
financial and business problems.
Basic Analysis
A Wits Actuarial Science degree gives you a solid founda- Linear Algebra
tion for the internationally recognised actuarial examina- Multivariable Calculus
tion. Over 480 graduates have qualified as actuaries since Transition to Abstract Mathematics
the programme began in 1983.
Third year
An actuary is a professional who applies analytical,
statistical and mathematical skills to financial and busi- Actuarial Science III:
ness problems. This is especially valuable when facing Computers and Communications for Actuaries
problems involving uncertain future events or financial Life Contingencies
risks in insurance, retirement, investments and risk man-
Actuarial Economics
agement environments.
Actuarial Reserving Techniques
The School of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences offers AND
the largest number of accredited courses of any single Mathematical Statistics III:
university in Africa.
Multivariate Data Analytics
CAREERS Risk Theory
Statistical Elements of Machine Learning
• Asset Management • Banking • Consulting
Stochastic Processes
• Enterprise Risk Management • General Insurance
• General Management • Health Care • Life Insurance Survival Analysis
• Research and Planning • Retirement Funding Time Series

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Computational & Applied Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics
SBA13
Major: Computational and Applied Mathematics
Duration: 3 years

NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 6
Waitlisting
Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study the application of mathematics and computational techniques to problems in

commerce and industry, engineering, finance and economics, society, the medical sciences
and pure sciences.
Applied Mathematics is important in many disciplines. The School also teaches engineers, architects, building scientists,
town planners, commerce students and medical and health science students.

CAREERS

Requires postgraduate studies that lead to mathematical modelling which is applicable in medicine, economics and in
the social sciences, advanced mathematics of finance and can also lead to careers in astronomy and trading.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Computational and Applied Mathematics Computational and Applied Mathematics

AND AND

Mathematics I (Major): Mathematics II :

Abstract Mathematics
Algebra
Basic Analysis
Calculus
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
AND
Linear Algebra
Any two other Level I courses
Multivariable Calculus
Recommended courses: Transition to Abstract Mathematics
Computer Science I: AND
Discrete Computational Structures Any other Level II course
Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
Third year
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Basic Computer Organisation
AND
Physics I (Major) Any other Level III major

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Computer Science APS 42+

English Home Language OR
Bachelor of Science in the field of First Additional Language Level 5
Computer Science Mathematics Level 6
SBA13 Waitlisting
Majors: Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Computer Science and Computational Applications subject to place availability.
Duration: 3 years International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study the many ways in which computers can be used in problem-solving.

Computer Science is the discipline of solving problems via solutions that are implemented on computers. These problems
can arise from a variety of areas, such as commerce, finance, mining, science, engineering, mathematics, music and enter-
tainment. To be a successful Computer Science student, you will need to be creative and have good critical thinking skills,
analytical ability and mathematical ability.

The undergraduate Computer Science curriculum teaches you the fundamental mathematical and scientific principles
behind Computer Science, as well as the practical skills required. You will be taught how to design and implement
programmes and how to analyse them for correctness and efficiency. You will also take courses in computer networks,
database systems, operating systems, artificial intelligence, formal languages, software design and data structures.

CAREERS

• Advertising • Game Design • Software Development • Software and System Architects • Teaching • Research
• Robotics

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Mathematics II:

Computer Science I: Abstract Mathematics
Basic Computer Organisation Basic Analysis
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Discrete Computational Structures
Linear Algebra
Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
Multivariable Calculus
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Transition to Abstract Mathematics
AND AND
Mathematics I (Major): Computational and Applied Mathematics
Algebra Third year
Calculus Computer Science III:
AND Analysis of Advanced Algorithms
Computational and Applied Mathematics Formal Languages and Automata
AND Software Design
Any other Level I course or
Software Engineering
Second year
Operating Systems and System Programming
Computer Science II:
AND
Analysis of Algorithms
Computational Applications III:
Computer Networks Computer Graphics and Visualisation
Database Fundamentals Machine Learning
Mobile Computing Parallel Computing
AND Software Design Project

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/computer-science/

128 SC: Computer Science

 NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+

Mathematics English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematics Mathematics Level 6
SBA08 Waitlisting
Major: Mathematics Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study the quantitative and logic structure that underpins many important fields of study.
Mathematics is the quantitative and logic structure that forms the basis of all analytical science, modern economics and
finance.

You will take major stream Mathematics courses if you require Mathematics as a tool in other disciplines, or you intend to
specialise in Mathematical Sciences or associated subjects, such as Mathematical Physics and Theoretical Physics.

CAREERS

Most of our graduates work in the financial sector, in mathematical finance and in the building of mathematical/
statistical models of market and consumer behaviour.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Linear Algebra

Mathematics I (Major): Multivariable Calculus

Algebra Differential Equations

Calculus Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
AND Transition to Abstract Mathematics
Any three other Level I courses AND
Recommended courses: Any two other Level II majors
Computer Science I:
Third year
Basic Computer Organisation
Discrete Computational Structures Mathematics III:
Group Theory
Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
Intermediate Analysis
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Complex Analysis
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Number Theory
Economics IA Microeconomics or
Economics IB Macroeconomics Topology
Physics I (Major) Coding and Cryptography
Second year or
Real Analysis
Mathematics II : Differential Geometry
Abstract Mathematics or
Basic Analysis Leontief Systems

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/mathematics/

SC: Mathematics 129

 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming

Mathematics of Finance Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms

AND
Bachelor of Science in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics
Mathematics of Finance AND
SBA16 Mathematics I (Major):
Algebra
Majors: Investment and Corporate Finance OR
Calculus
Economics, Computational and Applied Mathematics
OR Computer Science OR Mathematics Second year
Duration: 3 years Mathematics II :
Abstract Mathematics
NSC REQUIREMENTS Basic Analysis
Linear Algebra
APS 42+
Multivariable Calculus
English Home Language OR Transition to Abstract Mathematics
First Additional Language Level 5
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics Level 6 AND
Waitlisting Economics IIA and Economics IIB
Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed OR
subject to place availability. Investments
International Qualifications: Page 21 Corporate Finance
AND
Closing Date: 30 September
Computer Science II:
Analysis of Algorithms
Study financial environments. Computer Networks
Database Fundamentals
This programme consists of one major in a computa-
Mobile Computing
tional or mathematical field, like Applied Mathematics,
OR
Mathematics or Computer Science and one major in a
Computational and Applied Mathematics
financial or economic field, like Economics or Corporate
Finance and Investments. Third year
Economics
You can take postgraduate studies in any related field,
OR
which broadens your career options. As a graduate of this
Investment and Corporate Finance
programme, you will be financially, mathematically and
AND
computationally literate. You will typically work as a quan-
titative analyst, risk or portfolio manager, financial engi- Computational and Applied Mathematics
neer, or back-end programmer in environments requiring OR
computational skills and an understanding of financial Computer Science III:
environments. These include banks, investment houses Analysis of Advanced Algorithms
and other corporate entities. Formal Languages and Automata
Machine Learning
CAREERS
Software Design
Depending on courses taken: or
Software Engineering
• Economist • Financial Mathematician Mathematics III:
• Financial Systems Developer • Investment Strategist Group Theory
• Quantitative Analyst • Quantitative Trader Intermediate Analysis
• Risk and Investment Consultant
Complex Analysis
Number Theory
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
or
First year Topology
Economic Theory IA Microeconomics Coding and Cryptography
Economic Theory IB Macroeconomics or
AND Real Analysis
Computer Science I: Differential Geometry
Basic Computer Organisation or
Discrete Computational Structures I Leontief Systems

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/mathematics-of-finance/

130 SC: Mathematics of Finance

 NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+

Mathematical Sciences English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 7

Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematics Level 7

Mathematical Sciences Physical Science Level 7
SBA08 Waitlisting
Majors: Mathematics and Statistics Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study statistics and computations and develop problem-solving skills.

The Mathematical Sciences curriculum will develop your problem-solving skills, combining statistical and com-
putational aspects. These high-level skills can be applied in high-performance computing, robotics, operations
research and many other areas.

Theoretical and practical skills are necessary in Mathematical Sciences when pushing the boundaries of technological
development.

CAREERS

• Advanced Mathematics of Finance • Banking • Statistician

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Third year

Mathematics I (Major): Mathematical Statistics III:
Algebra Multivariate Data Analytics
Calculus
Risk Theory
AND
Statistical Elements of Machine Learning
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Stochastic Processes
AND
Mathematical Statistics Survival Analysis

AND Time Series

Additional courses yielding a minimum of 54 Level I AND
credits
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Second year OR
Mathematics II: Mathematics III:
Basic Analysis Group Theory
Abstract Mathematics Intermediate Analysis
Complex Analysis
Differential Equations
Number Theory
Multivariable Calculus or
Linear Algebra Topology
Transition to Abstract Mathematics Coding and Cryptography
AND or
Real Analysis
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Differential Geometry
AND or
Mathematical Statistics Leontief Systems

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/mathematical-sciences/

SC: Mathematical Sciences 131

 NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+

Chemistry English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematics Level 6
Physical Science (Chemistry) Physical Science Level 5
SBA12 Waitlisting
Majors: Chemistry and Applied Chemistry Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study the structure, composition, behaviour and energetics of substances.

Chemistry is known as the central science because it lies between Physics and Mathematics on the one hand and
Biological and Earth Sciences on the other. It is concerned with matter and how it changes. As a chemist, you will study the
structure, composition, behaviour and energetics of substances. You will explore what happens when atoms and molecules
react and try to understand the underlying changes that occur. You will observe phenomena in the world around us and
your discoveries could impact our everyday lives.

Chemistry trains you to think logically, analytically and creatively. Basic Chemistry skills have applications in patent law,
commerce, management and teaching, drawing on the language of Mathematics and the laws of Physics to describe
the world from a chemical, biological and physical point of view. Chemistry plays a vital part in our understanding of the
structure and interactions of matter in the universe.
CAREERS

• Administrators • Agricultural Research • Applied Chemical Research • Biotechnology • Chemical Analysis

• Chemical Services • Consultants • Environmental Research • Food and Drink Technology • Forensic Science
• Forestry Research • Hazardous Waste Management • Materials Research • Medical Research • Patents
• Pesticides Industry • Petrochemical Industry • Personal Care Chemistry • Sales of Scientific Equipment
• Science Publishing • Science Teacher • Textile Chemistry • Water Treatment and Analysis
• Quality Control and Management

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Chemistry Chemistry IIA
AND Chemistry IIB
Mathematics I (Major): AND/OR
Algebra Applied Chemistry
Calculus AND
OR Any other Level II courses
Auxiliary Mathematics Third year
AND Chemistry IIIA
Any two other Level I courses Chemistry IIIB
Recommended courses: AND/OR
Introductory Life Science Applied Chemistry IIIA
Physics Applied Chemistry IIIB
OR OR
Physics I (Auxiliary) Any other Level III major

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/chemistry/

132 SC: Chemistry

 NSC REQUIREMENTS

Chemistry with APS 43+

English Home Language OR

Chemical Engineering First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 6
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Science Level 6
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering Waitlisting
SBA04 Applicants with 40-42 points may be wait-listed,
Majors: Applied Chemistry and Chemistry subject to place availability.
Duration 3 years International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study industrial chemical processes for the production of important materials.

Chemical engineers combine the disciplines of Chemistry and Physics, expressed in mathematical language, with
concepts such as course operations and reaction kinetics, to develop industrial chemical processes.

As a chemical engineer, you will build on the findings of the research chemist, who works with small amounts of materials
in the laboratory. You will be concerned with the design, construction, operation and marketing of equipment that can
reproduce the processes or products developed by chemists on a large scale. These include materials needed for specialist
applications in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical and electronics industries. You might also work in biotechnology,
designing bioreactors for plant cultures, or using bacteria to extract minerals from their ores, or in electronics, where you
will conduct research on the synthesis of micro-electronic components.

CAREERS

• Administrators • Agricultural Research • Applied Chemical Research • Biotechnology • Chemical Analysis

• Chemical Services • Consultants • 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 Scientific Equipment • Science Publishing
• Science Teacher • Textile Chemistry • Water Treatment and Analysis • Quality Control and Management

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Second year

Chemistry Computing for Process Engineering
AND AND
Mathematics I (Major): Electrical Engineering
Algebra AND
Calculus Mathematics II (Engineering)
AND AND
Physics I (Major) Chemistry IIA AND Chemistry IIB
AND AND
Engineering Analysis and Design IA and IB Process Engineering Fundamentals IIA
AND AND
Any one course from the list below: Economic Concepts IA
Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA Third year
Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA Applied Chemistry IIIA AND Chemistry IIIB
The International Relations of South Africa and Africa AND
Introduction to Political Studies Chemistry IIIA AND Chemistry IIIB
Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation AND
Identity and Society Process Engineering Fundamentals IIB

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/chemistry-with-chemical-engineering/

SC: Chemistry with Chemical Engineering 133

 Honours Study
Follow your BSc undergraduate degree with an Honours
degree, one-year (full-time) and specialise in a field that will
allow you to follow your passion in the career of your choice.
NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 43+

Materials Science
English Home Language OR
First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 6
Bachelor of Science in the field of Materials Science
Physical Science Level 5
SBA19
Waitlisting
Major: Materials Science and Chemistry or Physics
Applicants with 40-42 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years
subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture

(such as ceramics, metals, polymers and composites).
Materials Science is a multidisciplinary field that involves the study of the properties of substances particularly solids and
their applications. It involves the design and processing of materials and studying properties such as physical, mechanical,
thermal, electronic and magnetic for the goal of attaining superior performance for various applications. In South Africa,
companies such as Sasol, CSIR, Mintek, Element 6, PetroSA, NECSA, Impala, HySA Platinum, Lonmin, AngloGold, Pilot
tools, Metallurgical Technologies and Bateman all need Materials Science students with a comprehensive background.

CAREERS

• CAD technician • Design engineer • Materials engineer • Metallurgist • Product/process development scientist
• Research scientist (Physical Science) • Technical sales engineer

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Chemistry IIA

OR
Chemistry
Chemistry IIA
AND
Chemistry IIB
Mathematics I (Major):
Physics IIA
Algebra
Calculus Third year
AND Materials Science III
Physics
AND
AND
Chemistry III:
Any other Level I course
Chemistry IIIA
Second year
Chemistry IIIB
Materials Science
OR
Multivariable Calculus
Physics III:
Differential Equations
Quantum Mechanics
Linear Algebra
AND Quantum Mechanics and its Applications

Any group of courses yielding a minimum of 72 credits: Statistical Physics

Physics IIA Waves and Modern Optics
Physics IIB Advanced Experimental Physics

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/materials-science/

134 SC: Materials Science

 NSC REQUIREMENTS

Astronomy & APS 43+

English Home Language OR

Astrophysics First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 6
Bachelor of Sciences in the field of Physical Science Level 6
Astronomy and Astrophysics Waitlisting
SBA15 Applicants with 40-42 points may be wait-listed,
Majors: Physics and Astrophysics subject to place availability.
Duration 3 years International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study astronomical data and understand how the universe works.

Astrophysicists interpret astronomical data gathered by astronomers to understand how our universe works. Astronomers
view the entire electromagnetic spectrum – called “Multi-Frequency Astronomy” – through optical telescopes, radio tele-
scopes, microwaves, gamma-rays and X-rays.
An exciting career awaits you in Astronomy and Astrophysics in South Africa, which was awarded the Square Kilometre
Array (SKA) project.
This comprises a core of radio telescopes in the Karoo and is one of many projects supported by our own South African
Large Telescope (SALT), an optical telescope sited at Sutherland.

CAREERS

• Astrophysicist • Physicist

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Mathematics II:

Physics I (Major) Multivariable Calculus

AND Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

Linear Algebra
Mathematics I (Major):
AND
Algebra
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Calculus
AND
AND Cosmology: The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Third year
AND
Physics III:
Astrophysics:
Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to Astronomy Applications of Quantum Mechanics
Modern Astrophysics Statistical Physics
Second year Waves and Modern Optics

Physics II: Advanced Experimental Physics and Project

Astrophysics III:
Physics IIA (Major)
Relativity: The Basis of Cosmology and Astrophysics
Physics IIB (Major)
Advanced Astrophysics
AND Modern Radio and Gamma-ray Astronomy

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/astronomy-and-astrophysics/

SC: Astronomy & Astrophysics 135

 NSC REQUIREMENTS

APS 42+

Physics English Home Language OR

First Additional Language Level 5
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Science Mathematics Level 6
(Physics) Physical Science Level 5
SBA12 Waitlisting
Major: Physics Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed,
Duration: 3 years subject to place availability.
International Qualifications: Page 21
Closing Date: 30 September

Study analytical and problem-solving skills in an increasingly technological society.

A degree in Physics equips you with analytical and problem-solving skills, which are in high demand. These skills also
offer a background for understanding an increasingly technological society. Additionally, the course will equip you with
experience for life-long learning in a rapidly changing world; mathematical skills that can be applied in many environments;
and computational skills that are marketable in many sectors of the economy.

CAREERS

• Communications • Consultants and Administrators • Education • Environmental Science • Law • Physics Research
• Project Managers • Software Engineers

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

First year Basic Analysis

Physics (Major) Linear Algebra

AND Multivariable Calculus

Mathematics I (Major): Transition to Abstract Mathematics

Algebra AND

Calculus Any other Level II course

AND Third year

Chemistry
AND Physics III:

Any other Level I course Advanced Experimental Physics and Project

Statistical Physics
Second year
Quantum Mechanics
Physics II:
Waves and Modern Optics
Physics IIA and IIB
Applications of Quantum Mechanics
AND
Introduction to Geophysics
Mathematics II:
AND
Abstract Mathematics
Any other Level III major
Differential Equations

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/science/physics/

136 SC: Physics

 STUDENT LIFE
There’s more to university life than just studying.
Enjoy all the recreation around Wits and take advantage
of the many student support & other resources on offer.

Contents
Recreation around Wits...........................................138 Wits Citizenship & Community Outreach................142
Disability Rights Unit...............................................140 Development & Leadership Unit.............................143
Student support & resources...............................141 First Year Experience..............................................143
Counselling & Careers Development Unit...............141 Campus Health & Wellness.....................................143
Student Representative Council.............................142 Campus Housing & Residence Life.........................144
Clubs & Societies....................................................142 Wits Sport...............................................................146

Student Life 137

 Recreation around Wits
Right at the epicentre of comedy, theatre, art,
music, nightlife, food, sports, nature, hiking, history and heritage,
Wits is an urban-based University, in the heart of Joburg’s commercial hub.

Soweto Theatre The Jozi Night run

Goodman Gallery

Goodman Gallery https://www.wits.ac.za/campus-life/

Getting around Joburg

www.dailysun.co.za

Rea Vaya and Metrobus buses; the Gautrain; e-tuktuk Melville and Uber.
Wits buses will taxi you between residences and campus.
www.wits.ac.za/campus-life/jozi---our-city/getting-around/

138 Recreation around Wits & getting around Joburg

 Gold Reef City

Newtown The Joburg Zoo

Zoo Lake

Zoo Lake

Constitution Hill & Museum

139
 (Dis)Ability
It’s not enough just to enrol students
with disabilities at Wits. Our commitment
is to provide support and inclusion.

At Wits, we want to offer a learning environment that is Services include:

rewarding and enriching for students with disabilities, who
• campus orientation
receive the academic support and reasonable accom-
modations they need to participate fully in all aspects of • IT and mobility training
university life.
• state-of-the-art assistive technology
The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) works to overcome the
educational barriers and accessibility requirements facing • s upport for deaf students through South African Sign
students with visual, hearing, physical, learning and Language interpreting or real-time captioning services
psychological disabilities, as well as chronic illnesses.
•a
 ssistance with extra-time applications for tests and
At the same time, the DRU focuses on the design of
examsand
innovative learning and working environments, as well as
the promotion of disability awareness and the abilities of •a
 cademic materials in accessible formats
people with disabilities. (e.g. electronic, braille).

Visit us:

1st Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, East Wing,

1st Floor, Admin Block, Parktown Education Campus
Braamfontein Campus East
T 011 717 9152/51
T 011 717 9152/51
www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit/
www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit/

140 DRU
 Student support & resources
The Division of Student Affairs offers student support,
student development and co-curricular opportunities as an
integral part of your journey to academic success, leadership
skills, engaged citizenship and a rich Wits experience.
These services and opportunities are offered via:
Counselling & Careers Development
Identify a suitable career path
You’re at Wits to get an excellent education – no We also want you to be the best possible version
question about that. But which career path should you of yourself once you’re here. Our unit offers students
pursue? And how can you acquire a realistic apprecia- professional supportive services. Provided in a welcoming,
tion of the world of work? The Counselling and Careers empowering and safe space, these include:
Development Unit (CCDU) can help.
• Individual and group counselling
1. If you’re in Grade 11 or 12, make an appointment for a
• Career counselling and development
career counselling session with a Career Practitioner.
This will help you to identify suitable career paths and • Psycho-educative workshops and programmes
make an informed decision. Contact the Unit for an • HIV education, advocacy and support
appointment. •V
 olunteer peer advocacy on social justice,
2. If you’re a Grade 11 or 12 learner, a current university mental health and HIV
student or an adult considering a mid-career change,
• Peer mentorship training
you’re eligible for the Psychometric Career Assess-
ment Programme (at a fee). Contact the Unit for more • Graduate recruitment
information. This programme uses both computer- • The ‘Journey to Employability’
ised and written psychometric assessment tools to • Life coaching
evaluate your learning potential, interests, personality
• Professional internships.
and values.

Visit us:

CCDU Building. Wits Braamfontein Campus West, CCDU Satellite office. Parktown Education Campus,
closest entrance: Gate 9, Enoch Sontonga Avenue Ground Floor, Marang Building
T 011 717 9140/32 | E [email protected] T 011 717 9140/32 | E [email protected]
www.wits.ac.za/ccdu/ www.wits.ac.za/ccdu/

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 Clubs & Societies
Student Representative Council (SRC)

There’s an active SRC which exists to voice Find your happy place. Sign up. Join in. Connect.
your concerns, hear your suggestions and represent There are a variety of clubs and societies at Wits,
your interests (academic, financial, residential, sporting, etc.). enabling you to find your happy place whether your
interests lie in academics, business, culture, politics,
Visit us: religion, society or social responsibility.
To find out how to register for clubs and societies,
2nd Floor, The Matrix, visit us during Orientation Week at the Information
Braamfontein Campus East Village on the Library Lawns, Braamfontein Campus
T 011 717 9206 East. Registrations may be debited to a student’s fee
www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/governance/ account only until the end of March. Thereafter
governing-structures/student-representative-council-src/ payment will be cash only at the Fees office.
www.wits.ac.za/students/clubs-and-societies/

Whatever gets your pulse racing – sports, special interest clubs, or a

full calendar of social events and gatherings – it’s bound to be part of
the vibrant student social life available to all Witsies.
WITS Citizenship & Community Outreach (WCCO)
Get more than a degree

No Witsie should exit the University without a strong The work of WCCO can shape how you:
sense of how he or she can actively contribute to the • Interact with your community
development of society through the proper exercise of • Define public problems
his or her rights and responsibilities as a citizen. • Develop your social skills and value systems
Volunteering is an integral part of student life at Wits. • Apply your knowledge
The WCCO provides students with real-world experi- • Become a responsible citizen.
ences and the opportunity to enhance their learning and The WCCO recommends a time commitment of at
civic responsibility while addressing community needs. least two hours per week. Volunteer time could how-
You can work as a volunteer on campus, in your com- ever be just once a month, or for a special event. It is
munity or in other communities, with children, youth or totally up to you to get involved. We also encourage
the aged, for causes as diverse as sustainable devel- students to initiate their own projects to meet a variety
opment, literacy, social justice, child welfare, the fight of needs. There’s a wide range of community engage-
against poverty, animal rights or disability awareness.  ment projects, led by students.
142 SRC, clubs & societies & the WCCO
 Development & Leadership Unit (DLU)
The word university comes from the Latin for ‘seeking truth together’ and is a shorter version of
universitas magistrorum et scholarium or a ‘community of masters and scholars’.
In this spirit, the Development and Leadership Unit exists to develop high-impact world leaders for a bet-
ter society. The DLU believes that a vibrant student life experience requires an environment that allows the
space for constructive debate, critical enquiry, civic engagement and challenging the status quo – for the
benefit of students and society.
DLU learning platforms and co-curricular activities include:
• Student leadership camps, round-tables, training and development
• ‘Journeys of Discovery’
• Outdoor experiential learning
These help students to maximise their potential for personal growth and intense self-discovery.

Development and Leadership Unit (DLU),

1st Floor, The Matrix, Braamfontein Campus East
T 011 717 9234
Visit us: www.wits.ac.za/students/development-and-leadership-unit/

The First Year Experience (FYE) Campus Health & Wellness Centre
A student-centred programme, designed to make the journey Without optimal health and well-being, it would be impossible
from high school to Wits a smooth and exciting one. for our students and staff to be their best academic, co-curricular,
The First Year Experience Programme is a student-centred extra-curricular, social and moral selves
programme aimed at helping First year students to transition from The Campus Health and Wellness Centre (CHWC) is the primary
high school to university. It aims to offer student support while healthcare facility on campus, committed to promoting health,
providing programmes that contribute to the student experience, wellness and safety.
promote a sense of belonging and unlock the potential for success Services include:
and retention.
• Medical consultation on minor ailments (a minimal fee is
charged)
• Mental healthcare
• Reproductive health services, including contraception
• Vaccination programmes; e.g. flu, Hepatitis B, etc.
• HIV counselling and testing
• The management of sexually transmitted diseases
• Emergency medical care
• Wellness programmes and awareness campaigns
• Applications for deferments if you are ill during exams
• Assessments for extra time during examinations
Visit us:
The FYE Programme offers:
• Orientation The main CHWC service. Lower Ground Floor,
• Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) skills The Matrix, Braamfontein Campus East.
• Student development (personal leadership and self-awareness) Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 16h30
•‘Learn for Life’ (time management, learning styles, (closed on weekends and public holidays)
goal setting, etc.) www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/

• Academic seminars (on plagiarism, critical thinking, etc.)

Satellite healthcare service:
• Civic engagement and advocacy (outreach, gender equality, etc.) Parktown Campus, Highfield House near to the main dining room
www.wits.ac.za/students/first-year-experience/ www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/

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 Campus Housing
& Residence Life (CHRL)
es
W it si Res Life is often one of the most rewarding
i n five ne experiences of a Wits student’s university journey.
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OUR RESIDENCES
Modern, secure, professionally managed and well maintained.
First year
undergraduates Braamfontein Campus East
are usually placed International House; Jubilee Hall;
in shared rooms. College House and
A limited number Dalrymple House (Male residences);
of single rooms are Sunnyside Hall (Female residence)
available.
Braamfontein
Braamfontein Centre;
Noswal Hall; Rennie House

Braamfontein Campus West

Barnato Hall; David Webster Hall;
West Campus Village; Yale Village

Parktown Education Campus

Girton Hall; Medhurst Hall; Reith Hall

The Tourism Grading Parktown

Council of South Africa has Ernest Oppenheimer Hall;
awarded Wits Junction three Knockando Halls;
stars for backpacking and Wits Junction
hostelling

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 APPLICATION INFORMATION
Before applying for accommodation in a Wits
residence, you must first submit your application
for academic study:
• 30 September is the closing date for Residence
applications
• Apply through the self-service portal, by clicking
on the residence self-service tile:
https://self-service.wits.ac.za
• Successful applicants must pay a non-refundable
deposit of R990 to confirm acceptance of a place
in residence
• Acceptance of offers must be done via the student
self-service portal
NB: A
 ll applicants who receive a residence
offer must pay the deposit, whether or not
they have bursaries or scholarships

Payment Information:
Standard Bank Student Fees
Account Number: 002 891 697
Branch Code: 004805
Use your Person Number as the reference.
Pay via EFT; credit card;
at the Cashier’s Office; or at the bank.
Please refer to:
SERVICES ON OFFER www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/

Our residences offer all the day-to-day services you need to feel at home
while studying, including accommodation, housekeeping, meals, recreation- SAFETY AND SECURITY
and access to support, development and extra-curricular activities. There
Your safety and security is our top priority.
are single-gender catered residences for undergraduates; mixed-gender
catered and self-catered residences. There are six dining halls catering
for res students and Oppidani (day students) who can register for meals.
Self-catering and day students can register for Oppidani Meals online.
Full details of the ‘Wits Smart Dining’ online meal booking system (which
enables students to book additional meals, or to cancel a particular meal, or
to move meal bookings) are available on registration.
Services include:
• 24-hour security and access control
• Academic support for First year undergraduates
• Cultural activities
• DSTV rooms and indoor games
Our on-site Protection Service staff carry out
• Free laundry facilities
24-hour vehicle and foot patrols and offer 24-hour
• Inter-res/inter-campus transport
on-campus escort service for all students and staff,
• Live-in wardens
especially those working late. There are emergency
• Professional catering
panic buttons throughout the campus, as well as an
• Regular cleaning services
integrated surveillance system and an automated
• Sporting programmes
crime reporting system. There is an additional 24/7
• Social events
security service that exists to respond to security
• Residence computer centres and Wifi access
incidents off campus in Braamfontein and Park-
Some residences even have swimming pools, sports facilities, gyms, town, with the support of law enforcement bodies.
and more.
Download mySOS, available on the iPhone App Store, or
get it on Googleplay. Press the Wits button and a call will
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Wits Sport has a reputation for sporting excellence
https://youtu.be/5WT5aafx3Rc

Wits Sport offers 28 SPORT CODES to Wits Hockey Turf

choose from Students may choose to a world-class sport facility has
compete at the level they are comfort- hosted the following events:
able with, from beginner, right through - 2016 USSA Hockey,
to elite level. (men & women)
- 2017 USSA Hockey,
OUTDOOR SPORT Aquatics Cricket (men & women)
Football Futsal Hockey Mountain - 2017 USSA Hockey, (men)
Climbing/Bouldering Netball - 2017 FIH World League
Orienteering Rowing Rugby Rugby - 2018 SA vs France
7’s Snow Skiing Tennis Ultimate Fris- (men’s series)
bee Underwater Sport Yachting - 2020 SA vs Germany
(men’s series)
INDOOR SPORT Aerobics Basketball
Boxing Chess Fencing Gymnastics WORLD-CLASS SPORTING FACILITIES
Karate (JKA) Tai Chi & Yuishinkai Expect world-class sport facilities including: football, rugby, cricket fields,
Kobujutsu Squash Table Tennis Tang hard court areas for tennis, basketball and netball, two 50m swimming pools,
an artificial hockey turf, extensive indoor sport facilities, futsal courts, two
Soo Do Volleyball,
exceptional outdoor gyms and a Wits Fitness and Wellness Centre which offers
Wargames
state of the art equipment, top trainers and cutting edge facilities.

All our six HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT-

ING CODES have access to strength
and conditioning training facilities at the
WITS SPORT HIGH PERFORMANCE GYM,
situated on the Wits Education Campus.
This together with ELITE TRAINING, TESTING
AND COACHING, ensures athletes receive
integrated, sport specific, periodised
training. Athletes also receive rehabilita-
tive support.
We prepare our athletes to be compet-
itive at all levels, from representing our
University to representing our country
on the national and international stage.
Our network of professionals is grow-
ing with the launch of WITS SPORT AND
HEALTH (WiSH) which gives Wits Sport
unmatched access to the world’s best
sport physicians, surgeons, physio-
therapists and other sport and medical
professionals.
www.wits.ac.za/wish/

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 Wits University Women’s Football Club
FIRST WITS WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM TO QUALIFY FOR
THE VARSITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
2019 USSA Football Woman’s Team of the Tournament (Bronze Medallists)

Six Witsies took on

the Cape Town to Rio
de Janeiro Yacht Race
on the 4th of January
2020 and finished in
third place, winning
the class one handi-
cap and class one line
honours.

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WITS SPORT SUPERSTARS
Interview with: Thabelo Mammburu
High School: St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School
Degree: 2016, BSc Chemical Engineering (Hons);
2020 MSc Chemical Engineering
Sport: Football
Achievements:
- 2020 Golden Key International Honour Society Member
- 2019 USSA Bronze Medalist
- 2018 Wits Women’s Football Player of the Year
- 2017 USSA Women's football national team (final 30)
Why did you choose to study at Wits?
I wanted to study in a high performing institution both in academics and
in sports. I have always known that Wits graduates are sought after by
recruiters and are often spoilt for choice when it comes to opportunities
for employment.
How do you balance studying at Wits and playing sport?
I have been a student athlete all my life. I played sports in primary and
secondary school, so I would not know how to do just one. However,
that does not make it any easy task. It is all about discipline!
You need to plan your day and most importantly stick to the plan.
I developed a routine and that made it a lot easier. I would constantly
remind myself that it was okay for me to be selfish with my time in order
for me to meet deadlines, training sessions and games.
What are your future goals?
I plan to pursue my chemical engineering career for the next five years.
I would like to learn as much as I can while I build a network in the
industry, before I can move on to the next chapter of my life. I am
currently working on a project whose main objective is to offer the
necessary support to emerging student athletes before they enter the
higher learning set-up and to see them through the transition as well.
The idea is to normalise life as a student athlete, discouraging the need
to have to choose either one.

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 Interview with: Travis Gordon
High School: King Edward VII School
Degree: BCom General
Sport: Rugby
Achievements:
- 2020 Captain for the U/21 Lions Currie Cup Team
- 2019 U/21 Currie Cup
- 2019 Supersport Challenge
- 2018 U/19 - Currie Cup
- 2017 SA Schools
- 2017 U/18 Craven Week Captain

Why did you choose Wits? How do you balance studying at What are your future goals?
Wits and playing sport?
I chose Wits because of the balance My future goals would be to captain
that is offered between playing rugby Time management and focusing my country, play over 100 first
professionally and business life. on the most important things first. division games and put over 1 000
Being able to study part-time and Obviously being a professional children through school.
have the likes of Kerry Yates helping rugby player is my profession but
me with my academic decisions there is more to life than rugby, so
has made the whole experience one has to balance the two in order
enjoyable and worthwhile. to maintain a holistic lifestyle.

Interview with: Karishma Naicker

High School: SAHETI School
Degree: BSc Physiotherapy
Sport: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Achievements:
- 2020 Junior Sportswoman of the Year
- 2020 Rhythmic African Championships
- 2019 Three times gold medallist at the National Competition for
Rhythmic gymnastics for the Senior Olympic Rhythmic
Group. Senior Protea Colours for Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Why did I choose Wits? How do you balance studying at What are your future goals? 
Wits and playing sport?
I chose Wits because I had been I am still formulating my future goals
on a school tour to visit the I think the most important life skill for sport. Rhythmic gymnastics
premises and I was impressed by one can learn is time management. is a sport that takes up a lot of
the facilities that are available to If you have good time management time. I used to train with my team
students. Additionally, I wanted to skills, you will be able to accomplish six days a week, for four hours a
be part of an institution that goals in many different aspects of day. I do not think it is realistic to
embraced diversity and Wits life simultaneously. I strongly believe continue this kind of commitment
makes this a priority. I chose that life is about balance – study- and thus I have decided to focus
Wits because of the excellent ing, playing sport, participating in on my degree for now. This means
reputation it has for cultural events and setting aside that I will continue doing rhythmic
supporting student some time to relax. I make a weekly gymnastics but not competitively.
athletes and, as a timetable and keep a year planner If given another opportunity, I will
rhythmic gymnast, so that I can see how much time I return to competition. I am definitely
I was drawn to this. have available and where I can fit in going to remain involved in rhythmic
Overall, my experi- all the activities I would like to do. gymnastics by either coaching or
ence with Wits has judging at competitions.
been incredible
so far.

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 Interview with: Cody van Wyk
High School: Grey High School
Degree: Masters in Molecular and Cell Biology (by Dissertation)
Sport: Hockey
Achievements:
- 2020  Member of the Senior South African
Men’s Hockey Squad
- 2018 & '19 Premier Hockey League Winner
- 2014 4th place finish at the Youth Olympic Games

Why did you choose Wits? opportunity to represent such a having a diary/notebook. I currently
highly regarded university was one have three diaries, just in case.
I completed my undergraduate
that I was not going to miss!
studies at Rhodes University and What are your future goals?
after three years in a small-town How do you balance studying at
I am firstly aiming to complete my
space, I was excited for the Wits and playing sport?
degree, as that is the main reason
prospect of a bigger university and
I find that the most efficient manner that prompted me to take on the
a completely new environment. Wits
to manage my time between sports challenge of a postgraduate degree.
made sense as it is a university that
and studies is through the act of Once I have achieved this, I would
has top-tier academic standards,
physically writing things down. In like to travel overseas to play
while combining world-class
this way, I can visualise everything hockey and to be exposed to differ-
sporting facilities. Being a hockey
that needs to be completed and it ent hockey cultures/playing styles
player, I was ready to take the
allows me to highlight areas that and generally learn more about
next step in my sporting career
may need more time, e.g. studies. the environment outside of South
by surrounding myself with other
A key component to this method is Africa.
like-minded athletes and the

Interview with: Panashe Chiranga

High School: Cambridge Academy
Degree: BSc Engineering (Chemical)
Sport: Netball
Achievements:
- 2020 Gauteng Golden Fireballs Telkom Netball League Squad
- 2019 U/21 Spar Proteas Squad
- 2019 Johannesburg Netball Association (JNA) Senior A Team
- 2019 Spar National Netball Championships

Why did you choose Wits?

I always want to make sure that my
I chose Wits because of its academics and sport get attention.
prestigious academic standing.
What are your future goals?
How do you balance studying at
My future goals are to pursue netball
Wits and playing sport?
professionally in the big leagues and
Having a daily planner is essential. become a senior Protea player.

www.wits.ac.za/sport/

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 List of acronyms
Commerce, Law & Management Engineering & the Humanities
ACCA – Association of Chartered Built Environment BEd – Bachelor of Education
Certified Accountants BAS – Bachelor of Architecture NBT – National Benchmark Test
BAccSc – Bachelor of Accounting Studies PGCE – Postgraduate Certificate in
Science BEngSc (BME) – Bachelor of Education
BCom – Bachelor of Commerce Engineering Science in Biomedical SACE – South African Council of
BCom(PPE) – Bachelor of Politics, Engineering Educators
Philosophy and Economics BSc URP – Bachelor of Science Science
BEconSc – Bachelor of Economic Urban and Regional Planning ARC – Agricultural Research Council
Science BSc(Eng) – Bachelor of Science in DWA – Department of Water Affairs
CFA – Chartered financial analyst Engineering and Forestry
CIA – Certified internal auditor CIOB – Chartered Institute of NNR – National Nuclear Regulator
CIMA – Chartered Institute of Building, UK SAEON – South African Environmen-
Management Accountants ECSA – Engineering Council of tal Observation Network
HDipAcc – Higher Diploma in South Africa SANBI – South African National
Accounting RICS – The Royal Institution of Biodiversity Institute
HRM – Human resource Chartered Surveyors, UK General
management SACPLAN – South African Council NBT - National Benchmark Test
IFAC – International Federation of Planners NSC - National Senior Certificate
of Accountants SACPVP – South African Council SRC -The Student Representative
IPO – Initial Public Offering for Property Valuers Profession Council
IS – Information systems Health Sciences FYE - The First year Experience
IT – Information technology BDS – Bachelor of Dental Science Programme
LLB – BCom Law BHSc – Bachelor of Health CCDU - Counselling and Careers
PAAB – Public Accountants and Sciences Development Unit
Auditors Board GEMP – Graduate Entry Medical DLU -Development and Leadership
SAIPA – South African Institute for Programme Unit
Professional Accountants HPCSA - Health Professions CHWC - Campus Health and
UI – User interface Council of South Africa Wellness Centre
UX – User experience MBBCh – Medicine and Bachelor of DRU -Disability Rights Unit
Surgery WCCO- Wits Citizenship &
NGO – Non-governmental Community Outreach
organisation
STEPPS – Screening and Testing
Programme for Pharmacy Students
WAPT – Wits Additional Placement
Test

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