Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics is a one-year coursework honours degree at the Stellenbosch campus. It develops advanced skills in using mathematical techniques to model, analyse and solve real-world problems across science, engineering and industry.

Faculty: Science | Department: Mathematical Sciences | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026 and close 31 Oct 2026 (South African and international). | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

At least 128 credits, including the compulsory 32-credit Research Project in Applied Mathematics. Modules include Analytical Methods of Applied Mathematics, Numerical Methods, Partial Differential Equations, Graph Theory, Coding Theory, Tensor Analysis, Numerical Simulation of Fluids, Digital Image Processing, Computer Vision, Statistical Pattern Recognition and Applied Markov Processes. A final mark of at least 50% is required in every module including the project.

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Entry requirements

A BSc degree with Applied Mathematics as major or an equivalent qualification recognised by Senate, with an average final mark of at least 60% for Applied Mathematics 3. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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