Bachelor of Business Science in Actuarial Science at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

UCT Faculty of Commerce BBusSc in Actuarial Science (CB003BUS01), a four-year NQF level 8 professional undergraduate degree designed for students entering the actuarial profession. The Actuarial Society of South Africa recognises UCT's actuarial science degrees for exemption purposes.

Faculty: Faculty of Commerce | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Core business science, ancillary courses and courses corresponding to Actuarial Society of South Africa subjects; first-year core includes Financial Accounting, Microeconomics, Mathematics 1031/1032 and Introduction to Actuarial Science.

Career pathways

Graduates may qualify for exemptions from Actuarial Society of South Africa examination parts A1, A2, A3 and F1 if they obtain at least 60% in the appropriate courses.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications to study at UCT in 2027 opened on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 July 2026 for undergraduate study; late applications are not considered.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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