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BCom specialising in Economics at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

A three-year programme introducing economic theory, policy and empirical economic analysis, training students to forecast economic trends and analyse the effects of policy on society and the global economy.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international).  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Economic theory and policy, with specialisation options in banking, public finance, international trade and investment, and economic development.

Career pathways

Analysts, consultants, researchers and academics at government, the South African Reserve Bank, National Treasury, banks, stockbrokers and consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. NSC/IEB: English Home/First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5; APS of at least 32. Life Orientation excluded from APS.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 73,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BCom (Economics)'); the source states a range of R73,000 to R78,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate ranges. Exclude Source

Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international).

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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