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BCom specialising in Statistics and Data Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This three-year programme trains students in the science of extracting information from data, equipping graduates for employment in data science environments across any industry. It is presented jointly with the UP Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and students can obtain SAS certification in areas such as statistical learning and big data analytics.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Statistics and data science, including statistical learning and big data analytics, with SAS certification options.

Career pathways

Data scientists, statistical analysts in several industries, researchers, consultants and lecturers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. NSC/IEB achievement level 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, achievement level 5 in Mathematics; Life Orientation excluded from APS.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 74,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BCom (Statistics and Data Science)'); the source states a range of R74,000 to R78,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separa Source

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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