BSc Computer Science at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Study the many ways in which computers can be used in problem-solving. Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science Majors: Computer Science and Computational Applications 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 entertainment.

Faculty: Science | Department: Computer Science and Applied Mathematics | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

First-year; Computer Science I:; Basic Computer Organisation; Discrete Computational Structures; Introduction to Algorithms and Programming; Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms; AND; Mathematics I (Major):; Algebra I; Calculus I; AND; Computational and Applied Mathematics I; Mathematical Methods and Modelling; Mechanics; Scientific Computing; AND; Any other Level I course; Second-year;

Career pathways

Game Design Software Development Software and System Architects Teaching Research Database and System Administration App Development Data Scientist Machine Learning Engineer Robotics Artificial Intelligence Consulting Cyber Security

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 44. APS 44+ English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5 Mathematics Level 6 Wait-listing Applicants with 41-43 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. International Applicants National Benchmark Test All applicants to the Faculty of Science are required to write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026. There are two tests: The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the Mathematics Test. Both tests must be written in one session. 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. 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, as you may miss the end of September deadline. For test dates, registration dates and available venues, please r

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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