BSc Mathematics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Study the quantitative and logic structure that underpins many important fields of study. A major in Mathematics can pave the way for careers in accounting, actuarial science, business, construction, engineering, finance, communications, information technology, research and teaching. Mathematics is the quantitative and logic structure that forms the basis of all analytical science, modern economics, and finance.

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

What you will study

You will take major stream Mathematics courses if you require Mathematics as a tool in other disciplines, or if you intend to specialise in Mathematical Sciences or associated subjects, such as Mathematical Physics and Theoretical Physics.

Career pathways

Undergraduate training in mathematics is an important step along many career paths. A major in Mathematics can pave the way for careers in accounting, actuarial science, business, construction, engineering, finance, communications, information technology, research and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you are applying for a BSc degree, please find more information about the BSc points credit structure and entry requirements here.

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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