UCT Admission Requirements For Commerce
Admission Requirements for Commerce at the University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town offers various specializations in its Bachelor of Business Science and Bachelor of Commerce programs. The admission requirements vary based on the specific program and the category of applicants. Here’s a summary:
Bachelor of Business Science and Bachelor of Commerce in Various Specializations:
Redress Categories (South African applicants with a parent classified as black, coloured, Chinese, or Indian under apartheid):
FPS (Faculty Points Score) of 435 or 445 for more probable/likely admission.
Mathematics: 60%
English HL: 50%
English FAL: 60%
AL & QL (Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy) score of Upper Intermediate.
Open/International Category:
FPS of 445 or 455.
Similar academic requirements as redress categories.
Specialization in Computer Science:
Redress Categories:
FPS of 435 or 445.
Mathematics: 70%
Similar English and AL & QL requirements.
Open/International Category:
FPS of 445 or 455.
Similar academic requirements as redress categories.
Specialization in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance:
Redress Categories:
FPS of 475 or 490.
Mathematics: 80%
English HL: 60%
English FAL: 80% (only if proficient in both AL & QL NBTs).
Open/International Category:
FPS of 480 or 500.
Similar academic requirements as redress categories.
Extended/Augmented Degree Programs in Various Specializations:
Redress Categories:
FPS of 435 or 440 for more probable/likely admission.
Mathematics: 60-70% depending on the specialization.
English HL: 50%
English FAL: 60%
All National Benchmark Tests (NBT) to be written with an emphasis on the quality of AL and QL results.
South African applicants from redress categories with a parent who was classified under apartheid are eligible for admission into Academic Development (AD) streams.
These requirements provide a guide for prospective students to assess their eligibility and prepare for the application process. Note that achieving these scores does not guarantee admission, as it is dependent on the strength and size of the applicant pool each year.
