Ready to shape your future? The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) offers world-class programmes across six dynamic faculties. Here’s your guide to undergraduate courses and key requirements for 2026 entry:
Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management
School of Business Sciences
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom):
• General | • Information Systems | • Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy
- Accounting Science
- Accounting
School of Economics and Finance
- Economic Science
School of Law
- Bachelor of Commerce with Law
- LLB (four-year stream)
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
School of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
School of Electrical & Information Engineering
- Electrical Engineering | • Biomedical Engineering | • Digital Arts
School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering | • Industrial Engineering | • Mechanical Engineering
School of Mining Engineering
- Mining Engineering
School of Architecture & Planning
- Architectural Studies | • Urban and Regional Planning
School of Construction Economics & Management
- Construction Studies | • Property Studies
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biokinetics
- Health Systems Sciences
- Clinical Medical Practice
- Medicine and Surgery
- Oral Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
Faculty of Humanities
Wits School of Arts (WSoA)
- BA Digital Arts | • BA Theatre & Performance | • BA Film & Television | • BA Fine Arts | • Music
Wits School of Education (WSoE)
- Bachelor of Education (BEd):
Foundation/Intermediate/Senior/FET Teaching
School of Human & Community Development
- Speech-Language Pathology | • Audiology | • Social Work
Faculty of Science
Biological Sciences
- Biological Sciences | • Environmental Studies
Earth Sciences
- Geography/Archaeology | • Geospatial Sciences | • Geological Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
- Actuarial Science | • Computer Science | • Computational Math | • Math Sciences
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Physics) | • Materials Science | • Astronomy | • Chemistry w/ Chemical Engineering
General Entry Requirements
All programmes require:
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent with degree endorsement.
- Minimum APS Score (varies per programme, typically 34–42+).
- Subject-specific requirements (e.g., Mathematics & English compulsory for Engineering).
- Additional assessments (e.g., Health Sciences require NBT tests).
Programme-specific criteria: Check the Undergraduate Prospectus 2026.
Don’t miss out! Wits combines academic excellence with vibrant campus life. Verify exact requirements for your chosen course early, and prepare supporting documents ahead of deadlines. Your future starts now!
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