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University of Cape Town (UCT) Analytics Computer Science General Admission Requirements for 2023. All UCT prospective students should check the Analytics Computer Science General Entry Requirements before enrolling.
Requirements to Study Computer Science At UCT
Applicants need to write both of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic
Literacy and Quantitative Literacy, and Mathematics) at the earliest opportunity.
The results of these tests may lead to an early offer.
Offers will be based on the following:
- Academic results from your NSC based on your percentage score for your top
six subjects. Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation of your Faculty
Points Score (FPS). - Performance in both of the National Benchmark Tests (AQL and MAT). A maximum of two attempts will be allowed. For further information about NBT dates and venues, please visit www.nbt.ac.za or call the NBT Helpline on
021 650 3523. - Performance in Mathematics and English in your final matric exam.
- Your Grade 11 and Grade 12 final results.
| ELIGIBLE | BAND | REQUIREMENTS |
| ALL APPLICANTS | BAND A FPS | GUARANTEED ADMISSIONFPS of 480 or above NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%* English HL 50% English FAL 60% |
| ALL APPLICANTS | BAND B FPS | PROBABLE ADMISSIONFPS of 440 – 479 NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%* English HL 50% English FAL 60% Minimum required for possible admission FPS of 425 or above |
| Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups with a disadvantage factor greater than 1 | BAND C FPS | POSSIBLE ADMISSION TO THE COMMERCE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU)FPS of 420 or above NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%* English HL 50% English FAL 60% In exceptional circumstances, a Basic score for QL may be mitigated by a score of Intermediate in NBT Maths |
Your next move
UCT offers many programmes. If you do not meet up to the requirements of this programme you can consider another programme on the list.
However, if you meet the requirements and wish to apply to study this course. You can simply check the application processes.