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Computer Scientist

Computer Scientists are involved in all dimensions regarding computers. They write computer programs and work with hardware electronics, operating systems, artificial intelligence, communication related information such as programming languages and all software aspects.


Available Qualifications:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 65% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C.
  • Minimum English first Language HG=E or English second  Language HG=D.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least level 60% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

     

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 65% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
60% weighted average for at least all the following Computer Science and/or Information Systems modules offered at third-year level. The total credits for qualifying third-year modules must be at least 60.

  • WRPV301 and WRPV302 (or equivalent); and
  • WRRV301 (or equivalent); and
  • WRDV301 (or equivalent); and
  • WUIV302 (or equivalent); and
  • Approved third-year Computer Science and/or Information Systems modules with a total credit of at least 16.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
60% weighted average for at least all the following Computer Science and Information Systems modules offered at third-year level. The total credits for qualifying third-year modules must be at least 60.

  • WRPV301 and WRPV302 (or equivalent); and
  • WRRV301 (or equivalent); and
  • WRDV301 (or equivalent); and
  • WUIV302 (or equivalent); and
  • Approved third-year Computer Science modules with a total credit of at least 16. 

A BSc degree majoring in Computer Science is usually required for acceptance into any fourth-year-level module.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold one of the following degrees: BCom Honours: Computer Science & Information Systems, BCom Information Systems Honours, or equivalent; and have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules in Computer Science and/or Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours treatise (project), as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department.
  • NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold one of the following degrees: BCom Honours: Computer Science & Information Systems, BCom Information Systems Honours, or equivalent; and have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules in Computer Science and/or Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours treatise (project), as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department.
  • NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold an Honour’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems and have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules in Computer Science and Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours treatise (project), as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department.

NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold an Honour’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems and have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 60% for all Honours modules in Computer Science and Information Systems and at least 65% for the Honours treatise (project), as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department.

NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Doctor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems, and have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 65% for the Master’s degree, as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department.

NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the Doctor’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems only if they hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems, and have obtained a weighted average mark of at least 65% for the Master’s degree, as well as complying with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department.

NOTE: All candidates shall be subject to selection.