UJ courses that do not require Maths/Maths Lit

Failed mathematics, Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy? Don't worry, University of Johannesburg has courses that do not require Maths or Maths Lit.

University of Johannesburg (UJ) courses that do not require maths.

Can I study at UJ without maths?

Some courses at UJ do not require maths as a compulsory subject, meaning that you can study at UJ without maths. For example, if you want to study under the faculty of arts, humanities, or management sciences, you might not need maths to apply.

List of UJ courses that do not require maths:

• BEd Degree in Senior Phase and FET (LIFE ORIENTATION/ PSYCHOLOGY)
• BEd Degree in Senior Phase and FET (LANGUAGE EDUCATION)
• DIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
• DIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION  EXTENDED
• B SOCIAL WORK
• BA
• BA with specialisation in LANGUAGE PRACTICE
• B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
• BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS EXTENDED
• BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE  EXTENDED
• BA with specialisation in STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION  EXTENDED

Requirements of UJ courses that do not require maths:

BEd Degree in Senior Phase and FET (LIFE ORIENTATION/ PSYCHOLOGY)

APS: 26

English HL: 5

English FAL: 6

BEd Degree in Senior Phase and FET – LANGUAGE EDUCATION (English, Afrikaans, Isizulu & Sepedi)

APS: 26

English HL: 5

English FAL: 6

English/Afrikaans/Isizulu/Sepedi: 4

DIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION 

APS: 25

English: 5

DIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION  EXTENDED

APS: 22

English: 4

B SOCIAL WORK

APS: 31

English: 5

Bachelor of Arts 

APS: 27

English: 5

BA with specialisation in LANGUAGE PRACTICE 

APS: 27

English: 5

B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP 

APS: 27

English: 5

BA with specialisation in DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

APS: 24-26

English: 5

OR

APS: 27

English: 4

BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS EXTENDED

APS: 24-26

English: 5

OR

APS: 27

English: 4

BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE  EXTENDED

APS: 24-26

English: 5

OR

APS: 27

English: 4

BA with specialisation in STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION  EXTENDED

APS: 24-26

English: 5

OR

APS: 27

English: 4

Keep in mind that even if a course does not require maths, it might require other subjects such as English, Tourism, Geography, Business Studies and Economics. Therefore, it is important to check the course details and requirements before applying. Click HERE to download the UJ 2025 prospectus for up to date minimum admission requirements.

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