Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) - Science Focal Areas

Bachelor 4 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

An interfaculty programme offered through the Faculty of Science with focal areas in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Statistical Physics. Combines data science with deep scientific rigour.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 6 70–79%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 80% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 80%
  • Afrikaans or English Home Language 60% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 75%
This is an interfaculty programme. Very high entry requirements.
Career Opportunities
Data scientist, machine learning scientist, applications architect Business intelligence developer, statistician, researcher in interdisciplinary fields
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