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Explore careers, see which subjects and APS points you'll need, and find the South African universities that offer each qualification.

APS scores and entry requirements are approximate guides and change yearly per faculty. Always confirm current requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Career Guide Bursaries
Built Environment
Architecture
Study the design of buildings and spaces, combining creativity, technical knowledge and sustainability to shape the built environment.
Mathematics Physical Sciences (recommended) English
Typically 30-38 APS, plus a portfolio and/or drawing test at some universities 3 years (BAS) + 2 years professional (MArch)
Business & Commerce
Chartered Accountancy (BCom Accounting)
Study accounting, auditing, tax and finance on the SAICA pathway towards becoming a Chartered Accountant CA(SA).
Mathematics English Accounting (recommended)
Typically 30-40 APS depending on university 3 years (BCom) + CTA + articles
Education
Teaching (Bachelor of Education)
Train to become a qualified teacher for foundation, intermediate, senior or FET phase learners at schools across South Africa.
English Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Subjects matching your chosen teaching specialisation
Typically 22-30 APS depending on university and phase specialisation 4 years
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Design, build and maintain infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, dams and water systems.
Mathematics Physical Sciences English
Typically 32-42 APS depending on university 4 years (BEng/BSc Engineering)
Health Sciences
Medicine (MBChB)
Train as a medical doctor — diagnosing and treating illness, examining patients, and providing care in hospitals and clinics.
Mathematics Physical Sciences Life Sciences
Typically 35-45+ APS depending on university, plus National Benchmark Test (NBT) results 6 years
Nursing (BNursing)
Provide patient care, health education and support across hospitals, clinics and communities as a registered nurse.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Life Sciences Physical Sciences (recommended)
Typically 26-34 APS depending on university 4 years
Pharmacy (BPharm)
Study the science of medicines — dispensing, compounding and advising patients on the safe and effective use of medication.
Mathematics Physical Sciences Life Sciences
Typically 32-38 APS depending on university 4 years
Humanities
Psychology
Study human behaviour, mental processes and emotional wellbeing — a pathway towards counselling, clinical or industrial psychology careers.
English Life Sciences (recommended) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Typically 28-36 APS depending on university (Honours/Masters required for registration as a psychologist) 3 years (BA/BSocSc) + Honours + Masters for registration
ICT
Computer Science / IT
Study programming, algorithms, software development and computer systems — a path into software engineering, data science and IT.
Mathematics English Information Technology (recommended)
Typically 28-36 APS depending on university 3 years (BSc) / 4 years (BEng or BIS)
Law & Justice
Law (LLB)
Study the legal system to become an attorney, advocate or legal advisor — interpreting and applying the law for clients, business and society.
English Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Life Orientation
Typically 30-38 APS depending on university 4 years

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