BCom (Economic Sciences)

Economics allows a wide choice of careers. Although some careers require postgraduate studies in Economics and Econometrics, experience has shown that undergraduate qualifications in Economics yield good returns for careers in the business world and the public sector. In business, microeconomics facilitates logical decision-making in the firm while macroeconomics provides insight into the economic environment within which the enterprise operates. Majoring in Economics may also improve the likelihood of promotion in government departments. Economics also creates opportunities in teaching and is recommended for students who envisage a career in journalism.

- An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
- Mathematics 60%
- English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans First Additional Language 70% OR English First Additional Language 70%

To register for the Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, you must have a Grade 12 Mathematics final mark of 70% or higher as this is required for Actuarial Science 112 (a compulsory module in these focal areas). Note that this requirement also applies to the general Economic Sciences stream if you want to enrol for Actuarial Science 112.

IEB-ISC

IEB-ISC NBTs compulsory IEB-ISC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Active Citizenry)
- Mathematics 60%
- English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans First Additional Language 70% OR English First Additional Language 70%

To register for the Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, you must have a Grade 12 Mathematics final mark of 70% or higher as this is required for Actuarial Science 112 (a compulsory module in these focal areas). Note that this requirement also applies to the general Economic Sciences stream if you want to enrol for Actuarial Science 112.

German Abitur

University Exemption with 65% average
English or Afrikaans, First or
Second Language, 4 (Nam 6)
Maths 6 (Nam 8) To register for the Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, you must have Mathematics final mark of 70% and higher, as this is required for Actuarial Science 112 (a compulsory module in these focal areas) Strict selection guidelines will apply

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)

University Exemption with 65% average
English First Language 4 on HL or as a Second Language 4 on HL or on SL
Maths 5 on SL OR Maths 4 on HL To register for the Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, you must have Mathematics final mark of 70% and higher, as this is required for Actuarial Science 112 (a compulsory module in these focal areas) Strict selection guidelines will apply

Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level , IGCSE/O-level

University Exemption with
65% average
English First Language C on AS-Level/GCSE/O-Level or as a Second Language C on AS-Level or A on GCSE/O-Level
Maths C on AS-Level To register for the Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, you must have Mathematics final mark of 70% and higher, as this is required for Actuarial Science 112 (a compulsory module in these focal areas) Strict selection guidelines will apply

Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel A-level , IGCSE/O-level

University Exemption with
65% average
English First Language E on A-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level
Maths E on A-Level To register for the Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, you must have Mathematics final mark of 70% and higher, as this is required for Actuarial Science 112 (a compulsory module in these focal areas) Strict selection guidelines will apply