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The University of the Witwatersrand, known as Wits,consists of several campuses spread over 400 acres in the suburbs of Braamfontein and Parktown in Johannesburg (South Africa), the vibrant, culturally diverse and leading commercial city APPLY ONLINE on the African continent. www.wits.ac.za /applications Published by the Wits Marketing Department in 2018. Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University applicable at the time of printing. Amendments to, or updating of the information in this publication may be effected from time to time without prior notifica- tion. The accuracy, correctness, or validity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user is kindly requested to, at all times, verify the correctness of the published information with the University. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party whatsoever.
CONTENTS Welcome Message .........................................2 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment...................................16 University Rankings ........................................3 Admission Requirements ...............................18 5 Faculties ......................................................4 Faculty of Health Sciences ..........................20 Application Closing Dates ..............................4 Admission Requirements ..............................22 Admission Requirements (NSC) .....................5 Faculty of Humanities ..................................24 Admission Requirements (NBT) .....................6 Admission Requirements ...............................26 Wits Additional Placement Tests (WAPT) .......6 Faculty of Science ........................................28 Admisson Requirements (NCV) ......................7 Admission Requirements ...............................30 Study Fees and Financing your Studies.........8 Apply to Wits in 5 Steps .................................32 Accommodation Application Fees .................8 International Applicants..................................33 Wits Scholarships ...........................................9 Student Support .............................................34 Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management..........................................10 Student Life ....................................................35 Admission Requirements ..............................14 Student Enrolment Centre Private Bag 4, WITS 2050 Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2000 Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 | Wednesday 09:00 to 16:30 www.wits.ac.za/askwits/ Student Call Centre 011 717 1888 1
Welcome! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of the Witwatersrand. Wits enjoys a long history as one of the top universities on the African continent. We strive to be a leading, research-intensive institution that is both locally responsive and globally competitive. Wits also has a long history of providing a platform for the contestation of ideas. We have a firm commitment to social justice, and the institution has often played a significant role during moments of historical significance. Indeed, we are proud to count ‘Witsies’ as some of the most influential figures in impacting on our country, continent and the world. In addition to research intensiveness, academic rigour and intellectual engagement, the University offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities through its many student clubs and societies. We have a diverse and cosmopolitan student population, and I hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to learn from each other, both in the classroom and on the playing field. Thank you for choosing Wits as the next step in your important academic and personal development. I wish you the very best as you embark on this exciting journey. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib 2
Wits Rankings South Africa Wits is the No.1 CWUR Centre for World Highest University Rankings Ranking University in South Africa No.1 ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities Globally 251-300 THE Times Higher Education CWUR 181 Centre for World 364 QS World QS University Rankings University Rankings BRICS ARWU 230 Academic Ranking of World Universities 36 BRICS (QS Rankings) www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/facts-and-figures/academic-rankings/ 3
5 faculties Engineering and the Built Environment 24 50 under gradu ates 0 12 00 W postg radua 0 Commerce, Law and Management tes 3 610 I Health Sciences cours es T Humanities 33 sc hools S Science Application Closing Dates P olic y! 30 JUNE t Stri c ons p l i cati ap e Late ill not b d Bachelor of Architecture w re o n side Health Sciences (all degrees) c B-Speech Language Pathology B Audiology 31 AUGUST Sport bursaries APPLY 30 SEPTEMBER ONLIN www.w /appli its.ac.za E cation All other university degrees s Residence applications 4
Admission Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) In order to gain acceptance to any of the faculties, applicants require: • National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects, and • Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as a Bachelor Degree Pass. Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis: • English must be taken either as Home Language or 1st Additional Language. • Mathematics is a core and compulsory subject for all numerate degrees in programmes in Engineering and Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, Science and most of the programmes in the Health Sciences. • Maths Literacy will be accepted by Law, Education and Humanities (except for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology). • Wits does not distinguish between designated vs. non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS). • The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation. Wits’ APS for Wits’ APS for Wits’ APS for National Senior Certificate (NSC) Wits’ APS Mathematics & Life Orientation other subjects Admission Point Score (APS) English 90 - 100 8 + 2 = 10 4 8 NSC Scale of Achievement NSC % 80 - 89 7+2= 9 3 7 7 80 - 99 70 - 79 6+2= 8 2 6 6 70 - 79 60 - 69 5+2= 7 1 5 5 60 - 69 50 - 59 4 0 4 4 50 - 59 40 - 49 3 0 3 3 40 - 49 30 - 39 0 0 0 2 30 - 39 0 - 29 0 0 0 1 0 - 29 NB: Compliance with the minimum requirement does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a limited number of places for first year undergraduates as approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. CALCULATE YOUR POINTS SUBJECT % WITS APS 1. English Home Language or LOLT 2. 1st Additional Language 3. Mathematics/Maths Literacy 4. 5. 6. 7. Life Orientation TOTAL APS NB: Seven subjects are used in the calculation of APS 5
Admission Requirements: National Benchmark Test (NBT) All applicants to the Faculty of Health Sciences (except • For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and applicants who are applying for admission into the Graduate available venues, please refer to the NBT website. Entry Medical Programme – GEMP - ONLY) are required to • Both tests must be written at one session. write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being con- • ONLY the first attempt results will be taken into account for sidered for admission. selection purposes and thus it is not advisable to write the Applicants to the Faculty of Humanities applying for the tests more than once in any year. Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of • NBT results are valid for three years. Audiology, and Bachelor of Social Work are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission. BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE LEVELS There are two tests: The first is the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the second is the Mathematics Academic Quantitative Mathematics Test. The test results will be used in addition to the Grade 11 Literacy Literacy results (for early decision making purposes) and the Grade 12 Min Max Min Max Min Max results (for final decision-making purposes). Proficient 64 100 70 100 68 100 Please note: Intermediate 38 63 38 69 35 67 • Applicants who achieve in the ‘basic’ range (refer to table Basic 0 37 0 37 0 34 below), are unlikely to be considered for a place in the Health Sciences degrees. For more information on the Performance levels, please refer to the NBT website. • These are standard tests for all medical schools in South Africa, and you are only required to write the tests once, NBT TEST DATES irrespective of the number of medical schools you have applied to. Health Sciences No later than 11 August Rules for applicants taking the NBT tests: • Applicants must register on the NBT website, or by mobile, Humanities No later than 31 October to write the tests. Registration closes approximately three weeks prior to each of the test dates. You can register for the NBT even before you submit your application to the University. DO NOT wait for an official notification from the University in order to register and write the tests. You may Mature Age Applicants Only miss the NBT deadline. For All Arts Degrees (excluding BA Law, Bachelror of Speech- Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology) • A fee is charged for the tests. The fee can only be paid once you have registered to write the test. Applicants who wrote matric pre-2008, with no degree exemption, may qualify for mature age exemption, and will • Results received for tests written after this date WILL NOT be be required to write the NBT test. taken into consideration. Applicants are encouraged to write the tests as early as possible. See table for NBT Test Dates. www.nbt.ac.za Admission Requirements: Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT) Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) applicants only To be able to calculate a composite index, all components that contribute to this must be finalised (i.e.Tertiary Aggregate). Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to write the WAPT, scheduled for September, as and when documentation for applications is complete. This means that the Faculty has received an academic transcript and all other pertinent documents. If documents are not submitted by 15 July, no further consideration will be given to your application. Applicants will need to start preparing well in advance of notification. All information about the content and nature of each of the components of the test is given on the GEMP website. www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp 6
Admission Requirements: National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Subject to institutional admission requirements, the minimum ADMISSION POINT SCORES admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree programme is a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council RATING CODE RATING % for General and Further Education and Training. 5 Outstanding 80-100 The minimum legislative requirements for admission to a 4 Highly competent 70-79 Bachelors degree include the achievement of: 3 Competent 50-69 • Three fundamental subjects between 60 - 69% (including English as the language of learning and teaching at Wits) 2 Not yet competent 40-49 • Three vocational subjects from the designated list between 1 Not achieved 0-39 70 - 79%. Wits’ institutional requirements are: An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to write a test, provided that he/she has met the following compulsory institu- tional requirements as well as the Faculty and degree-specific requirements. An applicant must have: • Taken English as either a language of learning and teaching, or as the first additional language • Taken Mathematics as a fundamental component • Achieved 70 - 79% for all seven subjects - in fundamental and vocational categories. FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW & MANAGEMENT English 4 (70%) BCom Mathematics 4 (70%) BEconSc BAccSc Four subjects from Business, Commerce and Management Studies FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES MBBCh English HL/ 4 (70%) 1st Add Language BPharm FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BSc (Physiotherapy) Mathematics 4 (70%) BUILT ENVIRONMENT BHSc • Biomedical Sciences Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds • Biokinetics Life Sciences AND/OR an NCV will be interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant 4 (70%) • Health Systems Physical Sciences Head of School. Sciences English HL/ 4 (70%) 1st Add Language FACULTY OF SCIENCE BDS Mathematics 4 (70%) Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds an NCV will be interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant Life Sciences AND/OR Head of School. 4 (70%) Physical Sciences English HL/ BNurs 3 (60%) 1st Add Language BSc (OT) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES BCMP Mathematics 3 (60%) THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DOES NOT CONSIDER Bachelor of Oral Health Life Sciences AND/OR APPLICANTS WHO PRESENT WITH AN NCV Sciences 3 (60%) Physical Sciences 7
Current Study Fees (2018) Financing Approximate tuition fees for the first year of study As at the time of going to print, the tuition fees for 2019 were not available. These are the Self-funding approximate tuition fees for the first year of study in 2018. Fees may increase by approximately 10% or more, so you need to add at least 10% to the figures below. Please note that the fees listed Work first to raise funds! As a young person below are for South African citizens only. International students pay a composite fee depending on ready to start your life, this may seem a the degree. This information is available at www.wits.ac.za, click on ‘International’. dim prospect but often people who have worked for a few years before commencing Programme Fees their studies really enjoy their studies once Commerce, Law and Management they start - so much so that they go on to Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) R48 530 postgraduate study! Another option is to Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) R45 260-R48 330 work part-time while you study. But don’t over-extend yourself and fail your courses Bachelor of Economic Science (BEcon) R44 010 as a result. Engineering and the Built Environment Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) R53 630 Parents/guardian/religious groups Bachelor of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering) (BEngSc(BME)) R61 810 Your parents or guardian may be able to Bachelor of Engineering Science (Digital Arts) (BEngSc(DA)) R57 400 help you with funding, or their employers Bachelor of Science (Engineering) (BSc(Eng)) depending on branch R47 100-R54 430 may offer student bursaries. Many church groups and other religious organisations Bachelor of Science (Construction Studies) (BSc(CS)) R67 740 offer bursaries to their members. Bachelor of Science (Property Studies) BSc (PS) R54 350 Bachelor of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) (BSc(URP)) R55 060 Bank Loan Health Sciences Most major banking institutions offer Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) R50 710 student loans at attractive interest rates. Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) R66 860 Normally, bank loans cover the duration of Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) R66 600 study and are repaid once you start work- ing, or once you have graduated. Some Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) R45 480 banks offer a grace period to students Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) R56 860 who are completing internships, articles Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS) R43 040 or community service. In most instances, Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (BSc(OT)) R50 700 you are required to repay the interest while Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) R49 840 still studying. Sometimes surety/security is MBChB R67 950 required, which means that a relative, friend or sponsor must guarantee to repay the loan Humanities if you fail to do so. Visit your local bank to Bachelor of Arts (BA) R39 240-R50 540 find out what products they offer students. Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) R42 640 Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Art) R42 080 Bachelor of Film and TV (BAFT) R42 800 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) R49 180-R49 620 Bachelor of Music (BMus) R42 960 Bachelor of Arts (Performing and Visual) (BAPVA) R42 080-R45 350 Bachelor of Education (BEd) R31 600 Accommodation Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology R48 130 Bachelor of Audiology R48 130 Bachelor of Social Work R46 690 Science Bachelor of Science (BSc) R47 920 South African citizens will be expected to make a first payment prior to, or during enrolment before being permitted to enrol at the University. Applicants will be informed of this in writing. This amount is offset against the fee account. International applicants pay fees at the beginning of the year. All International applicants must pay 75% of the tuition fees and related costs at the time of registration. The balance Applicants who indicate they wish to apply is to be paid by the end of March. for residential accommodation will be sent a detailed questionnaire. The completed All fees are due by 31 March. questionnaire must be returned to the If you cannot pay you will be required to contact the Fees Office to sign a payment plan. www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/ 8
your Studies Wits Scholarships National Student Financial Aid Scheme The following scholarships are available: The highest marks in a maximum of six (NSFAS) subjects are considered. The six subjects University Entrance Scholarships must include: NSFAS, funded by the Government, is For matriculants only, the awards will be financial assistance in the form of a loan. • Two official languages (English being one) calculated according to the Wits Admission Like a bank loan, a NSFAS loan is repayable • Mathematics and Physical Science Point Score (APS). once you start working. You are expected • Two other designated subjects. to start repaying your loan only once you Scholarships are for a maximum of six are employed and earning more than subjects and exclude Life Orientation. The scholarship is renewable for each year R30 000 per year. The period allowed for of the first undergraduate degree, pro- repayments varies according to individual • APS of 51+ (excluding Life Orientation) vided academic performance is of a high circumstances. Special legislation allows (R42 000) standard. NSFAS to require employers to deduct loan • APS 48-50 (excluding Life Orientation) The scholarship increases annually as repayments from the wages or salaries of (R30 000) agreed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships borrowers. • APS 45-47 (excluding Life Orientation) Committee. (R15 000) NSFAS rewards students who succeed • APS 43-44 (excluding Life Orientation) Equality Scholarships academically. Academic results are used (R10 000) to calculate rebates. If you pass all your An initiative led by the Vice-Chancellor, courses in any one year, 40% of your annual Scholarship students are still eligible for Professor Adam Habib. It is targeted at the loan will converted to a bursary. (A bursary, NSFAS funding. top performing students in Quintile 1 and 2 as defined in the Act No.56, 1999, is part schools, who have performed outstandingly of the loan which you do not have to pay Conditions in their matric year and who are offered a back.) This means you need to repay only The Scholarship is for a maximum of six place at the University. 60% of your loan (plus interest) for that year! subjects only and excludes Life Orientation. Sports Scholarships A student who passes half his/her courses (Advanced Programme Mathematics is will qualify for a 20% rebate. included.) If you have represented your province or Scholarship students are still eligible for South Africa in top level sport and display If you graduate within the minimum number NSFAS funding (the difference between the appropriate academic potential, you of years required, you will have saved 40% the scholarship and the cost of being at may be eligible for a Wits Sport Bursary. of your loan each year, and you will owe far less than someone who takes longer to University may be covered by NSFAS). Terms and conditions are outlined in the complete their degree. Students who took a gap year (not longer sport bursary application form which can than a year), may be eligible for a University be downloaded from www.wits.ac.za/ By repaying your NSFAS loan as quickly Entrance Scholarship. Please advise the study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/ as possible, you will increase the funds Financial Aid and Scholarships Office once Applications must be received by available in the NSFAS scheme and thus you register, as the scholarship will not be 31 August 2018. the amount of money available to assist automatically recorded on the student future generations of students who need system. The scholarship is applicable for National Olympiad winners financial assistance to study. the year of registration. (Maths and English Olympiads) The student should provide the University’s • R20 000 for winners Student Enrolment Centre with any official • R8 000 for top ten runners up Application Fees remarked results issued by the examination Students must provide the University’s authority that may impact on the amount of the scholarship by 30 September of the Financial Aid and Scholarships office with Central Accommodation Office together a certified copy of their certificate. same year for which the scholarship has with the residence application fee of R110 been awarded. If a student receives an external bursary (for a double room) and R610 (for a single which is more than the maximum alloca- room). Successful applicants will be No application is necessary as the award is tion of R155 000, regardless of the source, required to pay a non-refundable deposit given automatically. the student will be required to return the of R950 to confirm acceptance of a res- Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships sponsorship funding. This is to enable the idence offer. University to assist other Wits students. R60 000 is awarded to the ten most out- All applicants need to pay the relevant pay- standing matriculants who have applied to All University awards will be cancelled and ment, regardless of whether or not they Wits. No application is necessary as the forfeited should a student deregister for have a bursary. award is given automatically. any reason. Closing date for all undergraduate residence applications is 30 September. Late applications cannot be considered. www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/ www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/ 9
Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management offers professional development in the areas of business and legal expertise through educational programmes that compare with the very best globally. The Faculty is home to three schools offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from Bachelors through to PhDs: the School of Accounting, School of Economic and Business Sciences (SEBS) and the School of Law. The Faculty offers several undergraduate degrees including the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with flexible major combinations or more specialised programmes such as the BCom(IS), BCom(Acc), BCom(PPE) or BCom(Law); the Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) and the Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc). The Faculty is also home to the Wits Business School and the Wits School of Governance. These schools are on the Parktown campus and offer postgraduate programmes only, including the Wits MBA. Wits BCom The Wits BCom is a three year full-time degree. It Accountancy, Taxation, Auditing, Law or selected is offered as a double major general degree with a approved majors from other faculties. Choices include choice of majors/plans from a variety of disciplines, or Psychology, Computer Science, Computational and with one major chosen from another faculty (Faculty Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. of Humanities or Faculty of Science). This caters to a Popular course combinations include: Economics wide range of interests and potential careers. and Finance, Economics and Management, Finance All BCom degrees require first year courses in and Insurance and Risk Management, Finance and Economics, Accountancy, Law, Computational Management, Marketing and Human Resource Mathematics, Business Statistics and Information Management, Marketing and Management. These Systems. From second year onwards, students elect courses tend to follow a more fixed curriculum, as do their majors from disciplines such as: Economics, the BCom degrees majoring in Information Systems, Finance, Information Systems, Insurance and Risk Law and the interdisciplinary PPE, which combines Management, Management, Human Resource study from three disciplines - Politics, Philosophy and Management and Marketing, or from majors such as Economics (PPE). Structure of the Wits BCom Degree First Year (Compulsory) Economics IA OR Computational Fundamentals of Economics Theory IA Mathematics Information Systems + Accounting I + + Economics IB OR Business Statistics Commercial Law Economics Theory IB Second Year (Choose Majors) Potential Major Potential Major Potential Major + + (2nd Year Level) (2nd Year Level) (2nd Year Level) Third Year Major 1 Major 2 + (3rd Year Level) (3rd Year Level) www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/ 10
FLEXIBILITY & SPECIALISATION ECONOMICS FINANCE Do you have a flair for problem solving, reasoning and Are your idols just as likely to be entrepreneurs and business analysis? Are you fascinated by how money actually does people as pop stars or athletes? Would you say that you’re make the world go round? Then a career in economics might analytical, and good at problem solving and planning? Are you be perfect for you! good with figures, and have you always been savvy with your money? Then consider a major in finance. So, what is Economics? So, what is Finance? Economics is the study of how, where and why money and resources are produced, spent and allocated by government Finance has been simply defined as the science of managing money. This involves two broadly related activities: firstly the and businesses, and how these help and affect the lives of management of money by business (corporate finance), gov- individuals. When you hear discussions around unemploy- ernment (public finance), and individuals (personal finance); ment, monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances and secondly, the process of acquiring the funds needed to are an economist is involved. Businesses, organisations and operate successfully. Finance is the engine of, and central to, citizens are all affected by both their country’s economy and all economies and stock markets. what happens globally, so every commerce graduate will un- dertake at least one year of study in economics. combine with Finance, Management, combine with Economics, Insurance and Information Systems, Insurance and Risk Management, Information Systems, Risk Management or Law, Management and Law or study as part of a BCom(PPE) careers • Chief Executive Officer careers • Analyst • Chief Executive Officer or Chief • Chief Financial Officer • Chief Investment Officer Investment Officer • Economic Consultant • Financial Advisor • Financial Journalist • Economist • Investment Analyst • Investment Banker • Financial Risk Manager • Investment Analyst • Journalist • Manager • Political Advisor, ‘lobbyist’ Policy • Investment Banker • Merchant Banker Analyst • Politician • Researcher • Portfolio Manager • Public Sector Consultant • Stock Broker HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Are you a great communicator who relates well to a wide range Are you fascinated by how technology affects people, organ- of people? Do you have excellent problem solving skills, with isations and societies, and vice versa? Are you the first to the ability to ‘see both sides’? Are you a good listener who download and use the latest app? Do you enjoy solving ‘real wants to ‘make a difference’ to an organisation? Then studying world’ problems? Then you should seriously consider infor- Human Resource Management may be a great choice for you. mation systems as a career. So, what is Human Resource Management? So, what are Information Systems? Human resource management (HRM) is the managing of people within organisations so as to optimise their performance for Information Systems (IS) enable individuals, organisations and society to gather, store, organise, protect, retrieve, share and the greater good of the organisation. Recruitment, talent make sense of information. They provide the opportunity to management, employee development and motivation, do things differently and are at the forefront of changing the and compensation are all key aspects of HRM. world we live and work in. combine with Finance, Marketing, Computer Science, combine with Management, Psychology, Law, Management, Economics, Law, Information Systems, Economics and Marketing Psychology and many others careers • Application Developer • Business Analyst careers • Consulting • Human Resource Management • Change Manager • Chief Information Officer • Industrial Relations Management • Management • IT Auditor • IT Consultant • Project Manager • Negotiations • Recruitment and Talent Management • Systems Analyst • Technology Architect • Strategic Planning • Training and Development • UX/UI Designer 11
MANAGEMENT Do you have a flair for planning, organising and teamwork? Are you an effective communicator who is able to motivate others? Do you see yourself leading a Fortune 500 company or as South Africa’s next famous entrepreneur? If so, consider majoring in management. So, what is Management? Management is the study and science of how organisations are run and administered, be they businesses, government bodies or non-profit organisations. The important and complex areas of project management and strategic management also fall within this discipline, as do the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and new venture creation. combine with almost any discipline as most graduates eventually move into leadership positions in the course of their careers careers • Compliance Manager • Manager in Public Works and Health • Manager in Tourism • Marketing Manager • Operations Manager • Project Manager • Strategic Planning Director • Training Manager Top Management posts include: • Chief Executive Officer • Chief Operating Officer INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT • Company President • General Manager • Managing Director Do the management of risk and the probability of occurrence of disaster fascinate you? Have you got an eye for complexity, and a head for figures? Are you analytical and focussed, with good attention to detail? If so, a career in insurance and risk MARKETING management might be ideal for you. Are you fascinated by trends and fashions, and why certain So, what is Insurance and Risk Management? brands are so much more successful than others? Do you ever Insurance is the way that companies and individuals protect wonder what makes last season’s cool ‘must haves’ suddenly themselves against the risk of loss, and loss itself. The loss ‘so last year’? Would you love to shape the world’s desires? may involve property, life, health or income. It is a form of risk Then marketing could be your dream career. management. So, what is Marketing? Risk Management itself refers to the way that risks are identi- The role of marketing in business is to build the profile of fied, assessed and prioritised, and the means used to minimise, brands, get people interested in products, and to persuade monitor and control the threat that unfortunate events can pose. buyers that they really need what is on offer. Technology, travel, entertainment, services, apps and games - even your favourite musician or sports team - all are marketed. combine with Finance, Economics, Management and Law combine with Management, Information Systems, Psychology, Finance, Economics and Human Resource Management careers • Appraiser • Asset Manager • Claims Adjustor careers • Advertising Manager • Compliance Officer • Insurance Analyst • Insurance Broker • Brand Manager • Events Manager • Financial Advisor • Sales Representative • Underwriter • Market Research Manager • Project Manager • Promotions Manager • Public Relations Manager • Sales Manager Career Planner Launch your career by matching your personality and subject choices to the best working environments. www.wits.ac.za/careerplanner 12
Specialised Degrees Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BCom(PPE) Bachelor of Accounting Science - BAccSc The PPE provides an understanding of political, philosoph- The BAccSc degree is required if you wish to qualify as a Char- ical and economic ideas, the nature of political institutions, tered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of processes and decision-making, the working of economic Accountancy study, namely: Management, Accounting and systems, the causes of poverty and wealth and how to pro- Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. Intro- mote development. ductory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathemat- It is also possible to study Politics or Philosophy or Economics ics and Statistics and Accounting Information Systems are as part of the general BCom or BA degree. also taken. careers • Academia • Civil Service • Development • Diplomatic Corps • Economics careers • Charted Accountant • Fund Manager • International Banking or Finance • Internal Auditor • Tax Specialist • Journalism • Politics • Research Studying Law at Wits BCom Accounting - BCom(Acc) Students interested in studying Law at Wits have several The BCom Accounting degree is a three-year full-time pro- options to consider. Anyone wishing to practice Law needs to gramme comprising both compulsory courses and elective hold as a minimum an LLB degree. The LLB degree is a four courses that students can choose from within the School of year degree that comprises largely law subjects with several Accountancy, School of Law, School of Economic and Business humanity or commerce subjects at first year level. There are Sciences or from the Faculties of Science and Humanities. certain core law subjects which must be taken by all students This allows students to tailor their degree quite specifically to wishing to graduate with an LLB, while others form a set of meet their particular career aspirations. electives from which students choose. Students wishing to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant, While it is possible to enter an LLB at first year undergrad- who do not qualify initially for entrance into the BAccSc pro- uate level, students interested in studying law are generally gramme, can follow the BCom Accounting as an alternative (four year) option. Consult the Faculty for advice. encouraged to undertake a BCom or BA degree first, pref- erably choosing Law as one of their majors. This enables students to get a feeling for the more general law subjects before committing to the study of Law while also developing careers • Chartered Certified Accountant knowledge and skills in other disciplines which will be useful • Chartered Financial Analyst • Internal Auditor to them in the context in which they may practice Law in the • Management Accountant • Management Consultant future. Students seeking a career in corporate law, working • Professional Accountant, and many others for either law firms or in the legal department of large organ- isations, should choose to do a BCom(Law) with a second major in Finance, Management, Accounting, Taxation, or any other BCom major. On the other hand, students envisaging a future in human rights, family law, constitutional law, inter- Bachelor of Economic Science - BEconSc national law, etc. are generally advised to begin their legal The Bachelor of Economic Science degree is a mathematically studies with a BA(Law), pairing this with courses like politics, focused degree that has a major in Economics together with sociology, economics or languages. a mathematical science major. Students taking either the BCom(Law) or BA(Law) route into The entrance requirements are higher than those for the BCom the LLB take several of the introductory and core LLB cours- and should only be considered by students with very strong es over three years as their Law “major”. This allows students ability in mathematics. to then complete the LLB degree over a two year period as The BEconSc is seen as a specialist degree and focuses on they already hold credits for several of the LLB courses. building strong analytical abilities for graduates wishing to A third route into the LLB is for students holding any under- work in fields like economics, actuarial science or other busi- graduate degree, without Law as a major. These students ness and data analytics fields. are not required to do the non-Law courses required in the LLB and are therefore able to complete all the law courses The choice of the mathematical science major can be in three years. In both these cases, students have developed made from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied critical thinking and analytical skills during the course of their Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics and first degrees which enables the accelerated progress through Mathematical Statistics. the LLB. careers • Actuary • Budget Analyst • Economist careers • Advocate • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge • Field Marketing Associate • Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner • Legal, Risk and • Financial Analyst • Industry Analyst Compliance Consultant • Magistrate • Management Consultant • Negotiator • Mediator • Arbitrator • Policy Analyst • Statistician, and many others • Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor www.wits.ac.za/bcom/ 13
Minimum Admission Requirements Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements (Bachelor’s Degree Pass) Closing Date: 30 September 2018 NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/ English Home Language Programmes APS OR Mathematics Wait-listing 1st Additional Language School of Accountancy Applicants with an APS between 39-41 Bachelor of Accounting Science as well as English at Level 6 and 42 + (BAccSc) 5 6 Mathematics at Level 7 will be wait- (3 years) listed subject to the number of places available. Applicants with an APS between 35-38 Bachelor of Commerce as well as English 6 and Mathematics BCom(Accounting) 39 + 5 5 6 will be wait-listed subject to the (3 years) number of places available. School of Economic and Business Sciences Applicants with an APS between 35-38 Bachelor of Commerce as well as English 6 and Mathematics (BCom) 39 + 5 5 6 will be wait-listed subject to the (3 years) number of places available. Applicants with an APS between 39-41 Bachelor of Economic Science as well as English 5 and Mathematics (BEconSc) 42 + 5 6 7 will be wait-listed subject to the (3 years) number of places available. School of Law Applicants with an APS between 35-42 Bachelor of Commerce with Law as well as English 6 and Mathematics BCom(Law) 43 + 5 5 6 will be wait-listed subject to the (3 years) number of places available. 14
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board) NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. Advanced Level (A Level) Advanced Level (A Level) Certificate of Secondary Ordinary Level (O Level)/ Higher Int. Certificate of Secondary Education Secondary Education International General Advanced Subsidiary Advanced Subsidiary Higher International Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Certificate of International International (IB Diploma) (IB Diploma) Education (AS Level) (AS Level) (HIGCSE) (HIGCSE) (IGCSE) English Language Mathematics School of Accountancy HL,SL HL,SL A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2 4-7 5-7 HL,SL HL,SL A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3 4-7 4-7 School of Economic and Business Sciences HL,SL HL,SL A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3 4-7 4-7 HL,SL HL,SL A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2 4-7 6-7 School of Law HL,SL HL,SL A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3 4-7 4-7 15
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment has the highest number of endowed professorships or chairs at the University of the Witwatersrand. We maintain strong links with industry through student bursaries, scholarships and internships, and offer a range of programmes which includes Information Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (within Electrical Engineering), and Environmental Engineering (within Civil Engineering). Degrees in the Built Environment address the social, spatial and infrastructural needs of a transforming South Africa. This includes the degrees in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Property Studies and Quantity Surveying. BSc(ENG) Programmes This continent, and the world, faces challenges in all The BSc(Eng) curriculum is structured to supply a sectors of the economy where engineers will assist in solid grounding in fundamental engineering science, solving the problems that plague development, with an emphasis on generalised problem-solving sustainability and progress.The Faculty’s engineering skills. The first two years of study are common degrees are recognised by the Engineering Council to each of these three branches – Mechanical, of South Africa and are approved by professional ac- Industrial and Aeronautical. In the third and fourth crediting bodies in the USA, Canada, Australia, New years of study, the courses that students take are Zealand, UK, Ireland and Hong Kong. specialised towards their chosen branch. BSc(Eng) Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering 1ST Year Compulsory Courses 2ND Year Compulsory Courses • Chemistry • Mathematics • Mathematics • Electrical Engineering • Physics • Fluid Mechanics • Mechanics • Mechanical Engineering • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Design • Thermodynamics • Engineering Drawing • Materials Science and Engineering • Applied Mechanics • Computer Skills and Software Development Mechanical Industrial Aeronautical The Mechanical Engineer applies Industrial engineering, also referred The aeronautical engineer is involved scientific principles to the design, to as business process engineer- in the design, development and mod- development, construction, installa- ing, studies the systems, processes, ification of the components and sys- tion, operation and maintenance of technology and people which make tems of all types of flight vehicles energy production and harnessing up organisations. - including fixed wing aircraft, helicop- equipment, machines and systems ters, sail planes, airships and missiles. in all areas of industry and society. careers Design, Development, careers Production, Operations, careers Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing, Transport, Energy, Technical Manager, Logistics, Propulsion, Production, Systems Systems Resource Planning Electrical Information careers in Electrical Engineering Power, High Voltage, Machine and The electrical engineering programme Information Engineers are Drives, Antennas, Computer, Automation, covers diverse aspects such as elec- responsible for developing and Telecommunications Engineer tric circuits, software, microproces- maintaining high level systems in Careers in Information Engineering sors, power engineering, electronics which computer applications, net- Software, Computer, Network, Information, and electromagnetics. working and information process- Telecommunications, Software Engineer, Information Technology ing are the essential components. 16 www.wits.ac.za/ebe/
SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES Chemical Chemical engineering deals with large-scale industrial processes that convert raw materials into Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) products with higher economic and social value. For example, fuels and Biomedical Engineering is a discipline in which engineering and quantitative chemicals are produced from coal, sciences are applied to the solution of medical and biological problems. natural gas and vegetation. Common examples include the development of sophisticated x-ray imaging systems, artificial organs and other medical devices. careers Process Design/Control, A three year undergraduate degree, the BME is a pre-professional qualifica- Biochemical Engineer, Food Processing Engineer tion. Graduates with a BME can pursue various routes to obtain a profes- sional qualification, such as Medicine, Electrical or Information Engineering or Physics. Metallurgy and Materials This engineering programme careers Medical Imaging System Design, Artificial Organs and Prosthetics, covers engineering principles Modelling and Simulation of Physiological States required to concentrate, extract and refine metals, materials and carbon materials as well as devel- Digital Arts (BEngSc(DA)) oping new alloys, materials, ceram- As an engineer focussing on Game Design, you’ll be afforded the chance of ics and composites. combining more traditional aspects of Electrical and Information Engineering with the creative and functional aspects of games – creating a truly unique careers Extractive, Process, opportunity to apply your skills in a unique and challenging environment. Corrosion, Foundry, Failure Analysis, Tribologist On completion of the BEngSc, students may continue into the third year of Electrical or Information Engineering, or into the Honours course in Digital Civil and Environmental Arts. Civil Engineering focuses on plan- ning, designing and maintenance careers Game Design, Software Engineering, Software Development, Animation and management of projects to +2 do with the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges and water supply and sewage systems. Nuclear Engineering: After completing a three year BSc following a fixed curriculum (partially made up of courses taken from careers Structural, Bridge Design, Geotechnical, Construction, Water the first two years of mechanical engineering), students may enter the Resource Management Mechanical Engineering stream in the third year. These students will graduate after five years of study with both a BSc and a BSc(Eng), Mining specialising in Nuclear Engineering. Mining engineers play a key role Industrial Engineering with focus: Students who have completed in the planning, exploitation and two years of study in another engineering stream may enter directly excavation of mineral resources. into the third year of Industrial Engineering. This allows students to graduate as Industrial Engineers, but with a background in another careers Design Engineer, Rock engineering branch, such as chemical or electrical engineering. Engineer, Blasting Engineer, Mineral Resource Manager Programmes in the Built Environment Architectural Studies (BAS) Urban and Regional Planning (BSc(URP)) Architecture is the art, science and business of building. The Urban and Regional Planning is concerned with sustaining the Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on aesthetic, theoretical environment and developing more convenient, equitable, healthy, and practical concerns in the built environment. It involves social, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations. cultural, developmental, contextual, environmental, technical, and financial issues. careers Architect, Landscaper, Interior Designer, careers Property Portfolio Manager, Property Development, Draughtsperson Urban Planning Construction Studies (BSc(Construction Studies)) Property Studies (BSc(PS)) If you intend to pursue a career in some capacity in building con- Property refers to land and buildings for use as homes, offices, struction or technology, or you wish to study built environment shops, restaurants, hotels, and the rights that come with it. Studies issues and their management, then the construction studies in this area enable you to understand how to invest in property, progamme will suit you. how to manage it, how much to sell it for and how to develop it. careers Project Management, careers Banking and Investment, Valuation, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying Damage Assessor, Policy Analyst, Property Developer 17
Minimum Admission Requirements Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements (Bachelor’s Degree Pass) NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/ English Home Language Programmes Physical APS OR 1st Mathematics Wait-listing Sciences Additional Language School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Chemical Engineering 42 + 5 5 5 Maths, Physical Science and English (BSc(Eng)) stand a greater chance of being accepted. (4 years) Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 42 + 5 5 5 Maths, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 36 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. School of Electrical and Information Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 36 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. Bachelor of Engineering Science in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) 42 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (3 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in (BEngSc(DA)) 42 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (3 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Aeronautical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 40 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Industrial Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 40 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mechanical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) 40 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. School of Mining Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mining Engineering BSc(Eng) 40 + 5 5 5 Mathematics, Physical Science and English (4 years) stand a greater chance of being accepted. School of Architecture and Planning Acceptance is dependant on departmental selection. Applicants are required to complete a written and graphic exercise, and may be required to attend an interview. Applicants with a Wits APS of 29-33 may be accepted on the basis of exceptional scores and an interview. The selection process for the BAS is Bachelor of Architectural Studies conducted by a panel of senior academics from the (BAS) 34 + 4 4 School of Architecture and Planning, monitored by the (3 years) Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on performance against the selection exercise, interview and academic performance, although demographic balance is taken in to consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring within the same range. Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be 36 + 5 5 (BSc(URP)) (3 years) waitlisted subject to the number of places available. School of Construction Economics and Management Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be 36 + 5 5 (BSc(CS)) (3 years) waitlisted subject to the number of places available. Bachelor of Science in Property Studies Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be 36 + 5 5 (BSc(Property Studies)) (4 years) waitlisted subject to the number of places available. 18
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board) NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable. General Certificate of Education (HIGCSE) Education (HIGCSE) Education (HIGCSE) Education (IGCSE) Ordinary Level (O Advanced Level Advanced Level Advanced Level Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Certificate of Certificate of Certificate of (IB Diploma)) (IB Diploma)) (IB Diploma)) International International International International Subsidiary Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary Subsidiary Subsidiary Higher Int. Higher Int. Higher Int. Advanced Advanced Advanced (AS Level) (AS Level) (AS Level) (A Level) (A Level) (A Level) Level)/ Physics English Language Mathematics Chemistry (BSc ChemEng and BSc Metallurgy ONLY) School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering HL 4-7, A-C A-C 1-3 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, A-C A-D 1-3 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, A-C A-C 1-3 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, A-C A-D 1-3 SL 5-7 School of Civil and Environmental Engineering HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 School of Electrical and Information Engineering HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 School of Mining Engineering HL 4-7, HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 SL 5-7 School of Architecture and Planning n. n y d e HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 he SL 5-7 SL 5-7 n w c e n HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 . SL 5-7 SL 5-7 School of Construction Economics and Management HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 . SL 5-7 SL 5-7 HL 4-7, HL 4-7, A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-C 1-3 . SL 5-7 SL 5-7 19
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