1. University of the Witwatersrand
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BSc Computational and Applied Mathematics

BSc Computational and Applied Mathematics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Witwatersrand

Program Overview

The School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics is interested in mathematical applications such as valuation of financial products for large banks and corporations; graduates can eventually earn very large salaries. Continuum mechanics describes the distortion of a solid and the flow of liquids. Companies often have optimisation problems, such as the shortest path for copper wire for a telephone service. The School is interested in academic problems in mathematics, such as numerical analysis and differential equations, in astronomy and in physics.

Program Key Stats

R50460 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Original School Leaving Certificates and /or Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption, APS: 40+ , English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 7, Mathematics: Level 7, Applicants with an APS of 39-41, as well as English 6 and Mathematics 6, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

Career Options

  • Applied Mathematician
  • Chartered certified accountant
  • Data analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Investment analyst
  • Research scientist (maths)

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