Bachelor of Commerce | UCT

APS Required

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Degree

Delivery

Not Specified

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Cape Town is a three-year degree that equips students with the analytical tools, business acumen, and professional foundation needed to thrive in South Africa's competitive economy. UCT's Commerce faculty is the only one in Africa that produces CA(SA) graduates through a pathway accredited by SAICA, and its graduates are consistently among the most sought-after in the country. Specialisations include Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management Studies, Marketing, Organisational Psychology, and Statistics and Data Science, allowing students to tailor their degree to their strengths and career goals. Lectures are delivered in a globally connected environment that emphasises critical thinking, ethical leadership, and an understanding of Africa's unique business challenges. The first year is intentionally broad, and students may switch specialisations as their interests develop.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (HL) / 60% (FAL)
Mathematics: 60%
APS: 435

Career Prospects

Chartered Accountant CA(SA) – Qualified through SAICA, providing audit, tax, and advisory services at South Africa’s Big Four firms and growing mid-tier practices.
Investment Analyst – Evaluates equities, bonds, and alternative assets for South African asset managers, pension funds, and stockbroking houses.
Management Consultant – Solves complex operational and strategic challenges for South African corporates, SOEs, and government departments.
Marketing Director – Shapes brand strategy and drives commercial growth for South African FMCG, fintech, and retail businesses.
Entrepreneur – Founds and scales technology-enabled ventures addressing South Africa’s most pressing market gaps in fintech, edtech, and agribusiness.

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