Extended Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Statistics | NWU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
Learn more about Extended Programmes.

Details

The Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics at NWU's Mahikeng campus is a four-year degree that provides students who show mathematical promise an extended pathway into quantitative studies, with additional foundational support in the first year. Students develop skills in statistical analysis, data interpretation, and quantitative research that are applicable across government, research, and business environments in South Africa. The programme broadens access to statistical training for students from disadvantaged schooling backgrounds, supporting South Africa's need to grow its pool of quantitatively skilled professionals. Graduates are equipped for entry-level roles in data analysis and statistical support, with a pathway to postgraduate specialisation.

Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 4 (50-59%)
English: Level 3 (40-49%)
APS: 20

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language40%Required
Mathematics40%Required

Career Prospects

Data Capture and Analysis Clerk – Process and organise datasets for South African government agencies, research bodies, or market research companies as an entry point into statistical work.
Survey Field Worker – Collect survey data for Stats SA, academic institutions, or market research firms conducting household or business surveys across South Africa.
Statistical Research Assistant – Support senior researchers with data cleaning, tabulation, and basic analysis at South African universities or research councils.
Administrative Officer – Apply quantitative and analytical skills to reporting and planning functions within South African government departments or public sector organisations.
Further Studies in Statistics – Use the BCom as a foundation for postgraduate specialisation in biostatistics, data science, or applied mathematics at a South African university.

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