Courses that are offered at UJ

University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university in South Africa. It is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Which courses are offered at UJ for 2025?

The following courses are available at UJ for 2025

FACULTY OF ARTS, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

DIPLOMA COURSES

DIP ARCHITECTURE

DIP FASHION PRODUCTION

DIP JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

BACHELOR COURSES

B ARCHITECTURE

BA DESIGN (COMMUNICATION DESIGN)

BA (DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN)

BA DESIGN (INDUSTRIAL DESIGN)

BA DESIGN (INTERIOR DESIGN)

BA DESIGN (FASHION DESIGN)

BA (VISUAL ART)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

DIPLOMA COURSES

DIP ACCOUNTANCY

DIP BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DIP FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS

DIP FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS

DIP LOGISTICS

DIP MARKETING

DIP PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

DIP RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

DIP SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

DIP TOURISM MANAGEMENT

DIP TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR COURSES

ACCOUNTING (CA)

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE

ACCOUNTING

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS

ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT

FINANCE

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Online Programmes

• BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMEN
• BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTANCY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

BACHELOR COURSES

BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching (Grades R-3) 

BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching (Grades 4-6)

BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Grades 7-12)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 

DIPLOMA COURSES

DIP MANAGEMENT SERVICES 

DIP OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR COURSES

CIVIL ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 

MINING ENGINEERING

PHYSICAL METALLURGY

EXTRACTION METALLURGY

CONSTRUCTION

MINE SURVEYING

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DIPLOMA COURSES

DIP in Sport Management

BACHELOR COURSES

BIOKINETICS 

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY 

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND 

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

RADIATION THERAPY

CHIROPRACTIC

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE (EMC)

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

NURSING

PODIATRY

B OPTOM 

SPORT MANAGEMENT

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DIPLOMA COURSES

DIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION 

BACHELOR COURSES

SOCIAL WORK

BA 

BA with specialisation in LANGUAGE PRACTICE 

BA with specialisation in POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOG

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP 

BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS

 BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE

BA with specialisation in STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

FACULTY OF LAW

 BACHELOR COURSES

BA (LAW) 

BCOM (LAW)

LLB 

FACULTY OF SCIENCES

DIPLOMA COURSES

DIP ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

DIP BIOTECHNOLOGY

DIP FOOD TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR COURSES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS specialising in AI (Artificial Intelligence)

BIOCHEMISTRY AND BOTANY 

BOTANY AND ZOOLOGY

ZOOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 

ZOOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY

ZOOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

ZOOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY  

PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 

PHYSIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY  

GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE

MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS 

MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS

APK MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (WITH FINANCIAL ORIENTATION)

MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS (WITH FINANCIAL ORIENTATION)

MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (WITH FINANCIAL ORIENTATION) 

BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY 

CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS B

GEOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 

GEOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS

GEOLOGY AND PHYSICS

PHYSICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS

Ensure that you check minimum requirements before submitting an application at University of Johannesburg (UJ). You can check the requirements by downloading the 2025 UJ prospectus HERE. Applying without checking requirements is risky because you may not qualify for the course you want to apply for.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does UJ offer nursing?

Nursing course is offered at University of Johannesburg (UJ). Nursing requires the following minimum requirements to be accepted at UJ:

• APS: 30 excluding Life Orientation
• English: Level 5
• Mathematics: Level 4
• Life Sciences: Level 4
• Physical Sciences: Level 4

Does UJ offer law courses?

UJ does offer law courses such as BA Law, BCom Law and LLB at undergraduate level. At postgraduate level they offer the following law courses:

• LLM by dissertation and coursework
• LLD in various important fields
• Postgraduate diplomas and certificates in specialised areas such as tax law, compliance, criminal justice and forensic investigation, insolvency law, labour law, corporate law, environmental law, drafting of contracts and entertainment law.

The UJ Faculty of Law is one of the leading law schools in South Africa and is known for its excellence in teaching, research and legal practice. The Faculty's academic staff are highly qualified and experienced, and the Faculty has a strong reputation for producing top-quality law graduates.

Does UJ have diploma courses?

University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a number of diploma courses. These courses are typically shorter in duration than bachelor's degrees, and they are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to enter a particular field of employment.

The following diploma courses are offered at UJ:

• DIP ARCHITECTURE
• DIP FASHION PRODUCTION
• DIP JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
• DIP ACCOUNTANCY
• DIP BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• DIP FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS
• DIP FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS
• DIP LOGISTICS
• DIP MARKETING
• DIP PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• DIP RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
• DIP SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
• DIP TOURISM MANAGEMENT
• DIP TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
• DIP MANAGEMENT SERVICES
• DIP OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• DIP Sport Management
• DIP PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
• DIP ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
• DIP BIOTECHNOLOGY
• DIP FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Which courses are not funded by NSFAS in UJ?

The following courses are not funded by NSFAS at the University of Johannesburg (UJ):

• Short courses
• Part-time courses
• Second degrees
• Postgraduate courses

NSFAS only funds full-time undergraduate students who are studying for their first degree. NSFAS also does not fund students who are studying at private institutions. If you are interested in studying a course at UJ that is not funded by NSFAS, you need to apply for a bursary from another organization or company. 

Does UJ have free courses?

The following free courses are currently available at UJ:

• Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals
• Financial Literacy – Be Money Wise
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR
• African Insights

There are no entry requirements for any of the free courses, and there are no classes to attend. All assessments are in the form of quizzes or multiple choice questions. Once you have successfully completed a course, you will be issued with a digital certificate. The free courses offered by UJ are ONLY available to the University of Johannesburg  first year students. 

In conclusion, UJ is a great choice for students who are looking for a high-quality education and a variety of course options. The university is also committed to student success and provides a range of support services to help students succeed.

UJ Related Articles 

UJ Prospectus

UJ courses that do not require maths

UJ courses that require 20 aps or less 

UJ courses that require 21 to 24 APS