Faculty of Science

BSc in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Bachelor 3 years Full-time APS 43+ NSFAS Funded
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Minimum APS Score NQF Level 7
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
East Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A three-year BSc degree majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. Students study astronomical data and the physics of the universe, with relevance to South Africa's Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English Home Language or First Additional Language 5 60–69%
  • Mathematics 6 70–79%
  • Physical Sciences 6 70–79%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC Bachelor's degree pass
  • NBT required by 31 October 2026
Programme code SBA15. Physical Sciences Level 6 required. Applicants with 40-42 points may be wait-listed. South Africa hosts the SKA project, making this a highly relevant degree. Closing date 30 September 2026.
Career Opportunities
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