BCom Hons: Statistics at University of Pretoria

For BCom Honours(Statistics) specializing in Economic Statistics, at least 65% in Economics on the 3rd-year level. of Statistics. be given to modules repeated and duration of the study.

Admission requirements

Relevant BCom degree with an average of at least 65% in Statistics or equivalent on the 3rd-year level.

For BCom Honours(Statistics) specialising in Economic Statistics, at least 65% in Economics on the 3rd-year level.

Student numbers are limited to a maximum of 40 collectively overall honours programmes in the Department of Statistics.

Historical performance during prior studies will also be considered in selecting students.

Specific attention will be given to modules repeated and the duration of the study.

The head of the department reserves the right to prescribe additional modules in consultation with the departmental postgraduate selection committee.

The progress of all honours candidates is monitored bi-annually by the postgraduate coordinator/head of the department.

A candidate’s study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.

Registration for the second field of study With reference to General Regulation G.6, a student who has already completed a bachelor of honours degree at this or another university, may, with the permission of the Dean, register for another degree, subject to the regulations applicable to the field of study in question and to any other stipulations the Dean may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the course content of the first degree and the second degree.

Such a concession may be withdrawn by the Dean/Deans if the student does not perform satisfactorily.

Acknowledgement of modules

Subject to the stipulations of G.22.1, G.23.2 and the Joint Statute, a Dean may acknowledge modules passed at another tertiary institution or at this University in a department other than that in which the honours study is undertaken for the honours degree – provided that at least half of the required modules for the degree in question are attended and passed at this university.

If there is overlap in the course content of the degree for which the student wishes to enrol or is enrolled and a degree already conferred, the Dean may not acknowledge any modules that form part of the degree already conferred.

Additional requirements

Historical performance during prior studies will also be considered in selecting students.

Specific attention will be given to modules repeated and the duration of the study.

The head of the department reserves the right to prescribe additional modules in consultation with the
departmental postgraduate selection committee.

The progress of all honours candidates is monitored bi-annually by the postgraduate coordinator/head of the department.

A candidate’s study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.

Registration for the second field of study With reference to General Regulation G.6, a student who has already completed a bachelor of honours degree at this or another university, may, with the permission of the Dean, register for another degree, subject to the regulations applicable to the field of study in question and to any other stipulations the Dean may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the course content of the first degree and the second degree.

Such a concession may be withdrawn by the Dean/Deans if the student does not perform satisfactorily.

Acknowledgement of modules

a. Subject to the stipulations of G.22.1, G.23.2 and the Joint Statute, a Dean may acknowledge modules passed at another tertiary institution or at this University in a department other than that in which the honours study is undertaken for the honours degree – provided that at least half of the required modules for the degree in question are attended and passed at this university.

b. If there is overlap in the course content of the degree for which the student wishes to enrol or is enrolled and a degree already conferred, the Dean may not acknowledge any modules that form part of the degree already conferred.

Duration of study 1 year