BSc Information and Knowledge Systems at University of Pretoria

The Information and Knowledge Systems degree from the University of Pretoria is the ideal program for students who are interested in computer science, and specifically in one of the following areas of specialization: data science, genetics, geographical information systems, IT and enterprises, law, music or software.

Admission requirements

The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Grade 11 results are used in the provisional admission of prospective students.

A valid qualification with admission to degree studies is required.

Minimum subject and achievement requirements, as set out below, are required.

On the first-year level, a student has a choice between Afrikaans and English as a language medium.

In certain cases, tuition may be presented in English only, for example in electives, where the lecturer may not speak Afrikaans, or in cases where it is not economically or practically viable.

Should a candidate obtain an APS of 26 to 29, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided the quotas regarding student numbers have not been reached.

Minimum requirements

Achievement level
Afrikaans or English Mathematics
APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level 4 3 D D 5 3 C C 30 (26-29 admission based on the NBT).

Duration: 3years

What jobs can I get with an Information Science degree?

Data Scientist/Data Analytics.

Data Science Engineer.

Information Assurance Analyst.

Health Science Specialist.

Audiovisual Specialist.

Chief Information Officer.

Competitive Intelligence Specialist.

Database Applications Specialist/Designer.

How much does an information system manager earn in South Africa?

R83,232 (ZAR)/yr.