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The document outlines the Mathematics program at the University of the Witwatersrand, detailing its overview, career opportunities, curriculum, entry requirements, application process, and fees. It highlights that a major in Mathematics can lead to careers in various fields such as finance and engineering. The program spans three years and includes specific courses at each level, with an application deadline of September 30, 2024.

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Mathematics - Wits University

The document outlines the Mathematics program at the University of the Witwatersrand, detailing its overview, career opportunities, curriculum, entry requirements, application process, and fees. It highlights that a major in Mathematics can lead to careers in various fields such as finance and engineering. The program spans three years and includes specific courses at each level, with an application deadline of September 30, 2024.

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Mathematics
Study the quantitative and logic structure that
underpins many important fields of study. A
major in Mathematics can pave the way for
careers in accounting, actuarial science,
business, construction, engineering, finance,
communications, information technology,
research and teaching.

In This Section

1. Overview

2. Career Opportunities

3. Curriculum

4. Entry Requirements

5. University Application Process

6. University Fees and Funding

Overview

Mathematics is the quantitative and logic


structure that forms the basis of all analytical
science, modern economics, and finance.

You will take major stream Mathematics


courses if you require Mathematics as a tool
in other disciplines, or you intend to
specialise in Mathematical Sciences or
associated subjects, such as Mathematical
Physics and Theoretical Physics.

Career Opportunities

Most of our graduates work in the financial


sector, in mathematical finance and in the
building of mathematical/ statistical models
of market and consumer behaviour.

Curriculum

First-year
Mathematics I (Major):

Algebra I
Calculus I

AND

Any three other Level I courses

Recommended courses:

Computer Science I:

Basic Computer Organisation I


Discrete Computational Structures I
Introduction to Algorithms and
Programming I
Introduction to Data Structures and
Algorithms I

Computational and Applied Mathematics I


Economics IA (Microeconomics)
Economics IB (Macroeconomics)
Physics I (Major)

Second-year
Mathematics II :

Abstract Mathematics II
Basic Analysis II
Linear Algebra II
Multivariable Calculus II
Di"erential Equations OR Introduction
to Mathematical Statistics II
Advanced Analysis

AND

Any two other Level II majors

Third-year
Mathematics III:

Group Theory
Real Analysis
Complex Analysis
Number Theory OR Topology
Coding and Cryptography OR Advanced
Real Analysis
Rings and Fields OR Positive Linear
Systems

AND

Any other Level III major

Entry Requirements

APS 42+

English Home Language OR First Additional


Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 6

Wait-listing
Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-
listed, subject to place availability.

National Benchmark Test


All Faculty of Science applicants must write
the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before
being considered for admission. There are
two tests. The Academic and Quantitative
Literacy Test and the Mathematics Test. Your
test results are used in addition to your
Grade 12 results to identify students who
may need additional support during their
studies.

University Application
Process

The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits


handles all student applications.
Please click here for an overview of the
application process.
Check the admission requirements for
your degree. Check if any additional
selection requirements apply.
Submit your application, required
documentation and application fee
before the closing date.
Once you have applied, an admissions
consultant will be assigned to your
application.
Applicants can monitor the progress of
their applications via the Self Service
Portal.
If you are an international applicant
and/or have a foreign qualification,
please click here.

Compliance with the minimum requirements


does not guarantee a place at the University.
The University has a specific number of places
for first year undergraduates, approved by the
Department of Higher Education and Training.
Final selection is made subject to the availability
of places, academic results and other entry
requirements where applicable.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition


fees for the first year of study. The Fees
website also provides information about the
payment of fees and closing dates for fees
payments. Once you have applied you will be
able to access the fees estimator on the
student self-service portal.

The Financial aid o"ce provides information


on student funding and scholarships.
University-funded Scholarships include Vice-
Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance
Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports
Scholarships and National Olympiad winner
awards. For information about NSFAS
funding, please visit the NSFAS
website. External bursaries portal: The
Bursaries South Africa website provides a
comprehensive list of bursaries in South
Africa.

Wits Plus applicants: terms of payment are in


accordance with University regulations, and
students are not eligible for University
bursaries/NSFAS or residential
accommodation.

Apply Now >

Faculty
Science

School
Mathematics

Qualification
BSc

Duration
3 years

Study Mode
Full-time

Closing Date

Application Closing Date: 30


September 2024 | Residence
Applications: 30 September 2024

Enquiries

Student Call Centre

[email protected]

011 717 1888

Contact Us
General enquiries
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1000
Admission enquiries
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1888

Find Us
1 Jan Smuts Avenue,
Braamfontein 2000,
Johannesburg,
South Africa

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