Course Match · APS 28

APS 28 | Bachelor's Pass, General BA and BCom

APS 28 is a widely-accepted minimum for general Bachelor's degrees. Subject requirements still gate specific streams.

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What can I study with an APS score of 28?

APS 28 is a widely-accepted minimum for general Bachelor's degrees. Subject requirements still gate specific streams.

Courses typically available at APS 28

Course / DegreeTypical universities
BA HumanitiesUP, UJ, NWU, UKZN
BCom (General)Multiple universities
BEd Foundation PhaseSeveral universities

APS alone is not enough. Subject requirements (Maths, English, Physical Sciences) still gate specific programmes. Always verify on each university's prospectus.

Universities to consider with APS 28

Next steps

  1. Confirm subject minimums (English, Maths/Maths Lit, any faculty-specific requirements).
  2. Apply to 3 to 5 universities to maximise offers.
  3. Look at BCom streams where APS 28 is the minimum but some courses need 30+.

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