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APS 38 | CA(SA) Track, Top Engineering, BSc Honours-track

APS 38 is competitive enough for BCom Chartered Accountancy at top-tier, advanced engineering streams and BSc programmes with Honours-track intent.

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What can I study with an APS score of 38?

APS 38 is competitive enough for BCom Chartered Accountancy at top-tier, advanced engineering streams and BSc programmes with Honours-track intent.

Courses typically available at APS 38

Course / DegreeTypical universities
BCom Chartered AccountancyUP, UJ, Wits, Stellenbosch
BEng (competitive streams)Wits, UCT, UP
BSc Actuarial SciencesUP, NWU

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 38

UP
Gauteng · Max APS: 42
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Wits
Gauteng · Max APS: 54
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UCT
Western Cape · Max APS: 600
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Stellenbosch
Western Cape · Max APS: 100
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UJ
Gauteng · Max APS: 42
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NWU
North West · Max APS: 42
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Next steps

  1. For CA(SA) track, Accounting (or Maths strong) at Level 6+ is often required.
  2. Check the specific faculty APS. Some are higher than the published minimum.
  3. Apply early. Competitive streams close before general deadlines.

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