What APS do I need for law (LLB) at Stellenbosch?

To study Bachelor of Laws Three-Year at Stellenbosch you need a minimum of about APS 60. Law is competitive, so aim higher than the minimum and confirm the current cut-off in the Stellenbosch prospectus.

What APS do I need for teaching (BEd) at Stellenbosch?

A teaching degree (Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Education) at Stellenbosch needs a minimum of about APS 60. The phase you choose can change the subjects you need, so check the education programmes above for the exact one.

What APS do I need for engineering at Stellenbosch?

Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering) at Stellenbosch needs a minimum of about APS 70. Strong Mathematics and Physical Sciences are essential, so aim well above the minimum.

Does meeting the minimum APS get me into Stellenbosch?

Not on its own. The APS is the first gate at Stellenbosch. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and popular programmes fill up, so they take the top students first. Some programmes add a test like the NBT or an interview.

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What APS do you need for Stellenbosch?

Programmes at Stellenbosch range from about APS 40 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 80 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. Stellenbosch scores APS using Percentage average across best 6 (LO excluded) (max 100).

Popular programme cut-offs at Stellenbosch

The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.

Law (LLB): Bachelor of Laws Three-Year
Teaching (BEd): Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Education
Engineering: Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Medicine (MBChB): Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Commerce (BCom): Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences
Science (BSc): ECP Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences Combination 1

Faculty of AgriSciences

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agribusiness Management

APS 60

Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Production and Management Elsenburg

APS 55

Bachelor of Data Science

APS 80

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Production Systems

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Plant and Soil Science

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Viticulture and Oenology

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Conservation Ecology

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

APS 60

Extended Curriculum Programme Bachelor of Agriculture in Viticulture and Oenology Combination 1

APS 60

Extended Curriculum Programme Bachelor of Agriculture in Viticulture and Oenology Combination 2

APS 60

Extended Curriculum Programme Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with Soil Science and Chemistry Combination 1

APS 60

Extended Curriculum Programme Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with Soil Science and Chemistry Combination 2

APS 60

Extended Curriculum Programme Bachelor of Science in Forestry Combination 1

APS 60

Extended Curriculum Programme Bachelor of Science in Forestry Combination 2

APS 60

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Development and the Environment

APS 63

Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Studies

APS 65

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management

APS 63

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

APS 63

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

APS 63

Bachelor of Arts in Language and Culture

APS 63

Bachelor of Arts in Law

APS 70

Bachelor of Arts in Music

APS 60

Bachelor of Arts in Political, Philosophical and Economic Studies

APS 63

Bachelor of Arts in Sport Science

APS 60

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts

APS 60

Bachelor of Music

APS 60

Bachelor of Social Work

APS 63

Diploma in Practical Music

APS 40

Higher Certificate in Music

APS 40

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Bachelor of Accounting

APS 70

Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Science

APS 80

Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences

APS 65

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting

APS 65

Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology

APS 65

Bachelor of Commerce in International Business

APS 80

Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accounting

APS 65

Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences

APS 65

Bachelor of Commerce in Mathematical Sciences

APS 70

Bachelor of Data Science

APS 80

Diploma in Sustainable Development

APS 55

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Education

APS 60

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Education

APS 60

Faculty of Law

Bachelor of Accounting and Laws

APS 80

Bachelor of Arts in Law

APS 70

Bachelor of Commerce in Law

APS 70

Bachelor of Laws

APS 70

Bachelor of Laws Three-Year

APS 60

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

APS 75

Bachelor of Nursing

APS 60

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

APS 60

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

APS 60

Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy

APS 60

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Data Science

APS 80

Bachelor of Science

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Ecology

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in GeoInformatics

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Human Life Sciences

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Physics

APS 65

Bachelor of Science in Sport Science

APS 65

ECP Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences Combination 1

APS 50

ECP Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences Combination 2

APS 55

ECP Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences Combination 3

APS 65

ECP Bachelor of Science Physical and Mathematical Sciences Combination 1

APS 50

ECP Bachelor of Science Physical and Mathematical Sciences Combination 2

APS 55

ECP Bachelor of Science Physical and Mathematical Sciences Combination 3

APS 65

Faculty of Theology

Bachelor of Divinity

APS 60

Bachelor of Theology

APS 60

ECP Bachelor of Divinity

APS 55

ECP Bachelor of Theology

APS 55

The Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

APS 70

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

APS 70

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

APS 70

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering

APS 70

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

APS 70

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering

APS 70

APS is the first gate. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and competitive programmes fill up, so they take the top students first and may add a test (like the NBT) or an interview. Always confirm the current cut-off in the official Stellenbosch prospectus before you apply.

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