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

To study Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Band C at UCT you need a minimum of about APS 470. Law is competitive, so aim higher than the minimum and confirm the current cut-off in the UCT prospectus.

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

Check the education programmes in the list above for the UCT teaching (BEd) minimum APS. The phase you choose changes the subjects you need.

What APS do I need for engineering at UCT?

Engineering (Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Band C) at UCT needs a minimum of about APS 348. Strong Mathematics and Physical Sciences are essential, so aim well above the minimum.

Does meeting the minimum APS get me into UCT?

Not on its own. The APS is the first gate at UCT. 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 UCT?

Programmes at UCT range from about APS 300 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 810 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. UCT scores APS using Faculty Points Score (raw % sum, best 6, LO & LS excluded) (max 600).

Popular programme cut-offs at UCT

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

Law (LLB): Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Band C
Engineering: Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Band C
Medicine (MBChB): Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB - Band C
Commerce (BCom): Bachelor of Commerce - Band C
Science (BSc): Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies - Band C

Faculty of Commerce

Bachelor of Business Science

APS 435

Bachelor of Business Science - Actuarial Science

APS 500

Bachelor of Business Science - Actuarial Science - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Business Science - Actuarial Science - Band B

APS 525

Bachelor of Business Science - Actuarial Science - Band C

APS 475

Bachelor of Business Science - Band A

APS 435

Bachelor of Business Science - Band B

APS 470

Bachelor of Business Science - Band C

APS 430

Bachelor of Business Science - Computer Science & Statistics

APS 435

Bachelor of Business Science - Computer Science & Statistics - Band A

APS 435

Bachelor of Business Science - Computer Science & Statistics - Band B

APS 470

Bachelor of Business Science - Computer Science & Statistics - Band C

APS 430

Bachelor of Business Science - Data Science

APS 435

Bachelor of Business Science - Data Science - Band A

APS 435

Bachelor of Business Science - Data Science - Band B

APS 470

Bachelor of Business Science - Data Science - Band C

APS 430

Bachelor of Commerce

APS 435

Bachelor of Commerce - Band A

APS 435

Bachelor of Commerce - Band B

APS 470

Bachelor of Commerce - Band C

APS 430

Bachelor of Commerce - Quantitative Finance

APS 500

Bachelor of Commerce - Quantitative Finance - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Commerce - Quantitative Finance - Band B

APS 525

Bachelor of Commerce - Quantitative Finance - Band C

APS 475

Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

APS 450

Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Band B

APS 408

Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Band C

APS 348

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

APS 450

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies - Band B

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies - Band C

APS 390

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering - Band B

APS 480

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering - Band C

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering - Band B

APS 460

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering - Band C

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechatronics

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechatronics - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechatronics - Band B

APS 480

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechatronics - Band C

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, and Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, and Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, and Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering - Band B

APS 480

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, and Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering - Band C

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics

APS 450

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics - Band B

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics - Band C

APS 390

Bachelor of Science in Property Studies

APS 450

Bachelor of Science in Property Studies - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Science in Property Studies - Band B

APS 420

Bachelor of Science in Property Studies - Band C

APS 390

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB

APS 810

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB - Band A

APS 810

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB - Band B

APS 807

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB - Band C

APS 644

Bachelor of Science in Audiology

APS 720

Bachelor of Science in Audiology - Band A

APS 720

Bachelor of Science in Audiology - Band B

APS 710

Bachelor of Science in Audiology - Band C

APS 550

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

APS 730

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Band A

APS 730

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Band B

APS 782

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Band C

APS 565

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

APS 730

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy - Band A

APS 730

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy - Band B

APS 797

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy - Band C

APS 580

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

APS 715

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology - Band A

APS 715

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology - Band B

APS 670

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology - Band C

APS 510

Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

APS 450

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Band B

APS 450

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Band C

APS 380

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA))

APS 380

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)) - Band A

APS 380

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)) - Band C

APS 300

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P))

APS 380

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P)) - Band A

APS 380

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P)) - Band C

APS 300

Bachelor of Music (BMUS)

APS 380

Bachelor of Music (BMUS) - Band A

APS 380

Bachelor of Music (BMUS) - Band C

APS 300

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) - Band B

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) - Band C

APS 380

Bachelor of Social Science in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BSocSc) (PPE)

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Science in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BSocSc) (PPE) - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Band A

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Band B

APS 450

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Band C

APS 380

Diploma in Music Performance (DMP)

APS 380

Diploma in Music Performance (DMP) - Band A

APS 380

Diploma in Theatre & Performance (DTP)

APS 380

Diploma in Theatre & Performance (DTP) - Band A

APS 380

Faculty of Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Band A

APS 500

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Band B

APS 485

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Band C

APS 470

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Band A

APS 680

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Band B

APS 640

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Band C

APS 550

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 UCT prospectus before you apply.

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