UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

BCom Degrees | Entrance Requirements

Great Hall, Wits Main Campus, Johannesburg

Admission requirements for the BCom include a Matriculation exemption certificate, with a demonstrated competence in Mathematics (HG-D or SG-B) and English (HG-1st or 2nd language-D). 

For automatic entry into the BCom, a matriculation exemption and a matric admission rating score of 26 with Mathematics and English is required – this means you need English HG or 1st Add Lang 5, Mathematics 5 and 36 points and above.

Students with UNISA credits may be considered for certain credits or exemptions, on condition that they meet the entry requirements as detailed above. 

For the BCom: Please make sure you understand the Maths requirements. If you do not have a HG-D or SG-B or a 5 in Pure Maths in Matric or in the NSC you have to first complete a Maths for Access certificate course for a year (also offered by Wits Plus) and if you pass that with an average of at least 70% per semester, you can apply for a BCom.