Physics and Finance
- Undergraduate
- 3 years
- Full-time
This programme fuses physical sciences with modern financial theory, building the quantitative skills needed for financial modelling, risk analysis, and data-driven decisions.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Undergraduate
- 3 years
- Full-time
In this BSc degree in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics, you will study astronomical data and gain a deeper understanding of how the universe works.
BScHons - Applied Bioinformatics
- Postgraduate
- 1 year
- Full-time
Bioinformatics is an applied discipline that provides support in analysing and interpreting data from an array of disciplines such as genetics, molecular biology, chemistry etc., thus contributing to solve pressing problems related to human health and environment alike.
PhD - Chemistry
- Postgraduate
- 2 - 4 years
- Full-time; Part-time
The purpose of a research degree is to train students in the skills of independent research. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research project, collect and analyze data, and write a research thesis.
MSc - Chemistry
- Postgraduate
- 1 - 2 years
- Full-time; Part-time
The purpose of a research degree is to train students in the skills of independent research. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research project, collect and analyze data, and write a research thesis.
BCom in the field of Financial Sciences
- Undergraduate
- Three years
- Full-time
The BCom (in the field of Financial Sciences) prepares students for the future of finance in the digital age by combining core financial disciplines, such as corporate finance, investments, and economics, with data science, coding, and financial technology (Fintech).
MSc - Mathematical Statistics
- Postgraduate
- 1 -2 years
- Full-time; Part-time
An MSc (Dissertation) in Mathematical Statistics offers students who have excelled in their undergraduate and honours studies an opportunity for advanced study in Mathematical Statistics. The course prepares students who are keen to learn further statistical techniques to deal with data and undertak
Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
- Online
- 12 or 24 months
Build technical and analytical skills applicable to disciplines such as security analysis, portfolio management as well as data analysis and financial modelling. It also presents an opportunity for individuals with a quantitative background who may not have majored in finance in their undergraduate studies but wish to embark on specialising within the field of finance.
BCom(Hons) - Economics
- Postgraduate
- 1 - 2 years
- Full-time; Part-time
Gain a deeper understanding of Economics and its impact. Candidates must complete 4 compulsory, and two elective courses.
PGDip - Finance
- Postgraduate
- 1-2 years
- Full-time; Part-time
The online Postgraduate Diploma in Finance offers prospective candidates a practical and theoretical programme in the two core pillars of investment and corporate finance, which is unique to Wits.
MCom - Financial Technology
- Postgraduate
- 1 - 2 years
- Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in the field of Financial Technology is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
MSc - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
- Postgraduate
- 1 year
- Full-time; Part-time
The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Geographical Information Systems is a 1 year full-time degree.