Courses required to become a Data Scientist in South Africa

This site currently lists 29 courses across 12 South African institutions (11 public universities and 1 private institution) that lead to becoming a Data Scientist: 27 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Diploma and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Information & Communication Technology course category.

Where to study to become a Data Scientist in South Africa

The 11 public universities and 1 private institution listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Data Scientist. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Data Scientists (11)

28 courses across 11 universities lead toward a career as a Data Scientist, including the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and Bachelor of Science with Computer Science and Statistics. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.