Courses required to become a Data Scientist in South Africa
This site currently lists 35 courses across 18 South African institutions (11 public universities and 7 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Data Scientist: 29 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Occupational Certificate, 3 Postgraduate Diplomas, 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 7 private institutions 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.
Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Data Scientists (7)
7 courses across 7 private colleges lead toward a career as a Data Scientist, including the BSc (Computer Science) and Bachelor of Computing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.
Available courses to study towards becoming a Data Scientist
35 courses