NSC aggregate 8…
institution score
4 years
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31 Jul 2026
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The Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) at SU
- NSC aggregate of at least 80% (excluding Life Orientation)
- Mathematics 80%
- Afrikaans Home Language 60% or English Home Language 60% or Afrikaans First Additional Language 75% or English First Additional Language 75%
What you study
About Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci)
An interfaculty programme jointly run by AgriSciences, Economic and Management Sciences, and Science, this degree builds strong mathematical and computing foundations and then lets students specialise in a chosen focal area — from statistical genetics and geoinformatics to behavioural economics, operations-style analytics, computer science or applied mathematics. It is designed for students who want to turn large, complex datasets into decision-relevant insight in whichever field they specialise in.
After you graduate
Careers After Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci)
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Architect appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci).
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at SU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with SU and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for Bachelor of Data Science (BDatSci) in 2027
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
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