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BSc Hons (Sport Science) Course Requirements at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg · Faculty of Health Sciences

The BSc Hons (Sport Science) is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by University of Johannesburg for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study BSc Hons (Sport Science) at University of Johannesburg

A BSc (Sport Science) with Human Movement Studies as a major, at NQF Level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits.

About this course

Designed for BSc Sport Science graduates who majored in Human Movement Studies, this honours year deepens training in research methodology, sport science practice, exercise science, sport vision, sport psychology and exercise physiology. Admission is competitive and managed through departmental selection.

Course intelligence for BSc Hons (Sport Science)

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

BSc Hons (Sport Science) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Bachelor Honours Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.

Moderately competitive

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for BSc Hons (Sport Science) at University of Johannesburg: Moderately competitiveAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

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 University of Johannesburg and NSFAS.

Applications for 2027 studies
Open: 1 April 2026
Close: 31 October 2026

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Source: UJ Faculty of Health Sciences 2020 Postgraduate brochure, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Johannesburg before applying.