Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Course Requirements at University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape · Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of the Western Cape for 2027 learners, taking 3 years (4-year extended programme option available) 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.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at University of the Western Cape
3-year stream: English Code 4 (home OR first additional language), another language Code 3, Maths Code 4, minimum 30 UWC points. 4-year stream: English Code 3 AND another language Code 3, Maths Code 2 OR Maths Literacy Code 6.
About this course
This general commerce degree gives students a foundation in business, economics and management principles that can be applied across industries. Students choose from a range of business-related subjects as they progress through the degree. An extended four-year version is available for students who do not meet the standard three-year entry requirements.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply directly through UWC's own online application system at grade12applications.uwc.ac.za; this is not a centralised admissions portal.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Business Analyst. 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.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at University of the Western Cape, 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
University of the Western Cape’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
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 the Western Cape and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years (4-year extended programme option available)
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- 30 UWC Points
- Campus
- Main Campus, Bellville
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Source: uwc.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Western Cape before applying.