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NSC 26

institution score

3 years

to complete

NQF 7

qualification level

30 Sep 2026

applications close

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The BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Univen for 2027 learners, taking 3 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 BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) at Univen

University of Venda uses its own admission score for this course: NSC 26. It is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
  • National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of 4 (50-59%) or better in each of English, Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences.

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What you study

About BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics)

This combination develops advanced mathematical modelling and problem-solving skills applicable to engineering, finance, data analysis and research.

After you graduate

Careers After BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics)

Course intelligence for BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics)

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

Actively hiring

Job market outlook

Good sign: Mathematician 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 BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics).

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at Univen, 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.

More accessible

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) at Univen: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

Univen’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 Univen and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply for BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) in 2027

Applications open 1 May 2026 and close 30 September 2026. Exact closing day not yet published by Univen for 2026 - month shown is accurate.

Apply directly through Univen's own online application system at www.univen.ac.za. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026; the application itself is free but requires a South African ID or passport number, a cellphone number and an email address.

Ready to apply? This takes you straight to University of Venda’s own official application page.

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Answers

BSc (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics): Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of 4 (50-59%) or better in each of English, Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences.
University of Venda lists "NSC 26" for this course. That is the institution's own scoring system and is not directly comparable to the standard NSC APS scale.
The course takes 3 years to complete full time at University of Venda. It sits at NQF level 7.
Graduates most often go into Actuarial Trainee, Data Analyst, Mathematician, Mathematics Educator and Quantitative Researcher.
Applications are made online through University of Venda's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. Applications close on 30 September 2026 for 2027. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

What Courses Do I Qualify For in South Africa?

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Your best 6 subjects, marks as a percentage. Life Orientation isn’t counted, in line with the standard APS scale used across the site. Fill in at least 4 to get a score.

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Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 3 years
  • NQF level: 7
  • Admission score: NSC 26
  • Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
  • Campus: Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou
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