NSC 26
institution score
4 years
to complete
NQF 7
qualification level
30 Sep 2026
applications close
The Extended BSc (Computer Science and Mathematics) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Univen 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 Extended BSc (Computer Science and Mathematics) at Univen
- A bachelor's pass with an achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, plus any other relevant subject judged appropriate by the responsible department.
What you study
About This Course
This is an extended four-year version of the corresponding mainstream BSc programme, adding an extra foundation year of academic support so students can strengthen their science and mathematics grounding before tackling the standard curriculum.
After you graduate
Careers This Course Leads To
Course intelligence for Extended BSc (Computer Science and Mathematics)
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: Data Scientist 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 Extended BSc (Computer Science and Mathematics).
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.
Admission chances
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 at Univen for 2027
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.
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