Program Overview

BCom Specialising in Economics

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Economics is a three-year full-time programme that introduces students to economic theory, economic policy, and empirical issues associated with economic analysis. The core modules for specialisation in economics are economics and statistics, although mathematics is also an important component.

Career Opportunities

A career in economics entails uncovering and forecasting economic trends and the effects of policy changes on society and the global economy. Economists may specialise in banking, public finance, international trade and investment, or economic development. They are employed by the government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, stock brokerage firms, and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders, and academics.

Programme Information

The programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, which aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic, financial, and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the national, African, and global context. The faculty's mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop employable, innovative, and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the programme are as follows:

• Achievement level: English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, APS: 32
• Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
• Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 results.
• Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.
• Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Minimum Duration

The minimum duration of the programme is 3 years, full-time.

Faculty Notes

All modules will only be presented in English, which is the University's official language of tuition, communication, and correspondence.

Closing Dates

The closing dates for applications are:

• South Africa: 30/06/2025
• International: 30/06/2025

Enquiries about the Programme

Enquiries about the programme can be directed to the Student Service Centre.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for the programme are:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications
• Achievement level: English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 5, Mathematics: 5, APS: 32

Transferring Students

A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria, is/was a registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.

Returning Students

A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme, is/was a registered student at the University of Pretoria, and wants to transfer to another degree at the University of Pretoria. A returning student will be considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.