What Can I Study with APS 30? Full Course List
Find out what degree and diploma programmes you qualify for with an APS of 30 at South African universities. BCom, BSc, LLB, and more options.
An APS of 30 opens up a wide range of programmes at South African universities. You qualify for most general degrees and many professional programmes — though you may still be short of the most competitive courses.
What APS 30 Qualifies You For
Commerce & Business
| Programme | Universities Accepting APS 30 |
|---|---|
| BCom (General) | UKZN (28), UJ (28), NWU (28), UP (30), UFS (28) |
| BCom Accounting | UJ (30), NWU (30) |
| BCom Law | UJ (28), NWU (28), UFS (28) |
| BCom Marketing | UJ (26), NWU (26) |
| BAdmin | Most universities (26-28) |
Science
| Programme | Universities Accepting APS 30 |
|---|---|
| BSc (General) | UKZN (28), UJ (28), NWU (28), UP (30) |
| BSc Computer Science | UP (32 — borderline), UJ (28), NWU (28) |
| BSc Biotechnology | UP (30), UJ (28), NWU (28) |
| BSc Agriculture | UFS (28), UKZN (26) |
Law
| Programme | Universities Accepting APS 30 |
|---|---|
| LLB | UKZN (30), UP (30), UJ (28), NWU (28) |
| BA Law | Most universities (28-30) |
Humanities & Education
| Programme | Universities Accepting APS 30 |
|---|---|
| BA | All universities (24-30) |
| BEd | All universities (26-30) |
| BSW (Social Work) | Most universities (26-28) |
Programmes APS 30 Won’t Reach
With APS 30, these popular programmes typically remain out of reach:
- Medicine/MBChB (34+)
- Engineering/BEng (32-38 at most universities)
- BCom Accounting CA stream at top universities (32-38)
- Actuarial Science (36+)
- Architecture (30-34, borderline at some)
Universities Offering the Most Options at APS 30
- UJ — broad range of programmes starting at 26-30
- NWU — good mix of commerce, science, education
- UKZN — strong options in law, commerce, science, humanities
- UP — competitive but several programmes at 28-30
- UFS — solid range across faculties
Make Your APS Count
At APS 30, subject requirements become the deciding factor. You may have the APS for BCom but lack the required Maths level. Or you may qualify for BSc but be slightly short on Physical Sciences. Check individual course requirements carefully.
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