Entrance Requirements

A mark of at least 65% for a HEQSF level 8 qualification (equivalent to that of a UCT degree) in any discipline that included a substantial research component and at least a first year Statistics course and a first year Computing Course. Students may be required to register for and pass STA1000P (the summer term offering of STA1000) before being allowed to register for the degree. Academic transcripts of applicants will be assessed by a selection committee made up of representatives from the participating departments. Applicants may be called for an interview to assess whether they meet entrance requirements.

Application procedure

Application to the department is facilitated by filling in the following department application form:

An official application must be done to Science Faculty by completing the Online application form.

After filling in both of the forms, please send an e-mail containing the following to Ms Celene Jansen-Fielies (celene.jansen-fielies@uct.ac.za)

  • Complete Expression of Interest Form
  • Full academic transcripts of all courses, not completed at UCT
  • 2 page CV
  • Closing date for applications for STA5003W, STA5057W and STA5080W is 30 September for potential registration in February of the next year. Note that lectures start 2 weeks prior to the start of the undergraduate academic year.

For STA5000W, STA5001W or STA5013W:

  • A one-page research proposal
  • Students are welcome to initiate the application process at any time during the academic year, although registration usually takes place in February or July.

Finance

You need to ensure sufficient funds to cover your fees and living expenses. A limited number of university bursaries and other bursaries are available. You need to apply separately for such funding. A limited number of tutoring positions are available in the department. The salary would depend on your duties and typically provides not more than R1500 per month for eight or nine months of the year. Note that an offer/acceptance into a postgraduate programme does not automatically ensure or entitle you to a tutorship. The department does not offer any financial assistance to students and it is imperative that students ensure coverage of their own financial needs before they arrive at UCT.

Language requirements

The official language of the university is English. Students may be required to undertake an English proficiency test. Please consult the Postgraduate Studies Hub for more information on postgraduate studies (such as application procedure, funding and rules). Note that the department’s approval of your application is a requirement of registration, but the Faculty may have additional requirements.