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🎓 Bachelor's Degree

BSc in Geomatics

University of Cape Town — Engineering and the Built Environment

About this course

UCT APS min 390 (Band C). Guaranteed admission: APS 450+, Mathematics 75%, Physical Sciences 70%. Mathematics 65%. Physical Sciences 60%. NBT written but not used for EBE admission. Covers land surveying, GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and photogrammetry. Accredited by the South African Geomatics Council. Graduates may register as professional surveyors.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics65% minimum
  • Physical Sciences60% minimum

Note: Pure Mathematics is required (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).

How APS is calculated at UCT

UCT APS = English% + best 5 other subjects% (excl. Life Orientation), max 600. Commerce, Engineering, Humanities and Law: FPS = APS. Science FPS doubles Mathematics and Physical Sciences (max 800). Health Sciences FPS adds NBT score (max 900). Min APS values shown are Band C (minimum consideration)

Important: APS and subject requirements shown are indicative — always confirm the exact requirements directly with University of Cape Town before applying.