Overview

Key facts

Astrophysicists interpret astronomical data gathered by astronomers to understand how our universe works. Astronomers view the entire electromagnetic spectrum – called “Multi-Frequency Astronomy” – through optical telescopes, radio telescopes, microwaves, gamma-rays, and X-rays.An exciting career awaits you in the Bachelor of Astronomy and Astrophysics offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in South Africa, which was awarded the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.

This comprises a core of radio telescopes in the Karoo, and is one of many projects supported by our own South African Large Telescope (SALT), an optical telescope sited at Sutherland.

Career Opportunities

Astrophysicist

Physicist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Physics (Major)

Mathematics (Major):

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Astrophysics:

Physics

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 4 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

APS 43+

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 6

Physical Science Level 6

Tuition Fee

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International

45430 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45430 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

45430 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45430 ZAR per year during 36 months.

international students pay double tuition

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.