Overview

Key Features

The Physics (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a pathway to further study and higher degree research.

To align with this exceptionally high quality and internationally renowned research environment which includes theoretical and experimental high energy physics, materials physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, astronomy and astrophysics, high-throughput electronics, photonics, space propulsion, and physics education, the School of Physics is continually striving to offer a quality Honours Programme to ensure that it is globally competitive.

Career Opportunities

Physics Research, Nuclear Industry, Materials Science Industry, Science Teacher, Environmental Science, Communications, Education, Law, Project Managers, Software Engineers, Consultants and Administrators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics
Statistical Physics
Nuclear Physics
Electrodynamics
Solid State Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Physics View 15 other Bachelors in Physics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
A pass in the relevant major course at this University or any other university whose programme has been approved by Senate.
At least 60% average in the final undergraduate course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46280 ZAR / year

≈ 46280 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

46280 ZAR / year

≈ 46280 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R46,280 – R55,190

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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