Are you interested in studying in the Faculty of Commerce at UCT? We have put together the useful information and resources below to help you find out more about applying to UCT, what you can study as a Commerce undergraduate, and much more!

Applications for undergraduate study in 2026 open in April and close on 31 July 2025. Apply Online.
 

Commerce offers two undergraduate degrees:

  • Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) – four years
  • Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – three years

When you apply to Commerce, you select ONE of the options below:

  • Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science (Mainstream)
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science (ADP)
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science in Actuarial Science (Mainstream)
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science in Actuarial Science (ADP)

You do not choose a specific degree programme when you apply, except if you want to study Actuarial Science.

Your final choice of which degree or discipline to register for is made ONLY at the end of Orientation at the beginning of the first year, once you have received more information on each specialisation.

Watch: A guide to undergraduate studies in Commerce video


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Bachelor of Commerce

  • Financial Accounting: General Accounting
  • Financial Accounting: Chartered Accountant
  • Actuarial Science
  • Actuarial Science in Quantitative Finance
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
  • Economics and Finance
  • Economics and Statistics
  • Economics with Law
  • Information Systems
  • Information Systems and Computer Science
  • Information Systems and Finance
  • Management Studies

Bachelor of Business Science

  • Actuarial Science
  • Actuarial Science in Quantitative Finance
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Economics with Law
  • Finance, Investment and Banking
  • Finance with Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Statistics and Data Science
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Entry requirements are the same for both degrees. Each degree offers a variety of specialisations to cater both for the interests of our students and employment needs. Both degrees are highly marketable.

The first year of the BBusSc and the BCom share several common courses in the subject areas of Accounting, Information Systems, Economics, Business Law, Mathematics, Statistics, Evidence-based Management and Business Ethics.

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The BBusSc curriculum teaches the science of business within a field of specialisation. This includes subjects such as People Management, Business Ethics and Strategic Thinking. On the other hand, the BCom curriculum prepares students for a specific field of specialisation.

As more material is covered in a BBusSc, the degree takes four years to complete, while a BCom takes three.

The Academic Development Programme (ADP) BBusSc can be taken over a four- or five-year period, and the ADP BCom over a three- or four-year period. The EDU focuses on addressing the diverse educational and life experiences of South African students, ensuring equitable access to support and opportunities for success. This commitment is rooted in creating an inclusive environment where every student's potential is nurtured, and their unique journey is valued.

In the EDU, students receive a range of additional support. You can find out more on the Commerce EDU website.

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Studying at UCT: A day in the life of Commerce students

Third-year Commerce undergraduate students Emily Wang and Xhanti Solani give a glimpse into their daily experiences on campus as students in the Faculty of Commerce and share some valuable tips with prospective UCT students.

Watch: Emily Wang

Watch: Xhanti Solani


Useful Resources for Commerce Undergraduate Applicants