Bachelor of Sports Science
Study human movement and performance, using physiology, biomechanics and evidence to support exercise and sport.
R52 148 to R90 000 first-year fees1 bursary lists Sports Science
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University of Pretoria · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R82 000 to R90 000
UP 2027 example: English level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4; APS 30. Selection applies.
Selection applies; 40 places; only first-choice applicants considered.
Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R72 660
Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 60%, Physical Sciences 50%, and Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%.
Published minimums only; the selection threshold is higher. Faculty of Science selection mark = [(2 × Mathematics mark) + the marks of five other subjects] ÷ 7, Life Orientation excluded. A selection mark of 80% or more gets a conditional offer in Phase 1 (1 Apr – 31 Jul); the Phase 2 range for this programme is 70% or higher. Fully completed applications must be submitted by 31 July.
University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
UJ 2027 example: English level 5, Life Sciences level 4, and Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 4; APS 27 with Mathematics or 28 with Mathematical Literacy.
Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply. UJ ranks all applicants from highest to lowest APS when it makes final selections in January, and says that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R54 442
UKZN 2027: APS 30 (Life Orientation excluded) with English and Life Orientation at level 4, and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at level 3. 3 years at Westville.
Eligible applicants go through a selection process based on academic achievement in the Grade 12 examinations; preference is given to applicants who show a keen interest in sport, rehabilitation, high performance and community leisure. Closing date 30 September 2026, and no late applications are considered. UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled.
North-West University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 148
NWU 2027 example: Life Sciences level 4, level 4 in the language of tuition (English or Afrikaans) and APS 26. Mahikeng and Potchefstroom, 3 years.
Academic paper selection on best average mark; meeting the minimums does not guarantee a place. NWU's Selection page says 'All Other Selection Courses: 30 June'; the 2027 table prints no closing date for this programme. NWU undergraduate applications for 2027 are closed.
Sports science does not automatically qualify you as a biokineticist, physiotherapist or registered psychologist.
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