This programme exposes students to a broad knowledge base including finance, economics, property law, and appropriate communication and computer skills. In addition, students develop particular skills in property valuation and development.
Admission Requirements
Are you an applicant who is currently writing or completed the NSC matric? If you are, then please read the information below regarding admission requirements.
NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results, and other entry requirements where applicable.
Wits tabulate the points score for all subjects on the following basis:
That English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.
Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.
Maths Literacy is accepted for some degrees (see Admission Requirements (NSC)).
Wits do not distinguish between designated vs non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS)
The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation
| NSC Scale of Achievement | NSC% | Wits APS | Wits APS% | Wits APS for Maths & English | Wits APS for Life Orientation | Wits APS for Other subjects |
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | 80-99 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 0-29 | 8 7 6 5 4 3 0 0 | 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 0-29 | 8 + 2=10 7 + 2=9 6 + 2=8 5 + 2=7 4 3 0 0 | 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 | 8 7 6 5 4 3 0 0 |
What jobs can you get with a property studies degree?
Banking, Investment and Finance.
Built Environment Analyst.
Consulting.
Damage Assessor.
Development and Corporate Real Estate.
Policy Analyst.
Property Management.
Property Valuation.