BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN APPLIED STATISTICS
About
programme
A Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Statistics equips students with a strong foundation in statistical theory and methods, providing the skills to analyze and interpret complex data across a wide range of fields. The program covers key areas such as probability, regression analysis, experimental design, and statistical modeling, helping students develop the expertise to make data-driven decisions and solve real-world problems. Graduates with an Honours degree in Applied Statistics are highly sought after in industries such as healthcare, finance, marketing, and public policy, where their ability to transform data into meaningful insights is critical. With the growing reliance on data in virtually every sector, this degree offers diverse career opportunities and positions graduates to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and decision-making in a data-centric world.
Find Your Path to Success
Statistician. Data analyst. Biostatistician. Actuary. Market researcher. Risk analyst. Operations researcher. Financial analyst. Survey researcher. Data scientist. Quantitative analyst. Epidemiologist. Statistical consultant. Healthcare analyst. Business intelligence analyst. Data engineer. Quality control analyst. Research analyst. Policy analyst. Machine learning engineer. Research scientist. Econometrician. Social science researcher. Decision scientist. Database analyst. Marketing analyst. Computational statistician.
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Bursary Opportunities
NSFAS
The NSFAS bursary is open to all South African citizens and permanent residents with a combined household income of not more than R350 000 per annum before deductions. For persons living with disabilities, the combined household income is capped at
R600 000 per annum before deductions. Visit the application section of the NSFAS bursary scheme to learn more what scheme covers and how to apply.
Funza Lushaka Bursary
Funza Lushaka is only applicable to those students that intend to enroll for the Bachelor of Education degrees. This funder enables eligible students to complete a teaching qualification in an area of national priority. For a full description of the Funza Lushaka Priorities offered by the Department of Basic Education and for further application information, visit the Funza Lushaka website.
COID Bursary
This is a scheme formulated by the Department of Labor in South Africa and addresses the Missing Middle students whose parents are earning more than R350 000 threshold. Students will be advised on when this funding becomes available so that they can submit their application.
