Understand the subject
Plain-language guides to the ideas, questions and work behind a qualification.
A clearer way to choose your degreeYou know the name
You know the name
of the degree.
But do you actually know
what it means to study it?
Degree Misunderstood helps you look beyond degree names and discover what you may actually study, experience and be assessed on at South African universities.
University-first exploration No account needed
What willI actually study?Will I enjoy it?What are
the modules like?What kind of
jobs can I get?Is this really
for me?
YOUR FUTURE, WITH A LITTLE MORE CLARITY.
01 Find a university 02 Look inside a degree 03 Make it your choice
01 / Start with a place
Explore South African Universities
Explore South African universities, then get closer to the degrees that interest you.
University directory
UCTUniversity of Cape Town
Cape Town · Western Cape
WitsUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg · Gauteng
SUStellenbosch University
Stellenbosch · Western Cape
UPUniversity of Pretoria
Pretoria · Gauteng
UJUniversity of Johannesburg
Johannesburg · Gauteng
UKZNUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
UWCUniversity of the Western Cape
Cape Town · Western Cape
NWUNorth-West University
North West
UFSUniversity of the Free State
Bloemfontein · Free State
UNISAUniversity of South Africa
Pretoria · Gauteng
02 / Go beyond the title“What will I
“What will I
actually study?”
It’s a better question than “What’s the degree called?” Get a clearer picture before you commit to a path.
Look inside a degreeSee how it fits together
Explore programme information and follow links to official university sources.
Explore your possibilities
Look at potential career directions—and the differences between degrees.
03 / Follow your curiosityStart with a guide.
Search all guides Start with a guide.
See where it takes you.
University of Pretoria
BSc Computer Science
Explore computing, programming, problem-solving, and the mathematical foundations used in software and computer systems.
University of Pretoria
BIS Information Science
Explore how people organise, retrieve, manage, and share information and knowledge.
University of Pretoria
BIT Information Systems
Learn how organisations use information systems and technology to improve processes and make decisions.
A little less overwhelmKeep the possibilities.
Keep the possibilities.
Lose the open tabs.
Save the degrees that catch your attention. Compare their focus side by side and return when you’re ready. Your shortlist stays on this browser.
Open your shortlistBefore you dive inA few good
A few good
questions.
Clear information. Honest expectations.
Is this an official university website?+
No. Degree Misunderstood is an independent guide. We link to official university information so you can check requirements and programme details at the source.
Can I apply for a degree here?+
Applications happen on the university’s official website. Our role is to help you understand and compare your options before that step.
Do I need an account to save degrees?+
No. Your shortlist is stored in this browser on this device. Clearing browser data will remove it; it does not sync across devices.
Which academic year should I use?+
Check the year shown on the official programme or yearbook. Admission information and curriculum rules can differ between years and student cohorts.