CapMSc Computer Science (Coursework and Dissertation)University of Cape Town · Cape Town, South Africa

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Computer Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Apr 1, 2026
Application deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation for choice of study

Statement of motivation uploaded with the online application.

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV outlining education and experience.

Research proposal

Required for this research pathway; identify supervisor where applicable.

Academic transcript(s) and degree certificate

Certified copies of transcripts and degree certificates from non-UCT institutions; official/certified paper copies typically required after online upload.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Honours degree in Computer Science; Two years of full-time study after an Honours degree in Computer Science. Admission is competitive and primarily based on academic results; no minimum percentage published as a hard cutoff.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Computer Science Honours (or equivalent). Apply for MSc by coursework & dissertation specialising in Computer Science (not Information Technology).
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); UCT postgraduate minimum. Required if English is not home language / not proven via prior English-medium study.
TOEFL: 88 overall (L19, W19, R20, S22); UCT postgraduate iBT minimum. Required if English is not home language / not proven via prior English-medium study.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source