| Stream: (Mathematics and Computer Science Stream) |
| Qualification code: 98801 - MCS | NQF Exit level: 7 | Total credits: 360 |
| Admission requirements: | A National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, and Mathematics with at least 50%. A student who does not qualify in terms of the statutory or additional requirements, may follow Unisa's alternative pathways or apply for admission to an appropriate Diploma. |
| Rules: | Students who want to register for Computer Science or Information Systems modules should: (a) Have access to an internet cafe, a Unisa Regional Learning Centre or other internet facilities. After registration, access to myUnisa on a regular basis is compulsory and (b) Have passed Computer Application Technology or Information Technology with a rating of 4 (new NSC) and have passed Computer Studies (NSC) or hold an Industry Standard qualification such as the ICDL in Computer Literacy. Students who do not satisfy this requirement are advised to register for EUP1501 before they will be allowed to register for COS1511. |
First level
Second level
| Module | Pre/Co-requisite |
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| APM2611 - Differential Equations | Pre: MAT1512 & MAT1613 |
| COS2601 - Theoretical Computer Science II | Pre: COS1501 or MAT2612 |
| COS2611 - Programming: Data Structures | Pre: COS1512 |
| COS2614 - Programming: Contemporary Concepts | Pre: COS1512 |
| COS2621 - Computer Organisation | Pre: COS1512 & COS1521 |
| COS2633 - Numerical Methods I | Pre: COS1511 & MAT1512 & MAT1503 |
| COS2661 - Formal Logic II | Pre: COS1501 |
| MAT1613 - Calculus B | Co: MAT1512 |
| MAT2611 - Linear Algebra | Pre: MAT1503 |
| MAT2612 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | Pre: COS1501 or MAT1512 or MAT1503 or MAT1613 |
| MAT2613 - Real Analysis | Pre: MAT1512 & MAT1613 |
| MAT2615 - Calculus in Higher Dimensions | Pre: MAT1503 & MAT1512 |
| PLS2607 - Philosophy of Science |
Third level
| Module | Pre/Co-requisite |
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| APM3711 - Numerical Methods II | Pre: COS2633 |
| COS3701 - Theoretical Computer Science III | Pre: COS2601 |
| COS3711 - Advanced Programming | Pre: COS2611 & COS2614 |
| COS3721 - Operating Systems and Architecture | Pre: COS2614 |
| COS3761 - Formal Logic III | Pre: COS2661 |
| MAT3701 - Linear Algebra | Pre: MAT2611 |
| MAT3705 - Complex Analysis | Pre: MAT2613 or MAT2615 |
| MAT3706 - Ordinary Differential Equations | Pre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level |
| MAT3707 - Discrete Mathematics: Combinatorics | Pre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level |
| MAT3711 - Real Analysis | Pre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level |