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Fields of study
Study for the work that is waiting.
Sixteen fields mapped end to end: the school subjects they need, the APS band, the programmes that lead there, the skills you build and what graduates earn.
Not sure where to start?
The career assessment ranks these fields against how you think.
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Grade 9 subject choice
Which subjects keep which doors open?
The single biggest decision is Mathematics versus Mathematical Literacy. Use this before you choose Grade 10 subjects.
| Field | Mathematics | Maths Literacy | Physical Sciences | Life Sciences | Accounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Required | Closes it | Required | — | — |
| Medicine & health sciences | Required | Closes it | Required | Strongly advised | — |
| Computer science, data & AI | Required | Diplomas only | Helps | — | — |
| Chartered accountancy & actuarial | Required | Closes it | — | — | Helps |
| Business & commerce | Most BCom degrees | Some programmes | — | — | Helps |
| Nursing | Preferred | Some institutions | Helps | Required | — |
| Law, humanities & teaching | Either | Either | — | — | — |
Requirements vary by institution. Confirm in each university’s prospectus.
Field guides
Read the full guide for each field
- TechnologySoftware DevelopmentAPS 26–42
- TechnologyData ScienceAPS 32–42
- TechnologyAI & Machine LearningAPS 35–42
- TechnologyCybersecurityAPS 26–38
- TechnologyCloud & DevOpsAPS 26–38
- CreativeUX / UI DesignAPS 24–34
- BusinessAccounting & Chartered AccountancyAPS 30–42
- BusinessActuarial ScienceAPS 38–42
- BusinessBusiness, Finance & EconomicsAPS 26–38
- BusinessDigital MarketingAPS 22–32
- EngineeringEngineeringAPS 30–42
- HealthMedicineAPS 36–42+
- HealthNursing & Allied HealthAPS 28–36
- HumanitiesLawAPS 30–40
- HumanitiesTeaching (BEd)APS 24–32
- ScienceNatural & Environmental SciencesAPS 28–40
