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Rhodes University (RU) Programmes

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16

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LAW FACULTY

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

4 Years APS: 40

Key Requirements

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APS: 40-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer). English Home Language Level 5 (60-69%) OR English First Additional Language Level 6 (70-79%). Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) OR Mathematics Literacy Level 5 (60-69%)

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Dean's discretion: 40-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Focus: Law. Note: The degree may also be completed as a four year, two year, or three year programme. The Faculty admits a limited number of students directly into LLB1, but most register for a general degree in another Faculty first.

SCIENCE FACULTY

Bachelor of Information Systems (BScInfoSys)

3 Years APS: 40

Key Requirements

APS: 40-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer). English Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%); Physical Science Level 5 (60-69%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 40-44; Provisional offer: 45+; Fields: Computer Science, Economics Management, Information Systems

HUMANITIES FACULTY

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%), portfolio required

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Art History, Fine Art Practice, Visual Culture. Portfolio required during the application process.

HUMANITIES FACULTY

BA or BSS Extended Studies

APS: 34

Key Requirements

APS 34-37, English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)

Additional Requirements

APS Range: 34-37. Fields: Limited Curriculum (Journalism and Anthropology or Politics and Sociology in the first year). Extended studies route.

COMMERCE FACULTY

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

3 Years APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-39 (Dean's discretion), 40+ (Provisional offer), English Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-39; Provisional offer: 40+. Fields: Accounting, General Curriculum.

EDUCATION FACULTY

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

1 Year

Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Requirements

Fields: FET Teaching (Grade 10-12), Senior Phase Teaching (Grade 7-9)

PHARMACY FACULTY

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

4 Years APS: 40

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40-44 (Dean's discretion) Mathematics Level 5 (60-69%) Life Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science Level 5 (60-69%) 45+ (Provisional offer) Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%) Life Sciences Level 6 (70-79%) Physical Science Level 6 (70-79%)

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Dean's discretion: 40-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Focus: Anatomy and Physiology 1, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Foundation of Pharmacy, Introduction to ICT, Mathematics 1S, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry 1. Pharmacy is a four-year degree. MAT test is required for Pharmacy.

HUMANITIES FACULTY

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Anthropology, Economics, Management, Politics, Psychology, Sociology.

COMMERCE FACULTY

BCom Extended Studies

4 Years APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-37, Mathematics (50%)

Additional Requirements

APS range: 34-37. Fields: Additional Literacy, Numeracy Courses.

HUMANITIES FACULTY

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Anthropology, Drama, English, Languages, Literature, Politics, Psychology, Sociology.

HUMANITIES FACULTY

Bachelor of Music (BMus)

APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Instrumental Music, Music Theory. May require audition/portfolio during the application process.

HUMANITIES FACULTY

Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn)

4 Years APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Same as a BA or BSS with only Journalism in the fourth year.

COMMERCE FACULTY

Bachelor of Business Science

APS: 38

Key Requirements

38-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 38-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Management, Quantitative Management.

EDUCATION FACULTY

Bachelor of Education (BEDFP)

4 Years APS: 39

Key Requirements

APS: 39-43 (Dean's discretion), 44+ (Provisional offer); English Level 4 (50-59%); Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 39-43; Provisional offer: 44+. Fields: Foundation Phase Teaching

COMMERCE FACULTY

Bachelor of Economics (BEco)

3 Years APS: 34

Key Requirements

34-39 (Dean's discretion), 40+ (Provisional offer), English Level 4 (50%), Mathematics Level 4 (50%)

Additional Requirements

Dean's discretion: 34-39; Provisional offer: 40+. Fields: Business Sciences, Environmental Economics, Mineral Economics, Social Sciences.

SCIENCE FACULTY

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

3 Years APS: 39

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APS: 39-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer). English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%); Life Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) OR Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%); Physical Science Level 5 (60-69%)

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Dean's discretion: 39-44; Provisional offer: 45+; Fields: Biological Sciences, Computational Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences. The degree is taken over three years and offers flexibility to combine subjects in myriad ways, including taking a major subject from Commerce, Humanities and Law.