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Rhodes Courses by APS
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Rhodes APS is the sum of your six best subjects, each scored as its percentage ÷ 10 (out of 60). Life Orientation is excluded but must be at least 50%. Use the slider below to find matching programmes.
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Current APS: 40
About admission scores
Some programmes do not use APS or an application score (shown as blank or 0). They may select on auditions, portfolios, interviews, or subject rules instead.
Always read the requirements and additional information under each programme.
Meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission.
Available Courses
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%), portfolio required
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Art History, Fine Art Practice, Visual Culture. Portfolio required during the application process.
BA or BSS Extended Studies
APS: 34
Requirements
APS 34-37, English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)
Additional Information
APS Range: 34-37. Fields: Limited Curriculum (Journalism and Anthropology or Politics and Sociology in the first year). Extended studies route.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-39 (Dean's discretion), 40+ (Provisional offer), English Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-39; Provisional offer: 40+. Fields: Accounting, General Curriculum.
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Anthropology, Economics, Management, Politics, Psychology, Sociology.
BCom Extended Studies
APS: 34
Requirements
34-37, Mathematics (50%)
Additional Information
APS range: 34-37. Fields: Additional Literacy, Numeracy Courses.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Anthropology, Drama, English, Languages, Literature, Politics, Psychology, Sociology.
Bachelor of Music (BMus)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Instrumental Music, Music Theory. May require audition/portfolio during the application process.
Bachelor of Journalism (BJourn)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Home Language (60%) OR English First Additional Language (65%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Same as a BA or BSS with only Journalism in the fourth year.
Bachelor of Economics (BEco)
APS: 34
Requirements
34-39 (Dean's discretion), 40+ (Provisional offer), English Level 4 (50%), Mathematics Level 4 (50%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 34-39; Provisional offer: 40+. Fields: Business Sciences, Environmental Economics, Mineral Economics, Social Sciences.
Bachelor of Business Science
APS: 38
Requirements
38-44 (Dean's discretion), 45+ (Provisional offer), English Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%)
Additional Information
Dean's discretion: 38-44; Provisional offer: 45+. Fields: Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Management, Quantitative Management.
Important Notice
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Rhodes lists a Dean's discretion range and a provisional-offer APS per programme — read the requirements carefully.
Important: Information is sourced from the Rhodes University prospectus.
