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Search through the undergraduate programmes offered by Rhodes University. This is a searchable database tool - for the full PDF prospectus document, visit our Full PDF Prospectuses page.

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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 Law (LLB)
Faculty LAW FACULTY
Duration 4 Years
APS: 40
Requirements

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%)

Additional Information

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.

Bachelor of Information Systems (BScInfoSys)
Faculty SCIENCE FACULTY
Duration 3 Years
APS: 40
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 Information

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Faculty HUMANITIES FACULTY
Duration
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
Faculty HUMANITIES FACULTY
Duration
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)
Faculty COMMERCE FACULTY
Duration 3 Years
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.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Faculty EDUCATION FACULTY
Duration 1 Year

No APS (or application score) is listed for this programme — it may use auditions, portfolios, subject requirements, or other selection criteria instead. Review the requirements and additional information below.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information

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

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Faculty PHARMACY FACULTY
Duration 4 Years
APS: 40
Requirements

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%)

Additional Information

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.

Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
Faculty HUMANITIES FACULTY
Duration
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
Faculty COMMERCE FACULTY
Duration 4 Years
APS: 34
Requirements

34-37, Mathematics (50%)

Additional Information

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

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Faculty HUMANITIES FACULTY
Duration
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.

Important Notice

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Rhodes lists a Dean's discretion range and a provisional-offer APS per programme, and final selection is subject to available places and results.

Important: The information displayed is sourced from the Rhodes University prospectus.