Rhodes University Minimum Requirements

Rhodes University Minimum Requirements

Degree Points Dean’s Discretion Extended Studies
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE and ECONOMICS Mathematics 50% 45 38 – 44 34 – 37
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS SCIENCE Maths 70% 45 40 – 44
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION 40 35 – 39
BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE,BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM, B FINE ARTS and B MUSIC ———— 45 37 – 44 33 – 36
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Maths 60%,Life Science/Physical Science 50% 45 38 – 44  33 – 38
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(Inf Sys) and BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Software Dev) Mathematics 70% 45 40 – 44
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY Maths,Physical Science & Life Science 70% 45 40 – 44
LAW First year candidates are not accepted directly into law. They are required to obtain 3 non-law credits through either Commerce, Humanities or Science Faculties. A minimum of Maths level 4 or Maths literacy level 5 is required to be considered for law studies.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Submit a porftolio
BACHELOR OF MUSIC Audition and Music theory test
ALL FACULTIES Life Orientation is not counted for points, but you are required to obtain at least 50% for acceptance

Candidates who completed the South African Senior Certificate before 2008:  you must send a certified copy of your matriculation exemption certificate with your application form.  Please note you need to have passed with an exemption to be accepted.