Rhodes University Courses and Requirements 2024/2025 msomimaktaba, February 2, 2024 Rhodes University Courses and Requirements.If you want to learn about Rhodes University Courses and Requirements, then this article is the one for you. In this brief guide, we will tell you everything about Rhodes University Courses and Requirements. So, read all the instructions and learn all About Rhodes University Courses and Requirements. Academic FacultiesList of DepartmentsMinimum Faculty Requirements:Subject RequiredExtended StudiesDean’s DiscretionPointsCommerce:Mathematics34 – 3738 – 4445+Education:Two languages at level 4 (50 – 59%) Maths/Maths Lit level 4 (50% – 59%) level 3 (40 – 49%) 32 – 39 40+Humanities:30 – 3434 – 4445+Pharmacy:Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences 40 – 44 45Science:Mathematics, Physical Science or Life Science 38 – 44 45 Your application will only be considered for admission to the University if you qualify for Bachelor’s degree study AND you satisfy the faculty requirements. To qualify for with a Bachelor’s pass status, learners are required to take seven subjects, four of which are compulsory (two languages, Life Orientation and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) and three of the learner’s own choice from the subjects on offer at the school.To qualify for degree studies at Rhodes University, learners must pass:English language at an achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or above.At least four of the seven subjects must be from the list of recommended subject list set out below and sutdents must have obtained an achievement rating of 4 (50 – 59%) or above.Meet Faculty requirements: subject requirements and percentage required.PLEASE NOTE: Obtaining the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance!Recommended subject list:Accounting, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Engineering Graphics & Design, Economics, Geography, History, Information Technology, Languanges, Life Sciences, Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Science, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.The minimum entry requirements for admission to Rhodes University in 2022 are set out in the following table below. Note (a) the point levels that are required (b) the differences in the achievement levels that are needed for Mathematical Literacy, (c) the need for Life and/or Physical Sciences for degrees in Science or Pharmacy.HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR ADMISSION POINT SCORE (APS)The percentages achieved in National Senior Certificate examinations (preliminary and final examinations) will be allocated an admissions score using the percentage obtained for each subject. The sum of six subject scores, excluding Life Orientation but including English and any other required subject(s) for the relevant programme is considered when deciding on admission. Results below 40% for any subject do not attract a score. Mathematics Paper 3 does not contribute to the APS score but the results will be captured for the Dean to note when making an admission decision.EXAMPLES OF POINTS CALCULATIONSEnglish Home Language78%7.8 pointsAfrikaans/isiXhosa first/Additional Language73%7.3 pointsMathematics69%6.9 pointsLife Sciences70%7.0 pointsDramatic Arts89%8.9 pointsAccounting73%7.3 pointsLife Orientation90%0 pointsAdditional Mathematics60%0 pointsTOTAL POINTS45.2 pointsApply online visit: www.ru.ac.za/admissiongatewayApply online visit: https://ross.ru.ac.za1. Register on the online system at https://ross.ru.ac.za/ using your email address and creating a password2. You will then be sent an email with a link to activate you on the system.3. Click the link to activate your registration.4. This process will take you back to ROSS where you need to click the Admission/Other button (clicking the right button here is important)5. You will then be allowed to enter your login and password created in step one.6. Once you have completed your application you need to tick the button accepting the terms and conditions and submit.7. When you have submitted you are required to pay the R100 application fee. Various options are provided by the system.8. If you pay your application fee to the bank you need to use your application number as the reference and email the deposit slip to us.9. Once you have completed the process above we will process the application and you are provided a student number and login. DEANS DECISIONSIf you do not meet the APS score of 45 points for automatic acceptance, you may still be considered for a place at the Dean’s discretion. Such places are usually offered with some extra conditions. Some places are usually offered to students with an APS score of 38 – 44 with some extra conditions (see extended studies below). It is therefore very important to give full information when completing the application form as this is the information that the Dean will use for making a decision.Extended Studies ProgrammeAs an alternative route to university studies at Rhodes, a limited number of students who show potential to succeed are exposed to a carefully designed and supportive learning environment which enhances their ability to succeed. This option is for students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds on condition that they take their degree over an extra year at University. It is therefore, essential full information is provided when completing the application form as this forms part of the decision-making process by the Dean.NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS (NBT’S)It is recommended that all first-time university entering South African applicants write the NBT’s. If the applicant does not meet the automatic entry requirements the NBT results will form part of the Dean’s decision-making on applications. These test results can also be used if a candidate does not meet the entrance requirements in their final examinations.There are two tests which are written throughout the year at various centres:* The Academic and Quantitative literacy test (AQL) consists of two components, namely academic literacy and quantitative literacy. All applicants should write the AQL test. * The Mathematics test (MAT), this test is for applicants who wish to enter the following faculties: Commerce, Pharmacy and Science.For further information about the NBT, dates and venues, please visit: www.nbt.ac.za or call021 650 3523.International requirementsAn APS score of 40 points and above will receive a firm offer, 37-39 points will remain on hold until the end of September to be considered by the Dean if space is available. Candidates who offer a combination of Advanced level (A), Advanced Subsidiary level (AS), Ordinary level (O), Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), five (5) different subjects are counted. The basic minimum requirements for admission to the University is a certificate of Full Exemption or Foreign Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board.(visit: https://mbit-application.usaf.ac.za/assessment/). Applicants who have passed A levels are eligilble for full exemption provided the passes in approved subjects meet the following requirements:A-level: symbols A-E (minimum of 2 subjects)AS-level: symbols A-D (4 subjects and 1 at O-level)O-level: symbols A-C (maximum of 3 subjects)At least 2 subjects at A-level and 3 different subjects at O-level or 3 subjects at A-level and 2 at O-levelHIGCSE/IGCSE qualification:HIGCSE: symbols 1-3 (4 subjects)IGCSE: symbols A-C (1 subject)International Baccalaureate (B)3 High level (HL) subjects: Grade 44 Standard Level (SL) subjects: Grade 5Points ratingSymbol/Result/ GradePoints AwardedA, O & IGCSEHIGCEIBA LevelAS LevelHIGCSEO Level & IGCSE IBHL SL A 1 7 10 9 85 107 B 2 6 9 8 7 4 9 6 C 3 5 8 76 3 8 5 D 4 4 7 6 7 4 E 3 66 3If you are applying for Pharmacy your A Levels or AS Levels must include Mathematics, Science and Biology. If you are applying for Science your A Levels, AS Levels or O Levels should include Mathematics, Science and Biology.For candidates who offer A and O levels and HIGCSE and IGCSEs five different subjects are counted. An additional one fifth of the total is added to this total. Zimsec students only deduct three points for a final count.With at least 1 subject from each of the following groups:Group IEnglishGroup IIAfrikaans, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Nederlands, Portuguese orany other language approved by HESAGroup IIIBiology, Botany, Chemistry, General Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Physics & Chemistry, Zoology or any of the following if not offered under Group II – Afrikaans, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Nederlands or any other language approved by HESAPlease note that Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education, General Paper and Thinking Skills are not recognised subjects for entry to a South African University.Rhodes University Courses and Requirements For more information, updates and usefullinks, please visit https://www.ru.ac.za Wish you all the best for your future! 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