Rhodes University Bridging Courses
Rhodes University offers an Extended Studies Programme for students who do not meet the standard admissions requirements. This program allows students to complete their degree over four years instead of the usual three. The Extended Studies Programme is available for the following faculties:
- Commerce
- Humanities
- Science
For more information about the Extended Studies Programme, contact Rhodes University at 046 603 8111.
Rhodes Business Analysis Academic Programme This is a 5-month intensive program designed for Black African unemployed graduates. It provides a qualification in Business Analysis along with relevant soft skills. The program includes workplace simulation and aims to place participants in full-time employment upon completion. To apply for this bridging course, prospective students can follow the provided link on Rhodes University’s website.
Admission Requirements and Points Calculation Rhodes University calculates an admission points score based on the following criteria:
- Only the top 6 subjects are considered.
- These must include Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, First Language, and First Additional Language.
- Life Orientation and Maths Paper 3 are not awarded any points.
- Each subject mark is divided by 10 and rounded off to the first decimal place.
For example:
- English Home Language: 81% = 8.1 points
- Afrikaans First Additional Language: 69% = 6.9 points
- Mathematics: 75% = 7.5 points
- History: 88% = 8.8 points
- Life Science: 78% = 7.8 points
- Accounting: 85% = 8.5 points
- Total: 47.6 points
Minimum Admission Requirements Prospective students can visit the Rhodes University website to check the minimum admission requirements for their chosen degrees. It’s important to note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, so aspiring students are encouraged to aim for higher marks to strengthen their applications.
