Bachelor of Arts at Rhodes University

Programme overview

Humanities degree in which students combine majors. Fields listed in the prospectus are Anthropology, Drama, English, Languages, Literature, Politics, Psychology and Sociology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The faculty's sample curricula show a three-year BA built from first-, second- and third-year courses in chosen major subjects, with ancillary subjects chosen from a wide range of Humanities courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 45. APS 45+ for a provisional offer; 34-44 considered at the Dean's discretion. English Home Language (60%) or English First Additional Language (65%). Some programmes also require portfolios.

ZAR 63,519 a year (2026). Annual tuition block fee for this degree per the 2026 fees booklet; applies to all students. Excludes residence, oppidan fee, departmental/additional charges, society charges and the compulsory international student levy. Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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