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Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rhodes University

Rhodes University, South Africa

Programme overview

Humanities degree with Art History, Fine Art Practice and Visual Culture as fields. Practical options in Fine Art Studio Practice are Graphic Design, Painting, Photographic Arts and Sculpture.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Each year combines Art History and Visual Culture with BFA Studio Practice, with Art History and Visual Culture 4 and BFA Studio Practice 4 in the fourth year.

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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%). A portfolio may be required.

ZAR 63,519 a year (2026). Annual tuition for the BFineArt per the 2026 fees booklet, which refers to other fees as well. Excludes residence and the 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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