Prospective Students
Admissions requirements – Faculty of Commerce
Adapted from the Student Handbook 2012 – 2013
PLEASE NOTE: Mathematics is a prerequisite for admission to a Rhodes University Commerce degree, students with Mathematical Literacy will not be considered for a Commerce degree.
Applications to Rhodes University will only be considered if the applicant qualifies for Bachelor degree study and satisfies the faculty’s requirements. Meeting the minimum entry requirements only means that the candidate is eligible for selection, however it does not necessarily mean that you will be accepted.
South African Students - National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Students leaving school at the end of 2009 will earn the National Senior Certificate (NSC).
To qualify for the NSC students must pass seven subjects, four of which are compulsory
(two languages, Life Orientation and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy) and
three are of the student's choice from the subjects on offer at the school. To qualify for degree studies at a University at least four of the seven subjects must fall within the list of ‘designated subjects’ set out below. Students need to obtain an achievement rating of 4 or above in these four subjects as well. The designated subject list is:
Accounting History
Agricultural Sciences Information Technology
Business Studies Languages
Consumer Studies Life Sciences
Dramatic Arts Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy (only Math for B.Com)
Economics Music
Engineering Physical Science
Graphics and Design Religion Studies
Geography Visual Arts
How to calculate your admission point score (APS) (as per the Rhodes University Student Handbook 2012-2013)
The percentages achieved in National Senior Certificate examinations (preliminary and final examinations) will be allocated an admissions score using the percentages 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 calculations
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English Home Language |
73% |
7.3 points |
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Afrikaans/ isiXhosa/ Additional Language |
69% |
6.9 points |
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Mathematics |
84% |
8.4 points |
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Life Sciences |
86% |
8.6 points |
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Music |
90% |
9.0 points |
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Accounting |
69% |
6.9 points |
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Life Orientation |
70% |
0 points |
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Mathematics Paper 3 |
50 % |
0 points |
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Total points |
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47.1 points |
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COMMERCE FACULTY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
POINTS |
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Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Economics Mathematics level 4 or above Maths Literacy will not be considered |
40 points and above will receive a firm offer |
Between 35-39 points admission will be at the Dean’s Discretion. Various factors will be taken into consideration. |
Between 30-34 points applications will be considered by the Dean for the extended studies programme. |
29 points and below – the application is likely to be rejected |
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Bachelor of Business Science Mathematics level 6 or above Maths Literacy will not be considered |
45 points and above will receive a firm offer |
40-44 points admission will be at the Dean’s Discretion |
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All Faculties |
Life Orientation is not counted for points in any Faculty, but you are required to obtain at least a level 4 in Life Orientation for acceptance. |
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The South African Senior Certificate (Matric, pre-2008)
Please contact the Student Bureau on (046) 603 8276 for more information about the minimum requirements for admission
For more information about A level/ O levels/ HIGCSE/ IGCSE and International Baccalaureate see the Student Handbook.
National Benchmark Tests
Please note that although it is NOT compulsory for learners to write the National Benchmark Tests for admission to Rhodes University it is advisable for them to do so.
Applicants who do not meet our entry requirements of 40 APS points will be advised by the Dean of the Faculty to write the relevant National Benchmark Tests.
Please be informed that it your responsibility to register for the tests and write them. Once you have received your NBT reference number you should e-mail it together with your student number to registrar@ru.ac.za.
The National Benchmark Test website is www.nbt.ac.za
Rhodes University Undergraduate Application Form
Rhodes Application Form
Undergrad Application Form
The above form is for use by prospective students who wish to apply to
Rhodes University to study undergraduate degrees.
1. Download the appropriate form
2. Print it out
3. Post it to us along with the required supporting documents
It is important to complete the application form correctly.
To assist you we have prepared advice on how to correctly complete this application form.
