Overview

Key features

History is not just about the past. The courses at the History program of Rhodes University are designed to help you make sense of the world, the continent and the country that you are living in now - and to help you better understand yourself by examining some of the forces that have shaped your life.

The study of History pulls it all together and helps you place all other academic disciplines in context and perspective. Get the big picture.

The best employers out there want people who can think creatively, show initiative, investigate, analyse and interpret the world around them. It changes everyday, so you need to know how to keep fresh. History gives you those skills!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Origins of the Modern World Crisis

The Modern World Crisis

Representing the 20th Century

Themes in Southern African History

History of Modern South Asia

Public History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34750 ZAR / year

≈ 34750 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

63110 ZAR / year

≈ 63110 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International student levy- 18 744.00

Living costs

Grahamstown

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Grahamstown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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