Overview

Key features

We are proud to inform prospective First Year students that our Physics and Electronics department at Rhodes University has a well-established reputation of good teaching. We are committed to offering stimulating lecture and laboratory-based physics programmes that will offer you the opportunity to develop your qualitative, quantitative and a host of other transferable skills over your undergraduate years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electromagnetism
Signals and Systems
Classical Thermodynamics
Electronics
Quantum Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

Physics Electronics & Embedded Technology View 11 other Bachelors in Electronics & Embedded Technology in South Africa

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

English Home Languange (60%), English First Additional Language (65%), Mathematics Level 4 (50 - 59%), Life Science Level 5 (60 - 69) OR Physical Science Level 5 (60 - 69%)
A-level: symbols A-E (minimum of 2 subjects)
AS-level: symbols A-D (4 subjects and 1 at O-level)
O-level: symbols A-C (maximum of 3 subjects)
At least 2 subjects at A-level and 3 different subjects at O-level or 3 subjects at A-level and 2 at O-level

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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