34-44 points (D…
institution score
3 years
to complete
NQF 7
qualification level
30 Sep 2026
applications close
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a bachelor's Degree offered by RU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at RU
- English Home Language at 60% or English First Additional Language at 65%
- A portfolio is generally required as part of the application process
What you study
About Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a specialised studio-based degree covering art history, fine art practice and visual culture. It combines practical studio work with theoretical and historical study of art, and applicants are generally expected to submit a portfolio during the selection process. The qualification is aimed at students pursuing professional and creative careers in the visual arts.
After you graduate
Careers After Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Art Curator. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at RU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with RU and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2027
Apply directly through Rhodes University's online application system at www.ross.ru.ac.za, or via www.ru.ac.za/admissiongateway. Some programmes also require a portfolio during the application process. Applications typically open 1 April and close 30 September.
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Source: rhodes-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Rhodes University before applying.