In addition to the requirements as presented in the Faculty of The Humanities Rule Book, the following also applies:

  • A student wishing to enroll in the BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) programme must have an Endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008)

OR

  • Successfully passed the National Senior Certificate with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement that has been certified with an applicable endorsement by Umalusi; or be in possession of a National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement, have attained the required minimum admission point (AP) of 30, plus have an achievement level of no less than 4 (50% - 59%) for the school-leaving examination in English. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements.

A prospective student registering for an undergraduate entry level qualification for the first time in the Faculty of the Humanities must take the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test prior to registering, and must have done so within the last three years prior to registration. If the stipulated requirements of the National Benchmark Tests (Academic Literacy ≥ 64%) have not been met, or the results of the tests cannot be submitted, registration for the language foundation module (CALH1508) is mandatory.

The credits of this module are additional to the required credits of the qualification. A qualification is not awarded unless the mandatory foundation module has been passed.

For more information and to book a test, click on the link. NBT link 

Due to limited space within the programme, admission based on meeting the minimum requirements for BA (Drama and Theatre Arts), is not guaranteed and is subject to a selection process. Prospective students who meet the minimum requirements will receive a selection form via e-mail from the Department explaining the process. The Programme Director can be contacted for more information.


Once your UFS application is captured and processed by Student Academic Services, you will receive a BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) Selection form link via e-mail.

Selection process

First Round

  1. Essay: Applicants must write an essay (no more than 700 words) about why they have chosen to study drama and theatre arts and their personal artistic goals.
  2. Application video: Applicants must submit a video where they answer questions provided by the panel. Videos must be uploaded with this selection form. Applicants cannot submit the selection form if they do not upload videos via the links. Videos can also be uploaded on Google Drive, OneDrive, WeTransfer or Dropbox, and the link sent to drama@ufs.ac.za, or e-mail the file directly if the file size is not too big.
  3. Letter of recommendation: Applicants must upload a letter of recommendation from a drama teacher, school teacher, or community leader familiar with the applicant's academic achievements or creative endeavours.
  4. Audition video: This is optional. Applicants can also submit an audition video to support the application. Prospective students can select to record a 2-minute monologue from a play or movie.

Successful applicants will be informed soon after the panel reviews the selection material.

Second-round (if required)

Interview: Applicants might be requested to attend an interview conducted by a departmental panel if required. Either face-2-face or via Skype or Zoom (a link will be supplied). After receiving your selection form and video, you will be contacted with a possible date if the panel deems it necessary.  

Application to study at the UFS is free. Click on apply to go to the online application page

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FACULTY CONTACT

T: +27 51 401 2240 or humanities@ufs.ac.za

Postgraduate:
Marizanne Cloete: +27 51 401 2592

Undergraduate:
Neliswa Emeni-Tientcheu: +27 51 401 2536
Phyllis Masilo: +27 51 401 9683

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