The University of Fort Hare (UFH) offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across several faculties, including Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Agriculture, Law, Health Sciences, and Management & Commerce[5].
General Undergraduate Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must possess a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with suitable subject combinations and achievement levels.
- A minimum achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in English (Home Language or First Additional Language).
- A minimum achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in four other subjects, plus at least a 2 (30–39%) in one additional subject.
- Life Orientation must be passed at level 4 (50–59%) or higher.
- The minimum Admission Point Score (APS) is generally 26 or higher, though some programmes require a higher APS. Each faculty and programme may set its own specific requirements[1].
Notable Programme-Specific Requirements:
- Bachelor of Arts: English at least level 4 (50-59%), another language at level 4, three other subjects at level 4, and one at level 3; minimum APS: 27[3].
- Bachelor of Arts (Extended): Similar to above, but allows one subject at level 2 (30-39%); minimum APS: 26[3].
- Bachelor of Science: English and Mathematics and Physical Sciences at least level 4 (50–59%); minimum APS: 28[3].
- National Certificate (Vocational) – NC(V): NCV Level 4; at least 60% in three fundamental subjects (including English) and 70% in four compulsory modules[3].
Examples of UFH Faculties & Offered Courses:
- Education
- Health Sciences: BSc in Speech-Language Therapy, Bachelor of Health in Human Movement Science, Bachelor of Nursing
- Law: Specializations in Adjectival Law, Mercantile Law, Public Law, Private Law, and more
- Management & Commerce: Accounting, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration
- Science & Agriculture: Biochemistry & Microbiology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Livestock & Pasture Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology & Entomology, etc.
- Social Sciences & Humanities: African Languages, Fine Art, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Theology
Application Process & Required Documents:
- Apply online via the UFH portal and upload: proof of payment for the application fee (R120 for South Africans), certified copy of ID, certified National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 mid-year/June results, and Guardian Consent form if under 18[2].
- You may apply for multiple programmes and submit your application before final Grade 12 results if needed; final admission may be conditional[2].
All faculties may impose additional and higher requirements for specific programmes; it is recommended to consult the detailed prospectus or the programme-specific guidelines on the UFH website before applying[1].
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