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Student Guide 2015
your Gateway
to the Future
Student Guide 2015
2 Contents Our Mission 3 Our Vision 3 Vice-Chancellor’s Message 4 Message from Student Admin 5 Faculty of Science and Agriculture 6 Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 8 Faculty of Law 12 Faculty of Education 14 Faculty of Management and Commerce 16 Sport at the University of Fort Hare 18 Teaching and Learning Centre 18 Finance (Bursaries and Loans) 19 Financial Aid 20 Student Counselling Unit 21 National Benchmark Tests 22 NBT Test Sites 2014 24 Venue Details 26
Our Mission Our Vision
The mission of the University is to provide high quality education of international The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University,
standards contributing to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars
ethically relevant, and applying that knowledge to the scientific, technological and and wider community.
social-economic development of our nation and the wider world.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Message
The University of Fort Hare is a proud African university with an illustrious content of what we teach and the knowledge we produce through
history spanning 96-years. Founded in 1916 it will be celebrating its research.
centenary in 2016. As the University approaches that historical landmark it Social and cultural activities continue to generate enormous interest
is proud to welcome new applicants who will be part of that great moment in our students. The various sporting codes, the choir, student
and share in the achievements of this iconic Institution. political organisations etc, continue to link the students with the
community.
The University has now reached the 11 000 mark in the number of students The University continues to try and improve the quality of student
enrolled and continues to grow not only in the quantity but the quality life inside and outside the classroom. Student accommodation is
of students who graduate from it. The graduates of the University of Fort aimed to improve with an additional 1250 beds to be provided in
Hare are found in all spheres of social, economic, cultural and political new residences. Refurbishment of old residences remains a priority.
life. The University continues to fulfill its mandate in the core areas of The teaching/learning and research facilities continue to receive
teaching/learning, research and community engagement. Teaching and attention so as to provide top modern facilities for our students.
learning in the various disciplines is accompanied by a ground-breaking It is our hope that as you join the University of Fort Hare you will be
transdisciplinary module in Life Knowledge and Action done by all first part of a team that will continue to seek the best for this institution.
year students. This module is aimed at producing well-rounded graduates
who will be global citizens. The University continues to improve its
teaching and learning capabilities and has a Teaching and Learning Centre
which is aimed to introduce modern ways in curriculum and pedagogical
approaches. We are currently exploring a humanizing pedagogy whose
basic values are aimed at putting the student at the centre of education.
The University research output has been growing at a very high rate and
achieving targets set by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
The research niche areas are not only responsive to current societal needs
but are also promoting scholarship that is relevant to future needs in the
production of knowledge.
The University academics and students continue to play a significant
role in community engagement. The premise from which the University
operates is that knowledge does not only reside behind the walls of the
University but there is indigenous knowledge out there that can enrich the
Message from Student Admin International Applicant with Foreign School-leaving?
Undergraduate
All applicants with non-South African School-leaving require a certificate
The Student Administration Office will help you with your application, Designated Subjects of exemption from the Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission
admission and registration enquiries. • Applicants who wish to enroll for a degree programme need to into an undergraduate qualification. For more information regarding the
ensure that four of their seven subjects are from the designated Matriculation Exemptions please visit the Matriculation Board website
Do you know what you want to study? list. on www.he-enrol.ac.za
It is a good idea to have a career objective in mind, check the admission Accounting Languages
requirements of the various qualifications offered at the University of The University of Fort Hare will also submit applications to the
Agricultural sciences Life Sciences Matriculation Board on behalf of the applicant on submission of the
Fort Hare.
Business Studies Mathematics of Mathematical Literacy following:
HOW TO APPLY Dramatic Arts Music • Form M30E (also available from the matriculation board website);
1. Submit your application form and all the necessary documentation Economics Physical Sciences • Copies of educational qualification (certified at the University);
including application fee before closing date. • Copy f Passport or birth certificate (certified at the University);
Engineering Graphics and Religious Studies
2. An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your • Exemption application fee charged at R400.00 (payable at the
Design
application thereafter a letter of confirmation. University); and
Geography Visual Arts • Sworn English translation of documents required where applicable.
3. Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term History Consumer Studies
performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of
Information Technology Postgraduate
their final matric results and subject to availability of space.
4. Successful applicants will receive an admission letter, together All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to
How to calculate your minimum admission point score (APS) have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
with a registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and
orientation programme. NSC NSC % APS APS % Authority (SAQA). For more information regarding evaluation of
qualifications please visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za
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It is important to note that all applicants who wrote the National Senior 7 80-89 7 80-89
Certificate (NSC) are required to write the National Benchmark test (NBT) Student selection and admissions process
6 79-79 6 79-79 1. Students receive application forms from the Students
before they are allowed to register for their 1st year at University. Read
5 60-69 5 60-69 Registration Office through the post/contact.
more about this compulsory test on www.nbt.ac.za.
4 50-59 4 50-59 2. These are completed and returned back to the Students
In which school-leaving category do you fall? 3 40-49 3 40-49 Registration Office and get sorted per-faculty.
• National Senior Certificate (NSC)? The NSC is the new school-leaving 2 30-39 2 30-39 3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean:
qualification since 2009. Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manger, HODs and
1 0-29 0 0-29
• Pre-2008 matriculation certificate? This is the old school-leaving Administrators) convenes to do the selection.
qualification before 2009. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (pre-2008) 4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system.
• A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in High scores are considered first in chronological order.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES English language. A pass mark of at least E symbol on SG is considered 5. For interview programs students are invited for presentations
• Minimum of level 4 in English 1st Additional Language or to be sufficient. A pass mark of at least an F symbol on HG English 1st prior to selection *
• Minimum of level 3 in English Home Language. language is also considered to be sufficient. 6. The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending
• Minimum of Level 4 or better in four 20-credit subjects from the • A Matriculation Exemption or Further Education and Training their matric final results and availability for admission
designated list, excluding Life Orientation. Certificate. into programmes, plus NBT results
• Programme specific requirements. • A standard qualification to study for a degree is a Matriculation 7. The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty
endorsement or equivalent. Manager according to the admission status.
MINIMUM STATUTORY ENTRY 8. Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the
QUALIFICATION Students Registration Office to capture the status which is
REQUIREMENT How to calculate your points Pre-2008 – Swedish rating scale
then communicated to the students as backup.
Bachelors degree Pass NSC with an achievement rating of 4 Symbol achieved in Grade of Grade 12 subjects 9. The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup.
(50-59%) or more in 4 (four) subjects Grade 12 subjects 10. Wait listed students are considered after registration of
HG SG
accepted students
Diploma Pass NSC with an achieving rating of 3 A 8 6
(40-49% )or more in 4 (four) subjects 11. Accepted students get notification from the Students
B 7 5 Registration Office.
C 6 4
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE AGE APPLICANTS
• Mature applicants (turning 3 years during year of registration), D 5 3 Enquiries?
who have met the requirements in bullets 1 – 3 above, qualify E 4 2 Alice Campus Tel.: 040 602 2016 / 2053/ 2122/ 2174/ 2281
for admission to main stream programmes. They need to apply F 3 1 East London Campus Tel.: 043 704 7155 / 7266 / 7004 / 7139
for conditional exemption from HESA. nknickelbein@ufh.ac.za
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Faculty Of Science and Agriculture
Vision and Mission Contact details:
The Faculty of Science & Agriculture is a vibrant, innovative centre of excellence, relevant to scientific, Manager:
technological and agricultural needs of society. The goal of the Faculty is to unlock the potential of its Faculty of Science & Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa
staff, students and the surrounding communities in an environment that is conducive to learning. It Tel: 040 602 2232 Fax: 040 602 2488
seeks to achieve this through teaching and research, and the pursuit of strategic partnerships. Email: msmith@ufh.ac.za Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/agric
Mainstream Programmes
Degree Subject Level of Total Degree Subject Level of Total
Qualification Credits Qualification Credits
codes Requirements Achievement Points codes Requirements Achievement Points
B Sc 40000 English 4 (50-59%) 20 B HMS 40005 English 4 (50-59%) 20
B Sc Agric 71503 Mathematics 4 (60-69%) 20 Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) 20
71506 Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%)
71507 Physical Sciences 4 (60-69%) 20
71508 Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
71509 Life Sciences or 4 (50-59%) 20 28/29
Geography or 29 Any other 4 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20
Agriculture or from the designated 4 (50-59%) 20
Info Technology list (preferably in Science 4 (50-59%) 20
subjects) 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
B Cur 44000 English 4 (50-59%) 20
Any other 2 subjects 5 (50-59%) 20
from the designated list 4 (50-59%) 20 Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) 20
Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%)
B Sc Agric 71521 English 4 (50-59%) 20 Physical Science or 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) 28/29
Mathematics 4 (60-69%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Life Sciences* 4 (60-69%) 20
Any other 3 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20
Agriculture or 4 (50-59%) 20 from the designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
Geography or 29 4 (50-59%) 20
Info Technology
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 B Agric 70001 English 4 (50-59%) 20
70002
Any other 2 subjects 5 (50-59%) 20 Mathematical Literacy or 5 (60-69%) 20
from the designated list 4 (50-59%) 20 Mathematics 4 (50-59%)
Agriculture 4 (50-59%) 20
28/29
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
* Please note:
Any other 3 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20
Students who want to register for the B Sc Agric (Agric Economics Options) are not required to have a pass in from the designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
Physical Science. However it is compulsory for them to have passed Life Sciences at Level 4. 4 (50-59%) 20Science & Agriculture Foundation Programmes
Qualification programme option Subject Requirements Level of Achievement Total Points Credits
English 4 (50-59%) 20
B Sc Science & Agriculture Mathematics 3 (50-59%) 20
Foundation Programme
(40400) (SAFP) Physical Science 3 (50-59%) 20
Science Life Sciences or 4 (50-59%) 20
Geography or
All Agriculture or
Info Technology
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Life Orientation 4 (50–59%) 10
Any other 2 subjects from the designated list 4 (40-49%) 20
4 (40-49%) 20
B Sc Agric Science & Agriculture Same as B Sc - except for
Foundation Programme
71401 71403 (SAFP) All B Sc Agric (Agric Econ)*
71406 /71407 but Life Science at Level 3 is compulsory and
71408 Agriculture 71421* not Physical Science
71409
English 4 (50-59%) 20
Mathematical Literacy or 4 (50-59%) 20
Mathematics 3 (40-49%)
B Agric Science & Agriculture
Foundation Programme 70001
70401 & (SAFP) Agriculture 4 (50-59%) 26/27 20
70402 Agriculture 70002
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Any other 3 subjects from the designated list at these 4 (50-59%) 20
Levels 4 (50-59%) 20
3 (40-49%) 20
* Please note: Students who want to register for the Agric Economics Option do not need NSC Physical Science; they need a PASS at Level 3 in Life Sciences.
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Faculty Of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vision Organisation
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities is committed to the advancement of knowledge that The Faculty is organized around three academic domains:
is socially and ethically relevant through innovation and excellence in its academic programme, 1. Social Sciences 2. Humanities 3. Centre for Theology and Religious Studies
and aims thereby to contribute to the public good in South African society and wider world.
Contact details
Mission Manager: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities will provide an academic and educational 5700, South Africa
environment that ensures the optimal acquisition of critical skills and competencies by our Tel: 040-602 2242 / 2379 / 2233 Fax: 040-602 2591 / 086 692 9192
students as well as advancing the intellectual growth and development of our staff. Email: nmcako@ufh.ac.za Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/agric
Delivery Mode and Admission
Campus Qualification Level Points Credits Career Opportunities
Duration of Study Requirements
Alice and Bachelor of Arts Full-time English 1st Language 4(50 – 59%) 25 20 Language Practitioner Diplomatic Corps
East London BA (30000) 3 years Or any other 1st Language Archivist Broadcaster
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Journalist Educator
Life Orientation 3 (40%- 10 Civil Servant Musician
1 subject 49%) 20 Historian
Any other 2 designated subjects 4(40 - 49%) 20
4 (50 - 59%)
East London Bachelor of Music English 1st Language 4 (50 – 59%) 25 20
Campus (30003) * Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20
(Interview Programme) Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10
1 subject 4 (50 – 59%) 20
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Alice Campus Bachelor of Arts In Music English 1st Language 4 (50 – 59%) 25 20
(30004)* Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20
(Interview Programme) Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10
1 subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Alice Campus Bachelor of Fine Arts Full-time 3 years English 1st Language 4 (50 - 59%) 25 20 Artist
(30100) Or any other 1st Language Educator or Lecturer
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Consultant
Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10
1 subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20Delivery Mode and Admission
Campus Qualification Level Points Credits Career Opportunities
Duration of Study Requirements
Alice Campus Bachelor of Theology Full-time 3 years English 1st Language 4 (50 - 59%) 25 20 Religious Leader Educator
(10000) Or any other 1st Language Pastor Community
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Minister of Religion Development
Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10 Pastoral Counsellor Development
1 subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Practitione
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Alice Campus Bachelor of Applied Full-time 3 years English 1st Language 4 (50 - 59%) 25 20 Journalist and Publishers Media Officer
Communication Or any other 1st Language Public Relations Officer Educator
Management English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Marketing and Media
(30201) Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10 Researcher
1 subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Alice and East Bachelor of Social Sciences Full-time 3 years English 1st Language 4(50 - 59%) 25 20 Counselling Psychologist Labour consultant
London (30002) Or any other 1st Language Labour consultant Policy-maker
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Research Officers Development Officers
Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10 Strategy & Change Demographers
1 Subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Manager Criminal Justice
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Family Counsellors Specialist
Counselling Trainer Clinical Psychologist
Juvenile Justice
Specialist
Alice and East Bachelor of Social Work Full-time 4 years English 1st Language 4(50 - 59%) 25 20 Gender Officer Social Impact Assessors
London (33002) Or any other 1st Language NGO Workers Educator or Lecturer
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Family Counsellor
Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10 Psychologist
1 Subject 4 (50 – 59%) 20 HIV/AIDS workers
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Alice Campus Bachelor of Library and Full-time 4 years English 1st Language 4(50 - 59%) 25 20 Records Manager
Information Sciences Or any other 1st Language Archivists
(32000) English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Politicians
Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10 Policy Makers
1 Subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Political Analyst
Any other 2 designated subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
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Delivery Mode and Admission
Campus Qualification Level Points Credits Career Opportunities
Duration of Study Requirements
Alice Campus Diploma in Fine Arts Full-time 2 years English 1st Language 4(50 - 59%) 22 0 Artist
(35000) # Or any other 1st Language Educator or Lecturer
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Consultant
(Interview Programme) Life Orientation 3 (40 - 49%) 10
1 Subject 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Any other 2 designated subjects 3 (40 - 49%) 20
* Subject to music department auditions and appropriate portfolio.
# Subject to Art of Drawing portfolio
# Applicants who have completed the bridging certificate at Lovedale FET College will be considered
UNWEIGHTED
QUALIFICATION MATRIC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SWEDISH RATING
Bachelor of Arts BA (30000) With Endorsement 25 English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Arts in Music With Endorsement 25 English HG E
BA Music (30003) SG D
(Interview Programme) Music Dept auditions
Bachelor of Music With Endorsement 25 English HG E
B Music (30004) SG D
(Interview Programme) Music Dept auditions
Bachelor of Fine Arts With Endorsement 25 English HG E
(30100) SG D
(Interview Programme) Drawing portfolio
Bachelor of Theology With Endorsement 25 English HG E
(10000) SG D
Bachelor of Applied Communication Management (30201) With Endorsement 25 English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Social Sciences (3002) With Endorsement 25 English HG E
SG D
Bachelor of Social Work With Endorsement 25 English HG E
(33002) SG D
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (35500) With Endorsement 25 English HG E
SG D
Diploma in Fine Arts (35000) Senior Certificate 22
(Interview Programme)Mature Age Exemption
Mature age applicants are those who are 23 years and above with a Senior Certificate and a pass in four (4) subjects (E Standard Grade and above), namely two languages and two content subjects. Three
of these must be from one examination sitting. An applicant who will be turning 23 in his/her first year of registration shall be considered for Mature Age.
Foundation Programme
The Social Sciences and Humanities Foundation Programme is an entrance programme intended to provide a strong academic foundation to students who do not meet Faculty of Social Sciences and
Humanities minimum entry requirements because they do not have sufficient Swedish rating points.
The SSHFP follows the same structure as mainstream modules, but its curriculum is extended over a longer period and there is additional academic support. SSHFP students must take one more year to
complete their degree than mainstream students. These students must register for Academic Practices and Reasoning (APR) which is a value-addition course in their first year of registration. This course
assists students in developing their academic skills towards their qualification.
Admission Requirements
Foundation English1st Language 3 (40 - 49%) 21 20
Programme Or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language HG 4 (50 - 59%) 20
Mathematical Literacy 3 (40 - 49%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50 – 59%) 10
1 Subject 3 (40 - 49%) 20
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50 – 59%) 20
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Faculty Of Law
Vision Postgraduate Degree Programmes and Courses
The vision of the School is to be a centre of excellence in legal education renowned for outstanding LLM (Master of Laws) by Research (Alice and East London campuses)
teaching and research driven by an uncompromising commitment to the pursuit of justice and Admission requirements: LLB or BProc, or any qualification recognised by Senate as the equivalent
service to humanity in South Africa in general and the Eastern Cape in particular. to these qualifications.
Duration: One year full-time and two years part-time
Mission Assessment: A dissertation on an approved topic; External evaluation of dissertation
In pursuit of the above vision, our School’s mission is to produce law graduates who are outstanding
in their knowledge and technical competence and are passionate about participating in socio- Master in Human Rights (MA Human Rights)
economic development processes. It will design and deliver social justice promotion training By coursework and mini-dissertation (2 year part-time programme offered at th Alice campus
programmes aimed at facilitating social service delivery and undertake legal research that is only)
comparable with the best. Admission requirements: An appropriate first degree or postgraduate qualification; Evidence of
ability to successfully complete the programme; Candidates shall be required to have obtained a
Programmes and Courses minimum of 480 credits.
LLB (Bachelor of Laws) East London Only
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB), now the only qualification for legal practice in South Africa, can be Strong Points of the Faculty
pursued at Fort Hare (Alice and East London campuses) by enrolling in either one of four streams: All our qualifications are accredited by the Coucil of Higher Education (CHE) and recognised by
the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA), the General Council of the Bar (GCB) and all local and
Four Year (Minimum) Stream (East London campus only) international employers of law graduates or legal professionals. Our academic staff are experienced,
Admission requirements: Matric Exemption - This stream is therefore designed for school leavers. dynamic, and passionate about ensuring excellence in their teaching, research, and community
engagement endeavors.
Three Year (Minimum) Stream (East London campus only)
Admission requirements: Possession of an undergraduate degree in any discipline from the Our students have consistently recorded good performances at regional and international mock
University of Fort Hare or any other university. This stream is designed for those who have trial/moot competitions - which testifies to the quality of the legal education they are receiving at
successfully completed an undergraduate degree programme but have not studied law previously, Fort Hare.
e.g., holders of BA, BSc, BSocSc, BTheol, etc.
The study of Law on our East London campus will ensure that students have easy access to the
Two Year (Minimum) Stream (East London campus only) courts, law firms, and other important law related institutions - where they can work part-time,
Admission requirements: Possession of a B Juris degree from from the University of Fort Hare or serve as volunteers, or simply attend to observe the law in action.
any other South African university.
Prizes, bursaries, awards and graduate placement
One Year (Minimum) Stream (Alice and East London campuses) Adams and Adams Prize
Admission requirements: Possession of a B Proc degree from from the University of Fort Hare or Bowman Gilfillan Prize
any other South African university. The Yazbek Prize
The East London Attorneys’ Association (ELAA) Prize
The Legal Studies Programme (East London campus only) The Ashton Chubb Prize
The Legal Studies Programme is effectively a five-year stream of the LLB in that learners enter the
programme with the intention of initially completing a BA, BSocSc, or BCom degree with one of Bursaries
the majors being legal studies. During the three years of study leading to either one off the said The Smith Tabata Inc. Bursary and Mentorship Programme
degrees, learners complete the first two of the four-year LLB curriculum. Upon completion of either
one of the said degrees, the learner will be eligible to complete the LLB following a (minimum) Contact details
two-year curriculum. Manager: Faculty of Law, Nelson R Mandela School of Law, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag
X9083, East London, 5200
Possible Career Paths for Law Graduates
Attorney, Advocate, Magistrate, Corporate Lawyer, Legal Administration Officer, Legal Risk Manager, Tel: Alice Campus 040-602 2219 East London Campus 043-704 7521
Legal Advisor/Consultant, Prosecutor, Arbitrator, Negotiator, Insurance Claims Assessor/Manager,
Lecturer/Trainer, Credit Control Manager, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Specialist/ Fax: Alice Campus 040-602 2217 East London Campus 086 623 9561
Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Law Enforcement Professional, Forensic Investigations Email: amkiva@ufh.ac.za Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/law
Professional, Diplomat.Admission requirements for Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Programme Admission Requirements Level of Achievement Total Points Credits
LLB (21502) English Language 5 (60 – 69%) 30 20
Mathematics or 2 (30 – 39%) 20
Mathematics Literature 4 (50 – 59%) 20
Life Orientation 3 (40 – 49%) 10
Any other 4 designated subjects 5 (60 – 69%) 20
5 (60 – 69%) 20
5 (60 – 69%) 20
5 (60 – 69%) 20
Admission requirements for Foundation Programme
Qualification Admission Requirements Level of Achievement Total Points Credits
LLB (21502) Bachelor’s admission with 25
English Language 5 (60 – 69%) 20
Mathematics or 2 (30 – 39%) 20
Mathematics Literature 4 (50 – 59%) 20
Life Orientation 3 (30 – 39%) 10
Any other 3 designated subjects 5 (60 – 69%) 20
5 (60 – 69%) 20
5 (60 – 69%) 20
Selection and admissions process
• First Administrators count points for those who already have final matric results (certified copies
are used at this stage) and sort
them per qualification and per score (highest on top).
• The current matrics are all conditionally accepted pending their matric final results.
• The forms are checked and signed according to the admission status.
• The Faculty Selection Committee convenes at the Student Administration to process
application forms.
• Once the forms are signed by the Faculty Manager, they are given back to the Students
Administration Office to capture status which is then communicated to students from that
same office.
• Await those that have been accepted to come and register as per communication they receive
from the Student Administration Office.
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Faculty Of Education
Vision and Mission BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
We seek to be a world-class Southern African Faculty of Education, preparing 21st century (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Band)
educators who are critical, creative problem-solvers, initiators and leaders in education. Qualification Codes: 50034, 50035, 50036 and 50037
• These programmes are only in Alice Campus.
We are committed to: • Four options are offered under this programme i.e. B.Ed (Agriculture), B.Ed (Economics),
• learning and teaching excellence in both rural and urban contexts; B.Ed (Humanities) and B.Ed (Science).
• offering courses and programmes which are flexible, relevant, innovative and future • The duration of the programme shall not be less than four academic years(480 credits
orientated; of full time study).
• conducting research projects grounded in the Southern African experience; and • The B.Ed. is a full-time, contact programme. Approximately one-third of notional hours
publishing in nationally and internationally recognized publications. are dedicated to contact sessions with lecturers. The remaining two-thirds are allocated
• interaction with, and commitment to, our Eastern Cape community, both rural and urban; to foundational, practical and reflective tasks in groups, and individually.
• partnerships that promote educational development and excellence;
• upholding the values of diversity and inclusivity, and CAREER PATHS
• promoting the University of Fort Hare through the Faculty of Education as a respected and The Bachelor of Education is for persons wanting to become qualified as professional
recognized leader in education, provincially, nationally and internationally. educators in
schooling at the Primary (GET), Senior and FET Band levels.
Contact details
Manager: Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700,
South Africa
Tel: 040-602 2410/12 Fax: 040-602 2448
Faculty of Education, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X 9083, East London 5200,
South Africa
Tel: 043-7047186/7218 Fax: 043 704 7113
Email: nmagocoba@ufh.ac.za Website: http://www.ufh.ac.za/educ
Bachelor Degrees Offered in the Faculty
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION-B.Ed (primary)
Qualification Code: 50024
• This programme is offered only in East London Campus.
• The duration of the programme shall not be less than four years of full-time study.
• Approximately one-third of notional hours is dedicated to contact sessions with
lecturers. The remaining two-thirds are allocated to foundational, practical and
reflective tasks in groups, and individually.Minimum admission requirements
Level of
Qualifications Options Subject Requirements Credits Score Old Senior Certificate
Achievement
B Ed (FET) Science English 4 (50-59%) 20 25 Maths – E (HG) or D (SG)
Mathematics 4 (50-59%) 20 Physics – E(HG) or D (SG)
Physical or Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
One subject 4 (50-59%) 20
Two subjects 3 (40-49%) 20
Agriculture English 4 (50-59%) 20 25 Agric – E (HG) or D (SG)
Mathematics Literacy or 4 (50-59%) 20 Biology - E (HG) or D (SG)
Mathematics 3 (40-49%) 20
Agricultural Sciences 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) 10
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 20
One subject 4 (50-59%) 20
Two subjects 3 (40-49%)
Commerce English second language 4 (50-59%) 20 25 Business studies Accounting, &
Mathematics 3 (40-49%) 20 Economics – E (HG) or D (SG)
Accounting or Business Studies or Economics 4 (50-59%) 20 Mathematics E (HG) or D (SG)
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%)
Any other 3 subjects 4 (50-59%) 10
20
Humanities English second language 4 (50-59%) 20 25 English, Xhosa, Geography &
Mathematical Literacy or 4 (50-59%) 20 History – E (HG) or D (SG)
Mathematics 3 (40-49%) 20
History or Geography 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
One subject 4 (50-59%) 20
Two subjects 3 (40-49%) 20
B. Ed (GET) Foundation, Intermediate English 4 (50-59%) 20 25
and Senior Phase Mathematical Literacy 4 (50-59%) 20
or Mathematics 3 (40-49%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Any other 4 subjects designated 20 credit subjects. 3 (40-49%) 20
Minimum National Certificate (Vocational)
N.B The minimum requirements for the Faculty of Education for students passed at public colleges,
private colleges and other institutions offering FET vocational programmes shall be as follows:
Agric Option: If Mathematics is taken as one of the subjects and English as second language the
overall score rating will be 24; and if Mathematics is taken as one of the subjects and English as • National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
first language the overall score rating will be 23. • At least 60% in three fundamental subjects i.e. English first language or first additional
language, Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and Life orientation.
Humanities Option: If Mathematics is taken as one of the subjects and English as second • At least 70% in four relevant compulsory modules
language the overall score rating will be 24; and if Mathematics is taken as one of the
subjects and English as first language the overall score rating will be 23. N6 Certificate:
Prospective students with N6 certificate qualify to be admitted to any relevant BEd programme.
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Faculty Of Management and Commerce
Vision
Faculty of Management and Commerce is a vibrant centre of learning and innovation to build an
Contact details
entrepreneurial, sustainable and caring African social and economic system.
Alice (Main) Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce,
Mission Private Bag X 1314, Alice, 5700
To provide learning, research and community engagement opportunities that enable intellectual Tel 040-602 2533 / 2020 / 2184 / 2382 Fax 086 625 2644 / 040 602 2514
and personal growth, and the development of a critical learning community.
Bhisho Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce,
Organization P O Box 1153, King William’s Town, 5600
Our programmes are offered by two Schools of the Faculty, namely: Tel 040-6083407 / 6352982 Fax 040 608 3408
• The School of Business and Enterprise, and
• The School of Public Management and Development East London Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce,
P O Box 7426, East London, 5200
Tel 043-704 7000 / 7196 / 7236 / 7364 Fax 043 704 7095
Email: mndlova@ufa.ac.za
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
MAIN STREAM PROGRAMMES
Old Senior Certificate National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Programme Minimum
Minimum level of
Subject Requirements Total Points Admission Requirements APS For Noting
Achievement
Score
Matric exemption with English-E (SG) 35 Bachelor’s Admission with 28 Selection will be based
B Com & Maths-D (SG)/ English Language on Merit
Accounting E (HG) Mathematics 4 (50-59)
(60001) 5 (60-69)
B Com Matric exemption with 35 Bachelor’s Admission with 26 Selection will be based
Accounting English E (SG) & Maths D(SG)/E(HG) English Language on Merit
(60006) Mathematics / 4(50 – 59)
Maths Lit 4(50 – 59)
7(80 – 89)
B Economics Matric exemption with English-E (SG) 35 Bachelor’s Admission with 26 Selection will be based
(60008) & Maths-D (SG) / E (HG) English Language on Merit
Mathematics 4 (50-59)
4 (50-59)Old Senior Certificate National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Programme Minimum
Minimum level of
Subject Requirements Total Points Admission Requirements APS For Noting
Achievement
Score
B Com (IS) Matric Exemption with 35 Bachelor’s Admission with 26 Selection will be based
(60011) English-E (SG) Maths D (SC)/ English Language 4 (50-59) on Merit
E(HG) Mathematics 4 (50-59)
B Com Law Bachelor’s Admission with 25 Selection will be based
(60004) English Language 4 (50-59) on Merit
Matric exemption with English-E (SG) 30 Mathematics 4 (50-59)
B Com Bus/Eco & Maths-E (SG)
(60003)
B Com Bus /IPS
(60002)
B Com General
(60005)
B Admin (HRM) Matric Exemption with English-E (SG) 24 Bachelor’s Admission 24 Selection will be based
(62003) & exposure in Matric Maths on Merit
B Admin (PA) Matric Exemption with English-E (SG) 21
(62001)
- For B Com and B Admin degrees, Life orientation (LO) will be capped at level 3 for calculating - It should be noted that there’s no foundation for B Admin degrees as the minimum admissions
APS to main stream is bachelors admission only and capped at minimum level.
- For B Com Accounting (60006) qualification the minimum requirement for Maths Lit is level 7,
however, when calculating the APS score it is capped at 4 points. National Certificate (Vocational)
- Students will be ranked according to the level of achievement and assigned to available
space within the degree. The minimum requirements for the Faculty of Management and Commerce for
students passed at public colleges, private colleges and other institutions offering FET vocational
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES: programmes shall be as follows:
• National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
ADMISSION LEVEL OF • At least 60% in three fundamental subjects including the Language of Teaching and
PROGRAMME APS Score Learning at Fort Hare or at least English First Additional Language (FAL)
REQUIREMENTS ACHIEVEMENT
• At least 70% in four compulsory modules
B Com (Gen) - 60100 Bachelor’s 26 • To be admitted to B Com (Accounting); Bachelor of Economics (B Econ); and B Com
Admission with (Information Systems), one of the three fundamental subjects has to be Mathematics and
B Com (IS) - 60101 4 (50 – 59) not Mathematics Literacy.
English Language 3 (40 – 49)
5 (60 – 69) N6 Certificate:
B Com (Bus / Eco) - 60104
Mathematics / Prospective students with N6 certificate qualify to be admitted to any Management and
Commerce
Maths Lit program subject to the availability of space.
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Sport at the University of Fort Hare
Sport is one of those activities that transcend the mere However, the greatest demand will be how you manage your The following codes of sport are practiced at the university:
satisfaction of physical sporting endeavour. The significance of time between academic achievement and sport participation. Athletics; Basketball; Body Building; Boxing; Chess; Cricket;
sport as shaping your character has been echoed by thousands Thousands of students have managed to do so and in the Dance; Hockey; Judo; Karate; Netball; Pool; Rugby; Rowing;
of top athletes across the sporting spectrum. process have developed into well balanced individuals because Soccer; Squash; Table Tennis; Tennis; Volleyball.
sport is an integral part of student life.
What are the advantages and benefits of participating in sport? For more information contact:
The following are but a few: improved health, meeting new The University of Fort Hare offers you the opportunity to enjoy Alice Campus - Ncumisa Mongo 040 602 2406
people and developing friendships, the opportunity to play at this enriching experience – an EXPERIENCE which will greatly East London Campus – Henry Cloete 043 704 7156
the highest level as determined by you and being a role model contribute to your holistic development as a PROUD FORT
to be emulated by your peers. HARIAN.
However, sport participation also has its demands. In order to Both campuses – Alice and East London – offer a wide variety of
enhance your performance at any level you need to possess the sport to choose from. All sport at Fort Hare offers our students
following characteristics: commitment to participate and meet the opportunity to participate in national student competitions
the required rules for such participation; discipline to participate under the auspices of the national university structure called
within the rules of the competition and respect match officials, University Sport South Africa (USSA). In addition, our university
club officials, team mates and spectators; dedication to be a teams play in local leagues and participate in tournaments.
team player and place a high premium on the success of the
team; determination to stay the course and not quit.
Residences
When filling in the application form for an academic programme, please fill in the application form For further enquiries contact:
for a residence as well. It is important to attach the proof of payment for the residence application
to the application form. As soon as you receive your residence admission letter, please pay your Ms Thobeka Heshula, Residence Manager at:
residence deposit, to secure your residence placement. pheshula@ufh.ac.za
Please note that the demand for residences exceeds the supply. It is therefore not possible to
guarantee residence space. The University, however, strives to offer residences to the majority of ALICE 040 602 2040
first year students. Residence life enhances the chances of success in studies. EAST LONDON: 043 704 7332Finance (Bursaries and Loans)
It is important for students to apply for bursaries, scholarships and a loan before the has brothers and sisters, their certified ID/ birth certificates copies, if they are registered
closing date. with other tertiary institutions, proof of that is also required. Original documents and
copies must be taken to the nearest Police station/ local Post Office for the stamp. All
Students are advised to plan for the studies prior registering at UFH. Once a student is those documents must be certified with the stamp not older than three (3) months.
registered with the university, it is advisable to always check his/ her emails to check Original documents are not accepted. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure
information about bursaries that been advertised. that the application form is fully/ correctly completed.
• On submission of NSFAS application form, student will receive a receipt, which should
Applying for the loan, bursary or scholarship does not guarantee you will get it as we be kept as it is a proof of application, without it, is your word against ours. Please present
deal with large number of students that exceeds the funds that are available. Make sure your slip at all times you the Financial Aid/Bursary Office.
your plan your finances well in advance.
• NSFAS is only available for South African citizens.
Late and incomplete application forms will not be considered.
• Students will be notified in writing if they have been successful or not in December by
Students are urged to attach all the necessary documents as stated in the application post.
form. • Students have to apply for the loan every year. Closing date for current students is
31st August each year.
UFH have limited number of bursaries; please consult with the Financial Aid/ Bursary
office for further assistance. If a student has a bursary from outside, must make sure he/ • All students can apply for a loan from the National Students Financial Aid Scheme
she brings a copy of the letter to the Financial Aid/ Bursary office before registration. (NSFAS), a government loan scheme with the added incentive of a bursary conversion
(max 40%) depending on academic performance. The parent’s/family’s contribution
Applicants are advised to send their applications directly to the organisation offering towards the student’s study cost is called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and
bursary not to UFH/ Financial Aid/Bursary Office. The postal addresses are listed in the is calculated using the Government’s National Means Test.
booklet.
CLOSING DATES
Please read instructions carefully, if you do not understand contact Financial Aid/ Bursary • Students must apply for bursaries, scholarships and loan before the closing date.
Office before sending off your application. Each bursary form states its closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Only
NSFAS does not cover full fees, family contribution is needed. after the closing date application forms will be processed or sent to the relevant
organisation.
Financial aid applications (NSFAS)
• Application forms and information for NSFAS can be obtained from UFH Financial
Aid office. The application forms must be accompanied by all stated supporting Student Trust Fund Application Form for 2014
documents, eg, Certified ID copy of student/ applicant, Certified ID copies of both Contact: • Alice Campus Office: Financial Aid Bursary Office
parents, if one/both are deceased- certified death certificate, income statement/ • University of Fort Hare • Private Bag X1314 • Alice • 5700
payslip of both parents if they are working, if they are not working an affidavit stating
Contact Person: Mr Alberta Lai-wing Tell: 043-704 7007
they are not working, if they are getting a grant, a proof showing that, if the applicant
Email: alai-wing@ufh.ac.za
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FINANCIAL AID
• The University currently offers financial aid to South African citizens who are financially NSFAS Natskills for Scarce Skills: This category funds students who wish to study a
needy and who show academic potential. degree in the following fields of study: a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in either
• Students are required to apply annually for financial aid and any aid granted is granted for Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Financial Accounting, Auditing and
one academic year only. Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in either Computer
• Funding for such financial aid is made through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Geographical Information Systems
(NSFAS) and hence the size of any award is determined according to the NSFAS means test. or Bachelor of Agriculture.
• The closing date for application for financial aid is the 31st August 2013 for new students
and 31st August 2013 in respect of returning students. NSFAS Natskills for Initial Teacher Funding: category only cover student who wish to
• First Year Student will only be given an application form for Financial Assistance upon pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
providing the Financial Aid Office with a letter from the University indicating that the student
has been either accepted or provisionally accepted for the 2014 academic year. NSFAS EC Premiers Loan Fund: These category funds students who wish to study a
• The value of the NSFAS award will only be credited to the student’s fee account in the third degree in the following fields of study: a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting,
term, once all bursaries have been awarded and paid into the student’s account. This is Business Management, Economics, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Information
to ensure that the loans granted are as low as possible. Systems, a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics,
• Students receiving NSFAS loans will be required to complete an application form and a loan Physics, Chemistry, Statistics or Geographical Information Systems or Bachelor of
agreement before any payment will be effected. Agriculture.
• The allocation received from NSFAS is limited and hence the Financial Aid Committee of the
University, who makes financial aid awards, must ensure that as many students are supported NSFAS Funza Lushaka Bursary: category only cover student who wish to pursue
as possible while at the same time taking into account financial need. Students are therefore a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. For more
advised that registering on the basis of receiving a full loan from NSFAS should not information on this bursary please visit the following website: www.funzalushaka.gov.za
be considered and that a family contribution as determined by the Means Test may be
required. NSFAS National Department of Social Development: this category only cover student
• It is also important to note that there are various different kinds of funding made available who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Social Work. In order for you to qualify for
each year through NSFAS. Below are just a few categories that are made available each year: this bursary you need to apply at your nearest Provincial Department of Social
Development.
NSFAS Department of Education General Loan Funding: This categories covers any NSFAS Final Year Donor Funding: this category only covers students who are in their
undergraduate degree or diploma that is offered by the University Final Year of Study of their Degree or Diploma as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in
Education. Please note that you may only receive this award for one full academic year.
NSFAS Department of Education Teacher (Ring fenced) Loan Funding: This category
only cover student who wish to pursue a Bachelor Degrees in Education or a Post The above are just a few examples of the different kinds of funding that are on offer at
Graduate Certificate in Education. the University of Fort Hare. For further information pertaining to Financial Assistance and
Bursaries, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries Department at the
University of Fort Hare.
NSFAS Department of Education Disability Bursary: Covers students who are
disabled. Please note that this category covers various disabilities and you are therefore
encouraged to contact the Financial Aid and Bursaries Department for further
information pertaining to this categoryStudent Counselling Unit
The Student Counselling Unit (SCU) provides holistic STUDY SKILLS During the exam
counselling (personal, emotional, spiritual, academic, The value of an exam study schedule / roster is: • Listen to the instructions given by the invigilator they are
social etc). and Career Counselling to students as well as Before you even begin to think about the process of studying important for you to not make mistakes during the exam
staff members at no costs. The highly professional Student for exams, you must develop a study schedule / roster only • Read all the written instructions carefully – especially
Counsellors can handle problems ranging from room- then will you have any way of getting the true valuable time those about choices of questions. Ask if there is something
mate conflict, relationship, family, financial problem, anger you need to succeed. On the reverse side of this document you don’t understand.
management, handling depression, as well as addictions. find a study roster layout to assist you with planning for your • Go through the whole paper before starting as this will
study and exam times. give you an idea of what is expected of you and will help
For individual counselling please contact the SCU for an you to plan your time
interview. (see contact details below) Improving your concentration when studding by: • Start with those questions you can answer best as this
• Study in a quiet place that is comfortable, airy and light will help you build confidence to tackle the more difficult
Besides the counselling, this unit also provides the • Draw up a study schedule that is realistic one you know questions later
following programmes: you can stick to • Number your answers clearly and make sure you answer
- Peer help programme (students trained to help other • Study at the time of day when you are at your best, most in the correct place
student at university) awake and alert • Consider each question carefully to make sure that you
- Graduate Placement Programme (GPP). GPP takes place in • Don’t do two tasks at the same time, focus on one area of understand exactly what is required of you before you
the third term of each year and provides an opportunity for study at a time start writing
students to connect with the business world. Companies • Study in 45 minute slots with a 10 minute break. repeat • Spend time planning answers, especially to essay
come on to campus to recruit, deliver presentations and the cycle 3 times and then have a good break and do questions
interview students who are graduating. something that you enjoy (hug a tree) • Cross out all rough work and planning which you do not
- HIV&AIDS awareness and assistance: (HEAIDS • Try to relax before starting to study sit quietly and clear want to have marked.
Programme) your mind of worrisome thoughts before you start, you • Write as neatly as you can without wasting too much
- Career Centre (a venue where information on career have the time now don’t waist it time
options and employment opportunities can be found) • Be interested in what you are studying it will motivate you • Set aside time at the end of your exam to go through your
Available on both campuses are: Career Libraries and an to stick it out paper to make sure you have included all the relevant
electronic Career Mentor programme to assist students information in the right places
with career choices and specifications. Before the exam:
- Career Guidance Programme (CGP) gives students an • Make sure you know the date, time and venue of the Contact Details:
opportunity to be trained in CV writing, career decision exam UFH Alice Campus: 040 602 2279
making, job hunting and interviewing skills etc. • Try not to have any new work to revise the night before an UFH East London campus: 040 704 7009 / 7314
- Developmental Workshops and brochure are available to exam
students from the Career Centers. • Make sure you get enough sleep the night before an
exam
Workbooks are conducted by SCU on a range of skills required • Eat a healthy meal, not too heavy
by the world of work and can assist you through your time at • Don’t look at your work or discuss it just before an exam
University. • Make sure you get to your exam well before starting time
• Make sure you have all the pens and equipment you need
For a taste of what SCU can offer you look at the information for the exam
on study skills below.
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National Benchmark Tests to assist in the placement of students in appropriate curricular
routes (e.g. regular, augmented, extended, bridging or foundation
programmes ) and with the development of curriculum for Higher
WHAT IS IN THE NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS? Education programmes. In addition, they assist Higher Education to
interpret school-leaving results, such as those of the National Senior
The NBTs focus on academic readiness for university study. Each test requires you to apply prior learning - what you know and are able to do - to Certificate (NSC)
materials that reflect expectations for first year students in university programmes. A brief summary of the skills assessed in each test follows:
THE FOLLOWING TESTS MUST BE WRITTEN BY PROSPECTIVE
ACADEMIC LITERACY QUANTITATIVE LITERACY STUDENTS:
• Make meaning from academic text; • Apply quantitative procedures and reasoning in symbolic and non-
symbolic situations; If you are applying to the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Education and
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities you must write the Academic
• Understand vocabulary related to academic study; • Apply information from a variety of tables, graphs, charts and text; Literacy and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) ONLY. If you are applying to
• Evaluate evidence used to support claims made by writers; • Integrate information obtained from multiple sources; the Faculty of Science and Agriculture and the Faculty of Management
and Commerce you must write BOTH the Academic Literacy and
• Extrapolate and draw inferences and conclusions from text; • Perform multiple-step calculations using information presented Quantitative Literacy (AQL) AND the Mathematics (MAT).
with text, symbols, and graphs;
• Differentiate main idea from supporting ideas in the overall and • Identify trends and patterns in various situations; Faculty to which you are applying NBT
specific organisation of a passage;
Law AQL
• Identify text differences as related to the writers’ purposes, • Apply properties of simple geometric shapes to determine
audiences, and forms of communication; measurements; and Education AQL
• Understand how syntax and punctuation are used to express • Interpret quantitative information presented verbally, symbolically, Social Science and Humanities AQL
meaning; and and graphically. Science and Agriculture AQL and MAT
• Understand basic numerical concepts used in text. Management and Commerce AQL and MAT
MATHEMATICS
• Understand and apply properties of the real number system, including surds and exponents; HOW TO REGISTER TO WRITE THE NBT
• Recognise and use patterns, including sequences and series; You can register to write the NBT online or by cell phone:
• Apply relationships such as ratios and percentages in a variety of contexts;
• Apply the results of algebraic manipulations with equations and inequalities; To register online you have to access the website:
www.nbt.ac.za. Read the instructions, then click on “Register to Write”.
• Understand the function concept and identify properties of functions Once you have filled in all of the information required, click “SUBMIT”.
• Interpret transformations of functions represented algebraically or graphically; Your acknowledgement letter and EasyPay barcode number will be
• Identify relationships between graphs and their equations, or inequalities and the regions they describe; available for you to download. You must then take this letter or your
EasyPay barcode number to an EasyPay paypoint to pay the testing
• Apply trigonometric identities and concepts in solving problems;
fee.
• Understand properties and interpret representations of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes;
• Apply principles of analytic geometry; To register on your cell phone, access the website:
www.nbt.ac.za/mobile and follow the prompts. This is used in exactly
• Interpret various representations and measures of data; and
the same way as you would with “mxit”, “facebook”, etc. To access your
• Use logical skills in making deductions and determining the validity of given assertions. acknowledgement/EasyPay letter you may:
You are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) as part of the 2014 University of Fort Hare’s admission process. The National benchmark (1) enter your email address and the acknowledgement
Tests are used to inform placement decisions, curriculum development and academic support programmes. letter will be sent automatically; or
(2) log onto the NBT website and print the
The NBTs are an assessment of prospective first year applicants into Higher Education. The assessment was designed to measure a writer’s levels of acknowledgement letter; OR
proficiency in Academic Literacy, Quantitative Literacy and Mathematics as related to the demands of tertiary study. The NBTs also provide information (3) enter your cellphone number and you will receive only
your EasyPay barcode number (not the full letter(.You can also read
