University of Fort Hare Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
University of Fort Hare Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
Students who are interested in learning more about the complexities of human behavior, society, culture, and history will find a vibrant and intellectually fascinating atmosphere at the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities at the University of Fort Hare. The faculty offers an intriguing range of academic possibilities that educate students for rewarding careers in a variety of sectors due to its varied range of programs. In this post, we will examine the courses that the University of Fort Hare’s Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities offers and shine a light on the exciting academic and professional opportunities that are available in these fields.
FACULTY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2024
Please note that the final student selection will be based solely on merit and that these are merely the minimal admittance requirements. If there are any ties, the applicant with the highest score will be chosen after an aptitude exam. All applicants must satisfy the prerequisites for entrance to the bachelor’s program at NSC OR they must have received a Matric Exemption OR a Pass with Endorsement or with Merit.
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Public FET Colleges
At Level 4 (N4)
60% pass in English Language Subjects (Business English/ English Language
/Communication etc.)
50% pass in three fundamental subjects and
any two other subjects
OR
N6 Qualification
Entry Requirements
Minimum National Senior Certificate admission requirements for 2024
Social Sciences and Humanities Foundation Programme
Mature Age Exemption
Recognition of prior learning
National Certificate Vocational
Certificates & Diplomas [1]
| Qualification | Duration | Campus | |
| 1 | Diploma in Fine Arts: Dip FA (35000) | 3 Year | Alice |
Undergraduate Degrees [11]
| Qualification | Duration | Campus | |
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts: BA (30000) | 3 Years | Alice / East London |
| 2 | Bachelor of Theology B Th (10000) | 3 Years | Alice |
| 3 | Bachelor of Fine Arts: B Fine Arts (30100) | 3 Years | Alice |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in Music: BA Music (30004) | 4 Years | Alice |
| 5 | Bachelor of Music: B Mus (30003) | 4 Years | Alice |
| 6 | Bachelor of Applied Communication Management (30201) | 3 Years | East London |
| 7 | Bachelor of Social Science: B Soc Sc (30002) | 3 Years | Alice / East London |
| 8 | Bachelor of Library and Information Science: B Bibl (32000) | Years | Alice |
| 9 | Bachelor of Social Work: B Social Work (SWK) (33002) | 4 Years | Alice / East London |
| 10 | Bachelor of Social Science (H R Management): B Soc Sc (HRM) (30208) | 3 Years | Alice |
| 11 | Bachelor of Human Settlement (30005) | 4 Years | Alice |
Postgraduate
Certificates & Diplomas [1]
| Qualification | Duration | Campus | |
| 1 | Postgraduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management (32501) | 1 Year | Alice |
Honours Degrees [19]
| Qualification | Duration | Campus | |
| 1 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (30500) | 1 Year | Alice / East London |
| 2 | Bachelor of Theology (Honours) B Th (Hons) (11000) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 3 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in African Languages (30513) | 1 Year | Alice / East London |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Afrikaans (30515) | 1 Year | Alice / East London |
| 5 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language and Comparative Literature (30514) | 1 Year | Alice / East London |
| 6 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History (30512) | 1 Year | Alice / East London |
| 7 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons): B Soc Sc (Hons) (305001) | 1 Year | Alice/East London |
| 8 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) with specialization in Industrial Relations: B Soc Sc (Hons) with specialization in Industrial Relations (30518) | 1 Year | Alice/East London |
| 9 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) with specialization in Development: B Soc Sc (Hons) with specialization in Development Studies (30519) | 1 Year | Alice/East London |
| 10 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Communication: B Soc Sc (Hons)(Com) (37501) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 11 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Political Science; B Soc Sc (Hons) (Pol) (30504) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 12 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Criminology; B Soc Sc (Hons) (Crm) (30506) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 13 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Anthropology; B Soc Sc (Hons) (Ant) (30508) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 14 | Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons): B Bibl (Hons) (32500) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 15 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music (30517) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 16 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy (30516) | 1 Year | Alice/East London |
| 17 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Social Work: B Soc Sc (Hons) (SW) (33501) | 1 Year | Alice |
| 18 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Sociology: B Soc Sc (Hons) (Soc) (30503) | 1 Year | Alice/East London |
| 19 | Bachelor of Social Science (Hons): B Soc Sc (Hons) (30501) | 1 Year | Alice |
Masters Degrees [17]
| Qualification | Duration | Campus | |
| 1 | Master of Arts in African Languages (31013) | 2 Years | Alice / East London |
| 2 | Master of Arts: MA (31000) | 2 Years | Alice/East London |
| 3 | Master of Arts in Afrikaans (31015) | 2 Years | Alice / East London |
| 4 | Master of Arts in English Languages and Comparative Literature (31014) | 2 Years | Alice / East London |
| 5 | Master of Arts in History (31012) | 2 Years | Alice / East London |
| 6 | Master of Arts in Music (31017) | 2 Years | Alice / East London |
| 7 | Master of Arts in Philosophy (31016) | 2 Years | Alice / East London |
| 8 | Master of Fine Arts: M Fine Arts (30700) | 2 Years | Alice |
| 9 | Master of Social Science: M Soc Sc (31001) | 2 Years | Alice/East London |
| 10 | Master of Library and Information Science: M Bibl (32600) | 2 Years | Alice/East London |
| 11 | Master of Social Work: M SW (34001) | 2 Years | Alice/East London |
| 12 | Master of Social Science (Communication): M Soc Sc (Com) (37701) | 2 Years | Alice/East London |
| 13 | Master of Social Science (Rural Development): M Soc Sc (Rural Dev) (30511) | 2 Years | Alice/East London |
| 14 | Master of Social Science (Counselling Psychology): M Soc Sc (C Psy) (31017) | 2 Years | Alice |
| 15 | Master of Social Science (Psychology): M Soc Sc (Psych) (31003) | 2 Years | Alice |
| 16 | Masters of Social Science in African Studies (31022) | 2 Years | Alice |
| 17 | Master of Theology M Th (11500) | 2 Years | Alice |
PhD Degrees [4]
| Qualification | Duration | Campus | |
| 1 | Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: DLitt et. Phil (31600) | 3 Years | Alice / East London |
| 2 | Doctor of Philosophy: Ph.D. (34500) | 3 Years | Alice/East London |
| 3 | Doctor of Social Science: D Soc Sc (34501) | 3 Years | Alice / East London |
| 4 | Doctor of Theology D Th (13500) | 3 Years | Alice / East London |
Contact Us
University of Fort Hare
Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700, South Africa
Tel: 040-602 2242 / 2379 / 2233 Fax: 040-602 2591 / 086 692 9192
Email: zmnguni@ufh.ac.za
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