FACULTY OF EDUCATION FACULTY OF SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE

MINIMUM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
QUALIFICATION MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF CREDITS SCORE NEW NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS ACHIEVEMENT The 4 NSC subjects required at level 4 must satisfy the following Faculty-specific entry requirements.
BEd Matric pass English Home Language / 4 (50-59%) 20 25
(Senior and FET meeting First Additional Language QUALIFICATION DEGREE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF APS SCORE CREDITS
Phase) requirements for CODES ACHIEVEMENT
Other Language 3 (40-49%) 20
Bachelor's degree B Sc 40000 English 4 (50-59%) 29 20
2 Relevant subjects of 4 (50-59%) 20 B Sc Agric 71522 Mathematics 4 (50-59%) 20
specialization 71523 Physical Sciences 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 71524 Life Sciences OR Geography OR 4 (50-59%) 20
One subject 4 (50-59%) 20 71525 Agriculture OR Info Technology
1 Subject OR 3 (40-49%) 20 71526 Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Two Subjects (If subject of Any other 2 subjects from the 4 (50-59%) 20
specialization will be designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
languages) B Sc Agric 71521 English 4 (50-59%) 29 20
BEd Foundation Matric pass English Home Language / 4 (50-59%) 20 25 (Agric Econ) Mathematics* 4 (50-59%) 20
Phase Teaching Meeting Xhosa Home Language / Life Sciences* 4 (50-59%) 20
requirements for Afrikaans Home Language Agriculture OR Geography OR 4 (50-59%) 20
Bachelor's degree Info Technology
English FAL / 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Xhosa FAL /
Any other 2 subjects from the 4 (50-59%) 20
Afrikaans FAL
designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
Mathematics Literacy 4 (50-59%) 20
B Agric 70001 English 4 (50-59%) 28/29 20
or Mathematics 3 (40-49%) 20 70002 Mathematical Literacy OR 5 (60-69%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Mathematics 4 (50-59%)
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 Agriculture 4 (50-59%) 20
designated 20-credit subjects Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
One subject 3 (40-49%) 20 Any other 3 subjects from the 4 (50-59%) 20
designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
BEd Intermediate Matric pass meeting English Home Language / 4 (50-59%) 20 25 4 (50-59%) 20

2023
Phase Teaching requirements for Xhosa Home Language /
Bachelor’s degree Afrikaans Home Language FOUNDATION/EXTENDED PROGRAMME
English FAL / 4 (50-59%) 20 The Social Sciences and Humanities Foundation/extended Programme is an entrance programme intended to provide
Xhosa FAL / a strong academic foundation to students who do not meet Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities minimum
Afrikaans FAL entrance requirements because they do not have sufficient Swedish rating points.
Mathematics Literacy 5 (60-69%) 20
or Mathematics 4 (50-59%) 20 The extended programme follows the same structure as the mainstream programme, but its curriculum is extended
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 over a longer period and there is additional academic support. Extended Programme students must take one more
year to complete their degree than mainstream students. These students must register for Academic Practices and
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 Reasoning (APR) which is a value-addition course in their first year of registration. This course assists students in
designated 20-credit subjects developing their academic skills towards their qualification.
One subject 3 (40-49%) 20
Please note: Students who want to register for the B Sc Agric (Agric Economics Options) are not required to have a
MINIMUM NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS pass in Physical Science. However it is compulsory to have passed Life Sciences at level 4.
• Matric pass meeting requirements for Bachelor's degree
• National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES
• At least 60% in three fundamental subjects i.e. English first language or first additional language, New NSC minimum Entrance Requirements
Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and Life orientation.
• At least 70% in four relevant compulsory modules (with specialization in the teaching subjects) QUALIFICATION PROGRAMME OPTION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF
ACHIEVEMENT
B Sc Science and Agriculture All English 4 (50-59%)
40400 Foundation Programme Mathematics 3 (40-49%)
FACULTY OF LAW (SAFP) Physical Science 3 (40-49%
Science and Technology Life Sciences OR 4 (50-59%)
BACHELOR OF LAWS (21525) FOR MORE ENQUIRIES, Geography OR
Agriculture OR
QUALIFICATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT TOTAL POINTS PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING: Info Technology
LLB English Language 4 (50 - 59%) 30 Life Orientation 4 (50–59%)
Any other Home Language 4 (50 - 59%) Any other 2 subjects from 4 (50–59%)
Mathematics OR 3 (40 - 49%) the designated list 4 (50–59%)
Mathematical Literacy OR 4 (50 - 59%) B Sc Agric Science and Agriculture All Same as B Sc - except for
Technical Mathematics 4 (50 - 59%) Faculty of Law: amkiva@ufh.ac.za 71421 Foundation Programme but B Sc Agric (Agric Econ)*
Life Orientation 5 (60 - 69%) 71422 (SAFP) 71421* Life Science at Level 3
BACHELOR OF LAWS (EXTENDED PROGRAMME) (21526)
Faculty of Social Science & Humanities: zmnguni@ufh.ac.za 71423
71424
Agriculture is compulsory and not
Physical Science
An SDE Applicant /Applicants for Extended Curriculum to be admitted for LLB, s/he must have obtained: 71425
QUALIFICATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT TOTAL POINTS
Faculty of Education: nmagocoba@ufh.ac.za 71426
LLB English Language 3 (40 - 49%) 27 B Agric Science and Agriculture 70401 English 4 (50-59%)
Any other Home Language 4 (50 - 59%) Faculty of Management & Commerce: lsitebe@ufh.ac.za 70401 Foundation Programme 70402 Mathematical Literacy OR 4 (50-59%)
Mathematics OR 2 (30 - 39%) 70402 (SAFP) Mathematics 3 (40-49%)
Agriculture Agriculture 4 (50-59%)
Mathematical Literacy OR 3 (40 - 49%) Faculty of Science & Agriculture: msmith@ufh.ac.za Life Orientation 4 (50-59%)
Technical Mathematics 3 (40 - 49%)
Life Orientation 5 (60 - 69%) Any other 3 subjects from 4 (50-59%)
Faculty of Health Sciences: pnhlumayo@ufh.ac.za the designated list at these 4 (50-59%)
Levels 3 (40-49%)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE: LAW (21527)
QUALIFICATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT TOTAL POINTS Senior Enrolment Officer (East London): bmgciza@ufh.ac.za * Please note: Students who want to register for the Agric Economics Option do not need NSC Physical Science;
B Com Law English Language 4 (50 - 59%) 28 they need a PASS at Level 3 in Life Sciences.
Any other Home Language 4 (50 - 59%) Senior Enrolment Officer (Alice): zaaron@ufh.ac.za
Mathematics OR 4 (50 - 59%)
Maths Literacy OR
Technical Mathematics
5 (60 - 69%)
5 (60 - 69%)
Exams & Admissions Officer (Bhisho): vnqabeni@ufh.ac.za
Life Orientation 5 (60 - 69%)
Manager, Admissions: kmatikinca@ufh.ac.za
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
The minimum admission requirements for students who passed at public colleges, private colleges and other
institutions offering FET vocational programmes are as follows:
• National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4;
• At least 60% in three fundamental subjects including the English Language; www.ufh.ac.za
• At least 70% in four compulsory modules.
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES QUALIFICATION MATRIC UNWEIGHTED
SWEDISH RATING
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Arts BA (30000) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINSTREAM PROGRAMMES
Please note: These are only minimum entrance requirements and the final student selection will be strictly on merit. In Bachelor of Arts in Music BA Music (30003) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D;
the case of ties, applicants will be subjected to an aptitude test and the highest scorer gets selected All applicants to Music Department Auditions PROGRAMME NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
meet the requirements for Bachelors admission for NSC OR they must have obtained Matric Exemption OR Pass with Bachelor of Music B Music (30004) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D; ADMISSION MIN LEVEL OF MIN FOR NOTING
Endorsement or with Merit. Music Department Auditions REQUIREMENTS ACHIEVEMENT APS
Bachelor of Fine Art (30100) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D; B Com Accounting (60001) Bachelor’s Admission with 28 Selection will be
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV) PUBLIC FET COLLEGES Drawing Portfolio (East London only) English Language 5 (60-69%) based on Merit
• At level 4 (N4) Mathematics 5 (60-69%)
• 60% pass in English Language Subject (Business English/ English Language/ Communication etc.) Bachelor of Theology (10000) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D
• 50% pass in three fundamental subjects and Bachelor of Applied Communication With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D Alternate admission requirements
• any two other subjects OR Management (30201)
• N6 Qualification Bachelor of Social Sciences (30002) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D English Language 4 (50-59) 32
Mathematics 5 (60-69)
Bachelor of Social Work (33002) With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2023 (NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE: NSC) B Com Information Systems Bachelor’s Admission with 28 Selection will be
Bachelor of Library and Information With Endorsement 25 English HG E; SG D (60011) English Language 4 (50-59%) based on Merit
QUALIFICATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT SCORE CREDITS Science (32000) (East London only) Mathematics 4 (50-59%)
Bachelor of Arts English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 Diploma in Fine Arts (35000) Senior Certificate 22
(30000) or any other 1st Language B Com Bachelor’s Admission with 28 Selection will be
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 (60015) English Language 4 (50-59%) based on Merit
MATURE AGE EXEMPTION (EL & Alice) Mathematics 4 (50-59%)
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Mature age applicants are those who are 23 years and above with a senior certificate and a pass in four (4) subjects (E
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 B Admin Public Administration Bachelor’s Admission with 4 (50-59%) 21 Selection will be
Standard Grade and above), namely two languages and two content subjects. Three of these must be from one
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 (62005) English Language based on Merit
examination sitting. An applicant who will be turning 23 in his/her first year of registration shall be considered for Mature
Bachelor of Music English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 Age.
(30003) * or any other 1st Language
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 FOUNDATION/ EXTENDED PROGRAMME EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 The Social Sciences and Humanities Foundation/extended Programme is an entrance programme intended to provide a PROGRAMME NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 strong academic foundation to students who do not meet Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities minimum entrance
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 ADMISSION MIN LEVEL OF MIN FOR NOTING
requirements because they do not have sufficient Swedish rating points. REQUIREMENTS ACHIEVEMENT APS
Bachelor of Arts English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20
in Music (30004) * or any other 1st Language The extended programme follows the same structure as mainstream programme, but its curriculum is extended over a B Com Accounting Bachelor’s Admission with 26 Selection will be
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 longer period and there is additional academic support. Extended Programme students must take one more year to (60006) English Language 4 (50 – 59) based on Merit
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 complete their degree than mainstream students. These students must register for Academic Practices and Reasoning Extended Curriculum Mathematics 4 (50 – 59)
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 (APR) which is a value-addition course in their first year of registration. This course assists students in developing their Programme
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 academic skills towards their qualification. B Com Information Systems Bachelor’s Admission with 26 Selection will be
Bachelor of Fine Arts English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 (60101) English language 4 (50-59) based on Merit
(30100) or any other 1st Language ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS EL campus only Mathematics/ 3 (40-49)
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 Maths Lit 6 (70-79)
QUALIFICATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT SCORE CREDITS
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 B Com Bachelor’s Admission with 4 (50-59) 26 Selection will be
Extended/Foundation English 1st Language 3 (40 - 49%) 21 20 (61015) English Language 3 (40-49) based on Merit
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20
Programme Or any other 1st Language Extended Curriculum Mathematics/ 6 (70-79)
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20
English 2nd Language 4 (50 - 59%) 20 Programme Maths Lit
Bachelor of Theology English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 Mathematical Literacy 3 (40 - 49%) 20
(10001) or any other 1st Language Life Orientation 4 (50 - 59%) 10
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 • For B Com and B Admin degrees, Life orientation (LO) will be capped at level 3 for calculating APS
1 Subject 3 (40 - 49%) 20 • For B Com Accounting degree, Life orientation is not taken under consideration
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Any other 2 subjects 4 (50 - 59%) 20
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 • Students will be ranked according to the level of achievement and assigned to available space within the degree.
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 • It should be noted that there’s no extended curriculum programme for B Admin degrees as the minimum admissions
RECOGNITION/TRANSFER OF CREDITS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES to main stream is bachelors admission only and capped at minimum level.
Bachelor of Applied English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 The Faculty, informed by the relevant Department may apply to Senate for exemption of candidate from attendance and
Communication or any other 1st Language assessment in a module on the grounds of their having obtained credits for the same or equivalent modules prescribed FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & COMMERCE SELECTION PROCESS:
Management English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 for another qualification of the University or College, provided such University or College is CHE (Council for Higher • Selection Committee convenes at Student Administration to process application forms already sorted by Faculty and
(30201) Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Education) accredited. by Qualification.
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 • Applicants have to meet the minimum admission requirement as laid down in the Faculty Admission Policy as well as
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 Please Note: If the Diploma was used to gain entry into the University, such Diploma cannot be used to gain credits. the subject/programme pre-requisites as published in the prospectus and selection is based on Merit
Bachelor of Social Science English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 Students may also be admitted in terms of the University Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). (Please refer • Priority is given to students who applied on time and met the Faculty entry requirements as published in the
(30002) or any other 1st Language to the UFH RPL policy). Admissions Policy, also giving access to rural poor, and gender equity.
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 • Due to influx of Mature Age and N6 applicants selection in these categories is on a first come first serve basis.
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 • Transferring students have to meet the Faculty entry requirements as well as the subject/programme pre-requisites
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 as published in the prospectus first; apply for credits using Credit Application Form signed by respective Departments
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20
Bachelor of Social Science English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES before a decision is reached.

- Human Settlement or any other 1st Language If all Options of the applicant are from within the Faculty, the decision is finalised in the same sitting but if other choices
(30005) English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES are from other Faculties, referrals are made to such Faculties as well, if applicant was unsuccessful.
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 The New NSC entrance requirements: the 4 NSC subjects required at level 4 must satisfy the following Faculty-specific
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 requirements.
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 QUALIFICATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS LEVEL OF SCORE CREDITS
Bachelor of Social Work English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 ACHIEVEMENT
(33002) or any other 1st Language B HMS English 4 (50-59%) 28/29 20
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 (Degree Code: 84001) Mathematics / 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%) 20
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 Any other 4 subjects from the 4 (50-59%) 20
Bachelor of Library and English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
Information Science or any other 1st Language (preferably in Science subjects) 4 (50-59%) 20
(32000) English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Speech-Language Pathology English 4 (50-59%) 28/29 20
1 subject 3 (40-49%) 20 (Degree Code: 84033) Mathematics / 4 (50-59%) 20
Any other 2 subjects 4 (50-59%) 20 Mathematical Literacy 6 (70-79%) 20
Diploma in Fine Art English 1st Language 4 (50-59%) 25 20 Physical Science 4 (50-59%) 10
(35000) or any other 1st Language Life Sciences 4 (50-59%) 20
English 2nd Language 4 (50-59%) 20 Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 20
Life Orientation 4 (50-59%) 10 Any other 2 subjects from the 4 (50-59%) 20
1 subject 4 (50-59%) 20 designated list 4 (50-59%) 20
Any other 2 subjects 3 (40-49%) 20
STUDENT ADMISSION AND SELECTION PROCESS
* Subject to music departmental auditions and appropriate portfolio. 1. Application forms are available either from students' registration office or online.
# Subject to Art of Drawing portfolio 2. Completed application forms are sent to students' registration office for capturing before the faculty selection.
# Applicants who have completed the bridging certificate at Lovedale FET College will be considered. 3. Admission of students is done using Swedish points system with high scores considered first.