Student Guide 2014 your Gateway to the Future Student Guide 2014 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.
3 4 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 International Applicant with Foreign School-leaving? Message from Student Admin 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 Fort Hare. Matriculation Board on behalf of the applicant on submission of the 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); • Copy f Passport or birth certificate (certified at the University); including application fee before closing date. Engineering Graphics and Religious Studies • Exemption application fee charged at R400.00 (payable at the 2. An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your 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 their final matric results and subject to availability of space. Postgraduate All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to 4. Successful applicants will receive an admission letter, together How to calculate your minimum admission point score (APS) with a registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications orientation programme. NSC NSC % APS APS % Authority (SAQA). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za 8 90-99 It is important to note that all applicants who wrote the National Senior 7 80-89 7 80-89 Student selection and admissions process Certificate (NSC) are required to write the National Benchmark test (NBT) 6 79-79 6 79-79 before they are allowed to register for their 1st year at University. Read 1. Students receive application forms from the Students 5 60-69 5 60-69 more about this compulsory test on www.nbt.ac.za. Registration Office through the post/contact. 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: Teaching and Learning, Faculty Manger, HODs and qualification since 2009. 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 Englishst 1 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 HG SG 10. Wait listed students are considered after registration of 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. [email protected]
5 6 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: [email protected] 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%) 20 Science & 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 26 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.
7 8 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: [email protected] 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%) 20 Delivery 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
11 12 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: [email protected] 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.
13 14 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: [email protected] 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.
15 16 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: [email protected] ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
MAIN STREAM PROGRAMMES
Old Senior Certificate National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Programme 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) Minimum Programme 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 REQUIREMENTS ACHIEVEMENT Learning at Fort Hare or at least English First Additional Language (FAL) • 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.
17 18 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. [email protected]
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: [email protected]
19 20 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 category Student 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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to assist in the placement of students in appropriate curricular National Benchmark Tests 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(. include taxi accident on the way to the test site, hospitalization, broken National Benchmark Tests continued... collar bone, and family funeral. Writers that become sick during the NBTs are always offered the next Most EasyPay paypoints will accept the EasyPay barcode number only, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: available writing session. However, the entire test must be written at the but there are some that accept only the full letter. Remember to enter make-up session as partial answer sheets are not scored. your cell number so that you receive the EasyPay barcode number. What does NBT assessment involve? There are two NBT tests: The best way to prepare yourself is to have a good night’s rest before HOW AND WHERE TO PAY FOR THE TESTS: the testing, eat a healthy breakfast and make sure that you arrive for the The Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) are combined testing in good time. Once you have registered you must use your EasyPay barcode number into one multiple-choice test. The AQL Test is written by ALL UFH What must I bring with me to the tests? to pay the testing fee at any EasyPay point (in ZAR ONLY). The testing fee applicants. On the morning of the test, you must bring with you to the venue: is not refundable. The second test is Mathematics (MAT), and is written by applicants to Faculties of Science and Agriculture and Management and Commerce. 1. Your ID Book together with a photocopy of your ID. FEES The Mathematics test is also multiple choice. The venue administrator will keep the copy of your ID. 2. Your receipt as proof that you have paid the AQL fee R110.00 The AQL and MAT Tests are written on the same day. Each test has a time testing fee. The venue administrator will stamp the AQL & MAT fee R195.00 allocation of three hours. The AQL test is written during the morning receipt and hand it back to you. session, and applicants should be at the test venue by 07:30 (or earlier) 3. An HB pencil and a black ballpoint pen (not a fibre tipped You can pay at any of the following EasyPay points: on the test date. The Mathematics (MAT) test is written in the afternoon pen) session with a short break between the two tests. 4. An eraser • Best Electric 5. A pencil sharpener • Checkers How can I prepare for the test? 6. Something to eat/drink • Internet on www.easypay.co.za No special preparation is required for any of the NBTs, However: 7. Bus/Taxi fare home, if required. (click on options to Pay Bills or Buy Prepaid) The Academic Literacy test (one of two components of the Academic & What happens on the day of testing? • Lewis Quantitative Literacy test) assesses capacity to engage successfully with • You will meet the test administrators at the test • Lifestyle Living the demands of academic study in the medium of instruction. venue at least 15minutes before testing is scheduled • MTN Banking’s Mobile Money product via cellular to begin. handsets (MTN Sbuscribers only) The Quantitative Literacy test (one of the two components of the • Administrators will identify the tests you will be Call Centre: 083 2265 to open an account. Academic & Quantitative Literacy test) assesses ability to manage required to write and show you where to sit. • Pick and Pay situations or solve problems of a quantitative naturein real contexts • The test administrators will check your identity book • Selected Spar, Score and Boxer stores relevant to higher education. It is closely related to the intended for security reasons. • Selected Petroleum and Convenience stores outcomes of the NSC subject Mathematical Literacy. • After each test, question papers and answer sheets • Shoprite will be collected, and you will be given a break before • Woolworths The Mathematics test is based on the Curriculum Statement for the NSC continuing with the next one. • Wizzit Bank via mobile handsets subject Mathematics, Papers 1 & 2 only. (Call Centre 0861 949 948) CONTACT DETAILS What if I can’t wrote on a Saturday? Your EasyPay payment advice/till-slip must be kept in a safe place As shown on the NBT test schedule, there are writing sessions scheduled NBT website on www.nbt.ac.za or www.nbt.ac.za/mobile and must be produced at the test venue. It is advasable to keep a copy on Fridays and Sundays. NBT Call Centre: 021 650 3523 of the EasyPay payment advice/till slip as proof of registration. What if I miss my scheduled test? University of Fort hare Student recruitment unit: 040 602 2616 043 704 7075 WHEN AND WHERE TO WRITE THE NBT: Registration for the NBT is specific to the date and the site you selected. If you miss your scheduled date, or change your mind about the test University of Fort Hare admissions office: 040 602 281 / 2174 or session, you must register and pay again. 043 704 7004 You will be asked to choose a test date and venue when you register to Should there be an emergency, you must send an e-mail to write the NBT (see the table of test sites and dates). You may write at any [email protected] as soon as possible. NBT Project staff will contact you No prospective student shall be registered as a student at test site and on any date provided. the following week to explore your options for a make-up test. With the University for any programme unless he / she meets the documentation of a legitimate emergency, you may not be required to general entrance requirements and has written the National pay a second time. Legitimate situations that have occurred in the past Benchmark Test (NBT).
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25 8 09 22 23 29 5 6 7 20 21 3 17 18 31 14 21 28 5 12 13 30 7 8 10 11 NBT Test Sites 2014 intake May June June June June June July July July July July Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec Jan Jan EASTERN CAPE Port Elizabeth: NMMU Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grahamstown: Rhodes University Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Matatiele: King Edward High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Matatiele: Maluti College Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mthatha: Umtata High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UFH: Alice Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UFH: Bisho Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UFH: East London Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes WSU: Queenstown Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Port Elizabeth: Varsity College Yes Yes Yes Yes Aliwal HS: Aliwal North Yes Yes Yes Yes FREE STATE UFS: Bloemfontein Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UFS: QwaQwa Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Welkom: Goldfields FET College Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Harrismith: Harrismith Hoerskool Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GAUTENG UJ: Auckland Park Kingsway Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UJ: Soweto Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes University Of Pretoria Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes University of Witwatersrand Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UL: MEDUNSA Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes VUT: Vaal Triangle Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sandton: Varsity College Yes Yes Midrand: Varsity College Yes Yes Pretoria: Varsity College, Pretoria Yes Yes Yes Yes Johannesburg: VEGA Bordeaux Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes KWAZULU-NATAL UKZN: Durban Girls High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes University of ZULULAND Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MUT: Umlazi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Durban: Westville Girls High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Durban Westville: Varsity College Yes Yes Port Shepstone: Creston High school Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pietermartizburg: UKZN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pietermaritzburg: Hilton College Yes Yes Amanzimtoti: Kingsway High school Yes Yes Pietermaritzburg: Varsity College Yes Yes Durban: VEGA College Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Botha’s Hill: Kearsney College Yes Yes Yes Varsity College: Durban North Yes Yes Yes Newcastle High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pietermaritzburg: Umgungundlovu FET Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PMB: Umgungundlovu FET- Midlands Camp Yes Yes Yes Yes Umzimkulu: Clydesdale Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Midlands:Midlands Community college Yes Yes Ladysmith: Mnambithi FET Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 25 8 09 22 23 29 5 6 7 20 21 3 17 18 31 14 21 28 5 12 13 30 7 8 10 11 NBT Test Sites 2014 intake May June June June June June July July July July July Aug Aug Aug Aug Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec Jan Jan LIMPOPO UL: Turfloop Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Giyani Science Centre Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Thohoyandou Technical High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TUT - Polokwane Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MPUMALANGA TUT: Witbank Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Nelspruit: CeFups Academy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes White River: Uplands College Yes Yes Yes Yes Secunda: VUT Secunda Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Piet Retief: Piet Retief High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bunny Khosa High School, Kildare Village, Bushbuckridge Yes Yes Yes Acornhoek Academy, Agincourt Village, Bushbuckridge Yes Yes Yes NORTH-WEST Potchefstroom Gimnasium Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Mafikeng: International School of SA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rustenburg: Madikwe Science Centre Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NORTHERN CAPE Kimberley: Teachers’ Centre Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Kuruman Christian Academy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Springbok: Steinkopf High School Yes Yes Yes Yes Upington: Duineveldt Hoerskool Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes WESTERN CAPE UCT Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Stellenbosch Unviversity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Stellenbosch: Paul Roos Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes University of Stellenbosch: Tygerberg Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes UWC: Bellville Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CPUT: Bellville Campus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Worcester Boland Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Varsity College, Cape Town Yes Yes Vredendal: Vredendal hoerskool Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes VEGA, Cape Town Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes York HS: George Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Spine Road HS: Mitchells’ Plain Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vredenburg: Hoërskool Weston Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Beaufort West HS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes INTERNATIONAL Botswana: Maru a Pula, Gaborone Yes Yes St Pauls College Yes Grootfontein Secondary School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Delta Senior Secondary School Windhoek: DSSW Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DHPS Windhoek Yes Yes Yes Namibia: Private School Swakopmund Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Zim: Bulawayo: Christian Brothers College Yes Yes Yes Yes Zimbabwe:Harare,St Johns College Yes Yes Zimbabwe:Harare,St George’s College Yes Yes
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VENUE NAME ADDRESS VENUE NAME ADDRESS EASTERN CAPE KWAZULU -NATAL PE: NMMU Gardham Avenue, Summerstrand , Port Elizabeth, Durban Girls High School 495 Lena Ahrens, Glenwood, Durban 6001 University of Zululand Vulindlela A, Richards Bay GRAHAMSTOWN: Rhodes University Drosty Rd, Grahamstown 6139 MUT: Umlazi 511 Mangosuthu Highway, Umlazi, KZN, 4031 Matatiele: King Edward High School 10 School Street, Matatiele Durban: Westville Girls High School Westville Girls High School, Westville Rd, Westville, Matatiele: Maluti College 120 Long Street, Matatiele 3630 Mthatha: Umtata High School 55 Victoria Street, Mthahta, 5099 Port Shepstone: Creston High School 22 Coley Street. Port Shepstone, 4240 UFH: Alice Campus Private Bag X1314, King William’s Town Rd, Alice 5700 Pietermaritzburg: UKZN King Edward Ave, Scottsville, PMB, 3209 UFH: Bisho Campus Independance Ave, Bhisho 5600 Pietermaritzburg: Hilton College Hilton Rd, Hilton College, 3245 UFH: East London Campus 50 Church Street, East London, 5201 Amanzimtoti: Kingsway High School Dartnell Rd, Amanzimtoti, 4126 WSU: Queenstown Campus Whittlesea Site, 280 Shepstone Rd, Whittlesea, 5360 Pietermaritzburg: Varsity College 1 Harwin Rd, Scotsville, PMB, 3201 PE: Varsity College 1st floor Mercantile Bank Plaza, Ring Rd, Greenacres Durban: VEGA College 16 Imvubu Park Place, Riverhorse Valley Aliwal North High School Somerset Street,Aliwal North,9750 Botha’s Hill: Kearsney College Old Main Rd Botha’s Hill, 3660 FREE STATE Varsity College: Durban North 12 Radar Drive, Durban North UFS: Bloemfontein Campus University of the Free State, 205 Mandela Drive, Park Newcastle High School Allen Street, Newcastle West, Bloemfontein, 9300 Pietermaritzburg: Umgungundlovu FET 44 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg UFS: QwaQwa Campus University of the Free State, Kestell Rd, Phuthaditjaba PMB: Umgungundlovu FET - Midlands 44 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Welkom: Goldfields FET College 36 Buren Street, Flamingo Park, Welkom, Free State, Campus 9459 Umzimkulu: Clydesdale 430 Jabu Ndlovu Street, PMB, 3201 Harrismith Hoerskool Greyling Street, Harrismtih, 9880 Midlands Community College Opposite Gowrie Village R103, Nottingham Rd, 3280 GAUTENG Ladysmith: Mnambithi FET 12 Walton Street, CBA, Ladysmith UJ: Auckland Park Kingsway Cnr Kingsway and University Rd, Auckland Park LIMPOPO UJ: Soweto Campus Old Potch Rd, Soweto UL: Turfloop Campus UL, Turfloop Campus, Centre, for Academic UP: Main Campus Cnr Unversity Rd and Lynnwood Rd, Main Campus Execllecnce, B-Block, Office 0009 University of Witwatersrand 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, JHB, 2001 Giyani Science Centre Bakery Street, Giyani UL: Medunsa Campus Rosslyn road, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria Thohoyandou Technical School Technical Rd, Block F, Thohoyandou VUT: Vaal Triangle Campus Andries Potgieter Blv, Vanderbiljpark TUT: Polokwane 109 Market Street, Polokwane Sandton: Varsity College Waterstone Drive, Benmore Rd, Sandton, 2196 Midrand: Varsity College 11 Janadel Ave, Riverview Business Park, Midrand, 1686 Pretoria: Varsity College 116 Clearwater Rd, Cnr Clearwater & Glenwood Roads, Lynnwood Glen Johannesburg: VEGA Bordeaux 444 Jan Smuts Ave, Bordeaux VENUE NAME ADDRESS VENUE NAME ADDRESS MPUMALANGA WESTERN CAPE Continued TUT: Witbank Campus Cnr of Swartbos and Presidents Street Beaufort West High School Heuwel Street, Rustdene, Beaufort West, 6970 Nelspruit: Cefups Academy Portions 52 and 54 of the farm Fredenheim, 1200 Weston High School Kootjieskraal Street, Vredenburg White River: Uplands College Danie Joubert street, White River INTERNATIONAL Secunda: VUT Secunda Campus 8 Bosch Steet, Secunda Botswana: Maru a Pula, Gaborone Plot 4725, Marapula Way, Gabarone, Botswana Piet Retief High School Mark St, Piet Retief, 2380 Delta Senior Secondary School Esther Brand Street Olympia, Windhoek, Namibia Windhoek Buny Khosa High School, Kildare Kildare B Village, 1281 Village, Bushbuckridge Namibia: Grootfontein Secondary Courtney Clarke Street, Grootfontein,Namibia School NORTH-WEST Namibia: Private School Swakopmund Künast Street, Swakopmund Potchefstroom Gimnasium 20 Molen St, Potchefstroom 2531 Zimbabwe: Bulawayo, Christiaan Corner Chelmsford & Old Esigodini Road, Mafikeng: International School of SA William Dicks Av, Libertas, Mafikeng Brothers College Matsheumhlophem, Bulawayo Rustenburg: Madikwe Science Centre Bethlehem Street, Rustenburg Windhoek: St Paul’s College Sam Nujoma Drive, Windhoek, Namibia NOTHERN CAPE DHPS Windhoek Shinz Street, Windhoek, Namibia Kimberley: Teachers’ Centre Corner of Dalham and Memorial Roads, Kimberley, Windhoek: Meals on Wheels Meals On Wheels for the Aged, Tacoma Str, Suiderhof 8300 Windhoek. Kuruman Christian Academy End of Khalahari Street, Kuruman, 8460 Zimbabwe: Harare, St Johns College 179 Fisher Ave, Rolf Valley, Borrowdale, Harare Springbok: Steinkopf High School 62 Brecher Rd, Springbok, 8240 Zimbabwe: Harare, St Georg’s College 3 Borrowdale Rd, Harare Upington: Duineveld Hoerskool H/V Ds. Aubrey Beukes Rylaan en Jan de Klerkweg, Blydeville, Upington WESTERN CAPE UCT Lovers Walk Street, Cape Town Stellenbosch: Paul Roos Gimnasium Paul Roos Gimnasium, Suidwal, Stellenbosch, 7600 Stellenbosch University Admin A - Ground Floor , Stellenbosch University Campus, Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch: Tygerberg Campus Francie Van Zijl Rd, Tygerberg UWC: Bellville Campus Modderdam East Rd, Bellville, 7535 Boland College - Worcester 11810 Rainier Street, Victoria Park, Worcester, 6850 CPUT: CBD Campus Keizersgracht and Tennant Street, Zonnebloem Varsity College, Cape Town Belmont Office Park, Belmont Rd Vredendal Hoerskool Grensstraat, Vredendal, 8160 VEGA, Cape Town 3rd Floor, 11 Adderley Street, Cape Town York High School C/o Meade and Palgrave Streets, George Spine Road High School Cnr Spine and Merrydale Roads, Rocklands, Mitchells Plain
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