y o f F i t o s r r t e 100 H v a i CENTINARY r n e U UFH STUDENT GUIDE 2016 1916 - 2016 STUDENT GUIDE CONTENTS y o f F Our Mission i t o 1 Our Vision s r 1 r t Vice-Chancellor’s Message 2 e How to Apply 100 H 3 v Faculty of Science and Agriculture a 6 i CENTINARY Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities r 9 n Faculty of Law e 13 Faculty of Education U UFH 16 Faculty of Management and Commerce 19 Sport at the University of Fort Hare 21 Life on Campus 22 Financial Aid 23 Student Counselling Unit 26 National Benchmark Tests 28 NBT Test Sites 2015 29 Venue Details 32 Aknowledgements 1916 - 2016 1 OUR MISSION The mission of the University is to provide high quality education of international standards contributing to the advancement of knowledge that is socially and ethically relevant, and applying that knowledge to the scientific, technological and social-economic development of our nation and the wider world. OUR VISION The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African University, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and wider community. 2 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE The University of Fort Hare is a proud African university with an illustrious operates is that knowledge does not only reside behind the walls of the history spanning 99-years. Founded in 1916 it will be celebrating its centenary University but there is indigenous knowledge out there that can enrich the in 2016. As the University approaches that historical landmark it is proud to content of what we teach and the knowledge we produce through welcome new applicants who will be part of that great moment and share in research. the achievements of this iconic Institution. Social and cultural activities continue to generate enormous interest in our The University has now reached the 12 000 mark in the number of students students. The various sporting codes, the choir, student political organisations enrolled and continues to grow not only in the quantity but the quality of etc, continue to link the students with the community. students who graduate from it. The graduates of the University of Fort Hare The University continues to try and improve the quality of student life inside are found in all spheres of social, economic, cultural and political life. The and outside the classroom. Student accommodation is aimed to improve with University continues to fulfill its mandate in the core areas of teaching/learning, an additional 1250 beds to be provided in new residences. Refurbishment of research and community engagement. Teaching and learning in the various old residences remains an on going priority. disciplines is accompanied by a ground-breaking transdisciplinary module in Life Knowledge and Action done by all first year students. The teaching/learning and research facilities continue to receive attention so as to provide top modern facilities for our students. This module is aimed at producing well-rounded graduates who will be It is our hope that as you join the University of Fort Hare you will be part of a global citizens. The University continues to improve its teaching and learning team that will continue to seek the best for this Institution. capabilities and has a Teaching and Learning Centre which is aimed to introduce modern ways in curriculum and pedagogical approaches. We are The Student Administration Office will help you with your application, currently exploring a humanizing pedagogy whose basic values are aimed at admission and registration enquiries. 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 VC Signature role in community engagement. The premise from which the University 3 DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY? It is a good idea to have a career objective in mind, check the admission requirements of the various qualifications offered at the University of Fort Hare. HOW TO APPLY Pre-2008 matriculation certificate? This is the old school-leaving 1. Submit your application form and all the necessary documentation qualification before 2009. including application fee before closing date. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES 2. An SMS will be sent to you informing you of the status of your application • Minimum of level 4 in English 1st Additional Language or thereafter a letter of confirmation. • Minimum of level 3 in English Home Language. • Minimum of Level 4 or better in four 20-credit subjects from the designated 3. Current matriculants who qualify based on their Grade 12 mid-term list, excluding Life Orientation. performance, are provisionally admitted pending the submission of their final matric results and subject to availability of space. MINIMUM STATUTORY ENTRY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT 4. Successful applicants will receive an admission letter, together with a Pass NSC with an achievement rating of 4 registration guide, which reflects the registration dates and orientation Bachelors degree programme. It is important to note that all applicants who wrote the National (50-59%) or more in 4 (four) subjects Senior Certificate (NSC) are required to write the National Benchmark test Diploma Pass NSC with an achieving rating of 3 (NBT) before they are allowed to register for their 1st year at University. (40-49% )or more in 4 (four) subjects Read more about this compulsory test on www.nbt.ac.za. In which school- leaving category do you fall? National Senior Certificate (NSC)? The NSC is the new school-leaving qualification since 2009. 4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE AGE APPLICANTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Mature age applicants (turning 23 years during year of registration), who Senior Certificate (pre-2008) have met the requirements in bullets 1 – 3 above, qualify for admission to main stream programmes. They need to apply for conditional exemption A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in English from HESA. language. A pass mark of at least E symbol on SG is considered to be sufficient. A pass mark of at least an F symbol on HG English 1st language is Designated Subjects also considered to be sufficient. Applicants who wish to enroll for a degree programme need to ensure that four of their seven subjects are from the designated list. A Matriculation Exemption or Further Education and Training Certificate. Accounting Languages Agricultural science Life science A standard qualification to study for a degree is a Matriculation Business Studies Mathematics of Mathematical Literacy endorsement or equivalent. Dramatic Arts Music Economics Physical Sciences Engineering Graphics Religious Studies and Design Symbol achieved in Grade of Grade 12 subjects Geography Visual Arts Grade 12 subjects HG SG History Consumer Studies A8 6 Information Technology B7 5 %A C6 4 How to calculate your minimum admission point score (APS) D5 3 E4 2 NSC NSC% PS APS % F 31 7 80-89 8 90-99 6 79-79 7 80-89 5 60-69 6 79-79 NSCN SC 4 50-59 5 60-69 3 40-49 4 50-59 2 30-39 3 40-49 10 -290 2 30-39 0-29 5 ARE YOU A INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT WITH FOREIGN SCHOOL-LEAVING? Undergraduate High scores are considered first in chronological order All applicants with non-South African School-leaving require a certificate of exemption from the For interview programmes students are invited for presentations Matriculation Board of South Africa for admission into an undergraduate qualification. For more prior to selection * information regarding the Matriculation Exemptions please visit the Matriculation Board website The current matrics are provisionally accepted pending their matric final on www.he-enrol.ac.za results and availability for admission into programmes, plus NBT results The University of Fort Hare will also submit applications to the Matriculation Board on The application forms are checked and signed by the Faculty behalf of the applicant on submission of the following: Manager according to the admission status. Form M30E (also available from the matriculation board website); Copies of educational qualification (certified at the University); Once the forms are signed, they are given back to the Students Copy of Passport or birth certificate (certified at the University); Registration Office to capture the status which is then communicated to Exemption application fee charged at R400.00 (payable at the University); and the students as backup. Sworn English translation of documents required where applicable. The Faculty keeps records of the accepted students as backup. Postgraduate All applicants with non-South African qualifications are required to Wait listed students are considered after registration of have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications accepted students Authority (SAQA). For more information regarding evaluation of qualifications please visit the SAQA website: www.saqa.org.za Accepted students get notification from the Students Registration Office. Student selection and admissions process 1. Students receive application forms from the Students Registration Office through the post/ contact. ENQUIRIES 2. These are completed and returned to the Students Registration Office and get sorted per-Faculty. Alice Campus Tel.: 040 602 2016 / 2053/ 2122/ 2174/ 2281 3. Then the faculty selection committee (Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Faculty East London Campus Tel.: 043 704 7155 / 7266 / 7004 / 7139 Manager, [email protected] HODs and Administrators) convenes to do the selection. 4. Admission is done on merit, using the Swedish point system.