The University of Fort Hare (UFH), one of South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious universities, offers a wide variety of undergraduate degree programmes across six faculties. These qualifications are designed to equip students with academic knowledge, professional skills, and research capabilities for future careers or postgraduate studies.
Here is the full list of UFH degree courses for 2025, as outlined in the official General Prospectus.
Faculty of Education
- BEd Foundation Phase Teaching
- BEd Intermediate Phase Teaching
- BEd Senior Phase & Further Education and Training (FET) – with subject specialisations
These programmes prepare future teachers for schools across South Africa, focusing on different learning phases.
Faculty of Management & Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom – General)
- BCom (Accounting)
- BCom (Economics)
- BCom (Business Management)
- BCom (Human Resources Management & Industrial Psychology)
- BCom (Information Systems)
- BCom (Banking & Finance)
- BCom (Public Administration)
These degrees open pathways to careers in business, finance, economics, IT, HR, and government administration.
Faculty of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
This degree prepares students for legal practice, research, and public or private sector roles in law and justice.
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts (BA – General) – with subject streams such as English, History, Psychology, Sociology, etc.
- BA (Communication)
- BA (Journalism)
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- BA (Music)
- BA (Fine Arts)
- BA (Heritage Studies)
- BA (Library & Information Science)
These programmes provide a wide scope of options in the arts, media, social sciences, and cultural studies.
Faculty of Science & Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science (BSc – General) – streams include:
- Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer Science
- BSc Agriculture – specialisations in Animal Production, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Extension, Pasture Science, Horticulture, Soil Science, etc.
- BSc Environmental Science
- BSc Hydrology
- BSc Microbiology & Biochemistry
Science and agriculture degrees prepare graduates for careers in research, farming, conservation, food production, and environmental management.
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Nursing)
This programme develops highly skilled professional nurses ready for healthcare systems in South Africa and abroad.
Why Choose UFH?
- Rich history – over 100 years of academic excellence.
- Diverse qualifications – spread across six faculties.
- Career-focused – prepares students for employment and postgraduate study.
- Strong community engagement – contributing to South Africa’s development.
How to Apply for UFH 2025
Applications for the 2025 academic year can be completed online via the UFH application portal.