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APS 26

minimum admission score

3 years

to complete

NQF 7

qualification level

30 Nov 2026

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The Bachelor of Social Science (Human Resource Management) is a bachelor's Degree offered by University of Fort Hare for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Social Science (Human Resource Management) at University of Fort Hare

Minimum APS 26 on the standard NSC scale, plus the subjects below. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
  • Meets the University's general National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum for Bachelor's degree entry: an achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language
  • at least 4 (50-59%) in four other 20-credit NSC subjects
  • at least 2 (30-39%) in one further 20-credit NSC subject
  • at least 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation
  • The relevant Faculty may prescribe additional or higher subject requirements for this specific programme, which are set out in that Faculty's own prospectus rather than in this general prospectus

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What you study

About This Course

This three-year degree combines core social science study with a specialisation in human resource management, covering topics such as recruitment, labour relations, training and organisational behaviour. It equips graduates to manage people-related functions within organisations across the public and private sectors.

After you graduate

Careers This Course Leads To

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Social Science (Human Resource Management)

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

Bachelor of Social Science (Human Resource Management) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Human Resources Officer. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at University of Fort Hare, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.

Competitive

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for Bachelor of Social Science (Human Resource Management) at University of Fort Hare: CompetitiveAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

Meeting the requirements at an admission score of APS 26+ doesn’t guarantee a seat here, demand for this course tends to outstrip the places available, especially closer to the closing date. Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with University of Fort Hare and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply at University of Fort Hare for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 November 2026. Exact opening/closing day not yet published by Fort Hare for 2026 - month shown is accurate.

Apply directly through the University of Fort Hare's own online application system (see www.ufh.ac.za); a non-refundable application fee is payable, and applications for admission by new students close on a date published annually (30 September in the 2026 sessional calendar), with late applications for undersubscribed qualifications accepted afterwards at a higher fee.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: Meets the University's general National Senior Certificate (NSC) minimum for Bachelor's degree entry: an achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) in English Home Language or English First Additional Language; at least 4 (50-59%) in four other 20-credit NSC subjects; at least 2 (30-39%) in one further 20-credit NSC subject; at least 4 (50-59%) in Life Orientation; The relevant Faculty may prescribe additional or higher subject requirements for this specific programme, which are set out in that Faculty's own prospectus rather than in this general prospectus. The minimum APS is 26.
This course asks for an APS of 26 on the standard NSC scale. APS is only part of it: you also need the specific subjects above at the level shown, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
The course takes 3 years to complete full time at University of Fort Hare. It sits at NQF level 7.
Graduates most often go into Human Resources Officer, Labour Relations Officer, Recruitment Specialist and Training And Development Officer.
Applications are made directly with University of Fort Hare. Applications close on 30 November 2026 for 2027. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

What Courses Do I Qualify For in South Africa?

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Your best 6 subjects, marks as a percentage. Life Orientation isn’t counted, in line with the standard APS scale used across the site. Fill in at least 4 to get a score.

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Source: university-of-fort-hare.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Fort Hare before applying.

Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 3 years
  • NQF level: 7
  • Minimum APS: 26
  • Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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