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Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Fort Hare

University of Fort Hare, South Africa

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Fine Arts provides students with a strong foundation in creative practice, visual literacy and critical inquiry within diverse artistic and cultural contexts. The programme fosters conceptual development, technical proficiency and independent artistic expression, while engaging students with the historical, theoretical and contemporary dimensions of art. Graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the visual arts sector and related creative industries through professional artistic practice, curatorial work, arts education and cultural development.

Faculty: Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed on the page include Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator, Art Director, Art Educator, Curator, Museum Technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English – Home language OR English – First additional language 4 (50 – 59%) Another language 4 (50%-59%) Other Subjects (4) 1X3 (40%-49%) 3X4 (50%-59%) Life Orientation 4 (50%-59%)

Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.

Applications for undergraduate programmes open 1 May 2026 and close 31 October 2026; the application fee is R120, paid online via PayGate.

The application fee of R120 is non-refundable and payable on or before 30 September; late applications for undersubscribed qualifications carry a fee of R300.

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Bachelor of Arts

University of Fort Hare, South Africa

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.

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