The Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension at the University of Fort Hare is a specialised degree that prepares graduates to serve as the vital link between agricultural research and farming communities across South Africa. Extension officers translate scientific knowledge into practical advice that helps farmers improve productivity, adopt sustainable practices, and access markets. In South Africa's rural Eastern Cape, where many smallholder and communal farmers have limited access to information and support, qualified extension officers play a transformative role in agricultural development.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 60% (Level 5) or Mathematical Literacy: 50% (Level 4)
Agricultural Sciences: 50% (Level 4)
APS: 28
