Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Consumer Science: Extension and Rural Development

Bachelor 4 years Full-time APS 28+ NSFAS Funded
28
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 7
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus (Kwa-Dlangezwa)
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

This programme focuses on consumer science, household resource management, and rural extension services, preparing graduates to support rural households and communities in improving their quality of life.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English Home Language or First Additional Language 4 50–59%
  • Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • First preference given to applicants who never previously studied at any other university.
NSC Degree pass with English and Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences 4. Matric Exemption: 30 with English 'E' HG/'D' SG and Biology or Physiology 'E' HG/'D' SG.
Career Opportunities
Agricultural Extension Officer Community Development Worker Consumer Scientist Rural Development Practitioner NGO Field Worker
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