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Higher Certificate in Conservation Ecology at Academy For Environmental Leadership SA (Pty) Ltd

Academy For Environmental Leadership SA (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

Accredited NQF level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits) offered full-time on the Uizip Campus near Upington. It combines introductory field and laboratory study in biology, ecology, soil science, chemistry, physics, geography, social sciences and environmental law with personal development.

Duration: 1 year (year-long programme, 120 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Annual intake; 2027 applications open  |  Location: Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Ten modules including Communication Skills, Introduction to Environmental Legislation, Conservation Ecology, Sustainability, Identification and Managing of Environmental Threats, Data Gathering and Management, Conflict Management and Personal Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with a Higher Certificate pass; 40% in English First Additional Language (Second Additional Language may be considered); 30% in Mathematics or 55% in Mathematical Literacy; 40% in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (alternatives such as Geography may be considered on merit).

ZAR 197,080 a year (2026). Total further payments of R197 080 for the year, payable in instalments, which includes the R500 admin fee with application. All-inclusive fee: covers study, laboratory and tuition fees, academic day trips, student residence accommodation, all meals and t Source

2027 applications are open through the online application form; an admin fee of R500 is paid with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://afel.co.za/programme-application/

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