Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture is a coursework-and-research programme that trains researchers to work in sustainable agriculture using a systems approach, integrating scientific methods across natural, social and economic factors. It includes a work-integrated learning placement with industry organisations.

Faculty: Faculty of AgriSciences | Department: Multidisciplinary | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Systems Thinking, Sustainable Soil Management, Plant Production and Plant Protection, Sustainable Animal Production, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Sociology and Economics of Sustainable Agriculture, Systems Analysis and Simulation, Quantitative Analysis of Land Use Systems, Biometry, Work-integrated Learning (20 credits) and a 90-credit research thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 4-year BScAgric degree (NQF level 8) is strongly recommended, or a 3-year BSc (NQF 7) with a relevant postgraduate qualification such as BScHons or a postgraduate diploma; other Senate-approved degrees (e.g. engineering, economics, data science, geography) may be considered. Also required: an undergraduate biometry, data science or statistics module, a final aggregate of 60% or higher for the previous degree, and a motivation letter of at most 500 words. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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