Engineering
Bachelor of Agriculture
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.
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
A Doctor of Agriculture in Crop Science offers an advanced, theoretical exploration of the principles and practices that govern plant growth, crop production, and the genetic improvement of crops. This degree provides scholars with a deep understanding of plant biology, soil science, plant pathology, and genetics, equipping them to critically examine the factors influencing crop yields, pest resistance, and agricultural sustainability. A PhD in Crop Science fosters innovative thinking about how crops can be optimized to meet the demands of food security, climate change, and sustainable agriculture.
Faculty: Science and Agriculture | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Career opportunities listed on the page include Crop Scientist, Professor, Researcher, Plant Breeder, Agronomist, Plant Geneticist, Soil Scientist, Agricultural Consultant.
A learner shall be admitted to the Doctoral degree in a subject only with the permission of the Faculty Post-graduate admissions committee. Normally a learner will be admitted to a Doctoral programme in a subject in which an average mark of 60% at the master’s level was obtained, as well as the availability of adequate supervision in the candidate’s chosen study area.
Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.
Applications for PhD programmes open 1 May 2026 and close 31 March 2027; the application fee is R120.
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.
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Engineering
University of Fort Hare, South Africa
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