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 Soil Science provides an in-depth, theoretical understanding of the complex processes that govern soil formation, structure, fertility, and health. This degree equips scholars with advanced knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, microbiology, and ecology, allowing them to explore the crucial role that soils play in sustaining ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and environmental health. A PhD in Soil Science fosters critical thinking about the interactions between soil, plants, and the environment, addressing key issues such as soil degradation, nutrient management, and sustainability.
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 Soil Scientist, Professor, Researcher, Soil Chemist, Soil Microbiologist, Environmental Consultant, Soil Conservation Specialist, Agronomist.
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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