Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation at University of South Africa

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 60. Minimum APS 60. A Diploma in Nature Conservation (or equivalent), with an average of 60% or more for Animal Studies III, Plant Studies III, Conservation Ecology III and Conservation Resource Management III or equivalents, or applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they are at least 27 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl who have a final major mark of 50% to 59% or who completed the diploma more than 5 years previously, may be considered by the department by submitting a motivation, CV and evidence of relevant industry working experience for at least three years after completing the Diploma in Nature Conservation. These appeals will only be considered if the enrolment target of the particular qualification has not been met and/or additional enrolment spaces are available. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.