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3. AGRICULTURE/NATURE CONSERVATION
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Community Extension
MN-M-DCX
30 Sep
22
NSC Dip with Engl 4, Mathematical Literacy 3/Mathematics 3 and Agric Sci 4/ Cons Stud 4, Life Sci and Geog or Econ and Life Sci 4
1
3 yrs
A pass in Engl, Math Lit, and Agric Sc/or and Cons Stud or and Life Sc with Geog or Life Sc with any Commerce subject is Compulsory. Contact
031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sep.
22
Senior Cert with Engl and Agric Sci or Biol and Geog or Home Econ 'E' HG/'D' SG
Diploma in Nature Conservation
MN-M-DCN
30 Sep
28
NSC Dip with Engl and Life Sci 5
1
3 yrs
Contact 031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is
30 September.
Senior Cert with Biol and Engl 'D' HG
RPL. Consult institution
Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping
DU-D-SHL
30 Sep
NSC Dip with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and Life Sci 4 (or recognised equivalent) and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
1
3 yrs
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths and Biol 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths/Maths Lit and 60% in Life Sciences (or recognised equivalent)
PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN N DIP
Adv Dip Agriculture: Animal Production
MN-M-DP6
30 Sep
National Diploma or an equivalent qualification with 60% overall pass including major or recognition of prior learning. Consult institution.
1
1 yr
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee you a place as
a ranking system is used
to make the final selection. Candidates may be required to write an entrance test. Preference may be given
to candidates with Physical Science. Contact 031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sep.
MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI) • DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO
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