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3. AGRICULTURE/NATURE CONSERVATION
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DIPLOMA STUDY
Diploma in Community Extension
MN-M-DCX
30 Sep
22
NSC Dip with Eng (HL/FAL) 4, Agric Sci 4, Con Stud 4, Life Sci & Geo 4/Life Sci & Eco 4
3 yrs
A pass mark in Biology and Geog- raphy and/or Biology and any commercial subject with a mini- mum of 'E' symbol on the Grade or 'D' symbol on the Standard Gradeiscompulsory. People with relevant work experience on Agriculture/Home Economics or Community Development are also givenapreference. Contact031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sept.
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Senior Cert with Engl, Agric Sci and Home Econ 'E' HG/'D' SG
NSC Dip with Engl and Life Sci 5
Senior Cert with Biol and Engl 'D' HG
Diploma in Nature Conservation
Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping
MN-M-DCN
DU-D-SHL
30 Sep
30 Sep
RPL. Consult institution. A pass in Mathematics, Physical Science, or History/Geography will be a recommendation
1 3 yrs
1 3 yrs
Contact 031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sept.
Firstpreferencewillbegivento applicantswhoneverstudied previously at any other university. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
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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
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 OR EQUIVALENT
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 yr
Meeting the minimum require- ments does not guarantee you a place as a ranking system is used to make the final selection. Candi- dates 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 Sept.
MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI) • DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO
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