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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 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)
1
3 yrs
See * Note 1 below
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
See * Note 2 below
Adv Dip in Agricultural Extension and Community Development
MN-M-AED
30 Sep
3 yr N Dip or equivalent in the same or similar field. Consult institution
1
1 yr
Contact 031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sep
Adv Dip Nature Conservation
MN-M-ANC
30 Sep
1
1 yr
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production
MN-M-ACP
30 Sep
1
1 yr
Contact 031 819 9299 or email: info@mut.ac.za for more details. The closing date for this programme is 30 Sep. Applicants have to undergo a placement test.
* NOTE 1: First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. The sum of an applicant's achievement rating for (Maths or Maths Lit) + (Life Science or Physical Science) must be greater than or equal to 7. Preference will be given to those applicants who have had practical experience with a reputable horticultural concern or who have an agricultural or horticultural background.
* NOTE 2: 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 2022.
DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO • MN – MUT: M-MAIN (UMLAZI)
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