Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Undergraduate and Honours Qualifications

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Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture

Qualification Details

• Qualification stream: Plant Science
• Qualification code: 90159 - PLS
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 120
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 60

Rules

Students are advised to register for HMAPD81 in semester 1, if registering for HRAGR81 in the same academic year.

Purpose Statement

The primary goal is to enable working professionals from various agricultural disciplines to undertake advanced reflection and development using systematic current thinking, practice, and research methods in the area of specialisation. The qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. The curriculum includes research methodology and a project under supervision. The Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture is a non-professional qualification that will serve to strengthen and deepen learner knowledge in the field of agriculture.

Registration

• Applicants (new applicants and Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Choosing Modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

Module Selection

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits/modules per academic year and/or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

Curriculum for this Qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Modules

Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation ---|--- Group A. Compulsory AME4803 - Agricultural Business Management | HMAPD81 - Research Proposal: Agriculture and Animal Health | HRAGR81 - Research Report | Co-requisite: HPAGR80 or HMAPD81 Group B. Choose TWO modules from the following: AME4802 - Agricultural Project Analysis IB | ASP4801 - Advanced Plant Physiology | Pre-requisite: BOT2603 and BOT3701 (Not applicable to 90159) ASP4802 - Pomology and Olericulture | ASP4803 - Advanced Field Crop Production |

Time Commitment

You need approximately:

• 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules
• 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules

Examination Timetable

Transitional arrangements are in place.

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics
• Reports
• Achievements
• News and events

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering, and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Graduate School of Business Leadership

The Graduate School of Business Leadership offers various programs.

Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs

The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs offers various programs.

Inaugural Lectures

The university hosts inaugural lectures, including:

• 2025
• 2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021

Alumni

The university has an alumni association that offers various benefits and services.

Library

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News and Media

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Contact

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