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The following degrees are co-ordinated in the School:

Baccalaureus Honores Institutionis Agrariae (B Inst Agrar (Hons))
Magister Institutionis Agrariae (M Inst Agrar)
Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)

Baccalaureus Honores Institutionis Agrariae (B Inst Agrar (Hons))

Admission:
In order to be accepted for B Inst Agrar (Hons), a candidate must be in possession of an acceptable bachelor's degree. An average of 60% is required for admission. An entrance examination is necessary, although exemption may be granted under certain circumstances, as determined by the Director of the School. Specified ancillary courses, in addition to the honours courses, may be required, as determined by the Director of the School in consultation with the head of department(s) in the candidate's proposed field of specialisation.

Fields of specialisation:
The B InstAgrar (Hons) degree is awarded in the following fields of specialisation:

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Crop Protection
Land-use Planning
Plant Production (majoring in Agronomy, Horticultural Sciences or Pasture Sciences);
Plant Quarantine; and
Rural Development Planning.

Certain combinations of the above fields are also possible.

Training is offered full-time, and in certain fields of specialisation (Agricultural Economics and Extension options) also on a part-time basis. The coursework for full-time students extends over a minimum of two semesters, while the part-time course extends over a minimum of four semesters. As not all courses are offered every year, it is important to consult the Director of the School and the heads of the respective departments when considering submitting an application. It is essential that all students attend the opening week.

The curriculum consists of a minimum of 160 credits consisting of the following:

A common core of two courses namely ARD 780 and ARD 782 that must be attended for all fields of specialisation, except in the case of the extension major, where ARD 782 will be compulsory and ARD 781 can be taken in the place of ARD 780. Recognition of equivalent courses already passed may be considered, in which case suitable alternative courses will be prescribed.

Elective coursework that the candidate may require, will be decided upon by the Director of the School and head(s) of the particular department(s).

Additional required courses as prescribed for the specific fields of specialisation, will be jointly determined by the Director of the School and head(s) of the particular department(s).

In order to obtain the degree, the candidate must achieve a minimum of 50% in each of the prescribed courses. An average of 75% in all the prescribed courses must be obtained in order to pass the degree with distinction.

Magister Institutionis Agrariae (M Inst Agrar)

Admission:
Admission to M Inst Agrar is dependent upon the candidate being in possession of the B Inst Agrar (Hons) degree of the University of Pretoria, or another appropriate degree equal to or higher than the status thereof, as evaluated by the Director of the School and head(s) of the particular department(s).

Fields of specialisation:
The same fields of specialisation apply as for the degree of B Inst Agrar (Hons). In addition, the following specialisations are offered:

Animal Production Management and
Environmental Management.

The curriculum consists of further study in the field of specialisation and a dissertation or, alternatively, a script accompanied by more coursework than that required if the dissertation option is followed. The script or mini-dissertation will consist of research done by the candidate under the supervision of a member of the Faculty staff.

(A dissertation comprises at least 120 of the credits required for the degree, whereas a mini-dissertation comprises 100 credits)

Philosophiae Doctor (PhD)

Admission:
Admission is dependent upon the candidate being in possession of the M Inst Agrar degree, or an equivalent appropriate degree with the status thereof, as evaluated by the Director of the School and the head(s) of the particular department(s).

Fields of specialisation:
The same fields of specialisation apply as for the degree of M Inst Agrar.

In addition to further theoretical studies as prescribed by the Director and head(s) of the relevant department (s), the study will involve a doctoral research thesis under the guidance of a promoter selected by the Director and Head of Department. The promoter will be a member of the Faculty staff.

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