Master of Sustainable Agriculture
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Free State
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The qualification aims to provide leaners with the opportunity to further their studies and attain critical skills related to Sustainable Agriculture. The aim is to prepare leaners for a professional career as well as for specialised further Postgraduate Studies.
Rationale
The aim of the qualification is to present training in the development, maintenance and management of Sustainable Agricultural production systems. This process involves the sustainable utilisation of natural, economic and human resources for the production of sufficient and safe food and fibre products in all the climatic conditions of Southern Africa, but particularly in the high-risk, semi-arid regions. Applicable research will stimulate analytical and critical thought.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Where learners do not meet the minimum admission requirements, RPL may be used to grant access to the qualification. RPL will be applied according to the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment policy. This will relate to both access to the qualification as well as for credit recognition or exemption towards achieving the qualification.
The institution will ensure that quality assurance processes that address the specificities of the RPL process (including applications, assessment, and reporting and management systems) are implemented; and that administrative and support systems, both prior and subsequent to RPL assessment, are in place.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Agriculture Honours, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification consists of the following elective modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 9 totalling 240 Credits.
Elective Modules, 240 Credits, Level 9
- Rural Agricultural extension: Issues and Concepts, 24 Credits.
- Sustainable Plant Production Systems, 24 Credits.
- Strategic Management and Planning in Agriculture, 24 Credits.
- National and International Agricultural marketing, 24 Credits.
- Extended Script, 72 Credits.
- Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, 12 Credits.
- Research Methodology and Project Proposal, 24 Credits.
- Rural Development Sociology, 24 Credits.
- Project management in Agriculture and rural Development, 24 Credits.
- Publishable Article(s), 72 Credits.
- Agricultural Product Processing and Marketing, 24 Credits.
- Dissertation, 72 Credits.
- Sustainable Utilisation of Natural Resources and Environment, 24 Credits.
- Sustainable Livestock Production Systems, 24 Credits.
- Agricultural Technology for Developing Countries, 24 Credits.
- Farm management for Sustainable Agriculture, 24 Credits.
- Communication and Technology Transfer for Sustainable Agriculture, 24 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Plan and conduct research in the field of Sustainable Agriculture.
- Analyse, interpret and evaluate research results using the principles of Sustainable Agriculture.
- Make sound recommendations on sustainable agriculture.
- Use appropriate reporting methods to improve the Sustainability of Agricultural systems.
- Understand sustainable utilisation and management of the natural resources.
- Understand resource economy, rural development and the sociology of Sustainable Agriculture.
- Manage of all forms of risk in agriculture as well as sustained biological practices.
Associated assessment criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture.
- Write a research proposal.
- Conduct research and write a script, which meets the criteria required at this level.
Integrated Assessment
Assessment is done according to the Guidelines for Masters and Doctoral Assessments of the institution. Assessments will include technical problem-based projects as well as a final examination in each module Assessments will include problem-based projects as well as a final examination in each of the modules. Leaners will have to complete a mini dissertation contributing at least 72 Credits.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Agriculture in Rural Development Planning, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Agriculture, NQF Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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