The main study fields in the B.Agric degree are: Plant Production, Animal Production, Plant and Animal Production, Cellar Technology, Cellar Management, Extension and Plant Production and Extension and Animal Production.

Admission requirements:
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to bachelor’s degree studies and an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation).

In addition to the general admission requirements, the following is required for admission to the programmes:
4 (50%) for Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) AND
4 (50%) for Mathematics or 5 (60%) for Mathematics literacy AND
4 (50%) for Physical Sciences OR
4 (50%) Life Science OR
4 (50%) Agricultural Sciences

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The Diploma in Agriculture programme is a three-year course specialising in one of four study field options: Plant Production, Animal Production, Plant and Animal Production or Cellar Technology.

Admission requirements:
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to diploma studies and an aggregate of at least 40% (excluding Life Orientation).

In addition to the general admission requirements, the following is required for admission to the programmes:
3 (40%) for Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) AND
3 (40%) for Mathematics or 4 (50%) for Mathematics literacy AND
3 (40%) for Physical Sciences OR
3 (40%) Life Science OR
3 (40%) Agricultural Sciences
OR
The minimum requirements for admission according to the old school curriculum are as follows:
A  Senior Certificate with a minimum of 40% (E-symbol) aggregate; and
A minimum of 40% (E-symbol) on SG for Biology or Science or Mathematics.

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Equine Studies follows the Equine Qualifications Authority of South Africa (EQASA) syllabus. Modules 1 to 3 cover all aspects of horse care and stable yard management. The modules are progressively studied and assessed; a successful learner at Module 3 will be qualified to run a stable yard.

Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate

Module 1: EQASA: Professional Groom
Entry level subjects on horse handling, use and care of equipment in general use. Learning about the horse’s natural life style, actions and reactions.

Module 2: EQASA Certificate: Professional Head Groom
Building on the first module, with more in-depth knowledge required. Learning the symptoms and signs of ill/good health in an equine. Lunging a trained horse for exercise. A comprehensive knowledge of all equipment in common use including a double bridle.

Module 3: EQASA Certificate: Professional Stable Yard Manager
Many of the subjects that were incorporated together in the previous modules now become ‘stand-alone’ subjects. An in-depth understanding of conformation, horse health, hoof care, feeding and diet and business management is required.  There is a written General Knowledge paper at this level in which learners must demonstrate understanding of equine terminology as well as stable yard construction.  Learners must have a valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate.

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