Bachelor of Science Honours: Agriculture: Agricultural Economics
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About this qualification
This is an honours-level higher education qualification focused on applying economic thinking to agriculture and the agricultural sector. It combines the study of agriculture with economics-related analysis at NQF level 8 and carries 160 credits. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2023, but its current SAQA status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in the economic, financial and resource-related aspects of agriculture, including agricultural-sector analysis and decision-making. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the institution’s current admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work involving agricultural economics and analysis in agriculture-related settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers were supplied for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Economic analysis in an agricultural context
- Understanding of agricultural-sector economic issues
- Analytical thinking related to agriculture and resource decisions
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science Honours: Agriculture: Agricultural Economics
- SAQA ID
- 14454
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 160
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Secondary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, fees, delivery arrangements and application deadlines.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, research or other practical requirements apply.
- Ask the provider whether the qualification is currently open for new enrolment and whether the title, credits or structure have changed.