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MASTER OF AGRICULTURE

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SAQA ID113987
NQF Level9
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Master of Agriculture is an advanced, NQF Level 9 qualification in the Primary Agriculture subfield. It represents postgraduate study focused on agriculture and is listed at 180 credits. The available record indicates that its registration ended on 25 July 2019, so its current availability should be verified before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or professional development in primary agriculture, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status. It should not be treated as an admission recommendation or guarantee of acceptance.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further development for agriculture-related research, specialist or management-oriented work, depending on the individual’s prior education, experience and the role involved. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers were mapped in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced understanding of primary agriculture
  • Higher-level analytical thinking in an agricultural context
  • Postgraduate academic and research capability

Official dataset information

Qualification title
MASTER OF AGRICULTURE
SAQA ID
113987
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
180
Field
1
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the recorded registration ended on 25 July 2019.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and application conditions.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment format, research or workplace expectations, study structure and any other completion requirements.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 113987, NQF level and credit value against current official information before making a decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.