PGDip (Agronomy)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Agronomy is suitable for graduates seeking advanced expertise in crop production, precision agriculture, or sustainable farming systems. Modules focus on advanced agronomy, research methods, and specialised topics like weed science, crop physiology, or agroecology.
Contact information
Programme overview
More information
When applying
Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
Three-year BSc degree, pre-HEQSF BTech degrees or Advanced Diplomas at NQF level 7 in a relevant field of study, and other qualifications deemed equivalent as approved by Senate.
Programme structure
The primary purpose of a Postgraduate Diploma is to strengthen and deepen students’ knowledge in a
particular domain of practice with a specific focus on equipping working professionals with the knowledge,
skills and attributes to solve workplace-based problems.
If you have obtained this qualification, you may apply for entry to the MScAgric in Agronomy. However,
admission is not guaranteed since the purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma differs from research-based
qualifications such as an Honours degree or Master’s degree. Postgraduate Diploma graduates will be
screened using the admission requirements for the MScAgric in Agronomy.
Programme Content
Full-time offering:
All modules are compulsory. If you are completing the programme in one year full-time, you must take all
modules together.
13327: Crops for extensive production systems
711(18): Crops for extensive production systems
13328: Physiological and ecological principles of natural pasture management
712(18): Physiological and ecological principles of natural pasture management
55565 Agronomy
764(8): Advanced weed management for annual and perennial crops
55565 Agronomy
763(8): Production physiology and technology for annual agronomical crops
55565 Agronomy
711(8): Production physiology and technology for intensive crop production systems
55565 Agronomy
772(10): Agronomy practical for field crops
55565 Agronomy
771(6): Agronomy practical for intensive production systems
55565 Agronomy
765(8): Precision agriculture in field crops
13335: Agronomy Science Project
772(30): Agronomy Science Project
55565 Agronomy
773(6): Professional development and research skills
Part-time offering:
All modules are compulsory. If you are completing the programme in two years part-time, you must take the
following modules each year, as indicated below:
Year one:
13327: Crops for extensive production systems
711(18): Crops for extensive production systems
55565 Agronomy
764(8): Advanced weed management for annual and perennial crops
55565 Agronomy
772(10): Agronomy practical for field crops
55565 Agronomy
763(8): Production physiology and technology for annual agronomical crops
55565 Agronomy
765(8): Precision agriculture in field crops
55565 Agronomy
773(6): Professional development and research skills
13335: Agronomy Science Project
772(30): Agronomy Science Project
Year two:
55565 Agronomy
711(8): Production physiology and technology for intensive crop production systems
55565 Agronomy
771(6): Agronomy practical for intensive production systems
13328: Physiological and ecological principles of natural pasture management
712(18): Physiological and ecological principles of natural pasture management
13335: Agronomy Science Project
772(30): Agronomy Science Project
Assessment and Examination
Modules are assessed by means of practical and written assignments and tests.