University of the Free State UFS Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development, and Extension
UFS Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Rural Development and Extension – Check below:
In addition our programme offerings address the global need for research, professional analytical and problem solving capacity, and provide solutions to sustainability in the field of agriculture. Sustainability in terms of food security, national resources and energy are key factors that inform the national and global development agenda.
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The programme is designed to prepare graduates for careers in academic institutions, research and policy-making organisations, the agribusiness sector, government departments and non-governmental organisations.
Postgraduate Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture (NQF 8)
- A master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture (NQF 9)
- PhD in Sustainable Agriculture (NQF 10)
Please note that all postgraduate applications close on 30 September every year.
All applications must be completed online, no hard copies or emails will be accepted.
- How to apply
- Apply online
- Faculty Rule Book 2020
For more information, please contact us at msa@ufs.ac.za or +27 51 401 9147
Short learning programmes
Focussing on industry related topics and relevant agricultural focus areas
- Sustainable Livestock and
- Crop Production Practices
- Rural Development
- Natural Resource Assessment
- Agricultural Entrepreneurship
- Evaluation of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services
- The Role of Agricultural Extension in Supporting Value Chains (Practical)
- Knowledge Management and Agricultural Extension
- Agricultural Extension and Community Mobilisation
- The Role of Agricultural Extension in Supporting Value Chains (Theory)
- Facilitation for Development in Agricultural Extension
Programme Director (Academic Enquiries)
Dr Johan Van Niekerk
E: msa@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2163
General Enquiries
Annanda Calitz
E: calitza@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2163
Head of Department
Dr Johan Van Niekerk
E: vniekerkJA@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 3765
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