BScAgric in Agricultural Economics at University of Stellenbosch

The BScAgric degree is conferred with distinction if a student obtains a weighted average of at least 75% in the modules of the major subjects in the third and the fourth year of study, with a weighted average of at least 65% in the other modules of the third and the fourth year of study.

Minimum Requirement

Write the NBTs AQL and MAT

• An NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)
• English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
• Mathematics 60%
• Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 50%

Duration 4 years

Admission requirements

School-leaving qualifications For admission to the University you need:

• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or

• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.

Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Additional requirements for all applicants

As a prospective student, you must also complete the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs), including the Mathematics component of the tests.

Your admission to the Faculty of Science is dependent on the availability of places per program or program fields of study and the Faculty follows a selection process in order to obtain enrolment targets.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements of the program you are applying for does not guarantee selection for your chosen program.

What are the careers in Agricultural Economics?

Agribusiness Consultant.

Agribusiness Specialist.

Agricultural Appraiser.

Agricultural Loan Officer.

Agricultural Marketing Specialist.

Agriculture Development Officer.

Agriculture Economist.

Bank Manager.

What are the subjects needed for an agricultural economists?

Record-keeping and Finance.

Production Economics.

Agri-business Management.

Agricultural Marketing.

Resource and Environmental Management.