MAgric (Rural Development)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
MAgric (Rural Development)
Subject to Program-specific requirements, the curriculum for the MAgric degree consists of the following:
- A dissertation;
- Attendance of the Department's Research Methods module and
- Presentation of a research proposal during the first year of registration
- Further study in the major subject/s, augmented by ancillary modules prescribed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, on the recommendation of the head of department. Such ancillary modules may be taken simultaneously with the major subject/s. Candidates in possession of the BScAgricHons degree may be exempted from additional ancillary modules.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Core modules
- Food policy 833
- Measuring and monitoring food security 834
- Institutional economics 882
- Advanced rural finance 884
- Agricultural and rural development 885
Final year
Core modules
Mini-dissertation: Rural development 894
Program Outcome
Credits:180