The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning degree offered in three specialisations — Agricultural Business and Management, Animal Science, and Plant Science — equipping graduates with scientific and management expertise relevant to South Africa's agricultural sector. Students develop deep knowledge in their chosen specialisation alongside core agricultural science modules, preparing them for careers in commercial agriculture, agribusiness, research, and government extension services. South Africa's agricultural sector — spanning commercial farming, agribusiness, and smallholder development — requires skilled science graduates who can improve production, sustainability, and food security. Unisa's distance learning model makes this qualification particularly accessible to those already working in agriculture.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 50% in Mathematics, or an appropriate Higher Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture or Life and Environmental Sciences.
