BSc Engineering: Agricultural | UKZN

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

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The BSc in Agricultural Engineering at UKZN equips students with the technical skills to design, develop, and manage agricultural infrastructure and machinery in a South African context. Spanning four years, the programme covers soil and water engineering, agricultural structures, machinery systems, and precision farming technologies. Graduates are prepared to tackle food security challenges and support sustainable agricultural development across sub-Saharan Africa. The degree is offered at the Pietermaritzburg campus, a hub for agricultural science in the region.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 5 (at least 65%)
Physical Sciences: Level 5 (at least 65%)
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 33

Career Prospects

Agricultural Engineer – Designs irrigation systems and farm machinery for commercial farms and government agricultural projects across South Africa.
Food Systems Engineer – Develops post-harvest storage and processing infrastructure to reduce food losses in rural South African communities.
Water Resources Engineer – Plans and manages water use on farms in water-scarce provinces like Limpopo and Northern Cape.
Environmental Compliance Officer – Ensures agricultural operations meet NEMA and other South African environmental regulations.
Precision Agriculture Specialist – Implements drone, sensor, and data technologies to optimise crop yields on large-scale South African farms.

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