Academic department

Agricultural Sciences

Study crop systems, soil, horticulture, plant health and agricultural improvement.

Academic Departments

Practical information, presented clearly.

Agricultural education connects scientific knowledge with land, crops, resources and rural development. The programmes progress from a broad undergraduate foundation to specialised postgraduate study.

Programmes represented

Study pathways in this academic area.

  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) Honours
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) Agronomy
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) Dairy Science & Technology
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science
  • M.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics & Plant Breeding
What to know

Information that helps students plan with confidence.

Crop & field knowledge

Understand crop production, field systems and the factors affecting agricultural performance.

Soil & resources

Study the scientific management of soil, nutrients and agricultural resources.

Plant improvement

Explore plant health, breeding and approaches to productivity and resilience.

Rural relevance

Connect academic learning with farming communities, services and agricultural development.

Key focus

A professional, student-centred approach.

  • Scientific agriculture
  • Field and laboratory learning
  • Sustainable resource awareness
  • Research and professional progression