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College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
University of South Africa (UNISA)

College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Contact Details

Telephone:
011 670 9351
Email:
caesenquiries@unisa.ac.za
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Overview

Unisa has made science a priority and aims to grow research capacity and support research activities in the fields of agriculture and environmental sciences through the activities of the College. With its leading edge laboratories facilities not generally associated with open and distance e-learning institutions our students will have a place to grow their minds and do what every scientist lives to do - put theory into practice.

The College offers a wide array of exciting qualifications in the science sphere. Its state-of the- art laboratories and equipment , and its dedicated group of science education professionals ensure that open distance learning students are afforded the very best support and practical exposure- unique to an open distance learning institution and indeed, on par with the very best on offer from residential universities.

Campuses

Location Province
Johannesburg Gauteng
Online Online

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Masters Degree

Honours Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Environmental Management|Distance
  • Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences Biochemistry|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences Botany|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences Genetics|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences Microbiology|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences Physiology|Distance
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Life Sciences Zoology|Distance

Postgraduate Diploma

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Agribusiness Management|Distance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Animal Health|Distance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Animal Science|Distance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Plant Science|Distance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Nature Conservation|Distance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture|Distance

Bachelors Degree

Advanced Diploma

  • Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management|Distance
  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Health|Distance
  • Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation|Distance
  • Advanced Diploma in Ornamental & Landscape Horticulture|Distance

Diploma

  • Diploma in Agricultural Management|Distance
  • Diploma in Animal Welfare|Distance
  • Diploma in Nature Conservation|Distance
  • Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture|Distance

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare|Distance
  • Higher Certificate in Life & Environmental Sciences|Distance

Short Course

  • Course in the Application of Climate-smart Agriculture as a Sustainable Agricultural Practice|Distance
  • Programme in Laboratory Animal Technology|Distance
  • Short Course in Barista Skills|Distance
  • Short Course in Environmental Law & Environmental Management Legal Enforcement|Distance
  • Short Course in Environmental Law and Liabilities for the Regulated Community|Distance
  • Short Course in Managing Health and Nutrition in Adverse Conditions|Distance
  • Short Course in the Introduction to Agribusiness Management|Distance

Other

  • Workshop in Nutrition & Food Safety|Distance
  • Workshop in Waste Management|Distance

Qualifications last updated: 22 Jul 2026.