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14 Master's degrees offered by the university
Wine Biotechnology
The Institute for Wine Biotechnology, which offers the Wine Biotechnology at the Stellenbosch University, operates across faculties and accepts students from a variety of relevant, academic backgrounds. The research is geared towards generating new knowledge on grapevine, wine yeast and bacteria, as well as the genetic improvement of these wine-associated organisms.
Entomology
The applied research of the Entomology programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses mainly on the integrated management of mite and insect pests and the concepts, rationale and application thereof, especially to deciduous fruit, fruit fly management in the fruit industry, post-harvest entomology and plant nematological pests.
Agricultural Economics
Join the MScAgric in Agricultural Economics programme offered by Stellenbosch University, at the Faculty of AgriSciences.
Sustainable Agriculture
The purpose of the Sustainable Agriculture programme at the Stellenbosch University is to train you as researcher in understanding and working within sustainable agriculture. This will be achieved by adopting a systems approach to agriculture as a point of departure.
Nematology
Stellenbosch University's Nematology programme extends over a minimum of one year but may take longer to complete.
Wood and Wood Products Sciences
Our academic research expertise and study programmes, such as the Wood and Wood Products Sciences at the Stellenbosch University, are aligned with the dynamic needs of the industry and the concomitant scientific advances that are required in plant production, animal sciences, management and natural resource management.
Animal Science
The Department, which offers the Animal Science programme at the Stellenbosch University, focuses its research mainly on basic and advanced aspects of applied animal nutrition, animal breeding, reproduction physiology, and the management of domesticated farm animals, wildlife species and aquatic species to ensure the production of quality products from the species.
Oenology
Our academic research expertise and study programmes, such as the Oenology at the Stellenbosch University, are aligned with the dynamic needs of the industry and the concomitant scientific advances that are required in plant production, animal sciences, management and natural resource management.
Viticulture
Our academic research expertise and study programmes, such as the Viticulture at the Stellenbosch University, are aligned with the dynamic needs of the industry and the concomitant scientific advances that are required in plant production, animal sciences, management and natural resource management.
Agri-business Management
After completion of the degree BAgricAdminHons you can apply for admission to Stellenbosch University's degree in Agri-business Management.
Plant Pathology
Research and training at the Department of Plant Pathology at the Stellenbosch University deal with some of the most important plant diseases of agricultural crops in South Africa and internationally.
Horticultural Science
The main focus of the Horticultural Science research at the Stellenbosch University is on the growth and reproductive development of fruit trees and fynbos, fruit and flower quality, postharvest physiology and the use of technology.
Agronomy
The Agronomy programme at Stellenbosch University focuses on advanced research in crop production, soil management, and sustainable farming systems.
Forestry and Natural Wood Sciences
Stellenbosch University's Forestry and Natural Wood Sciences programme extends over one year after the four-year BScFor degree