Overview

Features

The Master’s degree in Horticultural Sciences at Cape Peninsula University of Technology equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct research in horticulture, and to contribute to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of new and existing knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology

Environmental Science

Environment and Society

Applied Biology

Horticultural Science

Landscape Plant Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 17 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An HEQSF aligned Level 8 qualification or an equivalent in an appropriate discipline.

Candidates should contact the faculty or consult the faculty website for faculty-specific requirements, especially in terms of marks obtained in the previous degree.

For pre-HEQSF aligned qualifications, also please consult the relevant faculty prospectus and handbooks for articulation options into the new Master’s qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 ZAR / module

≈ 3500 ZAR / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3500 ZAR / module

≈ 3500 ZAR / module

Additional Details

R3 500 for tuition + R1 500 for Residence

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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