Overview
Major research at Conservation Ecology Stellenbosch University thrusts are the functioning and ecology of plant and animal populations, and the complex living communities in the management of natural resources and landscapes.
Features
- This includes the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of forest trees, natural grazing lands, game species, the prevention and control of invasive species, the management of species, ecosystems and environmental processes in both formal and private protected areas, especially those in human-fragmented landscapes, and the implementation of social learning institutions for the adaptive management of production landscapes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research in this department also focuses on integrating conservation into agriculture.
- This involves researching ecosystem services processes such as pollination, nutrient cycling, water filtration and the promotion of natural enemies of pests to create sustainable farming systems that will be able to deliver long-term food and water security.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
EcologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply to Stellenbosch University for a PhD.
- The supervisor will then receive the application from the Admissions Office. The supervisor and PhD student will need to complete a Faculty of AgriSciences “Recommendation for Admission of Candidate to Doctoral Studies” form. The supervisor is only able to apply for a “conditionally selected candidate” at this point (i.e. students with their MSc pending, supervisors are required to tick the second option or for those with a MSc please tick the third option. Please note the thesis title and 750-word project proposal is no longer required at this point.
Tuition Fee
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International
21824 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months. -
National
21824 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21824 ZAR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Stellenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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