Bachelor of Science Honours in Geo-informatics

Honours degree

ID:

0172_100_N113

The Bachelor of Science Honours operates at the intersection of computer science, analytical cartography, remote sensing, and imagery science. The additional completion of the Honours in Geo-informatics allows graduates immediate registration as GIS Professional-inTraining (as stipulated by the South African Geomatics (SAGC) Profession Act).

Kontakbesonderhede

Dr J Kemp

Programme leader

[email protected]

Doen aansoek

Besoek programwebwerf

Programoorsig

Duur

One year

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

• A BSc degree in Geographical Information Technology or a related subject as major.
• An average final mark of 60% for the major.

Programstruktuur

This programme consists of lectures and an applied research component. Programme content includes the application of geographic information technology, which includes geographical information systems and remote sensing techniques for the analysis, comprehension, management and resolution of spatial problems concerning human-environment interaction, environmental problems in special environments, and the execution of spatial analyses and modelling.

Compulsory Modules
Credits | Module Name | Semester

63398 712 30 Advanced Remote Sensing 1
49611 713 30 Geographical Information Systems 1
12187 716 30 Spatial Modelling and Geographical Communication 1
63363 742 30 Environmental Geography Research Application 2

Assessment and Examination
This programme is assessed continuously through tests, assignments, a research project, and oral presentations. You have to obtain a sub-minimum of 50% in each module to pass.
Although the programme is presented in English, discussions, tests, examinations, assignments and reports will be accepted and dealt with in English or Afrikaans.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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