PhD
Geography can be taken as a subject within several different degree programmes, within the following faculties:
- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
Applications
Electronically: Apply for admission online
Closing date: end of October for the Faculty of Science for January of the following Semester
Closing date: end of October for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for January of the following Semester
"for International applicants, current and SA citizens"
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
PhD (Geography and Environmental Studies)
Programme Code: 49905 – 978(360)
Specific Admission Requirements
An MA degree in Geography and Environmental Studies or a related discipline or a Master's degree approved by Senate.
Closing Date for Applications
Apply by 31 October of the preceding year.
Programme Structure
The programme focuses on the study and resolution of human-environmental problems and urban or tourism-related phenomena from a spatial perspective.
Programme Content
Compulsory Module
- 49905 : Geography and Environmental Studies A 978(360)
Assessment and Examination
A dissertation of approximately 90 000 words, that demonstrates the ability to create new knowledge or to reinterpret existing knowledge about a geographical problem. The dissertation is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University. You must do an oral examination in addition to the dissertation. Also consult Yearbook Part 1 (General Rules) on doctoral studies.
Contact
Prof A van Niekerk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3218
Faculty of Science
PhD in GeoInformatics
Programme Code: 12279 – 978 (360)
Programme Content
A dissertation on the results of your independent scientific research is required. See also Section 2.3 in this chapter for general information on the PhD degree at the Faculty of Science.
Contact
Prof A van Niekerk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3218
PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies
Programme Code: 49913 – 978 (360)
Specific Admission Requirements
- An MSc degree in Geography and Environmental Studies or a related discipline or a master's degree approved by the Senate.
Programme Content
The programme focuses on the study and resolution of environmental problems and phenomena from a spatial perspective. You may do the dissertation research on a full-time or part-time basis. The research topic is developed and approved by the Faculty.
Assessment and Examination
You must submit a dissertation of approximately 90 000 words, in which you show your ability to create new knowledge or to reinterpret existing knowledge about a geographical environmental problem. You may present your dissertation in English or Afrikaans. The dissertation is assessed according to the University's provisions in Part 1 (General Rules) of the University Yearbook.
Contact
Prof A van Niekerk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3218