Masters
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"
Documents:
FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
MA (Geography and Environmental Studies)
Programme Code: 49905 – 879(180)
Specific Admission Requirements
- A BAHons degree with Geography and Environmental Studies or equivalent qualification.
- An average final mark of 60%.
Closing Date for Applications
- South African students: Apply by 31 October of the preceding year.
- International students: Apply by 31 August of the preceding year.
Programme Structure
The programme focuses on the study and resolution of human-environmental problems, environmental disasters and urban or tourism phenomena from a spatial perspective.
Programme Content
Compulsory Module
- 11660 : Thesis (Geography and Environmental Studies A) 872(180)
Assessment and Examination
The thesis of 30 000 to 40 000 words, which demonstrates the ability to conduct independent research on a geographical problem, is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University in Part 1 (General Rules) of the Yearbook.
Enquiries
Programme Leader: Dr M Spocter
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3095
MA (Geographical Information Systems)
Programme Code: 49611 – 879(180)
Specific Admission Requirements
- A BA Honours degree with Geography and Environmental Studies as a major and training in Geographical Information Systems (GIS training), or a BA Honours degree in a related discipline as major approved by Senate as appropriate, and with appropriate training in GIS.
- An average final mark of 60% for the major.
Closing Date for Applications
- South African students: Apply by 31 October of the preceding year.
- International students: Apply by 31 August of the preceding year.
Programme Structure
The implementation, management and application of GIS for managing resources and for spatial analysis and modelling of human geographical phenomena, disasters and problems.
Programme Content
Compulsory Module
- 12188 : Thesis (GIS) 872(180)
Assessment and Examination
The thesis of 30 000 to 40 000 words, which demonstrates the ability to conduct independent scientific research on a geographical problem, is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University in Part 1 (General Rules) of the Yearbook.
Enquiries
Programme Leader: Prof A van Niekerk
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3101
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
MSc in GeoInformatics
Programme Code: 12279 – 879(180)
Specific Admission Requirements
- A BScHons degree in GeoInformatics or an approved equivalent qualification.
- An average final mark of 60% for the BScHons degree.
Programme Content
The development, implementation, management and application of spatial technologies for managing resources, and for spatial analysis and modelling of environmental geographical phenomena and problems are dealt with in this programme.
Compulsory Module
- 12280 : Thesis GeoInformatics 875(180)
Assessment and Examination
You must submit a thesis. Although the programme is presented in English, discussions and reports can be presented in English or Afrikaans. The 100% thesis is examined according to the University's provisions in Part 1 (General Rules) of the University Yearbook.
Further Study Possibilities
The successful completion of the MSc in GeoInformatics leads to a PhD in GeoInformatics.
Enquiries
Programme Leader: Prof A van Niekerk
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3218/3101
MSc in Geography and Environmental Studies
Programme Code: 49913 – 879(180)
Specific Admission Requirements
- An appropriate honours degree with Geography and Environmental Studies or an appropriate discipline as major.
- An average final mark of 60% for the BScHons degree.
Programme Content
The programme focuses on the study and resolution of human-environmental problems and environmental phenomena from a spatial perspective. You may do the thesis research on a full-time or part-time basis. The research topic is developed and approved by the Department.
Compulsory Module
- 49913 : Thesis Geography and Environmental Studies 828(180)
Assessment and Examination
You may present the thesis in English or Afrikaans. The thesis is assessed according to the University's provisions set out in Part 1 (General Rules) of the University Yearbook.
Enquiries
Programme Leader: Prof A van Niekerk
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 021 808 3218/3103