BSc GeoInformatics

Applied scientific professions, such as those in environmental consultancy, the mining sector and engineering firms, increasingly use geographic information technology to record digitally, manipulate, analyse, model and map spatial information.

The BSc in GeoInformatics programme is concerned with the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of geo-informatics. The second and third year focus on the subject Geographical Information Technology and Computer Science or Socio-Informatics and are supplemented with applicable elective modules. In this way you are equipped with knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of geoinformatics in terms of spatial information, computer skills, geographic information technology and mapping skills that will enable you to develop and apply geographic information systems (GIS), earth observation (remote sensing) and global positioning systems (GPS) effectively.

As a GIS specialist and information expert you can pursue a career in the following fields or with one of the following institutions: environmental consultancies; planning and engineering firms; software development firms; computer consultancies; all levels of government involved in resource and infrastructure management; agencies involved in the development of natural resources; or in programmes for human development; mining and mineral exploration; marketing; utility companies; and service providers. You will also be able to work for tertiary institutions as a lecturer and/or researcher.