Overview

Key Features

The Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg hosts some of the continent’s leading researchers in archaeology and human and physical geography and houses specialist laboratories in soils, geochemistry, GIS, and OSL dating. Our researchers have active field programs throughout the Southern Africa. These resources provide unique opportunities to engage with active research programs and learn career-enhancing skillsets for a wide range of professional opportunities.

Archaeologist and Geographers at Wits are actively involved in research and the teaching of a broad spectrum of topics including archaeological theory, environmental policy, Earlier Stone Age archaeology, global atmospheric change, Middle Stone Age, integrated environmental management, historical archaeology, water challenges in Southern Africa, archaeological excavation and field methods, disaster and risk management, rock art management and advanced GIS.

Career Opportunities

Cultural Resource Management (after formal accreditation by ASAPA)
Heritage Management (including museum sciences, heritage legislation and policy management)
Municipal and governmental consultants on heritage practice
Research and lecturing in archaeology departments

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project: Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
Theory of Archaeology
Environmental Management: Water Challenges in South Africa
Understanding Cities in Africa
Archaeology in the Field / Laboratory
Geographic Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Archaeology Geography Environmental Sciences View 26 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate BSc or BA degree in complimentary fields relating to Geography and/or Archaeology, with a minimum weighted average of 65% is required for consideration for admission into the programme.

Medical Aid

English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46280 ZAR / year

≈ 46280 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

46280 ZAR / year

≈ 46280 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R46,280 – R55,190

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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