Overview

Key Features

All living beings on Earth depend on the environment. The Environmental Studies (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg places us in a unique position to contribute to solving some of the largest environmental issues ever experienced. In environmental studies the focus is placed on various environmental factors such as integrated environmental management, policies and practice and research methods in environmental studies.

The Environmental Studies stream is one of the fastest growing divisions in the Wits School of GAES. The School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental studies hosts a highly skilled body of staff who are highly qualified in specialised fields.

Our honours students stand a chance to complete research projects alongside world leading experts in their fields, relating to water science, climate change, atmospheric science and many more. The School of GAES also proudly hosts the Claude Leon Chair in Water Research and the Centre for Water Research and Development (CiWaRD).

Career Opportunities

Environmental consulting – Aquatic and terrestrial
Environmental Scientist
Environmental control officer
Environmental education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Report: Environmental Studies
Research Methods in Environmental Studies
Environmental Policy and Practice
Integrated Environmental Management
Water Challenges in Southern Africa
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing

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

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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The BSc Honours programme is open to candidates with a BSc or BA degree in Environmental Studies or any cognate discipline in Science, Social Science or Humanities, and who reach the minimum entry requirements of the Faculty of Science for an Honours programme (65% weighted average).
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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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Scholarships Information

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