Overview
Key Features
The Geology (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is one of the llargest and most diverse geoscience departments in Africa, geology, economic geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, and paleontology. Honours students can select from a wide range of research topics and have access to excellent preparation and analytical facilities for petrography, geochemistry and hydrogeology. We are centred in the hub of geological activity in South Africa and host numerous events each year that allow students to network with industry.
Geologists are primarily engaged in the search for, and management of the extraction of metal and energy resources necessary to drive the global economy, as well as the monitoring of environmental consequences of human activity.
Career Opportunities
Geology Honours can lead to careers in the mineral and energy resource industry, where the search for new mineral deposits and oil, gas, and coal is driven by an understanding of Earth processes. Field mapping projects, either government programmes or private enterprise, are led by geologists, who are required to integrate field and laboratory observations and data with state-of-the-art satellite remote sensing imagery. Hydrogeologists focus on the sustainable use of water and other natural resources. Scientific research is an important part of geology, and research in geology has answered important questions such as "how old is the Earth?" and "how did the Earth form?".
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Project in Geology
- Structural Geology and Mineralisation Processes
- Advanced Petrology & Geochemistry
- Hydrogeology
- Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Geology
- Geophysics for Geologists
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Geology View 18 other Bachelors in Geology in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
- A pass in the relevant major course at this University or any other university whose programme has been approved by Senate.
- At least 60% average in the final undergraduate course.
- Priority is given to graduates who have completed a BSc Geological Sciences or equivalent in the School of Geosciences, with a minimum of 60% in Geology III. Non-Wits applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
- Applications from individuals who have been outside of academia for a period of time should include a motivation as to why they want to pursue an Honours degree in Geology and a strong recommendation from their current or previous employer.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents46280 ZAR / year≈ 46280 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents46280 ZAR / year≈ 46280 ZAR / year
Additional Details
R46,280 – R55,190
Living costs
Johannesburg
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