Overview

Key features

The Geology program from Rhodes University offers a variety of subjects. Its underlying educational rationale is to develop independent thinking, effective work routines as an individual and as part of a team, critical thinking and the ambition to produce the best possible result in the tasks set to you.

You should be able to:

Identify problems and formulate questions;
Collect, analyse and critically evaluate data to answer questions;
Work effectively in teams;
Work effectively on your own, and organise and manage your workload and your time;
Communicate results effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in written form, using appropriate technology;
Demonstrate the origin of your ideas by appropriate application of required referencing styles
Appreciate the evolution of science, the need for new questions, research and answers;
Apply your acquired knowledge in novel situations by being creative and innovative;
Adopt (both academically and socially) to new situations in a high speed, modern society driven by technological, political and cultural changes.
Prepare for life-long learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sedimentary Geology
Hydrothermal & Sedimentary Ore-forming Environments
Magmatic Ore-forming Processes
Mineral Exploration Techniques
Metamorphic Petrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

Geology View 18 other Bachelors in Geology 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

English Home Languange (60%), English First Additional Language (65%), Mathematics Level 4 (50 - 59%), Life Science Level 5 (60 - 69) OR Physical Science Level 5 (60 - 69%)
A-level: symbols A-E (minimum of 2 subjects)
AS-level: symbols A-D (4 subjects and 1 at O-level)
O-level: symbols A-C (maximum of 3 subjects)
At least 2 subjects at A-level and 3 different subjects at O-level or 3 subjects at A-level and 2 at O-level

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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

34750 ZAR / year

≈ 34750 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

63110 ZAR / year

≈ 63110 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International student levy- 18 744.00

Living costs

Grahamstown

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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