15 Full-time Master's in Geology in South Africa

The Master of Science in Geosciences by dissertation from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered in Geology, Geophysics or Palaeontology.

At Engineering Geology from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.

The MSc in Geology is a master’s degree in Geology offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. Geology offers a professional scientific career for men and women who are interested in discovering and developing the Earth's resources.

The Geotechnical Engineering programme at the University of Cape Town is intended to support high level training and enhance both the technical skills of recent graduates or experienced personnel who work in, or aspire to a career in civil engineering construction, consulting, environmental and related industries.

The aim of the Geology program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.

The Department of Geology from Faculty of Science at University of Johannesburg offers a MSc in Geology (Research).

The Masters of Science  in the field of Hydrogeology by coursework and research report from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Geotechnical Engineering from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions. 

The Geoinformatics programme is offered at the Stellenbosch University.

This Mining Engineering MSc programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  by dissertation or by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Economic Geology offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree designed for geoscientists who want to upgrade their skills in economic geology and mineral exploration.

Applied Science - Geotechnics from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions. 

At Geology from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.

The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Geology degree. 

Applied Geology from the University of the Western Cape is an important first step in becoming an intellectual and scholar who can not only contribute to the growth and public life of the world.