Overview

The aim of the MSc (and MA) degree is to offer advanced professional training at the postgraduate level in the fields of earth, atmospheric, hydro-environmental, global change and other environmental Sciences (e.g. disaster risk reduction, environmental management, environmental governance etc), as well as studies concerned with human environments (urban, rural, social), and to promote inter-disciplinary exchange between various arts and science disciplines. Geography and Environmental Studies is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

With a strong tradition in both academic and applied research, the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies is ideally placed to prepare students for the environmental and human challenges that face this and other countries on the African continent.

The University of the Witwatersrand also has the infrastructure and the expertise to support the intellectual development of students interested in geographic studies, and most recently has a strategic focus on Global Change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research

Geography

Environmental Studies

Climate Change
Environmental Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Offered throughout the year with multiple intakes.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Sciences View 32 other Masters 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

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science Honours in a related field with a minimum weighted average of 65%.
A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.

Applications for admission are considered throughout the year.

For admission to a Masters degree the applicant should normally have at least 65% in Geography Honours.

Students from other institutions, according to the discretion of the Head of School, may need some background before being accepted to do a Masters degree. Students without Geography Honours may, at the discretion of the Head of Department, be admitted to do a Masters if they have an Honours equivalent in a suitable discipline. Please note that students applying from outside of the University of the Witwatersrand will be required to submit examples of written work before their application will be considered.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44310 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44310 ZAR for the full programme during 12 months.
National

44310 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44310 ZAR for the full programme during 12 months.

R44,310 – R74,710

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geography and Environmental Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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