BScHons in Geology

Department of Geology, Faculty of Science
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Geology
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: BScHons in Geology
Programme Code: H2008Q
Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 170
SAQA: 73799

Application Start Date: 
Application End Date: Apr 1, 2022

Purpose

The primary purpose of the BSc Honours qualification is to consolidate and deepen the students’ knowledge and expertise in their respective science disciplines/fields, and to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of those science disciplines. BSc Honours is essentially a coursework degree of which at least 30 credits are devoted to a research project and reporting under supervision. The degree demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence and serves as the initial science postgraduate specialisation qualification providing students with in-depth scientific knowledge and skills preparing them for research based postgraduate science study.

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Curriculum

Admission Requirements

31-Oct-22

Selection Process

A minimum of 60% in all geology core modules and for all three field schools (UJ students) is required in order to apply to be considered for the Geology Honours programme.