MSc in Environmental Management (Coursework)

Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies, Faculty of Science
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: MSc in Environmental Management (Coursework)
Programme Code: M2016Q
Medium of Facilitation:
NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 180
SAQA: 74030

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

Purpose

The primary purpose of the MSc minor-dissertation with coursework is to provide students with specialised advanced education and training while meeting the requirements of a specific research component so that students can master the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking and organizational skills. A minor-dissertation with coursework Master of Science degree consists of a minimum of 120 credits of research at level 8 in the form of a research project, written up as a minor-dissertation. The degree demands a high level of intellectual and theoretical knowledge and insight into problems related to the field of study and of critical reasoning, formulation, analysis and evaluation of a specific problem in the field of study.

Career Opportunities

Curriculum

Admission Requirements

31 October 2022

Selection Process

• BSc Honours degree in any discipline relevant and applicable to Environmental Management. To be accepted a pass mark in the preceding degree of at least 65% is required.