Bachelor of Science Honours in Geographical Information Systems at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

The Department has particular strength in the rapidly developing field of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), relating to the manipulation and analysis of spatial data sets. Applications range from the analysis of patterns of global climatic change to the solution of urban and regional development problems. The programme consists of modules in: Cartography Geographical Information Systems Remote Sensing Research project based on the application of • GIS or Remote Sensing.

Faculty: Science | Duration: 1 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The published curriculum is an NQF Level 8 qualification of 120 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Environmental Manager, Geographer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The entrance qualification for the Honours degree in Geographical Information Systems is a Bachelor’s degree with Geography as a major subject. Candidates who have not obtained an average of at least 60% in this major subject will only be admitted to the Honours programme with the special permission of the Department, and on such conditions as may be determined by the Department.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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