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Bachelor of Environmental Science at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

A four-year degree giving a groundwork in environmental sustainability, planning and management, with core modules such as Environmental Management Systems and Remote Sensing and Earth Observation and electives across disciplines.

Faculty: Natural and Applied Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 covers physical and human geography, chemistry and biological systems; later years include GIS, Environmental Pollution and Control, Environmental Impact Assessment, Climate Change and Human Response, with Work Integrated Learning and a Research Project in year 4.

Career pathways

Roles in science, engineering, agriculture, government and the private sector, including environmental consulting, impact assessments and sustainability strategy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. Matric with reasonably strong first language (English); Mathematical Literacy not acceptable; minimum APS 30.

Main intake: February. The 2027 academic year opens on 4 January 2027; first-year registration runs 25 January to 5 February 2027 and the first teaching block starts on 8 February 2027. Second semester teaching starts on 12 July 2027.

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are open until 31 October 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/how-to-apply/

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