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Bachelor of Science Honours in Geo-informatics at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Geo-informatics is a one-year coursework honours degree at the Stellenbosch campus, operating at the intersection of computer science, analytical cartography, remote sensing and imagery science. Completing it allows graduates to register as GIS Professional-in-Training under the South African Geomatics Council Profession Act.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Geography and Environmental Studies  |  Duration: One year  |  Intake: Applications for 2027 open 1 Apr 2026; South African students close 31 Oct 2026, international students close 31 Aug 2026.  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory 30-credit modules: Advanced Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Spatial Modelling and Geographical Communication, and Environmental Geography Research Application. Assessment is continuous with a 50% sub-minimum per module; teaching is in English with work accepted in English or Afrikaans.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc degree in Geographical Information Technology or a related subject as major, with an average final mark of 60% for the major. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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