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Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography and Environmental Science at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography and Environmental Science is a one-year coursework honours degree at the Stellenbosch campus. It deepens study of urban, tourism and physical geography and builds advanced research skills in a chosen focus area.

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

What you will study

A compulsory 30-credit Geographical Research Application module plus three 30-credit electives from Urban Analysis and Synthesis, Tourism Analysis and Synthesis, Environmental Analysis and Synthesis, GIS Applications and Applications in Geomorphology. Modules are presented in block periods and carry prerequisite pass modules in Geography and Environmental Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with Geography and Environmental Studies as major and 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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