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Master of Science in Geography at University of Fort Hare

University of Fort Hare, South Africa

Programme overview

A Master of Science in Geography provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between people, places, and the environment, offering students the tools to analyze spatial patterns and processes across local, regional, and global scales. This degree covers a broad range of topics, including physical geography, human geography, environmental change, and geographic information systems (GIS), allowing students to develop a nuanced understanding of how natural landscapes and human activities intersect and evolve. Through advanced study, students explore critical issues such as urbanization, climate change, resource management, and spatial inequality, gaining insights into the ways geography influences societal development, economic systems, and environmental sustainability.

Faculty: Science and Agriculture  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed on the page include Geographer, Urban Planner, Environmental Consultant, GIS Specialist, Cartographer, Climate Change Analyst, Regional Planner, Geospatial Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A learner shall be admitted to the Masters’ degree in a subject only with the permission of the Faculty Post-graduate admissions committee. Normally a learner will be admitted to a Masters’ programme in a subject in which an average mark of 60% in all the modules required at the honours level was obtained, as well as the availability of adequate supervision in the candidate’s chosen study area

Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.

Applications for Masters and Honours open 1 May 2026 and close 31 October 2026; the application fee is R120.

The application fee of R120 is non-refundable and payable on or before 30 September; late applications for undersubscribed qualifications carry a fee of R300.

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