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Bachelor of Science Honours in Geology at University of Mpumalanga

University of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Geology is to provide advanced academic and research training in various tailored subdisciplines in geology with the aim of equipping students with the required skills for a future in industry or Master of science degree and further.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Biology and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

The core modules of Research Methodology (15 credits), and the independent (year-long) Research Project (30 credits) are common to all Honours programmes offered by the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, with a geology specific Field school (15 credits) module that is essential to the purpose of the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission are:; A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7, with a minimum average mark of 60% in final year Geology modules.; Students who meet or exceed the minimum entrance requirements will be offered places.

ZAR 59,299 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook (fixed amount); excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative fees Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for honours programmes and postgraduate diplomas for 2027 close on 30 January 2027.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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