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BSc Honours in Geology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This honours programme covers advanced geology topics including volcanology, basin analysis, crustal evolution and economic geology, combined with a mapping camp and an honours research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Volcanology, basin analysis, crustal evolution, mining methods, a mapping camp, an honours project, igneous petrology and geochemistry, metamorphic petrology and geochemistry, economic geology, and mineralogy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science in Geology degree (or equivalent), or a relevant bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) with an average of at least 60% each for the geology modules at third-year level. Selection is via a departmental committee based on undergraduate performance, repeated modules and duration of study.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026, International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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