MSc Geography at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The MSc in Geography is a research master's offered by the Department of Geography at the University of the Free State, supervised by departmental staff.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Department of Geography | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Students conduct research under a nominated supervisor, submit regular progress reports (some as oral presentations) and travel to Bloemfontein at points in their studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree in Geography. Applicants submit an extensive research proposal to the head of department (proposed title, problem statement, motivation, initial literature review, methodology, expected results). The proposal is evaluated at a departmental meeting and a supervisor is nominated if the expertise exists in the department; only then can the applicant apply for admission to the university. Studies are contact-based, so students must live in Bloemfontein or Qwaqwa or travel to classes at least once a week.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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