BSc Honours Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The BSc Honours in the field of GIS and Remote Sensing is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. This programme offers a rigorous curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to excel in various professional and research settings.

Faculty: Science | Department: Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The BSc Honours in GIS and Remote Sensing curriculum consists of four compulsory courses and one elective course from the existing Faculty of Science Geography or Archaeology Honours degree curriculums to fulfil credit requirements. The coursework includes: Advanced Selected Topics in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GEOG4050A) Geographic Information Systems (GEOG4015A) Advanced R

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue various career paths, including: GIS Specialist Remote Sensing Analyst Environmental Consultant Urban Planner Research Scientist Spatial Data Analyst Spatial Data Scientist Cartographer Natural Resource Manager Climate Change Analyst Geospatial Software Developer Land Surveyor Disaster Management Specialist Transportation Planner

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's Degree: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum of a 65% average in the final year. English Proficiency: Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Mathematics: A strong foundation in mathematics is recommended. This is a highly competitive programme and therefore this minimum requirement allows your application to be considered, and does not guarantee admission.

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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