Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The BSc Honours in the field of Geophysics provides you with a sound theoretical understanding and solid training in applied knowledge of geophysics and the workings of the earth. Geophysics is the application of physics to problems in Earth Science. Physics principles, mathematical concepts and are advanced technologies are used to study the properties, structure, composition and evolution of the Earth.
Faculty: Science | Department: Geosciences | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The geophysics Honours course includes formal lectures and associated assignments, seminars and tutorials. There are five core theoretical topics (listed below), the AfricaArray Field School and an Honours project. The final mark is made up as follows: Core lecturing topics: 80 credits.
Minimum pre-requisites are a BSc degree with passes in Geology I, Mathematics II and Physics II. In the third year of BSc an average of at least 60% must be achieved in any two of the following subjects: Geology III, Mathematics III, or Physics III. Subject to the approval of the Head of School, Geology I can be taken concurrently with the Honours course. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
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
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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