MSc Economic Geology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The MSc by coursework and research report in the field of Economic Geology is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree designed for geoscientists who want to upgrade their skills in economic geology and mineral exploration. Over the past two decades, Africa has experienced a mineral and energy resources exploration boom, driven by demand for raw materials. In the modern era, with most mineral exploration for resources occurring in the Developing World, international exploration and mining companies recognize the strategic economic, social and political value of partnering with local communities to build capacity within the countries in which they operate.

Faculty: Science | Department: Geosciences | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A Master of Science (MSc) in Economic Geology by Course Work and Research Report combines three compulsory units and the Research Report, with three optional credits from a choice of 20 other modules, some of which are offered in other Schools. The course can be completed either full time (one year) or part time (2 years). Owing to the significant number of part-time and international students, th

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have an Honours degree in Geology or equivalent degree recognised by the Faculty of Science plus 4 years’ professional experience in mining or exploration. Acceptance into certain courses may be restricted to applicants with relevant undergraduate course credits and/or work experience. Applicants may be required to complete prerequisite courses as stipulated by the Senate before being admitted. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance onto the course in early November. Selection is at the discretion of the selection committee and head of school.

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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