Bachelor of Environmental Sciences in Disaster Risk Reduction at University of Venda

Programme overview

This 4 years Undergraduate programme develops advanced disciplinary knowledge, practical capability, research awareness and problem-solving skills in Environmental Sciences in Disaster Risk Reduction. Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture; department: Geography and Environmental Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture | Department: Geography and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

What you will study

Career pathways

Disaster-risk assessment and reduction; emergency and resilience planning; GIS; climate adaptation; government, NGOs and consulting; postgraduate study.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 35. NSC APS 35 with a bachelor’s pass and the current Faculty requirements in English, Mathematics and relevant science subjects. Minimum admission points (APS) stated on the page: 35+.

ZAR 46,390 a year (2026). Estimated 2026 tuition per year of study as listed in the 2026 Fees Booklet: first year R46,390; second year R51,540; third year R72,230; fourth year R47,420. Amount shown is the first year. Excludes residence and other fees. Source

Online applications for 2027 open on 01 May 2026 and close on 30 September 2026. No application fee is payable for 2027 applications.

Applications are completed online; the University does not charge an application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.univen.ac.za/student-affairs/student-support-services/how-to-apply/

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