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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geography

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geography in Earth Sciences is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geography offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Geography is a diverse and integrative discipline that bridges the natural and social sciences. At Wits, the BSc Honours in the field of Geography is taught by a team of academics who are passionate about their research and the topics they teach.

Why study Geography?

Geographers are well placed to find solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our times, such as climate change, natural disasters, land degradation, overpopulation and rapid urban expansion. 

Why study Geography at Wits?

The Geography Division at Wits is rated in the top 100 institutions in the QS World University Rankings. Staff members contribute regularly to local and international publications and are members of the editorial boards of many prestigious journals. Our students benefit from the diverse expertise of our academic staff, all of whom are committed to research-based teaching. 

The field of Geography includes the subdisciplines of:

• Physical Geography – including climatology, geomorphology, hydrology and climate and environmental change.
• Human Geography – including economic geography, urban geography, and human-environment interactions.
• Geospatial Sciences – including Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing and spatial statistics.
• Environmental Management – including the policy and practice, water and air pollution, and disaster risk management.