UFS Bachelor of Science BSc Geography Course
About
The learning programmes in Geography and the Environmental sciences are studies of the properties and processes in the earth and on the surface, and encompass a holistic study of the human environment and accompanying interactions and relationships. The programmes are aimed at students who are interested in various aspects of the environment and can lead to specialisation as environmentalists. Careers in these sciences are divergent, because all institutions that are involved with resource utilisation are legally obliged to examine the impact of their activities on the environment. The connection of geographical information and computer technology simplifies the storage, processing, modelling, and presentation of information and expedites decision-making.
Our faculty is a vibrant place that attracts both national and international students as a result of its stimulating curriculum, and to which scholars are lured because of our exciting research agenda. We are an engaged faculty, whose interactions with its community is integrated with research and teaching. The faculty provides opportunities for further study, research, and scholarly community engagement in diverse disciplines spanning the natural, agricultural, and building sciences.
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES ABOUT ANY OF THESE PROGRAMMES PLEASE CONTACT:
Enquiries: Programme Director: Eldalize Kruger | +27 51 401 2185
Requirements
- NSC and an AP of 30
- Language of instruction on level 4 (50%)
- Mathematics on level 5 (60%)
- Life Sciences on level 5 (60%)
- Physical Sciences on level 4 (50%)
- NBT for Academic (AL) and Quantitative (QL) Literacy Test; and Mathematics Test (MT)
Geographic information systems / Geo-informatics
Geo-informatics is the science and the technology that develops and uses information science infrastructure to address the problems of geography, geosciences, and related branches of engineering. Students can analyse data spatially with the aid of geographical information systems and provide links between environmental problems and their spatiality. These people typically become GIS specialists or spatial planners.
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | |||||||||
| Programme | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language of instruction | Mathematics | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | Compulsory National Benchmark Test | Campus | ||
| BSc majoring in Geography and Geographical Information Systems | BC433369 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | |||
Geography and Agrometeorology / Soil Sciences
Students with a degree in Geography and Agrometeorology / Soil Sciences will understand the interaction between humans and the environment, especially as it impacts on climate, geomorphology, soil, and agriculture. These people typically become geomorphologists, climate specialists or agricultural extension officers providing spatial information and advice in these fields.
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | |||||||||
| Programme | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language of instruction | Mathematics | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | Compulsory National Benchmark Test | Campus | ||
| BSc majoring in Geography and Agrometeorology | BC433312 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | |||
Geography and Environmental Sciences
Students with a degree in Geography and Environmental Sciences will not only understand the interaction between humans and the environment, but can also offer solutions for environmental problems which humans have to deal with in the physical, as well as the cultural milieu. These people typically become environmental assessment practitioners or environmental consultants.
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | |||||||||
| Programme | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language of instruction | Mathematics | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | Compulsory National Benchmark Test | Campus | ||
| BSc majoring in Geography and Environmental Science | BC433362 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | |||
Geography and Statisticsa
Students with a degree in Geography and Statistics understand the complex issue of visualising and manipulating huge data sources. Students can analyse data spatially with the aid of geographical information systems and provide links between environmental problems and their spatiality. These people typically become GIS specialists or spatial planners.
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | |||||||||
| Programme | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language of instruction | Mathematics | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | Compulsory National Benchmark Test | Campus | ||
| BSc majoring in Geography and Statistics* | BC433346 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | ||
Note: *Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required.
How to apply
APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE FOR SA, SADC AND NON-SADC STUDENTS
ONLINE application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ – online application. For assistance, contact +27 51 401 9538.
Remember to upload copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
WRITTEN application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ and download the application. Complete and sign it, and post it with all the relevant documentation to The Application Office, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Remember to include copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
Changing from BAgric to BScAgric
In consultation with the programme director for Agricultural Sciences, a student who has registered for the BAgric degree can change to a suitable learning programme in the BScAgric degree. This can only be done if the student has passed the compulsory first academic year of the BAgric degree with an average mark of at least 75%, and additional first-year BScAgric modules enrolled for. This should be done in consultation with the programme director in order to comply with the minimum prerequisites for professional registration (SACNASP). The majority of the basic first-year BSc modules will be required in this case. In changing to a BScAgric learning programme, compliance with the prerequisites is essential. Credit will be given for modules that have been passed in the second and/or third academic year.
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES ABOUT ANY OF THESE PROGRAMMES PLEASE CONTACT:
Enquiries: Programme Director: Eldalize Kruger | +27 51 401 2185