BScHons in Earth Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
ZAR 45,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* minimum compulsory initial fee for African students. Prices vary depending on the region. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
The honours programme in Earth Sciences is composed of three compulsory modules, a research project and two further modules from one of two streams.
The streams are:
- Applied Geology; and
- Environmental Geochemistry.
The content of each of these modules is further divided into sections at the departmental level and may vary from year to year. The Department can decide not to offer a given module or stream depending on staff availability and student numbers. The specific content of streams and modules for each year is provided before the start of the honours year. You can take elements of different modules in consultation with your supervisors and the honours coordinator.
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Curriculum
Compulsory modules (credits = 80)
- Geology of Southern Africa
- Research Methods in Earth Sciences
- Special Topics in Earth Science
- Research project
Choose one of the following streams
Stream A – Applied Geology (credits = 40)
- Concepts in Crustal Evolution
- Economic Geology
Stream B – Environmental Geochemistry (credits = 40)
- Hazardous Waste Site Assessment
- Environmental Systems
Assessment and Examination
All modules in this honours programme, with the exception of the research project, are assessed through a combination of theory, practical work and an examination. The research project is assessed based on the submission of your final research report and an oral presentation. To obtain the honours degree you must pass all modules with a 50% sub-minimum.