The Bachelor of Science in Geographical and Archaeological Sciences at Wits combines physical geography, human geography, and archaeology, exploring how people have interacted with their environments over millennia — and how those interactions shape South Africa today. All applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests. The Origins Centre and Wits Sterkfontein Caves (part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site) make Wits a global centre for palaeoanthropology and archaeological research. Graduates apply geographical and archaeological skills to environmental management, heritage conservation, spatial planning, and community development in South Africa's complex social landscape.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
APS: 42
Heritage Resources Manager – Manages South African archaeological and built heritage sites for SAHRA, provincial heritage bodies, and local municipalities, ensuring compliance with the National Heritage Resources Act.
GIS Specialist – Applies geographic information systems to spatial analysis, environmental mapping, and planning support for South African government departments and consulting firms.
Environmental Geographer – Conducts climate, land use, and ecosystem research for South African environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and academic institutions.
Archaeologist – Conducts excavation, analysis, and conservation of South African archaeological sites, including the Wits Sterkfontein Caves and other Cradle of Humankind sites.
Urban Geographer – Analyses spatial patterns of inequality, land use, and urbanisation to inform South African municipal planning, housing policy, and infrastructure development.
