The Bachelor of Science in Geography (Option: Geography and Environmental Science) at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that combines physical geography — landforms, climate, hydrology, soils, and vegetation — with environmental science principles, equipping graduates to understand, assess, and manage the natural environment. Students develop skills in spatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS, environmental monitoring, and environmental assessment — tools central to land management, disaster risk reduction, and environmental planning in South Africa. The programme addresses South Africa's significant environmental management challenges including land degradation, water scarcity, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Graduates are in demand across government environmental agencies, consulting firms, and research institutions.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Science or Life Sciences: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 34 (excluding Life Orientation).
