Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics (Extended Programme) | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
Learn more about Extended Programmes.

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics (Extended Programme) at the University of Pretoria is a four-year degree that includes a foundation year providing academic support before students join the mainstream three-year Geoinformatics programme. The extended programme builds the mathematical, spatial science, and academic literacy foundations needed to succeed in geoinformatics study. Career outcomes match the standard BSc Geoinformatics programme, covering GIS analysis, remote sensing, spatial data management, and environmental mapping roles across South Africa's government, environmental, and private sectors. The extended programme broadens access to this technically demanding spatial sciences discipline.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); Physical Science or Geography: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Physical Sciences or Geography50%Required

Career Prospects

GIS Technician – Collect, process, and maintain geographic data for South African government departments, environmental agencies, or private sector GIS service providers.
Remote Sensing Analyst – Analyse satellite and aerial imagery for South African land use, environmental, or agricultural monitoring applications.
Spatial Data Analyst – Support spatial data management and GIS analysis for South African municipalities, utilities, or mining companies using ArcGIS, QGIS, or related platforms.
Environmental Field Mapper – Conduct ground truthing, ecological field surveys, and GPS mapping for environmental assessments and conservation planning in South Africa.
Geoinformatics Researcher – Conduct spatial science research at South African universities or research organisations after completing postgraduate study in geoinformatics or remote sensing.

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