Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that specialises in the collection, management, analysis, and presentation of geographic and spatial information using geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, surveying, and spatial data science. Geoinformatics graduates apply spatial thinking and technology to solve real-world problems across urban planning, environmental management, agriculture, mining, and disaster management. South Africa's need for spatial data in service delivery planning, land reform, infrastructure investment, and environmental monitoring creates significant demand for geoinformatics professionals across government and the private sector. The programme produces graduates registered with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Science or Geography: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 34 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics70%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Physical Sciences or Geography60%Required

Career Prospects

GIS Analyst / Specialist – Design, build, and maintain geographic information systems for South African municipalities, government departments, mining companies, or environmental organisations.
Remote Sensing Analyst – Process and interpret satellite imagery and aerial data for South African applications in land cover mapping, agricultural monitoring, or disaster assessment.
Spatial Data Manager – Manage geospatial databases, spatial infrastructure, and data quality for South African government agencies, utilities, or private sector spatial data providers.
Environmental GIS Specialist – Apply spatial analysis to environmental impact assessment, biodiversity mapping, and conservation planning for South African environmental consulting firms.
Cadastral Surveyor (pathway) – With additional professional registration training, contribute to land registration, property boundaries, and cadastral surveying for the Chief Surveyor-General.

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