Program Overview

University of Cape Town Programs

The University of Cape Town offers a range of programs through its Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment.

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
• Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc.Geomatics)

Postgraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)
• Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
• BSC (Honours) in Geographical Information Systems
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Architecture (Professional)
• Master of City and Regional Planning
• Master of Urban Design
• Master of Landscape Architecture
• Master of Philosophy specialising in Conservation of the Built Environment
• Master of Philosophy in Engineering specialising in Geomatics
• Master of Philosophy specialising in Southern Urbanism
• Masters in Sustainable Urban Practice (MSUP)
• Master of Philosophy specialising in Urban Infrastructure: Design and Management
• MSc in Engineering specialising in Geomatics
• Doctor of Philosophy

Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc. Geomatics)

The Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (BSc. Geomatics) program allows students to choose a stream in Surveying or Geoinformatics.

• The Surveying stream is targeted at students wishing to register as a Geomatics Professional in a range of categories with the South African Geomatics Council.
• The Geoinformatics stream is targeted at students wishing to work in the spatial information industry and for registration as a Geomatics Professional with the South African Geomatics Council in the category of Geo-Information Sciences.

Students considering the Geoinformatics stream must take certain first and second year courses to allow that option.

• Course advice is given at registration, but students should think about whether to take environmental and geographical science or computer science to third year level, as these options will affect the choice of second semester courses in the first year.

The design of the degree is outcomes-based, with a strong emphasis on the ability to plan, execute and report on Geomatics projects with demonstrated knowledge of underlying theory and the ability to critically analyse the project outputs.

• Graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of professional geomatics practice in African and international contexts through excellent teaching in a research-led environment.
• Problem solving, ethics, professionalism, professional communication and working in a team are critical outcomes.

Bursaries

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development offers bursaries to students who are South African citizens to study in a range of geomatics qualifications including the BSc in Geomatics (all streams, four-year or five-year programmes).

• Applicants will be expected to enter into a contract with the Department.
• The bursary is for a full programme, but annually renewable based on performance.
• It covers academic fees (including registration, tuition and examination fees), book allowance, meal allowance, accommodation allowance (residential fees if applicable), and living allowance, as would be set out in the agreement.