Program Overview

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Programme: MSc specialising in Geology

The MSc specialising in Geology is a postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Geology
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• NQF level: 09

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)

Additional Requirements for International Qualifications

All applicants with international qualifications must submit:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport

Admission Process

• All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes
• Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit, and prior work experience (if applicable)
• Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department
• Complying with the minimum admissions requirements does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree
• Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Relevant Bachelor of Science Honours degree (NQF level 8) or relevant four-year bachelor's degree (NQF level 8)
2. A weighted average of at least 65% at honours or final-year level of the bachelor's or honours degree (NQF level 8)

Promotion to Next Study Year

The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.

Core Modules

• GLG 890: Dissertation: Geology 890 (Credits: 180.00)

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.