Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography

Human and Social Studies - General Social Science

Purpose and Rationale

Purpose: The qualification is designed to introduce students with undergraduate background in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, and Geography to the advanced techniques of analyzing and evaluating environmental challenges through advanced courses and research.

Rationale: Upon completion of the qualification, students should be able to model, describe, analyze, evaluate, and solve different environmental challenges using different techniques and different settings. The students should also be able to conceptualize and design studies in any environmental challenge. The students should be creative and independent thinkers.

Outcomes

Model, describe, analyse, evaluate and solve different environmental challenges using different techniques.
Conceptualize and design studies in any environmental challenges.
Be creative and independent thinkers.

Assessment Criteria

Integrated Assessment:

The qualification is assessed through both coursework and research, which are internally examined and externally moderated.

Qualification Details

Type: Honours Degree
NQF Level: 08
Min. Credits: 120
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Walter Sisulu University

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Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a comprehensive university located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of three institutions: the University of Transkei, the Eastern Cape Technikon, and the Border Technikon. WSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, business and management sciences, education, health sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. The university is committed to providing quality education and promoting social justice, equity, and sustainable development. WSU has multiple campuses spread across different regions of the Eastern Cape, including Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City (East London), and Queenstown. Each campus offers a unique learning environment and facilities to cater to the diverse needs of students. The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and leader of the African National Congress (ANC). It aims to honor his legacy by fostering a culture of activism, social responsibility, and community engagement among its students and staff. Overall, Walter Sisulu University strives to be a leading institution of higher learning in South Africa, providing accessible and relevant education to empower individuals and contribute to the development of the Eastern Cape region and the country as a whole.

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