Colleges and Universities Offering Phd in Geography and Environmental Studies in South Africa

PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies program equips students with in-depth knowledge and research skills related to the geospatial analysis of environmental issues. It delves into the intricate relationship between humans and their environment, tackling topics such as land use, climate change, natural resource management and sustainable development.


Graduates from this program can pursue various career opportunities including:
1. Environmental consultant
2. Urban planner
3. Climate change analyst
4. Geospatial analyst
5. Research scientist
6. Policy analyst
7. Environmental impact assessor
8. Sustainability manager
9. Geographic information systems (GIS) specialist
10. Professor/Researcher

Institutions Offering Phd in Geography and Environmental Studies

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  - A Research Masters degree in a related field.
  - A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.
  Applications for admission are considered throughout the year. For admission to a Doctor of Philosophy degree, the applicant should normally have produced an outstanding Masters Project. Students from other institutions, according to the discretion of the Head of School, may need some background before being accepted to do a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Please note that students applying from outside of the University of the Witwatersrand will be required to submit examples of written work before their application will be considered.
  
  
  Course Duration:
  3 years (Full time)
  6 years (Part time)
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  An MA degree in Geography and Environmental Studies or a related discipline or a Master’s degree approved by Senate
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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