📖Program Curriculum

A Master of Science (MSc) in Economic Geology by Course Work and Research Report combines three compulsory units and the Research Report, with three optional credits from a choice of 20 other modules, some of which are offered in other Schools. The course can be completed either full time (one) or part time (2). Owing to the significant number of part-time and international students, the timetable is finalised once all registered students have made their course selections.

Each course will last one week and include lectures, laboratory practicals and seminars. The course is limited to 20 students.

Full-time applicants should register for 3 core courses, 3 elective courses and Research Report (GEOL7048A).

Part-time students should register for the 3 compulsory courses and Research Report (GEOL7049A) Part 1 in 1 and for the remaining 3 courses and Research Report Part 2 (GEOL7050A) in 2.

Each taught course is worth 20 credits within the HEQSF framework. Candidates are required to complete 120 credits by course work and 120 credits via the research project (240 credits).

Formal examinations will be held approximately two to four weeks after the completion of a module. Essay assignments may be also part of each module, as are oral presentations to the group for each module. Final marks will comprise both class assignments (50%) and the exam mark (50%).

GEOL7032A
Introduction to ore deposit geology
Compulsory
GEOL7033A
GIS and remote sensing
Compulsory
GEOL7034A
Structural controls on ore deposits
Compulsory
GEOL7035A
Magmatic ore deposits
Optional
GEOL7036A
Sedimentary ore deposits
Optional
GEOL7037A
Hydrothermal ore deposits
Optional
GEOL7030A
Water Resources Management
Optional
GEOL7038A
Exploration methods in geochemistry
Optional
GEOL7039A
Exploration methods geophysics
Optional
GEOL7040A
Geometallurgy and reflected light microscopy
Optional
GEOL7041A
Geological modelling
Optional
GEOL7042A
Platinum group element deposits
Optional
GEOL7043A
Gold deposits
Optional
GEOL7044A
Uranium deposits
Optional
GEOL7045A
Iron and manganese deposits
Optional
GEOL7046A
Scarce metal deposits
Optional
GEOL7047A
The Central African Copperbelt
Optional
MINN7092
Mine Financial Valuation
Optional
MINN7007
Statistical valuation of ore reserves
Optional
MINN7006
Geostatistical methods in mineral evaluation
Optional
MINN7012
Sustainable development in mining and industry
Optional
MINN7025
Mining and the environment
Optional
CHMT7029
Mineral beneficiation
Optional
GEOL7048A
Research Report – full time
Compulsory
GEOL7049A
Research Report – part-time (part 1 – 1)
Compulsory
GEOL7050A
Research Report – part-time (part 2 – 2)
Compulsory

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

79 RMB

Tuition fee:

25,150 ZAR per year

25,150 ZAR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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