Welcome to Geology at Rhodes University

The Geology Department at Rhodes University is over 110 years old, having celebrated its centenary in 2005, and has a proud tradition of producing high quality geologists both for the academic and industry streams throughout its history. As part of a double-major programme in the Faculty of Science, we offer a 3-year undergraduate BSc major programme in Geology with a strong emphasis on fundamental geological skills and a well-rounded curriculum. This is complemented by a one-year Honours post-graduate degree programme involving the cultivation and demonstration of higher-level skills. Each year except 1st year includes a "hands-on" field course component in which applied skills and a team ethos are developed.

‌‌‌ The Geology building in spring

In addition to standard postgraduate research degrees (MSc and PhD) in a wide variety of subject areas, the Department features a world-class Exploration Geology MSc programme, one of only about four similar ones in the world (and we were the first). This programme, established in 1978, is an internationally-recognised training and degree programme for exploration geologists from all over the world. It consists of a part time programme normally over two years of lecture-, practical- and field-based studies.

Currently the economic crisis has affected key commodity prices which has led to fewer job opportunties than in the recent past. Given that the economy of the minerals industry is cyclic this is an excellent time to spend a couple of years at university in order to upgrade existing degrees. More and better career options will be available in the future and higher level training will enable you to exploit them. If you are interested in finding out more about any of our training programmes, please see the relevant weblinks for further information, or contact us.

 

Contact

Postal address: Department of Geology P. O. Box 94 GRAHAMSTOWN 6140 South Africa	Physical address: Department of Geology Artillery Road Rhodes University GRAHAMSTOWN 6140 South Africa
Tel:  +27 (0)46 603 8309 Fax: +27 (0)46 603 7346   Department Secretary Vuyokazi Nkayi E-mail: v.nkayi(at)ru.ac.za

 

 Rhodes Geology

• History of the Department

• About Geology and Geologists

 

How to find us

The Department is located on the main campus in Artillery Road at the intersection of Lower University Road. For further directions to the Rhodes University please use the online map 

Academic and Technical Staff

 

Teaching programmes

• Undergraduate (BSc) degree in Geology

• Honours degree in Geology

• Exploration or Economic Geology MSc

•   Research MSc and PhD degrees

 

Prospective students

• Rhodes Geology BSc degree

• Rhodes Geology Honours degree

• Rhodes Exploration or Economic Geology MSc Programme

• Bursary sponsorships

 

Admission, tuition fees and residence costs

Information on admission and costs of study at Rhodes, together with application forms, can be found here.

 

Research & Facilities

• Analytical Facilities

• Postgraduate research students

• Current research programms can be found on individual staff pages

Last Modified :Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:44:48 SAST