94 Master's degrees in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in South Africa
Environmental and Geographical Science
The Environmental and Geographical Science programme at University of Cape Town is furthering the knowledge, understanding and management of the interactions between humans and their social, biological and physical life-support systems.
Climate Change and Development
The Master in Climate Change and Development at University of Cape Town will equip its graduates for employment in government, local authorities, businesses with a sustainability agenda, consultancies, NGOs and international development organisations.
Conservation Ecology
The Conservation Ecology program at Stellenbosch University entails independent research on an approved topic in Conservation Ecology that you conduct under a supervisor.
Environment, Society and Sustainability
This MPhil programme is designed for students with diverse backgrounds who have an interest in environment, society and sustainability. Problems pertaining to the environment, society and sustainability are interdisciplinary in nature and students with backgrounds in both natural and social sciences are encouraged to apply.
Earth Sciences
The South African geological record is extraordinary and unique, providing a world-class natural laboratory for those interested in research in the earth sciences. This Earth Sciences program is offered at Stellenbosch University.
Geology
At Geology from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
Engineering Geology
At Engineering Geology from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
Biodiversity and Conservation
The purpose of the Biodiversity and Conservation program at University of Johannesburg is to provide students with specialised education and training while meeting the requirements of a research component so that students can master the experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking and organisational skills.
Water Resources Engineering
Water Resources Engineering from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions.
Mining Engineering
This Mining Engineering MSc programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg by dissertation or by coursework and research report is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.
Geology
The MSc in Geology is a master’s degree in Geology offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. Geology offers a professional scientific career for men and women who are interested in discovering and developing the Earth's resources.
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology from the University of the Western Cape is an important first step in becoming an intellectual and scholar who can not only contribute to the growth and public life of the world.
Geography and Environmental Studies
The School is interested in attracting students from all over the world who will be able to participate in research work in a country that is undergoing rapid transformation and change. Geography and Environmental Studies is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
The Master’s Programme in Renewable and Sustainable Energy at Stellenbosch University addresses at an introductory level the scientific, engineering and resource aspects of various types of renewable energy systems, and the integration of suchsystems to provide effective and sustainable production and delivery of energy.
Grassland Science
The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Grassland Science degree.
Applied Sciences (Nature Conservation)
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Applied Sciences (Nature Conservation) programme at Tshwane University of Technology.
Health Sciences (Environmental Health)
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Health Sciences (Environmental Health) programme at Tshwane University of Technology.
Sustainability Management
Students in the Sustainability Management program at University of Johannesburg will be drawn from the current generation of organisational leaders/managers and especially from among leaders/managers in emerging economies.
Policy and Development
Students in the Policy and Development programme from University of Kwazulu Natal are encouraged to conduct research and publish at this stage of their studies.
Environmental Management
This department has a number of core focus areas: environmental management and environmental science, nature conservation and horticulture and landscaping. You can learn more with this master in science in Environmental Management at University of South Africa (UNISA).