Honours

In our one-year full-time BA Honours programme, students are introduced to postgraduate study, completing three taught modules and a research project.

Modules include: 

• GES711: History and Philosophy of Geography, and Research Methods;
• GES731: Environmental Management;
• GES732: African Urbanism;
• GES738: Geographical Information Systems;
• GES740: Critical Geographies of Nature and Land;
• TOU741: Advanced Tourism and Development;
• TOU742: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism; and
• GES701: Research Project (compulsory).

MA and PhD

Both MA and PhD are research-based programmes. Acceptance is based upon academic merit evaluated based on a written proposal; available specialised supervision; and satisfactory previous academic performance in Geography or a related discipline. Currently-registered MA and PhD students can find further updates, forms, and notifications on our GES Postgrad iKamva site.


                                                                                MA and PhD graduations and supervisors and topics
Master of Arts

2025

Kamteni, YO. ‘Assessing the spatial variability of Neglected and Underutilized crop Species (NUS) leaf and canopy chlorophyll content in KwaZulu-Natal smallholder farms using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based High-Throughput phenotyping’ (Supervisor: Dr Mbulisi Sibanda, Co-supervisor: Prof O Mutanga  &  Prof J Odidndi -UKZN)

Thys, C. Remote sensing of inundation dynamics in select coastal lakes of the Western Cape, South Africa (Supervisor: Dr Mandy Carolissen, Co-supervisor: Dr. Mark Boekstein)

2024

Steyn, S. ‘Negotiating Waste Management: Exploring urban residents’ perceptions of waste, litter, and clean environments in Mbekweni, Western Cape, South Africa’ (Supervisors: Prof  Shirley Brooks and Prof Katerina Schenck)

Kapari, M.: ‘Spatial quantification of maize water stress using UAV-acquired data in smallholder farms of Swayimana in KwaZulu-Natal Province’. (Supervisor: Dr Mbulisi Sibanda, Co-supervisors: Dr  J Magidi & Prof  T Mabhuadhi)

Abrahams, M.: ‘An assessment of the spatial distribution of neglected and underutilized crop species (NUS) (Taro and Sweet potatoes) using very high-resolution UAV remotely sensed data in small-holder farms of Swayimane, South Africa’. (Supervisor: Dr Mbulisi Sibanda, Co-supervisors: Prof T Dube & Prof T Mabhaudhi)

Bija, N.  ‘Mapping the change in spatial extent and Leaf Area Index of selected wetland species in wetlands of the Western Cape province using remotely sensed data’ (Supervisor: Dr Mbulisi Sibanda, Co-supervisor: Dr Mandy Carolissen)

Jacobs, A. ‘Domestic space and the performance of identity: The role of house parties in shaping sexuality and space in Cape Town’ (Supervisor: Prof Bradley Rink)
 
Malubane, B. ‘Negotiating Beitbridge: The politics of mobility in cross-border trade and labour between South Africa and Zimbabwe’ (Supervisor: Prof Bradley Rink)
 
Rhodes, H. ‘The place of food: A relational analysis of the food environment and sense of place in Khayelitsha’ (Supervisor: Prof Bradley Rink)
 
Sitshi, T. ‘Reimagining Urban Public Space: The Impacts of Urban Renewal in the case of Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District in Bellville, Cape Town’ (Supervisor: Prof Bradley Rink)

Ontong, A. ‘An analysis of crayfish street trading challenges in Paternoster’ (Supervisor: Dr Michael Dyssel)

Pretorius, J. ‘Sand mining challenges in the Western Cape: The case of the Tormin Mineral Sands and MaccSand Mining and Quarrying Mines’ (Supervisor: Dr Michael Dyssel)