Department of Geology

The Geology Department at Rhodes University is over 120 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 descriptive, analytical and communication skills. Each year except 1st year includes a "hands-on" field course component in which applied skills and a team ethos are developed. Higher research degrees are offered at MSc and PhD levels. https://www.ru.ac.za/geology/