Bachelor of Geographical Information Science (GISc)
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About this qualification
This is a bachelor-level qualification focused on geographical information science and the use of spatial information in physical planning, design and management contexts. The qualification is positioned at NQF Level 7 and carries 480 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in bachelor-level study involving geographical information, GIS and the application of spatial information to planning, design or management may consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or work involving GIS and spatial information in planning, design and management settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been confirmed for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Handling and interpreting geographical or spatial information
- Using GIS-related approaches to support planning, design and management activities
- Applying spatial information in a geographical information science context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Geographical Information Science (GISc)
- SAQA ID
- 63711
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- SGB GISc
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status directly with SAQA, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2018.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer this specific qualification and check the provider’s current accreditation or approval information.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, application deadlines and recognition of prior learning arrangements, if applicable.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, learning content, assessment approach and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the title, qualification structure or replacement offering has changed.
- Review progression, credit-transfer or further-study options directly with the relevant institution rather than assuming that any pathway applies.