Amongst the top 1% in Geoscience research worldwide
Greatest diversity of Geoscience subdisciplines in Africa: Geology Mining Geology Geochemistry Geophysics Palaeontology Palaeoanthropology
Students can specialise in academic OR applied aspects
Can combine majors from other schools: Geology + Engineering -> Honours in Mining Geology Geology + Chemistry -> Honours in Geochemistry Geology + Physics/Maths/Applied Maths -> Honours in Geophysics Geology + Biology -> Honours in Palaeontology
Financial Support for Studies More than half of Wits Geoscience undergraduates receive industry bursaries (mining, oil and gas, consultancies, etc). Normally carries an obligation of employment after graduation (BSc Honours). Industry Bursaries University Scholarships School of Geosciences Scholarships for High-Achieving Students