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University of Johannesburg
Master in Environmental Management (Lectured)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The coursework Master’s in Environmental Management consists of three modules. For admission to this program, an Honours Degree in Geography or Environmental Management or any relevant equivalent Honours degree is required.
University of Johannesburg
Master of Mineral Resource Governance (Research)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This program is aimed to develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering technologies or related inter-disciplinary principles to develop mineral resource policy and strategies in Africa and to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental research of an inter-disciplinary nature independently.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MA (Environment and Society) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Mini-dissertation 891
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
MSc Specialising in Environmental Economics (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This programme is coordinated in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development.
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
MSc (Geology)
- Pretoria, South Africa
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.
University of Cape Town
MPhil Degree in Environment, Society and Sustainability
- Cape Town, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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.
University of Cape Town
MSc / MPhil Specialising in Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Cape Town, South Africa
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Global climate change presents daunting and exciting challenges, especially for the developing world, where traditional routes to development are at odds with the need for a low carbon economy. At the same time, building resilience to climate change and variability is fundamental to sustainable development and prosperity. A transdisciplinary approach that integrates the biophysical, technological, socio-economic sciences and the humanities is required to successfully engage with the challenges of climate change.
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Studying climate policy at Master's level means going beyond environmental basics to examine how governments, organisations, and communities design and implement responses to ecological change. You'll work with real policy frameworks, analyze trade-offs between economic development and conservation, and produce research-ready arguments grounded in environmental law and governance.
The learning environment fosters independent critical analysis and the capacity to engage seriously with competing stakeholder interests. Your coursework will likely cover natural resource management, carbon markets, international climate agreements, and environmental impact assessment, drawing on South Africa's position as a country navigating both biodiversity-rich ecosystems and significant industrial pressures.
At this level, you're expected to contribute original thinking, often through a dissertation or applied research project. That depth makes your credentials transferable across international organisations, government ministries, development agencies, and the private sector. Roles in environmental consulting, policy advising, and sustainability reporting are common pathways, and the sector-specific knowledge you develop here holds value in contexts well beyond the region where you study.