Bachelor of Environmental Science Course Requirements at SPU
Sol Plaatje University · Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
The Bachelor of Environmental Science is a bachelor's Degree offered by SPU for 2027 learners, taking 4 Years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Environmental Science at SPU
NSC pass with Bachelor's Degree requirement. English Home Language: NSC Level 4, or English First Additional Language: NSC Level 5. Mathematics: NSC Level 4 (Mathematical Literacy not accepted). Physical Sciences: NSC Level 4. Life Sciences: NSC Level 4.
About this course
This four-year degree examines how living organisms, people and the physical environment interact, giving students grounding in environmental sustainability, planning and management. Core modules such as Environmental Management Systems and Remote Sensing and Earth Observation build technical and analytical skills for tackling issues like ecosystem degradation and resource depletion. Students can tailor their studies through electives in areas such as marine ecology, geography, waste management and sustainability, preparing them to design solutions to environmental challenges in varied professional settings.
Possible careers
Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist, GIS And Remote Sensing Analyst, Sustainability Officer
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Sol Plaatje University's own application system at www.spu.ac.za.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Environmental Science
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Environmental Scientist appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Environmental Science.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at SPU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
SPU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with SPU and NSFAS.
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- Duration
- 4 Years
- NQF Level
- 8
- APS / Points
- Minimum 30 points
- Campus
- Kimberley Campus, Kimberley
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Source: sol-plaatje-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Sol Plaatje University before applying.