UNISA Department of Environmental Sciences
In the 21st century, apprehensions about the impact of issues such as climate change, resource degradation, and population growth on the Earth and its environment are escalating and the Department of Environmental Sciences at UNISA is uniquely equipped to deal with these challenges.
We, as an interdisciplinary department within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, present a comprehensive curriculum with undergraduate, graduate as well as non-formal short learning programmes in the fields of Environmental Science, Nature Conservation and Ornamental Horticulture & Landscaping. The Department seeks to expand the knowledge and skills of our students through cutting edge research, technologically advanced training and service to students’ worldwide but with special niche to the broader African community Emphasis is placed on marketable, real-life skills, creativity, leadership, and a commitment to good global citizenship in order to make an environmental difference and to create opportunities for life-long learning.
Department of Environmental Sciences
Contact us
| Academic enquiries | |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Nature Conservation | Dr Haemish Melville Email: melviha@unisa.ac.za |
| Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture | Ms Henriëtta Samuels Email: hsamuels@unisa.ac.za |
| BA or BSc in Environmental Science or Environmental Management (Department of Geography) | Mr Rudi Pretorius Email: pretorw@unisa.ac.za |
| Administrative enquiries related to Short Learning Programmes | |
| Manoko Moima | Tel: +27 (0) 11 670 9497 Email: moimams@unisa.ac.za |
| Lutendo Phidza | Tel: +27 (0) 11 471 3092 Email: lphidza@unisa.ac.za |
| Marion Gafffney | Tel: +27 (0) 11 471 2616 Email: mgaffney@unisa.ac.za |
| Annamarie Mulder | Tel: +27 (0) 11 471 2143 Email: tkoekea@unisa.ac.za |
| Manager: Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CSAES) | |
| Elna van Niekerk | Tel: +27 (0) 11 471 2325 Email: vniekhj@unisa.ac.za |
| Postgraduate enquiries | |
| BTech Degree in Nature Conservation | Dr Kerry Slater Email: slatek@unisa.ac.za |
| BSc Honours in Environmental Science BSc Honours in Environmental Management BSc Honours in Environmental Monitoring and Modeling |
Prof. Kevin Mearns Email: mearnkf@unisa.ac.za |
| Master / Doctorate in Environmental Science Master / Doctorate in Environmental Management MSc in Nature Conservation MSc in Ornamental Horticulture |
Ms Penny Ngcobo Tel. +27 (0) 11 471 3296 Email: ngcobpn@unisa.ac.za |
If your query is not covered by the above, please contact: caesenquiries@unisa.ac.za
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