Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Offers engineering, built environment and IT programmes across the Schools of Engineering, Built Environment, and Information Technology.
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Bachelor of Engineering (5-year programme)
A five-year extended engineering programme (previously ENGAGE) available for all engineering disciplines, designed to provide additional academic support during the first year.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
A four-year degree preparing chemical engineers for careers in petroleum, food processing, minerals, power generation, paper and pulp, and environmental engineering.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
A four-year degree preparing civil engineers to design, build and maintain infrastructure including roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, airports, and water systems.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
A four-year degree focusing on integrating hardware, software and communications systems, with careers in computer systems, AI, data security, and embedded software.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
A four-year degree preparing electrical engineers for careers in power generation, renewable energy, telecommunications, and electrical grid management.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering
A four-year degree covering telecommunications, medical technology, integrated circuit design, bioengineering, robotics, and security systems.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
A four-year degree preparing industrial engineers to design and manage production and service delivery systems, optimising efficiency, quality, and cost.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
A four-year degree covering power-generating machines, vehicles, aircraft, turbines, and biomedical systems, with specialisations including aerospace and vehicle engineering.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering
A four-year degree focusing on metal extraction, materials engineering, and advanced manufacturing including laser-assisted additive manufacturing and failure analysis.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
A four-year degree preparing mining engineers for mine management, design, technical operations, and financial evaluation of mining projects.
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Bachelor of Information Science
A three-year degree preparing information and knowledge managers, e-commerce specialists, and information brokers for careers across multiple sectors.
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Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Multimedia
A three-year degree preparing programmers, web designers, video editors and digital content producers for careers across media and technology industries.
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Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Publishing
A three-year degree preparing students for entry-level and management roles in the publishing industry, including editing, production, marketing, and copyright.
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Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Systems
A three-year IT degree preparing data scientists, business analysts, project managers, and IT entrepreneurs for leadership roles in the technology environment.
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture
A three-year degree enabling graduates to register with SACAP as candidate architectural technologists, serving as the first step towards registration as a candidate architect.
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
A three-year degree in computer science preparing programmers, systems analysts, systems architects, and database administrators for careers in the technology sector.
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Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
A three-year degree preparing graduates for construction site management and subcontracting, with an honours pathway to registration as a professional construction manager.
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Information and Knowledge Systems
A three-year degree allowing students to specialise in data science, GIS, genetics, IT and law, software development and other areas, differentiating them in the application enviro…
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Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
A three-year degree providing financial and contractual expertise in the built environment, with an honours pathway to registration as a candidate professional quantity surveyor.
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Bachelor of Science in Real Estate
A three-year degree preparing graduates for careers in property investment, finance, facilities management, and property management, with a pathway to registration as a professiona…
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Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning
A four-year degree preparing graduates as town and regional planners, urban managers, and real estate analysts, with professional registration with the South African Council for Pl…