Mechanical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Overview

Key facts

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) is a 4 year full time programme. The curriculum is structured to supply a solid grounding in fundamental engineering science, with an emphasis on developing generalised problem solving skills.

The first two years of study are common to each of the three branches in the School - Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical. There is no difficulty in your changing between these branches during this time. From the third year of study the courses focus on the study of mechanical engineering systems, reflected in courses such as fluid dynamics, system response and control, stress analysis, mechanics of machines, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Mechanical engineers work in the most important sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, mining, power generation, and transportation.

Career Opportunities

• Energy Engineer

• Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

• Manufacturing Engineer Systems Engineer

• Production Engineer

• Technical Marketing Manager

• Transport Engineer