Overview

Key facts

The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering programe 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.

The Mechanical Engineer at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Career Opportunities

Energy Engineer

Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Systems Engineer

Production Engineer

Technical Marketing Manager

Transport Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Engineering Chemistry

Engineering Profession

Engineering Analysis and Design

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Physics

Applied Mechanics for Engineering

Elective from Faculty of Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 56 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

APS 42+

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 5

Physical Sciences Level 5

Wait-listing

Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Maths and Physical Science stand a greater chance of being accepted.

Tuition Fee

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International

66620 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66620 ZAR per year during 48 months.
National

66620 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66620 ZAR per year during 48 months.

international students pay double tuition

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.