Overview

Over the three years of study, students in the Construction Studies programme at the University of Cape Town are challenged with aspects that deal with design, construction and engineering technology as well as subjects such as economics, statistics, human resource management, commercial and contract law, costing, surveying and professional communication. Practical experience is a component in all three years’ curricula.

Aims of the Programme

To provide graduates to the construction, property, and related industries who possess entrepreneurial and business skills appropriate to a broad range of vocations in the built environment and, together with appropriate experience, meet the education requirements towards registration with the South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession , Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building, the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions; and to provide graduates with life skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Science

Construction Technology

Construction Information Systems

Construction Management

Measurement and Design Appraisal

Construction Costing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

458 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 18 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in South Africa

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

at least two D symbols, one of which must be in Mathematics; and

at least C at IGCSE/O-level for Physical Science/Physics or Chemistry

AS-level

at least D for Mathematics and at least B in three other AS-level subjects and

at least C at IGCSE/O-level for Physical Science/Physics or Chemistry Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) level 2 passes in at least four Higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physical Science

International Baccalaureate

full IB Diploma with at least a Grade 5 pass at SL or a Grade 4 pass at HL for each of the subjects Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry

Note: Mathematical Studies is not acceptable

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

89350 ZAR / year

≈ 89350 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Aims of the Programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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