Overview

The applicant will be considered for admission to the Metallurgical Engineering programme from Tshwane University of Technology, if any of the following qualifications has been completed:

Higher Certificate in Metallurgical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an average of at least 60% for the qualification.
Advanced Certificate in Metallurgical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with an average of at least 60% for the qualification.
Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with an average of at least 55% for the qualification.
National Diploma: Engineering: Metallurgy (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average of at least 55% for the qualification.

Possible careers

Metallurgist, technician, plant manager, consultant, researcher and developer.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Metallurgical Materials

Metallurgical Chemistry

Metallurgical Thermodynamics

Strength of Materials

Engineering Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Physics View 37 other Bachelors in Physics in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences OR

A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least a 50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics and Science, and 60% (APS of 5) for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).

Tuition Fee

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International

85 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85 EUR per year during 36 months.
National

85 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85 EUR per year during 36 months.

R1 500 initial payment

International students: An additional amount of R1 500 per student per annum is payable on registration.

Living costs for Pretoria

8592 - 10309 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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