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ii Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 2020/21
Message from the Dean
As South Africa prepares for the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (4IR), the Faculty
of Engineering, Built Environment and
Information Technology (EBIT) focuses its
research, teaching and learning activities
on bringing competitive knowledge to
industry, education and society.
Prof Sunil Maharaj
Dean: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment
and Information Technology
We aim for research excellence and welcome opportunities for We maintain close ties with our industry partners and continually
international collaboration. The Faculty is organised into four search for opportunities to collaborate in order to enhance the
Schools: relevance of our academic programmes and enable our students
the School of Engineering; to acquire scarce and highly specialised skills. As a result, there
the School for the Built Environment; is a high demand for our graduates. Data shows that 90% of our
the School of Information Technology; and graduates obtain employment within six months of graduation.
the Graduate School of Technology Management
The Faculty strives to accommodate students who meet the
Global technology is evolving on an exponential scale, and EBIT admission criteria. As places are limited, we recommend that
is eager to embrace the challenges. We are fortunate to have learners who excel in their studies submit their applications
exceptional researchers and superb laboratory facilities and as soon as possible after 1 March, which is when applications
follow a hybrid teaching model. Our lectures are presented by open. Academic achievers with limited financial means should
a team of inspirational and dedicated academics, supported by not be discouraged from applying since government and various
highly motivated administrative and support staff. Together they industries have financial schemes to assist deserving academic
serve our student community. achievers with grants, bursaries or scholarships. Prospective
students are encouraged to visit www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding
EBIT has 30 research chairs and entities that attract high-quality for information on bursaries, scholarships and financial support.
students and staff and is well equipped in terms of research and
teaching activities. The Faculty is highly ranked globally, and our Your applications are eagerly awaited, and we look forward
programmes are accredited by both national and international to welcoming you when you join one of our programmes. We
statutory bodies. We offer 23 locally relevant and internationally can assure you that you will have an enriching and rewarding
competitive undergraduate degree programmes. Our graduates experience in the dynamic EBIT Faculty.
enter ever-changing job markets—some of which did not even
exist when they commenced their studies. We ensure that when Tel +27 (0)12 420 5318
they complete their studies, they are work-ready and able to Email sunil.maharaj@up.ac.za
address and overcome future challenges. Website www.up.ac.za/ebit
Produced by the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration in December 2019.
Comments and queries can be directed to ssc@up.ac.za or tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111.
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University of Pretoria iii Content Message from the Dean .......................................................................................................................... ii Undergraduate programmes ....................................................................................................................1 School of Engineering .............................................................................................................................5 School for the Built Environment ...........................................................................................................25 School of Information Technology .......................................................................................................... 31
1 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 2020/21
Undergraduate programmes
Important information on undergraduate programmes for 2021
The closing date is an administrative admission guideline for non-selection programmes. Once a non-selection programme is full
and has reached the institutional targets, then that programme will be closed for further admissions, irrespective of the closing date.
However, if the institutional targets have not been met by the closing date, then that programme will remain open for admissions until
the institutional targets are met.
The following persons will be considered for admission: Candidates who are in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the
University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university endorsement; candidates who are
graduates from another tertiary institution or have been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution, and candidates who
are graduates of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.
Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
Grade 11 results are used for the conditional admission of prospective students.
A valid qualification with admission to degree studies is required.
Minimum subject and achievement requirements, as set out below, are required.
Conditional admission to the four-year programmes in the School of Engineering is guaranteed only if a prospective student complies
with ALL the requirements as indicated in the table.
Admission to ENGAGE in the School of Engineering will be determined by the NBT and NSC results, achievement levels of 5 for
Mathematics and 5 for Physical Sciences, and an achievement level of 5 for English, together with an APS of 30.
Students may apply directly to be considered for the ENGAGE programme.
All lectures at the University of Pretoria are presented in English only.
Note: The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) accredits our programmes and our degrees meet the requirements for Professional
Engineers in SA.
Note: The asterisks below refer to the minimum requirements for 2021 column in the tables below.
* Cambridge A Level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects will be considered for admission. Students in the
Cambridge system must offer both Physics AND Chemistry with performance at the level specified for NSC Physical Sciences in the
tables below.
* International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who achieved at least a 4 in the required subjects will be considered for admission.
Students in the IB system must offer both Physics AND Chemistry with performance at the level specified for NSC Physical Sciences
in the tables below.
University of Pretoria website www.up.ac.za/ebit
National Benchmark Test website www.nbt.ac.za
Minimum requirements for 2021*
Programmes
Achievement level
English Home Language
or English First Mathematics Physical Sciences APS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Additional Language
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level
BEng (Industrial Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Industrial engineers design, test, implement and manage a wide range of man/machine systems for production and the delivery of services. Organisational
matters that require optimisation include site selection and layout of facilities, manufacturing, inventory control, materials handling, supply chain management, quality
management, cost control, financial services, maintenance, reliability, computer simulation, information systems, human resources and business law.
BEng (Chemical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Chemical engineers are involved in industrial processes that convert raw materials to products with a higher economic value. This is achieved by means
of physical, thermal, chemical, biochemical and mechanical changes and processes. Chemical engineers apply their specialised knowledge in the petroleum, food,
minerals processing, power generation and the paper and pulp industries, water and effluent treatment, and environmental engineering activities, including air
pollution control. Like those in other engineering disciplines, chemical engineers are involved in research and development, techno-economic evaluation, equipment
and plant design, process control and optimisation, construction, commissioning, operation and management, and the marketing and distribution of the final products.
BEng (Civil Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Civil engineers design, build and maintain constructions such as tower blocks and skyscrapers, dams, canals and pipelines, roads, bridges, tunnels, railways,
airports, power stations, towers, waterworks and outfall installations. They are involved in financial modelling, feasibility studies and the management and rehabilitation
of large asset portfolios.
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Undergraduate programmes
Minimum requirements for 2021*
Programmes
Achievement level
English Home Language
or English First Mathematics Physical Sciences APS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Additional Language
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level
BEng (Electrical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Electrical engineers are active in the generation, storage, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical energy. There is a bright future in renewable
energy. Electrical engineers design, supervise the construction, oversee the optimal operation and assure perfect and timely maintenance of all electrical installations
for municipalities, residential areas, commercial buildings, factories, mines and industries. Rail transport, water pumping, electrical grids, telecommunications, energy
management and smart lighting all fall within the scope of electrical engineering.
BEng (Electronic Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Electronic engineers are active in various fields, such as telecommunications (fixed networks, wireless, satellite, television, radar and radio frequency
networks), entertainment and medicine (magnetic resonance imaging, X-rays, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, infrared tomography, electroencephalograms (EEGs),
electrocardiograms (ECGs), rehabilitation engineering and biokinetics), integrated circuit design, bioengineering, military equipment design (vehicle electronics, smart
bombs, night vision, laser systems), transport (e-tags, speed measuring, railway signalling, global positioning system (GPS) and mapping), ‘smart’ dust, safety and security
systems (face and speech recognition), banking (ATMs), commerce, robotics, education, environmental management, tourism and many more.
BEng (Mechanical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Mechanical and aeronautical engineers are concerned with power-generating machines and systems such as vehicles, ships, air-conditioners, pebble-bed
nuclear reactors, aeroplanes, engines and turbines, robots and biomedical systems. Areas of specialisation include product design and manufacturing (such as the
design, testing and improvement of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems), marine engineering and naval architecture, biomedical engineering, air-
conditioning and refrigeration, aerospace systems and aircraft/missile engineering, vehicle engineering, maintenance engineering and energy management (gas and
steam turbines, nuclear power reactors, petrol engines, cooling towers and renewable energy systems).
BEng (Metallurgical Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Metallurgical engineers unlock the riches of deposits of metal ores, coal and diamonds and optimise the manufacture and performance of metallic
components. They work in plants where valuable minerals are recovered from ore, where metals are produced from the minerals and where the metals are converted
into useful materials as well as high-performance products from metals such as steel or aluminium. Careers include production engineers, plant managers, consultants,
forensic engineers and researchers.
BEng (Mining Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Mining engineers have a wide range of opportunities, namely mining (mine management, technical management of ventilation, rock mechanics, rock breaking,
mineral resources), financial evaluation and management (mine design, financial evaluation of mines, mine feasibility studies, mine environmental impact studies),
mining and drilling contracting (mining, tunnelling, shaft sinking, mine development, ore evaluation), mining research, mining equipment design and manufacture,
mining marketing and mining administration at national, provincial and international levels.
BEng (Computer Engineering)
[4 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 6 B 6 B 35
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Computer engineers are active in all fields of the information superhighway and the information and communication technology (ICT) world, which include
computer systems, software engineering, computer and communications networks, wireless sensor networks, embedded software, electronics, smart control systems
and automation, data security, e-commerce, pattern recognition (face and speech recognition) and artificial intelligence. They specialise in combining hardware,
software and communication technologies to optimise system performance.
Engineering Augmented Degree Programme (ENGAGE)
[5 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 5 C 5 C 30
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Note: The admission requirements above are relevant to prospective students who will commence their studies in 2021.
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for the four-year programmes, but who do comply with the minimum admission
requirements for ENGAGE, must write the NBT.
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Undergraduate programmes
Minimum requirements for 2021*
Programmes
Achievement level
English Home Language
or English First Mathematics Physical Sciences APS
SCHOOL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Additional Language
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level
BSc (Architecture)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 4 D 4 D 27
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
Will only be considered as first study choice.
Selection programme: Selection includes an interview.
Careers: The BSc (Architecture) degree programme enables graduates to register with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as candidate
architectural technologists. The qualification is the first step to future registration as a candidate senior architectural technologist or a candidate architect.
BSc (Construction Management)
[3 years] or Accounting
Closing dates: 5 C 5 C 30
SA – 30 September 4 D
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: After completing the three-year undergraduate degree programme, graduates could enter careers in, among others, construction site management or
subcontracting. On completion of the ensuing one-year honours programme, graduates are able to register as professional construction managers and opportunities
become much wider, including project management, property development, portfolio management, commercial marketing and managerial positions in the corporate
environment.
BSc (Real Estate)
[3 years] or Accounting
Closing dates: 5 C 5 C 30
SA – 30 September 4 D
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Apart from a future in areas such as property investment, property finance and facilities, and property management, further studies to obtain an honours
degree in real estate can lead to registration as professional property valuers. Career opportunities encompass the entire spectrum of the property sector, whether as
entrepreneurs in the private sector or as employees in the private, government or semi-government sectors.
BSc (Quantity Surveying) or Accounting
[3 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 5 C 30
SA – 30 September 4 D
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Quantity surveying is the science that delivers specialised financial and contractual services and advice to clients in the building and construction industry, as
well as related industries. The three-year undergraduate degree is the first step towards registration as quantity surveyors. The ensuing one-year honours programme
leads to registration as candidate professional quantity surveyors. Career opportunities, apart from those in the private, government or semi-government sectors, also
exist in the property, banking, mining and manufacturing industries.
BTRP – Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning
[4 years]
5 C 4 D - 27
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Town and regional planners, development practitioners, urban managers, real estate analysts and researchers. While many town and regional planners act as
private consultants to the public and private sectors, the majority are employed by government, research agencies (such as the Council for Scientific and for Industrial
Research (CSIR) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)), non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, major financial institutions
and property development groups. The qualification will enable graduates to register as professional town and regional planners with the South African Council for
Planners.
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Undergraduate programmes
Minimum requirements for 2021*
Programmes
Achievement level
English Home Language
or English First Mathematics APS
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Additional Language
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level
BIT (Information Systems)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 4 D 30
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 26 and 29, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student numbers for
designated groups have not been reached.
Careers: Data scientist, IT auditor, geographic information specialist, IT entrepreneur, IT tax specialist, e-business consultant, programmer, business analyst, project
manager, CIO, CTO and knowledge manager
BSc (Computer Science)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 5 C 30
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 26 and 29, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student numbers for
designated groups have not been reached.
Careers: Programmers, systems analysts, systems architects, consultants, database administrators, network analysts and researchers
BIS (Multimedia)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 4 D 5 C 30
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 26 and 29, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student numbers for
designated groups have not been reached.
Careers: Programmers, web designers, animation specialists, video editors and electronic artists. The programme prepares candidates for positions at any of the
following content producers: paper publications, television, radio, phone technologies and the web. Graduates can become coders and work for programming
companies. They can develop skills in their particular areas of interest, such as digital music or video programming, or graphic, games or web development.
BSc (Information and Knowledge Systems)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 4 D 5 C 30
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 26 and 29, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student numbers for
designated groups have not been reached.
Careers: Graduates will differentiate themselves in an application environment by choosing one of the following options: data science, genetics, geographical
information systems, IT and enterprises, IT and law, IT and music or software development.
BIS (Information Science)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 4 D - 28
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 25 and 27, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student numbers for
designated groups have not been reached. If informatics is selected at the first-year level, an achievement level of 5 is required in Mathematics.
Careers: Information and knowledge managers (manage information and knowledge resources), information or e-commerce specialists (organise, retrieve and add
value to information), consultants on information products (services and systems), information brokers (act as infopreneurs and buy and sell information products and
services), and system specialists/analysts/technologists (develop information systems)
BIS (Publishing)
[3 years]
Closing dates: 5 C - 28
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
Should a candidate obtain an APS of between 25 and 27, consideration for admission will be based on the results of the NBT, provided that the student numbers for
designated groups have not been reached.
Careers: Entry-level job opportunities include assisting specific role-players in the publishing value chain (such as MDs of publishing houses, commissioning editors,
editors and production or marketing managers), market or picture research, copyright negotiations, copy-editing and proofreading, marketing and promotion,
distribution and delivery.
BCom (Informatics) Focus area: Information Systems
[3 years]
Closing dates: 5 C 4 D 30
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
This programme is administered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
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School of Engineering
School of Engineering: Highlights
All the programmes offered by the School of Engineering at the University of Pretoria have been granted accreditation by the Engineering
Council of South Africa. The School is one of the largest of its kind in the country in terms of student numbers, graduates and research
contributions, and offers programmes in all the major engineering disciplines. Many specialisations are also offered at both the
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Through the innovative and relevant research undertaken in its seven departments, the School of Engineering provides its students with
the necessary training to enable them to make a considerable contribution to engineering in South Africa and abroad. The departments
are Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering; Industrial and Systems Engineering;
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering; Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering; and Mining Engineering.
The School maintains close ties with industry through a number of research chairs in all its departments. These include chairs in
Maintenance Engineering, Pyrometallurgy, Fluoro-material Science and Process Integration, Carbon Technology and Materials,
Reaction Engineering, Water Utilisation and Environmental Engineering, Railway Engineering and Broadband Multimedia
Communications. It also has a number of research centres and institutes, such as the Hub for Energy Efficiency and Demand-side
Management, the Advanced Engineering Centre of Excellence, the Industrial Metals and Minerals Research Institute, the Centre for
Telecommunications Engineering for the Information Society, the Centre for Asset Integrity Management, the SAIW Centre for Welding
Engineering and the Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics, to name but a few. Each department excels in its own research,
but the consolidation of research activities is encouraged, and several sustainable research groups have been formed to make an
impact worldwide.
EBIT weeks
Grade 10–12 learners are invited to register for one of the EBIT Faculty Weeks:
Week one 22 to 25 March 2020 (Engineering and Built Environment Week)
Week two 28 June to 1 July 2020 (Engineering and Information Technology Week)
(Dates are subject to change. Please consult the website below for the
most recent information)
Website www.up.ac.za/ebitweek
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School of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
BEng (Chemical Engineering) Chemical Engineering at UP
In addition to producing sought-after graduates in chemical
What does the programme entail? engineering, we conduct research that has led to world-class
Chemical engineering involves all aspects of the industrial contributions in water utilisation and environmental engineering,
processes that, in the broadest sense, convert raw materials into advanced materials development and applications, bio
higher-value products by means of combinations of physical, reaction engineering and process systems design, control and
chemical, thermal, biochemical and mechanical changes. The optimisation.
programme provides you with the necessary foundation to
ensure that once you graduate, you will be able to make creative People with widely divergent interests and temperaments can
contributions to the world’s ever-increasing needs by: find themselves in interesting and challenging careers in chemical
converting natural resources into efficient and useable forms engineering. Many projects require teamwork, where the ability
of energy; to act as a team member and as a team leader is important. This
developing more durable, lighter and renewable materials; discipline is exceptionally suited to women, and the number of
designing more efficient, environmentally friendly processing females in our student complement is continuously growing. In
plants; the past three years, 40% of the Department’s graduates were
applying biotechnology to convert raw materials into products female.
in a sustainable way;
designing processes to ensure that limited natural resources, Contact information
such as water, can be reused; and Prof Philip de Vaal (Head of Department)
leaving a clean and sustainable environment behind for future Tel +27 (0)12 420 2475
generations. Email chemeng@up.ac.za
Website www.up.ac.za/chemeng
A solid foundation in chemistry, physics, mathematics and
biology is combined with the principles of the conservation of First year
mass, energy and momentum, followed by the application of
First semester Second semester
the economic tenets when designing equipment so as to ensure
lucrative processes that will contribute to economic and industrial Graphical communication Mathematics
growth. Calculus Electricity and electronics
Physics Mechanics
The programme is aimed at producing graduates who can General chemistry General chemistry
develop new and innovative processes, ensuring continued Chemical engineering Chemical engineering
growth to satisfy the abovementioned needs. Humanities and social Humanities and social
sciences 1 sciences 2
Career opportunities Workshop practice
Chemical engineers are increasingly making their unique abilities
available in areas as diverse as the automotive industry and the Second year
biomedical field, in addition to the traditional areas where their First semester Second semester
unique approach and understanding of the relevant principles Calculus Mathematics
lead to development in the petroleum, minerals, paper, food and Differential equations Numerical methods
textile industries. These industries are collectively referred to as Chemistry Chemistry
the process industries, which is why chemical engineers are often
Programming and information Electrical engineering
called process engineers. Water purification and water treatment,
technology Engineering statistics
the design and operation of such processes and the protection
Strength of materials Thermodynamics
of the environment from pollution are further areas in which
chemical engineers make invaluable contributions. Chemical engineering Community-based project
Chemical engineering materials
One of the characteristic qualities of chemical engineers is their Community-based project
ability to examine an engineering problem at different levels, from
Third year
using their detailed knowledge to manipulate the behaviour of
molecules under very specific conditions applying their expertise First semester Second semester
to study and explain the effect of large chemical plants on a Engineering management Engineering activity and
country’s economy and environment. Apart from the opportunity Transfer processes group work
to be part of a team that successfully plans, designs and operates Biochemical engineering Process dynamics
large processing plants, chemical engineers can also specialise in Mass transfer Kinetics
the development and application of advanced computer-based Chemical engineering Laboratory
methods to design, control and optimise processes. Professional and technical Chemical engineering
communication design
A chemical engineer may be involved in any of the stages of a Practical training
typical project, which are:
research and development; Fourth year
techno-economic evaluation; First semester Second semester
modelling, design and optimisation;
Particle technology Design project
plant construction and commissioning;
Process synthesis Process analysis
plant operation and management;
problem-solving in manufacturing or in product applications; Process control Research project
and Reactor design Specialisation
manufacturing and marketing of equipment and products. Research project Chemical engineering
Practical training practice
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School of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
BEng (Civil Engineering) First year
First semester Second semester
Civil engineers create facilities that improve the quality of
Graphical communication Mathematics
people’s lives and environments. This process entails research
Calculus Physics
into the proposed facility, followed by the planning, design and
General chemistry Mechanics
construction of the facility, as well as its continued maintenance.
Materials science Electricity and electronics
Civil engineers design, build and maintain constructions such as
Humanities and social Humanities and social
tower blocks and skyscrapers, dams, canals and pipelines, roads,
sciences 1 sciences 2
bridges, tunnels, railway lines, airports, power stations, towers,
Workshop practice
waterworks and outfall installations.
Second year
Since these facilities have a long lifespan and a direct impact on First semester Second semester
the community and environment, civil engineers are trained to
Calculus Mathematics
deal not only with the analytical aspects of design, but also to
Differential equations Numerical methods
liaise and consult directly with communities and individuals in
Strength of materials Structural analysis
order to design, build and maintain such facilities cost-effectively
Geology for engineering Pavement materials and
and to the benefit of humankind. Facilities designed by civil
Strengths of materials I design
engineers form the infrastructure for wealth and job creation, for
Community-based project Engineering statistics
instance, in the manufacturing and housing industries.
Community-based project
The development of information technology and computer Third year
software that make mathematical modelling and designs more First semester Second semester
effective has drastically changed the nature of civil engineering
Professional and technical Hydraulics
in that it enables civil engineers to concentrate on the more
communication Geotechnical engineering
fundamental aspects of developmental work and design. The
Strengths of materials I Civil building materials
worldwide trend towards environmental awareness increasingly
Hydraulics Structural concrete
impacts on the civil engineer’s working methods. Information
Structural analysis Transportation engineering
technology, and environmental engineering and management,
Civil engineering economics
increasingly form a greater part of the training, so that a civil
Programming and
engineer can still be provided with a broad-based qualification
information technology
that offers challenging, fulfilling and highly adjustable career
Soil mechanics
opportunities throughout a career lifespan of from 40 to 50 years.
Timber design
Civil engineering
In 2020, the Department will inaugurate its new Engineering 4.0
measurement techniques
facility, which includes state-of-the-art laboratories and training
facilities to support the training and education of the engineers of Fourth year
the future. First semester Second semester
Hydraulics Civil environmental
Contact information
Research project management
Prof Wynand J v d M Steyn (Head of Department)
Steel design Civil engineering
Tel +27 (0)12 420 2171
Reinforced concrete design Construction management
Email wynand.steyn@up.ac.za
Infrastructure planning Computer applications in
Website www.up.ac.za/civil-engineering
Engineering professionalism civil engineering
Practical training Detailed designUniversity of Pretoria 8
School of Engineering
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
BEng (Computer Engineering) held scanners, voting, medical systems (portable and remote
diagnostic recorders), robotics, entertainment equipment, global
What does the programme entail? positioning system (GPS) navigation, measurement and control
Computer engineering is one of the three internationally software, and fibre-optic (self-healing) networks.
accepted and closely related subdisciplines of the traditional
field of electrical engineering (electrical engineering, electronic A computer engineer has to be innovative and must keep
engineering and computer engineering). Computer engineering abreast of new technologies and developments in both software
is the most dynamic and rapidly growing engineering discipline and hardware. Some computer engineers move very quickly
in the vast and constantly expanding field of information and into management, where their analytical, synthetic, managerial
communication technology (ICT). There is hardly a technological and leadership skills enable them to reach the highest levels of
system in the world that does not rely on computer engineering. corporate management.
It involves a combination of electronics, computer systems
(hardware and software) and communication systems. A The aim of computer engineering is to integrate electronics,
computer engineer is someone with a talent for optimising computing and control systems in the best way possible to ensure
electronic systems with dedicated computing systems and control fast, small and powerful systems. Typical subsystems include
software. This includes computer and communication networks of sophisticated software for artificial intelligence, biometrics, radio
all sizes—from a couple of microcontrollers to the worldwide web. frequency (RF) subsystems and real-time applications, software
It is essential to know what this career entails before enrolling for engineering, human language technologies, e-commerce,
the programme. m-commerce, billing software, data security and various
networking applications, such as storage area networks.
A computer engineer has a good understanding of the basic
sciences and a sound education in the theoretical and practical Career opportunities
aspects (including design methodology) of electronics, digital Computer engineering graduates have access to a wide range
systems, computer systems and control software. With the of job opportunities. These include working for a company
dramatic increase in computing and storage capabilities, as well (large or small) anywhere in the world as an employee, being an
as a decrease in size and cost, most technological systems include entrepreneur or being self-employed. Research and development
components of computer engineering. opportunities are available in the fields of communication,
computer systems, networking and peace-keeping operations,
The computer engineering degree at the University of Pretoria and in medical, transportation, software and electronics
was developed in 1998 to deliver graduates able to undertake companies in South Africa and all over the world. This provides
the most demanding challenges of the ICT world in all its forms. opportunities for innovation: thinking of a problem to be solved
Examples of computer engineering include cell phone technology, and coming up with a solution and even possibly patenting the
car-control computers for engine management, entertainment idea. The academic programme at the University of Pretoria
systems, security systems, air-conditioning systems, active prepares students to become leaders in the field of computer
suspension and anti-lock braking systems (ABSs), which all use the engineering—with excellent financial rewards and professional
principles of sensing, computing and actuation under optimised satisfaction.
software control. This is the fastest-growing new discipline in
engineering, and job opportunities for graduates exist all over the Contact information
world. Email eerc@up.ac.za
Website www.ee.up.ac.za
Computer engineering is used in the following fields in particular:
telecommunications, computer networking, cell phone operations, Dr Herman Myburgh (Function Head: Marketing)
computer system companies, military technologies (avionics, night Tel +27 (0)12 420 4540
vision, electronic warfare, drones), transport technologies, internet Email herman.myburgh@up.ac.za
banking, security systems, consumer equipment, modems, hand-
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First year Third year
First semester Second semester First semester Second semester
Physics Mathematics Engineering management Engineering activity and
Calculus Mechanics Microprocessors group work
Electricity and electronics Program design: Analogue electronics Computer engineering
Imperative programming Introduction Intelligent systems design
Humanities and social Humanities and social Electromagnetic Software engineering
sciences 1 sciences 2 compatibility Control systems
Operating systems Digital communications
Recess Training: Recess Training:
Information technology Information technology
practice practice
Second year Fourth year
First semester Second semester First semester Second semester
Calculus Mathematics Project Project
Differential equations Numerical methods Engineering professionalism Research project
Data structures and Linear systems DSP programming and
algorithms Digital systems application
Electrical engineering Engineering statistics Computer engineering:
Materials science Community-based project architecture and systems
Professional and technical e-Business and network
communication security
Community-based project
Recess Training:
Recess Training: Practical training and report
Introduction to
programming and computer
simulations
Information technology
practiceUniversity of Pretoria 10
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BEng (Electronic Engineering) opportunities are available at South African electronics and
microelectronics companies and research institutes (such as
What does the programme entail? the CSIR), and at universities all over the world. Graduates in
Electronic engineering is one of the three internationally electronic engineering have the opportunity to be innovative, ie to
accepted and closely related subdisciplines in the traditional identify real-life problems and to come up with solutions, which
field of electrical engineering (electrical engineering, electronic they might be able to patent. The academic programme at the
engineering and computer engineering). Electronic engineering University of Pretoria prepares students to become leaders in the
entails the vast and continuously expanding field of the ‘electronic field of electronic engineering—with excellent financial rewards
world and era’. There is hardly a technological system in the world and professional satisfaction.
that does not rely on electronics and electronic engineering. An
electronic engineer is someone with a talent for introducing new Contact information
and upgrading old technologies. Email eerc@up.ac.za
Website www.ee.up.ac.za
An electronic engineer has a good understanding of the basic
sciences and a sound education in the theoretical and practical Dr Herman Myburgh (Function Head: Marketing)
aspects (including design methodology) of electronics and Tel +27 (0)12 420 4540
electronic engineering systems. The drastic increase in the Email herman.myburgh@up.ac.za
development of new electronic systems globally makes it essential
for electronic engineers to be well prepared for the work. First year
First semester Second semester
Our electronic engineering degree programme was developed
Graphical communication Mathematics
over many years to provide exactly what the industry expects
Calculus Physics
from such an engineer. This is an exciting world, and since the
General chemistry Mechanics
‘half-life’ of microelectronics and photonics is only approximately
Materials science Electricity and electronics
two-and-a-half years, there are constant improvements and
Humanities and social Humanities and social
developments.
sciences 1 sciences 2
Electronic engineering is used in almost all information, Second year
communication and technology (ICT) application fields, especially First semester Second semester
those of telecommunications (cell phones, broadcasting, internet
Calculus Mathematics
service providers (ISPs), telecommunications companies (Telcos),
Differential equations Numerical methods
global positioning systems (GPSs), transport (aeroplanes, ships,
Dynamics Engineering statistics
trains, motor cars), consumer equipment (iPods, induction stoves,
Electrical engineering Linear systems
fridges, microwaves, television sets), peace-keeping operations
Imperative programming Digital systems
(avionics, night vision, electronic warfare, drones), medicine
Professional and technical Community-based project
(bioengineering, diagnostic systems, rehabilitation engineering,
communication
intensive care units, laser surgery), robotics (mechatronics, mine
Community-based project
robots, spacecraft), entertainment (video games, shows, casinos),
mining, manufacturing, navigation, communication, satellite
Recess Training:
surveillance (day and night), access control (face recognition) and
Introduction to
photonics (lasers, optical fibres, networking).
programming and computer
simulations
Electronic engineers need to be innovative and have to ensure
that they keep abreast of new technologies. Some electronic Third year
engineers move very quickly into management, where their First semester Second semester
analytical, synthesis, managerial and leadership skills are used to
Engineering management Engineering activity and
reach the highest levels of corporate management. Several of this
Electromagnetism group work
Department’s graduates have sold their ideas (patents) for vast
Analogue electronics Microwaves and antennas
sums.
Microprocessors Stochastic communication
Modulation systems systems
The aim of electronic engineering is to do things faster, cheaper,
Control systems
in smaller sizes and with much more control and artificial
Electronic engineering
intelligence. Typical subsystems that form part of larger electronic
design
systems are amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, control systems,
sensor systems, power supplies, radio frequency (RF) subsystems, Fourth year
micro and nano electronics and microprocessors, digital signal First semester Second semester
processors (DSPs) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
Project Project
Most electronic systems use a standard process of measurement
Engineering professionalism Research project
(sensing) and calculate/compare/store information and controlled
DSP Programming and
outputs (actuators) with extensive computing and communication
application
power.
Advanced electronics
Automation
Career opportunities
Electronic engineering graduates have access to a wide range
Recess Training:
of job opportunities, which include working for companies
Practical training and report
(large or small) anywhere in the world as employees, or being
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Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE)
This is the largest department of its kind at a university in South Africa and we have the largest
number of specialisation fields in electrical, electronic and computer engineering.
Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering focuses Electronic Engineering deals with Computer Engineering focuses on
on the generation, distribution, applications of electronics and this hardware and software.
conversion and efficient utilisation includes: Hardware includes the field of
of electrical energy to the electrical Telecommunications (television, radio, robotics, digital signal processing,
grid; for industrial, commercial and cellular) optical networks and communication
residential applications; power line Bioengineering systems.
communications as well as coal-fired, Signal processing Software includes artificial intelligence,
hydro and nuclear power stations. Optics e-commerce systems, network
Power electronics security, and the design of operating
Electromagnetism and embedded systems.
Control systems
Microelectronics Computer Engineering focuses on the
Electronic design combination of hardware and software
Embedded systems to provide optimal solutions to real-
world problems.
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Industries at which you can expect to find a career:
Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering
Applications of Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering can be applied In short, computer engineers
extend to coal-fired, hydro and to telecommunications (television, design and optimise computers and
nuclear power stations; power line radio, cellular communications, computing systems for use in robots,
communications and building and optical communication and more), cell phones, cars, wireless networks
railway wiring. There is now also industry (control systems and power and cyber security.
an intense focus on demand side electronics), military, transport and
management and energy efficiency to bioengineering. Computer engineers specialise in
ensure effective and efficient use of combining hardware and software to
our valuable energy resources both produce optimal solutions to problems.
renewable and non-renewable.
Minimum admission requirements
Minimum requirements for 2021*
Programmes
Achievement level
English Home Language
or English First Mathematics Physical Sciences APS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Additional Language
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level
BEng (Electrical Engineering) [4 years]
5 C 6 B 6 B 35
Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Electrical engineers are active in the generation, storage, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical energy. There is a bright future in renewable
energy. Electrical engineers design, supervise the construction, oversee the optimal operation and assure perfect and timely maintenance of all electrical installations
for municipalities, residential areas, commercial buildings, factories, mines and industries. Rail transport, water pumping, electrical grids, telecommunications, energy
management and smart lighting all fall within the scope of electrical engineering.
BEng (Electronic Engineering) [4 years]
5 C 6 B 6 B 35
Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Electronic engineers are active in various fields, such as telecommunications (fixed networks, wireless, satellite, television, radar and radio frequency
networks), entertainment and medicine (magnetic resonance imaging, X-rays, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, infrared tomography, electroencephalograms (EEGs),
electrocardiograms (ECGs), rehabilitation engineering and biokinetics), integrated circuit design, bioengineering, military equipment design (vehicle electronics, smart
bombs, night vision, laser systems), transport (e-tags, speed measuring, railway signalling, global positioning system (GPS) and mapping), ‘smart’ dust, safety and security
systems (face and speech recognition), banking (ATMs), commerce, robotics, education, environmental management, tourism and many more.
BEng (Computer Engineering) [4 years]
5 C 6 B 6 B 35
Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August
Careers: Computer engineers are active in all fields of the information superhighway and the information and communication technology (ICT) world, which include
computer systems, software engineering, computer and communications networks, wireless sensor networks, embedded software, electronics, smart control systems
and automation, data security, e-commerce, pattern recognition (face and speech recognition) and artificial intelligence. They specialise in combining hardware,
software and communication technologies to optimise system performance.
Engineering Augmented Degree Programme (ENGAGE) [5 years]
Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August
Note: The admission requirements on the right are relevant to
prospective students who will commence their studies in 2021. 5 C 5 C 5 C 30
Candidates who do not comply with the abovementioned minimum
requirements, but do comply with these requirements, have to write
the NBT.
* Cambridge A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates should please refer to the shaded note on page 1.
Note: The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) accredits our programmes and our degrees meet the requirements
for Professional Engineers in SA.
Contact information Dr Herman Myburgh (Function Head: Marketing)
Tel +27 (0)12 420 4540 | Email eecinfo@up.ac.za or herman.myburgh@up.ac.za | Website www.ee.up.ac.za or www.up.ac.za/eece13 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 2020/21
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BEng (Electrical Engineering) quickly and use analytical, synthesis, managerial and leadership
skills to reach the highest levels of corporate management.
What does the programme entail?
Electrical engineering is one of the three internationally The aim of electrical engineering is to change the world by
accepted and closely related subdisciplines in the traditional discovering ways to generate, transmit, distribute and utilise
field of electrical engineering (electrical engineering, electronic electrical energy in an environmentally friendly and sustainable
engineering and computer engineering). This programme covers way. Typical subsystems that may form part of larger electrical
the vast and continuously expanding field of the ‘electrical energy systems are electrical machines of all sizes and shapes, power
world’. Practically all technological systems in the world rely on electronics, control systems, power system components, power
electrical power as a source of energy. An electrical engineer is quality and network stability, lamps and lighting, power supplies,
someone with a talent for introducing alternative and renewable photovoltaic (PV) cells, solar geysers, space systems, robotics and
sources of electrical energy into everyday life. energy management systems.
Enormous challenges exist for utilising and storing electrical Career opportunities
energy derived from such sources as the sun (solar energy), wind, Electrical engineering graduates have access to a wide range
biomass and water (hydro-energy), and even nuclear energy. of job opportunities, which include working for electricity
In South Africa, pumped storage systems are extensively used, utility companies, mining houses, municipalities, consulting
and new systems are under construction. The next steps in engineers, transportation (rail and sea) companies and research
the chain from generating to utilising electrical energy are the organisations, locally and abroad. The advances in electrical
transmission and distribution systems. The most cost-effective energy generation and distribution create tremendous
way of saving electrical energy is to spend a great deal of research opportunities for entrepreneurs in South Africa and in the rest of
and development time and money on sustainable energy-efficient the world. Research and development opportunities are available
equipment, from electrical machines to geysers and lighting. locally at institutions such as Denel, Eskom, the Council for
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Transnet.
There is a shortage of qualified electrical engineers all over the
world. An electrical engineer has a thorough understanding Contact information
of the basic sciences and a good education in the theoretical Email eerc@up.ac.za
and practical aspects (including design, installation and Website www.ee.up.ac.za
maintenance methodology) of electrical engineering. Due to
the current worldwide power crisis, there is an urgent need for Dr Herman Myburgh (Function Head: Marketing)
environmentally friendly ways to generate power and energy. Tel +27 (0)12 420 4540
Email herman.myburgh@up.ac.za
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such an engineer. There are fascinating opportunities worldwide
for electrical (high-current) engineers who are capable of taking
the lead in respect of sustainable and environmentally friendly
electrical energy generation, transmission and utilisation. Most
car manufacturers have already introduced electric cars (including
series and parallel hybrid vehicles), and there are many new
entrants to the market.
Electrical engineering is prevalent in almost all application fields
and technologies where electrical energy is consumed. Every
known piece of equipment requires a source of energy—powered
by mains, batteries or photovoltaic (PV) cells—and needs the
skill of an electrical engineer. The transport and manufacturing
industries are excellent examples of industries in which electrical
engineers use their superior skills to design, develop and maintain
electrical machines (motors and generators) with control systems
for optimal performance. Most ships and trains are electrically
powered.
Other applications of electrical engineering include power
reticulation in cities, townships, shopping malls and factories. The
lighting of indoor and outdoor areas forms the basis of our daily
activities and includes lighting at sports stadiums, street lighting,
safety and security lighting, task and ambient lighting, as well
as lighting for offices, entertainment and many other specialist
applications. Regardless of whether it is medicine, the military,
entertainment, sports, education or any other field of technology,
electrical engineers will be there to provide the energy and control
required. An electrical engineer needs to be innovative and has
to keep abreast of new developments in the field of technology.
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