Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of programs:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Programs

Some of the programs offered by the university include:

• Construction Materials - CMA1501: A diploma program that is compulsory and core for the 280 credit Diploma in Civil Engineering. Qualifying students will be able to identify and apply the basic parameters to be considered when selecting construction materials.

Program Details

• Diploma: The Construction Materials program is a diploma program.
• Year Module: The program is a year module.
• NQF Level: The program is at NQF level 5.
• Credits: The program is worth 12 credits.
• Language: The program is presented in English.
• Delivery: The program is presented online.
• Purpose: The purpose of the program is to enable students to identify and apply the basic parameters to be considered when selecting construction materials, perform simple laboratory experiments and tests, and implement basic environmental issues related to the selection of construction materials.

Research

The university has a strong research focus, with several research initiatives and centers, including:

• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Alumni

The university has an alumni association that provides benefits and services to former students, including:

• Stay connected with Unisa
• How to stay involved
• Convocation activities
• Alumni Benefits
• Unisa shop
• Careers
• Illustrious Alumni
• News & events

Library

The university has a library that provides access to a range of resources and services, including:

• Library collections
• Research support
• Study spaces

News & Media

The university has a news and media section that provides updates on university news, events, and publications, including:

• News
• Publications
• Media releases
• Calendar & events
• Announcements
• Experts directory
• Unisa Press
• Unisa Highlights Videos