Program Overview

BSc Engineering Part-Time Program

The first year of the Wits Engineering degree is offered over two years on a part-time basis. After completion of the first year, students need to move to full-time study to complete the remainder of the degree, which takes an additional three years.

Overview

Engineering is a broad field that offers exciting career opportunities. The engineering branches offered at Wits include:

• Aeronautical
• Chemical
• Civil
• Electrical
• Industrial
• Mechanical
• Metallurgy
• Mining

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities depend on the engineering branch chosen.

Curriculum

A common first-year program was introduced in 2019 across all professional engineering disciplines at Wits. The academic curriculum is regularly modernized to ensure it meets the highest professional and academic standards and remains locally relevant and applicable. Many engineering students have limited knowledge of the different branches of engineering and only gain the knowledge to make an informed choice of the program during their first year. A first-year curriculum that is identical for all programs allows students to amend their choice at the end of the first year. For part-time students, the first-year curriculum is taken over a two-year period.

Entry Requirements

• APS 42+
• English Home Language or First Additional Language: Level 5
• Mathematics: Level 5
• Physical Sciences: Level 5 Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics, and Physical Science stand a greater chance of being accepted. For applicants who matriculated prior to 2008, the requirements are as follows:
  • Aeronautical: 24
  • Chemical: 24
  • Civil: 24
  • Electrical: 26
  • Industrial: 24
  • Mechanical: 24
  • Metallurgy: 21
  • Mining: 20 Applicants must have a D symbol in English HG and a C symbol in Mathematics HG and Physical Science HG.

University Application Process

The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits handles all student applications. To apply, check the admission requirements for the degree and submit the application, required documentation, and application fee before the closing date. Once applied, an Admissions Consultant will be assigned to the application. Part-time students are not eligible for NSFAS funding, University Entrance Scholarships, or campus residence placement.

University Fees and Funding

The current average tuition fees for the first year of study are available. The Fees website provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office provides information on student funding and scholarships, including University-funded Scholarships.

Program Details

• Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment
• School: Across all schools
• Qualification: BSc (Eng)
• Duration: 2 years (part-time for the first year, then full-time for the remaining three years)
• Study Mode: Part-time (for the first two years)

Closing Date

Applications to study in 2026 will be open from 1 March to 30 September 2025.