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B Sc Eng: Civil

University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Howard College, Durban | Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg

• National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with Mathematics and Physical Science each at Level 5 (at least 65%), plus English and Life Orientation at Level 4.

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg

• NSC with APS 32
• English 5 (60%+)
• Mathematics 5 (60%+)
• Physical Science 5 (60%+)

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

University of Pretoria · Public University · Hatfield, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, at least level 6 in Mathematics and at least level 6 in Physical Sciences.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Structural Engineering

University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score)
• Admission is competitive and subject to available space

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass, including English at level 4, Mathematics at level 4 (or Technical Mathematics at level 5), Physical Sciences at level 4 (or Technical Sciences at level 5), and three further 20-credit subjects (no more than one language subject counted).

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Nelson Mandela University · Public University · North Campus, Gqeberha | George Campus, George

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg

• NSC with APS 28
• English 4 (50%+)
• Mathematics 5 (60%+)
• Physical Science 5 (60%+) OR Technical Science 5 (60%+)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering

University of Cape Town · Public University · Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town

• NSC with Mathematics around 80% and Physical Sciences around 75% or higher for guaranteed admission (Band A)
• Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics/Science are not accepted as substitutes

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering

University of the Witwatersrand · Public University · Braamfontein Campus, Johannesburg

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass
• English Home Language or First Additional Language, Mathematics and Physical Sciences all at Level 5 (applicants achieving Level 6 in these subjects stand a stronger chance of acceptance)

BEng (Civil)

Stellenbosch University · Public University · Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch

• NSC aggregate of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 70%
• Physical Sciences 60%
• English Home Language 50% (no Afrikaans requirement), or English First Additional Language 60% (no Afrikaans requirement), or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Home Language 50%, or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Second Additional Language 60%
• A selection mark is also calculated as Mathematics % + Physical Sciences % + (6 x Matric average %), out of a maximum of 800
• recent selection marks of around 600-620 or more have generally been needed, with higher individual Mathematics and Physical Sciences marks required for some programmes

BEngTech (Civil Engineering)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Pretoria, Pretoria

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 30
• Recommended (non-compulsory) additional subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design and Civil Technology

Dip (Civil Engineering)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Pretoria, Pretoria

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 26
• Recommended (non-compulsory) additional subjects: Engineering Graphics

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Vaal University of Technology · Public University

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics at level 4, Physical Sciences at level 4, and English Language at level 4, with a combined APS of at least 24, excluding Life Orientation.

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Butterworth, Butterworth | Buffalo City, East London

• National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics, and at least 4 (50-59%) for Physical Sciences.

Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended Programme)

Vaal University of Technology · Public University

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics at level 3, Physical Sciences at level 3, and English Language at level 3, with a combined APS of at least 22, excluding Life Orientation
• This is the extended four-year foundation route into the diploma for applicants who do not meet the standard mainstream entry requirements

Diploma in Civil Engineering Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Butterworth, Butterworth | Buffalo City, East London

• As for the mainstream diploma, except applicants may be one achievement level below the standard requirement in one of Mathematics, Physical Science, or English.

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Indumiso Campus, Pietermaritzburg

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass, including English at level 4, Mathematics at level 4 (or Technical Mathematics at level 5), Physical Sciences at level 4 (or Technical Sciences at level 5), and three further 20-credit subjects (no more than one language subject counted).

Diploma: Construction Technology: Civil Engineering

Berea College of Technology · Private College

HCert (Construction Engineering: Material Test)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Pretoria, Pretoria

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 20
• Recommended (non-compulsory) additional subjects: Civil Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design

HCert (Construction Engineering: Water and Waste)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Pretoria, Pretoria

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 20
• Recommended (non-compulsory) additional subjects: Civil Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design