Wits University Faculty of Engineering Courses or Programmes Offered

Wits University Faculty of Engineering Courses or Programmes Offered

Academic Programmes

Undergraduate

All branches of engineering include the study of:

  • Instruction in basic and engineering sciences
  • Management
  • Research and development
  • Planning and design
  • Manufacture and construction
  • Operation and maintenance

The profession offers a wide scope of activities to suit many different interests, abilities and aptitudes. The top rung of the engineering ladder is often an engineering management position. However, the engineer who wants to carry on with engineering technical work can practise as a consultant or contractor or go into research and development.
Architects are the designers of buildings and their environment. Quantity Surveyors are the financial specialists of the building industry. Town and Regional planners develop orderly environments for the benefit of society, and Construction Managers are expert in effective and efficient construction and property development. Property managers optimize the value and utilization of property in the built environment.
Postgraduate Prospective postgraduate students: If you need any general information on postgraduate studies posted to you please email: https://www.wits.ac.za/…/faculty-of-engineering-and-the-built-environment-/
 

Undergraduate Programmes

BScEng – Aeronautical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The aeronautical engineer is involved in the design, development and modification of the components and systems of all types of flight vehicles – including fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, sail planes, airships and missiles.

BAS – Architectural Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Architecture is the art, science and business of building. The Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on aesthetic, theoretical and practical concerns in the built environment. It involves social, cultural, developmental, contextual, environmental, technical, and financial issues.

BEngSc (BME) – Biomedical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Biomedical Engineering is a discipline in which engineering and quantitative sciences are applied to the solution of medical and biological problems. Common examples include the development of sophisticated x-ray imaging systems, artificial organs and other medical devices.

BScEng – Chemical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Chemical engineering deals with large-scale industrial processes that convert raw materials into products with higher economic and social value. For example, fuels and chemicals are produced from coal, natural gas and vegetation.

BScEng – Civil Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Civil Engineering focuses on planning, designing and maintenance and management of projects to do with the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges and water supply and sewage systems.

BSc (CS) – Construction Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
If you intend to pursue a career in some capacity in building construction or technology, or you wish to study built environment issues and their management, then the constructions studies progamme will suit you.

 

BScEng – Electrical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The electrical engineering course covers diverse aspects such as electric circuits, software, microprocessors, power engineering, electronics and electromagnetics.

BScEng – Industrial Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Industrial engineering, also referred to as business process engineering, studies the systems, processes, technology and people which make up organisations.

BScEng – Information Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Information Engineers are responsible for developing and maintaining high level systems in which computer applications, networking and information processing are the essential components.

BScEng – Mechanical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
The Mechanical Engineer applies scientific principles to the design, development, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of energy production and harnessing equipment, machines and systems in all areas of industry and society.

BScEng – Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
This engineering course covers engineering principles required to concentrate, extract and refine metals, materials and carbon materials as well as developing new alloys, materials, ceramics and composites.

BScEng – Mining Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Mining engineers play a key role in the planning, exploitation and excavation of mineral resources.

BSc (PS) – Property Studies

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Property refers to land and buildings for use as homes, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, and the rights that come with it. Studies in this area enable you to understand how to invest in property, how to manage it, how much to sell it for and how to develop it.

BSc (URP) – Urban and Regional Planning

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Urban and Regional Planning is concerned with sustaining the environment and developing more convenient, equitable, healthy, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations.

Postgraduate Programmes

MArch – Architecture in the field of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Cities

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Architecture in the field of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Cities (Coursework and research report) (M Arch) is a 1 year full or 2 year part-time degree.

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 – 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Philosophy

MArch(Prof) – Architecture (Professional)

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Master of Architecture (Professional) (Coursework and research report) is a 1 year full-time degree

BAS(Hons) – Architectural Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours (BAS(Hons)) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

BSc(Hons)(CM) – Construction Management

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction Management (BSc(Hons) (CM)) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

DArch – Architecture

  • Postgraduate
  • Published work
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Architecture (PhD)

DEng – Doctor of Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • Published work
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Engineering (D Eng)

DSc(Eng) – Doctor of Science in Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • Published work
  • Full-time; Part-time
Doctor of Science in Engineering (DSc (Eng))

MEng – Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Engineering (Coursework and Research) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

MSc (Eng) – Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Masters of Engineering by research (MSc (Eng)) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

MSc (Eng) – MSc Aeronautical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 18 months
  • Full-time
The Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering is a dual Masters programme offered by Wits University and online though Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University over 18 months

MSc (Eng) – Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Science in Engineering (MSc(Eng) is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

PGDip – Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 – 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time qualification.