Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
A faculty offering world-class engineering and built environment programmes across multiple schools.
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BEngSc in Biomedical Engineering
A three-year engineering science degree combining electrical engineering principles with biomedical applications, preparing graduates for careers at the interface of technology and…
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BEngSc in Digital Arts
A three-year engineering science degree that combines digital technology with creative arts, preparing graduates for careers in multimedia, game development, and digital media indu…
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BSc in Construction Studies
A three-year degree in construction management and economics, covering project management, quantity surveying principles, and the built environment industry.
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BSc in Property Studies
A three-year degree in property studies covering real estate valuation, property development, investment, and management in the South African context.
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BSc in Urban and Regional Planning
A three-year degree in urban and regional planning, preparing graduates to address complex challenges of urbanisation, land use, and spatial development in South Africa.
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BSc(Eng) in Aeronautical Engineering
A four-year professional degree in aeronautical engineering, covering aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion and flight mechanics.
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BSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering
A four-year professional engineering degree focusing on chemical processes, reaction engineering, and industrial plant design. Part of the common first-year engineering curriculum.
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BSc(Eng) in Civil Engineering
A four-year professional degree in civil and environmental engineering, covering structural, geotechnical, water, transportation, and environmental engineering.
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BSc(Eng) in Electrical Engineering
A four-year professional engineering degree in electrical and electronic systems, power engineering, and communications technology.
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BSc(Eng) in Industrial Engineering
A four-year professional degree in industrial engineering focused on the optimisation of complex systems, processes, and organisations.
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BSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering
A four-year professional degree in mechanical engineering, covering thermodynamics, mechanics, materials and design, preparing graduates for a broad range of engineering careers.
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BSc(Eng) in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
A four-year engineering degree covering the extraction, processing and performance of metals and advanced materials, underpinned by chemistry and physics.
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BSc(Eng) in Mining Engineering
A four-year professional degree in mining engineering, one of Wits' most iconic programmes. Covers mining methods, rock mechanics, ventilation, and mine design.
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Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
A three-year undergraduate degree in architectural studies providing a foundation in design, theory, technology and the context of architecture in South Africa and globally.