Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification. Required Subjects & Pass Levels: Mathematics: Minimum 60% to 69% (Level 5) (Note: Mathematical Literacy is not accepted) Physical Sciences: Minimum 50% to 59% (Level 4) English: Minimum 50% to 59% (Level 4) CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 32 points: Selection Process & Additional Requirements: NCV & TVET Applicants: Applicants in possession of an NCV or N3–N6 TVET qualifications will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be considered on a case-by-case basis for candidates who do not meet the minimum admission requirements. This grants admission only and does not exempt individual subjects. Mandatory Graduation Modules: No student will be allowed to graduate without successfully completing both the Academic Literacy and Communication Studies module and Personal Information Management. ECSA Graduate Attributes: Students must achieve competency in all ECSA Graduate Attributes before they will be allowed to graduate. Elective Streams: In the second year, students must choose between the Engineering Manufacturing or Electrical Technology streams and follow through with the corresponding modules in the third year. Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification (requiring 60% Standard Grade or 50% Higher Grade in Mathematics).