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Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics (NQF 7, code BBGMT1) develops the knowledge and skills for practice as a Geomatics Technologist (engineering surveyor). It provides the educational base for registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) after a period of mentored work experience and for entry to Honours and Master's programmes.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Engineering Mathematics and Physics, Geomatics, Drawing and Survey Drawing, Environmental Science, Photogrammetry, Control Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering Surveying, Map Projections and Coordinate Systems, Digital Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Statistics, Geodesy, Cadastral Surveying, Theory of Errors and Network Adjustment, Computer Applications, Town and Regional Planning layout and design, Project Management and a third-year Survey Project.

Career pathways

Private sector land surveying, engineering surveying, mining, hydrographic and surveying engineering consultancies and contractors; public sector municipalities, Eskom, Transnet, Department of Transport, Water Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC with degree entry: English 4; Mathematics 4 or Technical Mathematics 5; Physical Science 4 or Technical Science 5; plus two further recognised 20-credit subjects at 4. Mathematical Literacy is not accepted. NSC applicants are ranked by the sum of Mathematics and Physical Science scores with a minimum combined score of 100%. Only first to fourth choice CAO applicants are considered. Senior Certificate: English, Mathematics and Physical Science E (HG) or C (SG). NCV Level 4: English 60%, Mathematics 70%, Physical Science 70%, Life Orientation 60% and three other vocational subjects at 70%. An NQF level 6 Diploma in Engineering is also accepted for entry. Mature-age route (DUT rule G7): applicants without the standard school-leaving qualification may be admitted if they turn 23 in the first year of registration and have at least three years' appropriate work experience and/or demonstrate capacity through a Senate-approved assessment (SATAP, Academic Literacies and English for Academic Purposes and/or a department-set written assessment); applications on this basis are due at least four months before the academic year starts.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-time undergraduate applications for the 2027 academic year must reach the CAO by the closing date of 30 September 2026; some programmes close earlier. Applications are made online through the CAO (www.cao.ac.za). The application fee is R250 (South African citizens) or R300 (international applicants), paid when submitting; the application is active only once payment is received.

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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