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BEng in Civil Engineering 4-year programme at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Civil engineers research, plan, design, construct and maintain structures such as tower blocks, dams, canals, pipelines, roads, bridges, tunnels, railway lines, airports and power stations. The programme also offers a 5-year route (previously ENGAGE) with lower entry requirements, and incorporates environmental engineering and management.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Analytical design, infrastructure planning, environmental engineering and management, using modern IT and computer software for modelling and design.

Career pathways

Design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure such as skyscrapers, dams, canals, pipelines, roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, power stations and waterworks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 35. 4-year programme: NSC/IEB achievement level 5 in English Home Language/First Additional Language, level 6 in Mathematics, level 6 in Physical Sciences, APS 35. 5-year programme: 65% in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, APS 33.

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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