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

Mechanical engineering concerns the design, manufacture and operation of components, devices and systems such as thermal power systems, manufacturing technologies, vehicles, robotics and mechatronics. The undergraduate programme gives a broad foundation covering dynamics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and design, and also offers a 5-year route (previously ENGAGE) with lower entry requirements.

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

What you will study

Dynamics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and design, covering mechanical and aeronautical skills for transport, mining, mechatronics and air conditioning systems.

Career pathways

Employment across the chemical industry, mining, manufacturing, processing, vehicle and aircraft design, defence and aeronautics, including aerospace engineer, automotive engineer, maintenance engineer, design engineer and data science engineer roles.

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