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BEng in Mechanical Engineering 5-year programme at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This is the 5-year (previously ENGAGE) route into Mechanical Engineering, with the same programme content and career outcomes as the 4-year programme but a lower entry threshold and an extended duration. Students may apply directly to this programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 5 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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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 33. NSC/IEB 65% in English Home Language/First Additional Language, 65% in Mathematics, 65% in Physical Sciences, APS 33.

Duration: 5 years, full-time

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