Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Civil Engineering Technologist.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Department of Civil Engineering | Duration: 1 year | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Entry requirements

The minimum admission requirements into the Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering are listed under each pathway into the qualification as shown below: NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits in a cognate discipline with achievement not less than 60% (average) in the level III courses. DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (i) A 360 credit Diploma in Civil Engineering at NQF Level 6. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (i) A 360 credit National Diploma in Civil Engineering at NQF Level 6 OR (ii) A 240 credit National Diploma in Civil Engineering at NQF Level 6, with the 120 Work Integrated Learning credits. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA A National Higher Diploma: Civil Engineering (T4) with the appropriate courses at this level for the field of specialisation the candidate wishes to pursue.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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