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Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended Curricula Programme) at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The extended curricula version of the Diploma in Civil Engineering equips under-prepared students for civil engineering studies by adding foundational components in the first two years (S1A and S1B), extending the time needed to complete the qualification. Exit level outcomes and graduate attributes are the same as the mainstream diploma.

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

What you will study

Foundational, discipline-related components are added in years one and two before students continue with the mainstream Diploma in Civil Engineering content.

Career pathways

Same pathway as the Diploma in Civil Engineering: civil engineering technician and Candidate Engineering Technician registration with ECSA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 22. The admission requirments for this qualification is the same with the Diploma in Civil Engineering requirements. However, note that applicants whose Mathematics or Physical Science rating is one symbol below the above requirements will be considered. APS Score 22 [APS determined on WSU classification table (six NSC subjects: English and one other language subject) plus 4 NSC subjects in which the student scored the highest marks excluding life orientation)] (c)

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.

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