If you have a mind for innovation and problem solving, then you might want to pursue a career in engineering. The University of South Africa (Unisa) has courses up for offer, Grabs the opportunity now.
Engineers study, create, and improve methods in a variety of industries, such as electronics, transportation, and the medical industry.
A career in engineering will give you an opportunity to contribute to society in a unique way. Engineers help develop and invent infrastructure that improves people’s daily lives. From medical engineering to civil engineering, what you do at work will make an impact that you can be proud of and feel a sense of fulfillment.
The University of South Africa’s school of engineering offers various programmes in engineering across different qualifications.
Below are the current minimum requirements for admission to study Engineering at Unisa:
Recipients of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) or equivalent:
At least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics, and 50% in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification, or at least N4 Mathematics passed with a minimum of 50% and N4 English, or N4 Communication, or N4 Communication Technology passed with at least 50%, and at least N4 Engineering Science passed with a minimum of 50% if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the qualification.
APS score requirement: 18
Recipients of a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning:
A D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics, and a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification, or at least N4 Mathematics passed with a minimum of 50% and N4 English, or N4 Communication, or N4 Communication Technology passed with at least 50%, or at least N4 Engineering Science passed with a minimum of 50% if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the qualification
APS score requirement: 18
Should you be interested in studying towards a 7qualification and you meet the above-mentioned requirements then enrolling in a programme at Unisa is worth looking into.
Read more about the different types of Engineering.