Vaal University of Technology Admission Requirements
Department: Process Control and Computer Systems
Diploma: Engineering Electrical, B Tech: Engineering Electrical, M Tech: Engineering Electrical, MEng: Engineering Electrical and
D Tech: Engineering Electrical
Computer Systems & Process Control
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za.
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including 12 months Work Integrated Learning.
M Tech in Process Control or Computer Systems
Offered as research over a two year period.
Admission requirements for M Tech in Process Control or Computer Systems
Relevant B Tech degree or equivalent degree in Process Control or Computer Systems.
D Tech in Process Control or Computer Systems
Offered as research over a three year period.
Admission requirements for D Tech in Process Control or Computer Systems
Relevant M Tech degree or equivalent degree in Process Control or Computer Systems.
Department: Electronic Engineering
Diploma: Engineering Electrical, B Tech: Engineering Electrical
M Tech: Engineering Electrical, MEng: Engineering Electrical and
D Tech: Engineering Electrical
National Diploma – Minimum Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including 12 months Work Integrated Learning.
Department: Power Engineering
Diploma: Engineering Electrical, B Tech: Engineering Electrical,
M Tech: Engineering Electrical, MEng: Engineering Electrical and
D Tech: Engineering Electrical
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including 12 months Work Integrated Learning
Department: Chemical Engineering
Diploma: Engineering Chemical,
B Tech: Engineering Chemical, M Tech: Engineering Chemical, MEng Engineering Chemical and PhD: Engineering Chemical
National Diploma – Minimum Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements:
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including 12 months work integrated learning.
Magister Technologiae: Engineering: Chemical Admission requirements:
B Tech: Engineering: Chemical or equivalent. As this degree is based on research, all candidates shall, prior to registration submit the following:
Guidelines for research projects are available at the Faculty of Engineering.
Duration of Programme: The equivalent of 1 year full-time study.
Programme Structure: This instructional programme comprises of a thesis only.
PhD Engineering: Chemical Admission requirements:
Magister Technologiae: Engineering: Chemical or equivalent
Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
Duration of the programme: At least two years full time research, concluded with a Doctoral Thesis
Department: Civil Engineering and Building
Diploma: Engineering: Civil, B Tech: Engineering Civil,
M Tech: Engineering Civil, MEng: Engineering Civil and
D Tech: Engineering Civil
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the foundation programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including Work Integrated Learning.
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE (M Tech: Engineering: Civil)
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT: B Tech: Engineering: Civil or an NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering (or related field) with an average of 60%. Holders of any other equivalent South African or foreign qualifications may also be considered based on the department’s assessment of these qualifications and the candidate’s suitability for admission into the programme. A SAQA evaluation certificate will be required to be submitted upon application for admission by candidates with foreign qualifications.
PROGRAMME DURATION: Minimum formal time is one year.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: This instructional programme comprises of a thesis only, provided that the learner has already passed an instructional offering in research methodology.
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE (D Tech: Engineering: Civil)
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT: M Tech: Engineering: Civil or an NQF level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering (or related field). Holders of any other equivalent South African or foreign qualifications may also be considered based on the department’s assessment of these qualifications and the candidate’s suitability for admission into the programme. A SAQA evaluation certificate will be required to be submitted upon application for admission by candidates with foreign qualifications.
PROGRAMME DURATION: Minimum of two years and a maximum of five years.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: This instructional programme comprises of a thesis only, provided that the learner has already passed an instructional offering in research methodology.
Industrial Engineering
Department: Industrial Engineering & Operations Management
Diploma: Engineering Industrial, B Tech Engineering: Industrial Engineering and
M Tech: Engineering Industrial
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including Work Integrated Learning.
MASTER TECHNOLOGIAE (M Tech): ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL
Programme Prerequisites
(i) A B Tech: Engineering: Industrial degree with Average of 60%.
(ii) All students are required to attend a Programme in research methodology
Programme Duration
As this degree is mainly based on research, all candidates for the degree shall, within six months after registration, submit proof of:
a) Completion of the Project Research IV subject (or approved equivalent) at the B Tech level;
b) Submission of a research proposal approved by the EXCO of Senate.
Minimum duration is one year. Note: Guidelines for research projects are available from the Faculty of Engineering.
Operations Management
Department: Industrial Engineering & Operations Management
Diploma: Engineering Operations Management, B Tech: Operations Management and M Tech: Operations
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including Work Integrated Learning.
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Diploma: Engineering Mechanical, B Tech: Engineering Mechanical, M Tech: Engineering Mechanical, MEng: Engineering Mechanical and
D Tech: Engineering: Mechanical
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech) – Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including 12 months Work Integrated Learning.
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE (M Tech)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A minimum average of 65% must be achieved in Baccalaureus Technologiae. All students are required to attend a Programme in research methodology.
PROGRAMME DURATION: Minimum formal time is one year
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: A dissertation.
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE (D Tech)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Magister Technologiae, or equivalent qualification
PROGRAMME DURATION: Minimum formal time is two years
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: An advanced research project with a thesis.
Department: Metallurgical Engineering
Diploma: Engineering Metallurgical, B Tech: Engineering Metallurgical,
M Tech: Engineering Metallurgical, MEng: Engineering Metallurgical and
D Tech: Engineering Metallurgical
National Diploma – Admission Requirements
| NSC National Senior Certificate | Compulsory Subjects | Minimum | 3 = 40 – 49%
4 = 50 – 59% 5 = 60 – 69% 6 = 70 – 79% 7 = 80 – 89% 8 = 90 – 100% |
| Mathematics | 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | ||
| English | 4 | ||
| Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3 | 4 x 3 | ||
| Total APS | 24 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For details on the pre diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech )- Admission requirements
All applicants must have a National Diploma with the proviso of a 60% performance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the B Tech qualification, including 12 months Work Integrated Learning.
M Tech
B Tech or equivalent:
This is a purely research qualification. The student should prove that he/she has passed an approved Programme in research methodology.
D Tech
Admission requirements:
Magister Technologiae: Engineering: Metallurgical
Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
Duration of the programme: At least two years full time research, concluded with a Doctoral Thesis