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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

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Why Study Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering?

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering programme offered at IIE MSA is accredited by the CHE/HEQC and endorsed by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The Engineering Council of South Africa is the only signatory in Africa to the Washington Accord, therefore allowing for global recognition.

The shortage of skilled engineers has a widespread effect on South Africa and the African continent at large, affecting the country’s functioning in the globalised business environment and economy. Upon graduating with this degree, your skills will be in high demand, making you sought after by potential employers.

You will be well-prepared to enter into the industry upon graduating. Unlike traditional engineering programmes, the IIE degree programme will expose you to the role of engineering in the real world as early as the first year of the programme. Our programme ensures that you are equipped with first-hand experience of the value that engineering adds to improving the quality of lives in communities.
This qualification will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and insights to reach a deeper understanding of managing the built environment, through the application of the principles learnt throughout the programme.

The programme will be offered in two streams; namely the four-year mainstream programme and the five-year extended programme. The purpose of the extended programme is to offer students the opportunity to complete the first two years of the mainstream programme over a period of three years. The credit allocation for the first two years of the programme will therefore be spread over three years and allow the student to make a smooth transition into tertiary education.

Successful completion of this programme leads to an IIE qualification.

For more information about studying the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at IIE MSA, get in touch with us

Career Opportunities

Graduatesof this mechanical engineering course will be able to take jobs with large corporations, with small or mid-size companies and non-profit organisations. Other career options include consulting positions or entrepreneurship. Through further study, your opportunities may expand to include registration as a professional engineer, progression toward the Government Certificate of Competency and research.

Duration

Mainstream programme

Minimum 4 years, full time study, for students gaining entry into the mainstream programme.

Extended programme

Minimum 5 years, full time study, for students gaining entry into the extended programme.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CHE. Registration: NQF Level 8, SAQA ID 112847

Fees for 2019

R 94,750 (6,439.67 USD) per annum

Fees are subject to change annually.

Domestic/South African students are advised to pay 30% of their semester fee before enrolment and the balance by the published payment due date. Alternative payment arrangements can be applied for to pay each module in full before the commencement date of the module.

Payment dates are earlier if you are a commencing international student. This is to allow 6-8 weeks for your study visa applications to be processed prior to enrolment. To avoid delays obtaining a study visa, commencing international students must pay a 30% deposit before enrolling to allow 6-8 weeks for study visa applications and 50% balance on or before enrolment.

For more information regarding fees please visit the Fee structure

Payment Methods

For more information on our payment methods visit https://www.iiemsa.co.za/pay-fees/

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances

On-campus at IIE MSA: full-time

Programme codes: BEME413

South Africa Student Inquiries
Telephone: +27 11 950 4009
Email: enquiries@iiemsa.co,za

Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements: 4-year programme

National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Bachelor pass with an APS score of at least 31, English (50%)(4) and Mathematics (70%)(6) and Physical Science (60%)(5)

National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V))
Bachelor pass with an APS score of at least 31, English (50%)(3) and Mathematics (70%)(4) and Physical Science (60%)(3)

Senior Certificate (SC)
Endorsement with an APS score of at least 31, English (50%)(D) and Mathematics (70%)(B) and Physical Science (60%)(C)

Senior Certificate (Amended) (SC(a))
Bachelor pass with an APS score of at least 31, English (50%) and Mathematics (70%) and Physical Science (60%)

Note: IIE MSA makes provision for bonus points for above average achievements in English, Mathematics or Physical Science
+ 1 APS points for 60% to 69% for English, Maths or Physical Science
+ 2 APS points for 70% and above for English, Maths or Physical Science
A total of 4 additional APS points are permitted

Minimum Admission Requirements: 5-year programme

National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Bachelor pass with an APS score of at least 28, English (50%)(4) and Mathematics (60%)(5) and Physical Science (50%)(4)

National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V))
Bachelor pass with an APS score of at least 28, English (50%)(3) and Mathematics (60%)(3) and Physical Science (50%)(3)

Senior Certificate (SC)
Endorsement with an APS score of at least 28, English (50%)(D) and Mathematics (60%)(C) and Physical Science (50%)(D)

Senior Certificate (Amended) (SC(a))
Bachelor pass with an APS score of at least 28, English (50%) and Mathematics (60%) and Physical Science (50%)

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

Foundation programme Engineering

If you don't meet the entry requirements for direct entry to the IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering degree, the IIE Foundation Programme Engineering offered at IIE MSA can get you there.

Applications

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Entry requirements

International entry requirements

International Students

4-year programme: An USAf Exemption Certificate to degree studies with 70% or equivalent for Maths, 60% or equivalent for Physical Science AND 50% or equivalent for English or requisite English test e.g. TOEFL, IELS

5-year programme: An USAf Exemption Certificate to degree studies with 60% or equivalent for Maths, 50% or equivalent for Physical Science AND 50% or equivalent for English or requisite English test e.g. TOEFL, IELS

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.