Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental quality. Environmental engineers work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Below are the schools that offer Environmental Engineering course in South Africa :
University of Pretoria -Environmental Engineering
The postgraduate programme of the Environmental Engineering Group (EEG) offers the following degrees: BEng(Hons) and MEng Environmental Engineering for students with a BEng or equivalent qualification, and the BSc(Hons)(App Sci) and MSc(App Sci) for students with an acceptable B-degree. Masters degrees are offered through dissertations to students who have achieved an average of at least 60% for their Honours studies.
Programme outline
A candidate who enrols for the Honours degree must pass the following basic modules (128 credits):
CEM 780 Environmental Management 780 – 32 credits
CAM 780/787 Air Management 780/787 – 32 credits
WQB 780 Water Quality Management 780 – 32 credits
WAI 780/787 Waste Management 780/787 32 credits
UNISA -Environmental Engineering – EEN101M
| Baccalareus Technologiae Degree | Year module | NQF level: 5 | Credits: 24 |
| Module presented in English |
Purpose: The qualifying students will be able to apply the principles underlying the application of pollution management strategies. This module also enable students to develop skills in environmental engineering that can be applied in businesses, commerce, government, communities and ther areas of life.
Wits University -School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Undergraduate applicants Requirements
Which school-leaving qualification category do you fall into?
- The National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Foreign School-Leaving Qualification
- The National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)
Admission Point Score (APS)
Are you an applicant who is currently writing or completed the NSC matric? If you are, then please read the information below regarding admission requirements.
NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:
- That English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.
- Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.
- Maths Literacy is accepted for some degrees (see Admission Requirements (NSC)).
- Wits does not distinguish between designated vs non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS)
- The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation
| NSC Scale of Achievement | NSC% | Wits APS | Wits APS% | Wits APS for Maths & English | Wits APS for Life Orientation | Wits APS for Other subjects |
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | 80-99 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 0-29 | 8 7 6 5 4 3 0 0 | 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 30-39 0-29 | 8 + 2=10 7 + 2=9 6 + 2=8 5 + 2=7 4 3 0 0 | 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 | 8 7 6 5 4 3 0 0 |
How much do environmental engineers earn in South Africa?
An early career Environmental Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R225,000 based on 14 salaries. A mid-career Environmental Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R500,505 based on 10 salaries.
What kind of education do you need to be a environmental engineer?
A bachelor’s degree is needed to become an environmental engineer. Environmental engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field, such as civil, chemical, or general engineering. Employers also value practical experience.