university of cape town department of civil engineering rondebosch

university of cape town department of civil engineering rondebosch

About civil engineering

Civil engineers are responsible for the planning, design, construction and development of building and infrastructure projects, the management and distribution of water resources, the optimisation of traffic and transport services and the creation of sustainable and energy-efficient cities and communities in a rapidly developing global environment.

Civil engineers can specialise in any of the many diverse aspects of the profession – project management, construction, transportation, urban engineering, water management, structural engineering and material technology. They tend to work into teams, with other professionals such as environmental planners, architects, town planners and community development practitioners.  They work in varied settings – on construction sites, in design consultancies, government departments and state agencies.

Admission requirements

 

For admission to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, applicants must have a National Senior Certificate endorsed for degree studies, meet the required admission point score and satisfy specified subject requirements. Admission will be based on both National Senior Certificate and National Benchmark Test results.

Bachelor of Science (Eng) in Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science (Eng) in Civil Engineering.

Students learn about the various civil engineering areas during lectures and also have practical sessions in labs. These involve the investigation of the properties of various construction materials, soil behaviour and foundation design, behaviour of structural members under different loads, water quality and waste treatment.

During vacations students are expected to do practical training involving both site work and design office experience. The course also includes a survey camp covering basic survey operations and the preparation of a site plan.​

This degree is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and recognised throughout the world in terms of the Washington Accord.

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