26 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Degree Programs in South Africa

EBIT’s Department of Civil Engineering is undertaking future-focused research in the state-of-the-art Engineering 4.0 Complex. Its research focus areas impact on the delivery of services to the public through the development of optimal road maintenance and water reticulation networks.

The purpose of the BEngTech (Civil Engineering) is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Civil Engineering Technologist.

The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large.

All engineering aspects of soil and rock fall within the discipline of geotechnical engineering. Current research in the discipline focuses on saturated and unsaturated soil behaviour, soil structure interaction problems, in situ testing, and the engineering properties of tailings and other waste. It employs tools such as physical modelling in the geotechnical centrifuge, advanced geotechnical laboratory testing, and numerical and probabilistic analysis.

The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/or design and synthesis and related principles to specific problems of society at large. One of the main objectives of this process is to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental engineering research independently. It also promotes a lifelong learning approach.

In the discipline of water resources engineering, civil engineers contribute to the sustainable development of safe water supply to all consumers and the protection of this natural resource through an understanding of the natural hydrological cycle, physical principles and the effect of human interference in the design of pipelines, pump stations, open channels and hydraulic structures, and the assessment of the yield from surface water resources.

The purpose of the MEng in Structural Engineering is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental structural engineering sciences, design, and synthesis to specific structural engineering problems in society at large. One of the main objectives is to develop an advanced capability to do fundamental structural engineering research independently and, in so doing, promote lifelong learning.

A wide spectrum of modules are presented in the discipline of structural engineering, including analytical subjects such as structural analysis and structural mechanics, as well as design courses in reinforced concrete, steel and timber. The research in the discipline currently focuses on advanced structural analysis and structural reliability, reinforced concrete, structural steel and structural timber.

The degree is conferred on the basis of a dissertation and examination on the field of study of the dissertation and/or divisions of the field of study as required by the relevant head of department. Research activities in the Department of Chemical Engineering aim at knowledge creation and human capacity development via:

The purpose of this focus area is to train environmental graduates who specialised in careers in the sustainable management of water resources. On completion of the training, candidates should be conversant and be able to partake in, or render advice concerning, all aspects involved in water resource management in Southern Africa. This includes principles of quality management, water conservation, water demand management, water supply and sanitation technologies.

The purpose of this focus area is to train environmental graduates who specialised in careers in the sustainable management of water resources. On completion of the training, candidates should be conversant and be able to partake in, or render advice concerning, all aspects involved in water resource management in Southern Africa. This includes principles of quality management, water conservation, water demand management, water supply and sanitation technologies.

The Department has a long tradition of excellence in education, training and research in the field of water utilisation. The degree programmes offered in water utilasation provide balanced training to students in the fields of water quality management, as well as water and wastewater treatment design, operation and optimisation and using techniques such as adsorption and membrane technology.

The purpose of the qualification is to develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying construction economics (quantity surveying) and/or design and synthesis, and related inter-disciplinary principles independently to specific management systems problems of society at large.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Construction is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Construction Professional. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with the following abilities: analytical thinking, managerial competence, relevant technological competence, and creative, critical thinking.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Mine Surveying degree is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Mine Surveyor (technologist).