University of Johannesburg BEngTech Hons in Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

BEngTech Hons in Mechanical Engineering

Johannesburg, South Africa

Bachelor's degree

1 year

English

Full time

ZAR 48,689 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R48689,00 and R60191,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg prepares students for industry and research, deepening mechanical engineering knowledge and research skills. UJ is a vibrant, multicultural university in Johannesburg offering support (First Year Experience, Senior Student Experience), sports and student life, international partnerships, research output.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as mechanical or design engineers, in manufacturing, maintenance and reliability, project or plant engineering, research and development (R&D), quality control, consultancy, and technical management. They can progress to postgraduate study (MSc or PhD) or work in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, mining, and industrial engineering.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering is to develop students for both industry and research, such that they are able to deepen their expertise in Mechanical Engineering and develop their research capacity in the methodology and techniques of the discipline. 

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses. 
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!