Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a Diploma program taught at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, South Africa. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering provides students with knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering to become registered Candidate Engineering Technicians with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Students learn to apply mathematics, natural science, and engineering sciences to solve engineering problems, perform procedural design of components and systems, and conduct investigations and experiments. The qualification also develops graduate attributes through specific modules and assessments. The program is vocationally oriented and suitable for students aiming to qualify for professional registration and to write examinations for Certificated Engineers.

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• National Senior Certificate with diploma or bachelor's endorsement including English at Level 4, Mathematics at Level 4 (not Mathematical Literacy), and Physical Science at Level 4
• Senior Certificate with E-symbol in English (2nd language) Higher Grade and E-symbol or D-symbol for Mathematics and Physical Science
• National Certificate N3 with C-symbols for at least four subjects including Mathematics and Engineering Science or D-symbol at N4 level plus language requirements
• National Certificate Vocational with minimum 50% in English, Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Life Orientation, and 60% in three compulsory vocational modules such as Engineering Processes, Engineering Technology, Fitting and Turning, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Engineering Fabrication, Welding, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Electro-technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Mechatronic Systems
• International applicants assessed by HESA/Institutional guidelines and SAQA benchmarking with an APS Score of 30

English at Level 4 (Home Language or First Additional Language) or Senior Certificate E-symbol in English (2nd language) Higher Grade

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/faculties-wsu/engineering-built-environment-and-it/faculty-departments/department-of-mechanical-engineering/programmes/diploma-in-mechanical-engineering

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for South Africa. See South Africa scholarships.