TUT Baccalaureus Technologiae BTech In Metallurgy Engineering
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Engineering: Metallurgy (with Hydrometallurgy or Mineral Processing)
or a NQF Level 6 (old NQF and the new HEQF) qualification in Metallurgical Engineering or
closely related field, obtained from an accredited South African university.
Preference will be given to candidates with an average of 60% or more. Candidates who do
not meet the 60% requirement will be evaluated by the Department and may be requested
to provide a portfolio of relevant work experience (excluding P1 and P2) in order to be
considered for selection.
National Diploma students at TUT who are busy with their final
semester (P2) and do not have more than one theoretical subject outstanding may also apply
for admission and may be considered based on the average of their completed theoretical
subjects, but admission will be subject to the successful completion of the National Diploma
and the Faculty’s Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be
considered, but will have to apply at least six months in advance for the recognition of such
qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission.
The University and/or Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s
suitability and/or competence for admission to the programme. Depending on the nature of
such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.
Proof of English proficiency may be required.
b. Selection criteria:
Due to capacity constraints, candidates will be selected based on academic performance and/
or work experience. Selection will be done after the closing date for applications. Please note
that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
c. Minimum duration:
One year.
d. Presentation:
Evening classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or
Saturdays.
e. Intake for the qualification:
January only.
f. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
g. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Practicals:
It is compulsory for students to attend 100% of the practicals. Students must pass the practical
component of a subject to be admitted to the examination.
