TUT Baccalaureus Technologiae BTech in Surveying
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants:
Students who intend to enrol for this qualification should take note that no new applications will
be accepted as from 2020. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website
for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education
Qualification Sub-Framework.
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Engineering: Surveying or an NQF Level 6 (old NQF and new HEQF)
qualification in Engineering Surveying (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.
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 interviewed by a panel consisting of the Head
of the Department and at least two other senior academic staff members. Please consult the
Department to obtain more details regarding the focus points of the interview. Please note
that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Candidates may be selected for the programme if all the following criteria can be met –
– Suitable student who complies with all admission requirements (both academic and
those mentioned above);
– If an appropriate project is available for the student to work on; and
– Where appropriate, the necessary equipment and facilities are available or will be
obtainable in order to execute the entire project.
c. Minimum duration:
One year.
d. Presentation:
Block-mode classes presented over a period of two years. Classes and assessments may
take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
e. Intake for the qualification:
January and July.
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.
