IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Course Requirements at IIE MSA
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The IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a bachelor's Degree offered by IIE MSA for 2027 learners, taking 4 years full-time; 5-year extended curriculum option to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at IIE MSA
- For the 4-year programme: an NSC or NC(V) with at least a higher certificate pass, or an SC with endorsement or SC(A) bachelor's pass, with at least 50% for English, 70% for Mathematics and 60% for Physical Science
- For the 5-year extended programme: at least 50% for English, 60% for Mathematics and 50% for Physical Science
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate with equivalent results
- Alternative admission can be discussed with student recruitment
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is an ECSA-accredited degree taught only at the Ruimsig Johannesburg campus, where IIE MSA's engineering programmes were based. It carries 600 credits at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 101732, code BEME0801) and starts in February. Because ECSA is a Washington Accord signatory, the degree is recognised internationally.
You can take the standard four-year route or a five-year extended curriculum if your maths and science marks are slightly below the main entry level.
Outline:
- Year 1: physics, mathematics, chemistry, programming, design graphics and an accounting module
- Year 2: advanced mathematics, electrical engineering basics, fluid mechanics, materials chemistry and electronics
- Year 3: machine design, fluid systems, structural mechanics, materials science, manufacturing techniques and thermal systems
- Year 4: renewable energy, control systems and thermodynamics, with capstone design and research projects
The programme is aimed at students who like maths and physics and want to design, build and maintain machines and energy systems in manufacturing, mining, energy and transport. Emeris does not offer postgraduate mechanical engineering, so further study is done at another university.
Possible careers
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Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Design. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE MSA. Ask IIE MSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE MSA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with IIE MSA and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Emeris undergraduate contact portal, choose Ruimsig Johannesburg as your campus and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Upload a copy of your ID (or certified passport for international students) and your latest school report or final Grade 12 results. Accept your offer on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is deducted from tuition, then submit certified documents for final approval. Applications for 2027 close on 30 October 2026, after which a R2 000 late fee applies.
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- Duration
- 4 years full-time; 5-year extended curriculum option
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 Ruimsig first-year tuition R140 400 (full settlement); 10-month and 24-month plans available.
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for 2027 (R2 000 late fee after this)
- Campus
- Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-engineering-in-mechanical-engineering, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with IIE MSA before applying.