Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering Course Requirements at UNISA
University of South Africa · College of Science, Engineering and Technology
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by UNISA for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 to 2 years, studied via distance learning to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering at UNISA
A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score). Admission is competitive and subject to available space.
About this course
Built for graduates who already hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, this Honours programme sharpens knowledge of Chemical Engineering through 6 focused modules and a research component. Graduates typically move into roles such as Chemical Engineering Technologist, Process Engineer, Plant Engineer.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via Unisa's own application system during the official application window; this is a centralised distance-learning university, so there is no in-person application at a specific campus.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Chemical Engineering Technologist. 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 funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Bachelor Honours Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
UNISA’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 UNISA and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 August 2026
- Close: 30 November 2026
Exact 2026 dates not yet confirmed by UNISA (given as Aug/Sep to Nov/Dec) - check unisa.ac.za closer to the time.
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- Duration
- 1 to 2 years, studied via distance learning
- NQF Level
- 8
- APS / Points
- Unisa Admission Score (AS) 60
- Campus
- Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria
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Source: unisa.json, last verified 2026-08-25. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of South Africa before applying.