APS 42
minimum admission score
4 years
to complete
NQF 8
qualification level
30 Sep 2026
applications close
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering is a bachelor's Degree offered by Wits for 2027 learners, taking 4 years 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.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering at Wits
- National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass
- English Home Language or First Additional Language, Mathematics and Physical Sciences all at Level 5 (applicants achieving Level 6 in these subjects stand a stronger chance of acceptance)
What you study
About This Course
This four-year programme trains engineers to plan, design, build and maintain the physical infrastructure societies depend on, including water systems, transport networks and structures. Early years build a foundation in mathematics, computing and natural sciences, while later years focus on geotechnical, structural, hydraulic and transportation engineering design. Practical training and vacation work are built into the degree to give students real industry exposure before graduation.
After you graduate
Careers This Course Leads To
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil 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 Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Bridge Engineer. 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
As a Bachelor's Degree at Wits, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. At an admission score of APS 42+, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
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 Wits and NSFAS.
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How to Apply at Wits for 2027
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