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PROSPECTUS
CSET
2023-2024
PROSPECTUS
R
ecognition of our stu- As a modern distance-learning
dents is not only based institution, Unisa uses the latest
on their qualifications, IT technology, integrated in the
but also on their work ethic and learning process. However, if
ability to function independently, you do not have a computer or
with perseverance and self-dis- internet access, you are not ex-
cipline. Unisa students tend to cluded! You may use any of our
be more mature, can plan their telecentres to access computer
studies around their work and resources. Wherever you are in
still have time for family and oth- the world, as a Unisa student
er commitments. Self-discipline you are never alone. We have
and time management are two provided a number of support
of the skills required to study services for our students, such as
at Unisa – distance education an online learning portal, called
may not be for everyone, but it myUnisa. We also offer online
may just be for you! Imagine a discussion forums, where you
flexible classroom that can be can chat to other students and
adjusted around your schedule – your lecturers and content-spe-
your classroom will be wherever cialist e-tutors; and you will also
you are: a room at home, a desk have access to career and study
at work, a hotel room while you counsellors.
are on a business trip.
HOW
READY
ARE YOU FOR
CODeL?
Comprehensive, open, distance and eLearning
(CODeL+) is a different way of learning compared to
your previous learning experiences. Most importantly:
you will have to take responsibility for your studies.
Your contact with the University, your lecturers
or your fellow students will be mostly via
the internet or other mass-media
forms.
THIS
THISMAY
MAY BE
BE YOUR
YOUR
OPPORTUNITY.
OPPORTUNITY. ARE
ARE
YOU
YOU READY
READY FOR
FOR THE
THE
CHALLENGE?
CHALLENGE?
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OUR
VISION
The vision of the College
of Science, Engineering and
Technology (CSET) is to
“develop world class, futuristic,
African science, engineering
and technology leaders, who
aspire to extend the frontiers of
innovation”.
OUR
MISSION MODERN FACILITIES
CSET provides graduates with The Unisa Science Campus offers state-of-the-art laboratories and high-
an enabling environment for end equipment, thereby advancing science education and research at
advancing science, engineering an international level. It features 12 buildings, a library, two auditoriums
and technology knowledge and a large study area. The new laboratories are for teaching and
that is nationally responsive and learning, and research purposes. The modern facilities and equipment
globally relevant. not only enable the training of both undergraduate and postgraduate
students, but also attract international scholars and researchers to
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accountability
Adaptability
RECOGNITION OF
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Equity and respect
Integrity
PRIOR LEARNING
The College of Science, (RPL)
Engineering and Technology During your lifetime, you might have acquired various skills,
believes in providing affordable, competencies and experiences. This learning – which may have taken
accessible, high-quality, relevant place outside formal education and training – is valuable, regardless
Science, Engineering and of where or when it was obtained. You may have acquired skills or
Technology programmes. knowledge from a combination of training conducted while at work,
Therefore, we offer innovative experience gained at work, short courses, or from community work
delivery approaches and in a relevant field. RPL permits you to gain credits towards formal
mechanisms that support our certificate, diploma and degree qualifications offered by Unisa, based
extensive student base through on the level and extent of your knowledge. Your prior learning will be
excellent research, community measured against specified prescribed learning outcomes.
engagement, academic and For more information on recognition of prior learning, please email rpl@unisa.ac.za
administrative staff, and systems. or visit www.unisa.ac.za/rpl.
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CSET
2023-2024
PROSPECTUS
CHOOSE YOUR
QUALIFICATION
UNDERGRADUATE
QUALIFICATIONS
HIGHER • Advanced Diploma in (98801 - CIS)
Electrical Engineering in •
CERTIFICATES Telecommunications (90127)
Bachelor of Science Chemistry
• Higher Certificate in Physical and Physics (98801 - CAP)
Sciences (90101) • Advanced Diploma in • Bachelor of Science Chemistry
Engineering Technology in Civil
• Higher Certificate in
Engineering (90142)
and Statistics (98801 - CAS)
Mathematics and Statistics • Bachelor of Science General
(90129) • Advanced Diploma in Industrial (98801 - GEN)
Engineering (90134)
• Bachelor of Science
• Advanced Diploma in Mathematics and Applied
Information Resource Mathematics (98801 - MAM)
DIPLOMAS Management (90007)
• Diploma in Chemical • Bachelor of Science
• Advanced Diploma in Mathematics and Chemistry
Engineering (90130) Mechanical Engineering (98801 - MAC)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (90133)
(90137) • Bachelor of Science
• Advanced Diploma in Mining Mathematics and Computer
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (90131) Science (98801 - MCS)
Engineering (90138)
Additional qualifications will be • Bachelor of Science
• Diploma in Industrial Mathematics and Information
Engineering (90136) added once the legal registration
process of the new qualifications with Systems (98801 - MIS)
• Diploma in Information
the relevant authorities has been • Bachelor of Science
Technology (98806 - ITE) Mathematics and Physics
completed.
• Diploma in Mechanical (98801 - MAP)
Engineering (90132) • Bachelor of Science
• Diploma in Mining Engineering Mathematics and Statistics
(90140) BACHELOR DEGREES (98801 - MAS)
• Bachelor of Science Applied
• Diploma in Pulp and Paper Mathematics and Computer • Bachelor of Science Statistics
Technology (90141) Science (98801 - AMC) and Physics (98801 - STP)
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POSTGRADUATE
QUALIFICATIONS
POSTGRADUATE MASTER’S DEGREES DOCTORAL DEGREES
DIPLOMAS • Master of Engineering (90121) • Doctor of Philosophy in Applied
• Postgraduate Diploma Mathematics (98972)
• Master of Science in Applied
in Information Resource Mathematics (98971) • Doctor of Philosophy in
Management (90069) Astronomy (98974)
• Master of Science in Astronomy
• Doctor of Philosophy in
(98973) Chemistry (98976)
HONOURS DEGREES
• Bachelor of Commerce • Master of Science in Chemistry • Doctor of Philosophy in
Honours in Business Informatics (98975) Computer Science (98803)
(98450) • Master of Science in Computing • Doctor of Philosophy in
• Bachelor of Engineering (98961) Engineering (90179)
Technology Honours in • Doctor of Philosophy in
Chemical Engineering (90155) • Master of Science in
Information Technology Information Systems (98804)
• Bachelor of Engineering
Management (90157) • Doctor of Philosophy in
Technology Honours in Mathematics (98979)
Electronic Engineering (90156) • Master of Science in
Mathematics (98977) • Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
• Bachelor of Engineering (98981)
Technology Honours in • Master of Science in Physics
Industrial Engineering (90154) • Doctor of Philosophy in
(98980) Statistics (98984)
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Master of Science in Statistics
Technology Honours in • Doctor of Philosophy Science,
Mechanical Engineering (98982) Engineering and Technology
(90151) • Master of Science in Chemistry (90040 - SET)
• Bachelor of Engineering Education (98963) • Doctor of Philosophy Statistics
Technology Honours in Power Education (90040 - STA)
• Master of Science in Computing
Engineering (90153) Education (98964) • Doctor of Philosophy
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology Education (90040
• Master of Science in Life Science - TEC)
Technology Honours in
Structural Engineering (90152) Education (98965) • Doctor of Philosophy
• Bachelor of Engineering • Master of Science in Astronomy Education (90040
Technology Honours in Water Mathematics Education - AST)
Engineering (90150) (98966) • Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Education (90040 - CHE)
• Master of Science in Physics
Applied Mathematics (98921) Education (98967) • Doctor of Philosophy
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Computing Education (90040
• Master of Science in Science - COM)
Astronomy (98920)
Education (98968)
• Bachelor of Science Honours in • Doctor of Philosophy Life
Chemistry (98919) • Master of Science in Statistics Sciences Education (90040
Education (98969) - LIF)
• Bachelor of Science Honours in
Computing (98908) • Master of Science in Technology • Doctor of Philosophy
Education (98970) Mathematics Education (90040
• Bachelor of Science Honours in - MAT)
Mathematics (98923)
• Doctor of Philosophy Physics
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Education (90040 - PHY)
Physics (98918)
• Doctor of Philosophy Science
• Bachelor of Science Honours Education (90040 - SCE)
in Statistics New Curriculum
(98922 - NEW)
• You may apply for the CSET Master’s and PhD qualifications outside the
prescribed application dates (excluding Computing students.) Please contact
the Master’s and Doctoral Administration Section for assistance
(011 471 3296; mandd@unisa.ac.za).
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CSET
2023-2024
PROSPECTUS
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
To be accepted for an Advanced Diploma, you must have completed:
Advanced Certificate
A national or
A National Diploma in A 360 credit Diploma in Engineering Practice
international equivalent
Engineering, at NQF in Engineering at NQF in a relevant field at
qualification at
level 6, in the relevant Level 6, in the relevant NQF Level 6, from an
NQF level 6 in the
field field accredited provider of
appropriate field
higher education
HONOURS DEGREES
An appropriate NQF 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education. A minimum of 60%
for the major(s), or for a selected number of NQF 7 modules in the qualification.
MASTER’S DEGREES
An Honours degree, postgraduate diploma, or 4-year bachelor of science degree in the related field, with
an average of at least 60%. Applicants must first contact the relevant academic department to confirm
the availability of a supervisor, before applying for admission. Students who have not completed a module
in research methodology may be required to complete such a module before the proposal for a Master’s
degree will be considered.
DOCTORAL DEGREES
An appropriate Master’s degree. Applicants must first contact the relevant academic department to
confirm the availability of a supervisor, before applying for admission.
Disclaimer: Meeting the minimum requirements for the postgraduate qualifications will not guarantee a place at Unisa, as the
University can only enrol a limited number of students per qualification.
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CSET
2023-2024
PROSPECTUS
1 Choosing your
qualification 3 Upload supporting documents
Once you have decided Everyone applying for a new qualification (first-time applicants or
on the qualification you existing students starting a new qualification) must submit the re-
want, you are ready to quired documents. Unisa does not provide scanners or electronic
apply. You are encouraged devices at the regional offices, so please ensure that your docu-
to select two (2) possible ments are scanned and uploaded to an electronic device before
qualifications and rank starting the application process. Documents must have been
them in order of prefer- certified within the last 3 months before uploading – uncertified
ence – remember that copies that are uploaded will be rejected. Required documents
Unisa has limited space per generally consists of the following:
qualification, so you may
not be admitted to your
first choice. Make sure that
you meet the admission • Copy of your school • Copy of your
requirements of all the qualifications (eg Senior marriage certificate
qualifications you list. Certificate) (if applicable) or
divorce decree (if
applicable)
• Copy of your official
tertiary academic
record(s) (if applicable) • Sworn translations
(internet copies will not of documents if they
• Copy of your ID
document (RSA students)
or ID / passport
If your application for admis- (international students)
sion to study through Unisa
is incomplete, it cannot be
considered.
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HOW TO APPLY
Pay the Accreditation
application
fee once you’ve
received a student CSET offers Engineering
number from Unisa programmes that are
aligned with the Higher
Education Qualifications
Sub-Framework (HEQSF),
Pay the application fee
endorsed by the Depart-
once you have received a
ment of Higher Education
student number, and use
and Training (DHET),
this number as payment
accredited by the Council
reference. Visit www.
on Higher Education (CHE)
unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo
and registered with the
for banking and payment
South African Qualifica-
information. It is often more
tions Authority (SAQA).
convenient and quicker to pay
by credit card on the secure
All Engineering qualifi-
Unisa website.
cations offered by Unisa
are fully accredited by
the Engineering Council
of South Africa (ECSA),
in compliance with the
International Engineering
Alliance requirements for
international comparability.
The last ECSA accreditation
was done in March 2019.
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CSET
2023-2024
PROSPECTUS
STUDENT SUPPORT AT
THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY
CSET prides itself on its learner support, which includes the following:
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THE “TEACH-OUT” PROCESS (FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS ONLY)
1. 2019 was the last year that new frame will be transferred BTech degree in this time
students could enrol for National to an equivalent National frame will be transferred
Diplomas and BTech qualifications. Qualification Framework to an equivalent National
(NQF)-level qualification Qualification Framework
2. These registered undergraduate after 2023. Unisa’s credit (NQF)-level qualification
Engineering students are required exemption rules will apply to after 2021. Unisa’s credit
to finish their studies according such transfers. exemption rules will apply to
to a “teach-out” plan, in line with such transfers.
• In 2022, no new
Unisa’s rules. This plan stipulates
students will be allowed • In 2022, no new
the following:
to register for the phased students will be allowed
A. National Diplomas out qualifications. to register for the phased
• Students have to complete out qualifications.
all National Diploma B. BTech Qualifications
qualifications within five years. • Students have to complete 3. The introduction of the new
This means that they must all BTech qualifications within HEQSF aligned qualifications will
complete the qualifications three years. This means that enable engineering students to
no later than 2023, when the they must complete the further their studies up to doctoral
offering ends. qualifications no later than and post-doctoral levels, nationally
2021, when the offering ends. or internationally.
• The students who do not
manage to obtain the • The students who do not
National Diploma in this time manage to obtain their
NB: It is important to note that Short Learning Programmes are by nature curtailed/concise. They are not formal
qualifications. No application fee is required when applying for a Short Learning Programme.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES
For SLPs in Computer Science, Information Systems and Information Technology, you can
contact:
cset@unisa.ac.za
www.unisa.ac.za/cset
(011) 670 9228/9063
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
NB Pityana Building, 1st Floor, Office A01-029
Cnr Christiaan de Wet and Pioneer Avenue
UNISA Science Campus
Florida