The Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering (BScEng Aeronautical) is a four-year professional degree. You will share the first two years of study with the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering students to provide you with a firm foundation in the engineering sciences.
From the third year, emphasis is placed on aeronautical design and on the study of aircraft behaviour. The practical aspects of your training are important and you will be required to complete project work during your vacations. Much of this project work is carried out in co-operation with the aircraft industry.
University of Witwatersrand Aeronautical Engineering Curriculum
First-year
- Engineering Chemistry
- Introduction to the Engineering Profession
- Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB
- Engineering Mathematics IA AND IB
- Engineering Physics IA AND IB
- Applied Physics I
AND, one of the following courses:
- Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
- Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
- The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
- Introduction to Political Studies
- Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
- Identity and Society
- Introduction to Ethics I
- Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
- Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA
Second-year
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics II
- Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- Applied Mechanics A
- Computing Skills and Software Development
- Applied Mechanics B
- Mechanical Engineering Design I
- Fluid Mechanics I
- Engineering Thermodynamics
Third-year
- Mathematical Methods
- Aeronautical Engineering Laboratory
- Aircraft Design
- Introduction to Aeronautics
- Mechatronics I
- Business Management
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Engineering in its Social Context
- Numerical Methods and Statistics
- Aircraft Structures
- Incompressible Flows
- Vacation Work I (Mechanical)
Fourth-year
- Design Project
- Research Project
- Systems Management and Integration
- Gas Dynamics and Propulsion
- Aerodynamics
- Flight Dynamics
- Aircraft Structures II
- Mechatronics II
- Engineering Professional Activity
- Selected Topics in Social Science
- Vacation Work II (Mechanical)
Entry Requirements For University of Witwatersrand Aeronautical Engineering
APS 42+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language
Level 5
Mathematics
Level 5
Physical Sciences
Level 5
Wait-listing
- Generally, applicants who achieve Level 6 in English, Mathematics, and Physical Science stand a greater chance of being accepted
University of Witwatersrand Aeronautical Engineering Career Opportunities
Design, develop and manufacture aerospace vehicles and their component systems
- Research, design and development
- Management and production side of the aeronautical industry
- Operations and maintenance
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Automotive Aerodynamics Engineer
- Aircraft Systems Design Engineer
- Propulsion Engineer
- Airline Manager
- Technical Director
- Production Manager
Contact Detail For University of Witwatersrand Aeronautical Engineering
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8am – 4.30pm
Postal address
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Private Bag 3 | Wits 2050 | South Africa
Wits Central Switchboard
Tel: +27 (0)11 717-1000