Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
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About this qualification
This is a 480-credit Bachelor of Engineering qualification at NQF Level 8 in Civil Engineering, within the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is intended to develop advanced academic and technical preparation in the civil engineering discipline.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing advanced study and work related to civil engineering and the planning, design or development of the built environment might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule or confirmation that a particular provider is currently enrolling students.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards civil engineering-related work by providing higher-level preparation in the civil engineering field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Engineering problem-solving
- Technical analysis
- Civil engineering design thinking
- Application of engineering principles
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 121181
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- University of Zululand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2026-11-14
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 14 November 2026.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is currently available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory, project or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 121181, NQF level and credit value against the provider’s current information.