2025

PROSPECTUS
CSET
2025
PROSPECTUS

UNISA STUDENTS ARE WIDELY

RECOGNISED IN THE WORKPLACE

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

OUR collaborative research. The Science Campus creates an environment

that stimulates research and innovation, supports researchers and

VALUES meets the educational and training needs of Unisa’s Comprehensive,

open, distance and e-Learning students, at both undergraduate and
• Academic excellence
postgraduate levels.
• Quality service
• Responsibility and

•
accountability
Adaptability
RECOGNITION OF
•
•
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 [email protected]
administrative staff, and systems. or visit www.unisa.ac.za/rpl.

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CSET
2025
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)

Additional qualifications will be • Bachelor of Science Applied • Bachelor of Science in

Mathematics and Physics Computing (98906 - COM)
added once the legal registration
process of the new qualifications with (98801 - AMP) • Bachelor of Science in
• Bachelor of Science Applied Informatics (98907 - INF)
the relevant authorities has been
completed. Mathematics and Statistics
(98801 - AMS)
• Bachelor of Science Chemistry
and Applied Mathematics
ADVANCED (98801 - CAM)
DIPLOMAS • Bachelor of Science Chemistry
• Advanced Diploma in Chemical and Computer Science (98801
Engineering (90128) - CCS)
• Advanced Diploma in • Bachelor of Science Chemistry
Electrical Engineering in Power and Information Systems
Engineering (90126)

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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; [email protected]).

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CSET
2025
PROSPECTUS

ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your
chosen qualification.

HIGHER CERTIFICATE QUALIFICATIONS

A National Certificate
A National Senior Certificate a Senior Certificate, with at
(Vocational) Level 4, with at
(NSC), with at least 30% least 30% HG or 40% SG in
least 30% in the language of
in the language of teaching the language of teaching and
teaching and learning and 40%
and learning and 40% in learning and 40% HG or 50%
in Mathematics in terms of the
Mathematics SG in Mathematics,
NSC

APS/AS OF 15

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DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS IN ENGINEERING
The learners accepted to enrol for the qualification must meet one of the following requirements:

A National
Senior Certificate
a Senior Certificate
(NSC) (Diploma
(prior to 2008) with
endorsement) NC(V) National
Mathematics, Physical
with a rating of 4 Certificate
Science and English
in Mathematics or (Vocational) (Diploma
with at least a D
Technical Mathematics endorsement) with
symbol on the Higher Higher Certificate in
(not Mathematical English, Mathematics
Grade or C symbol on relevant field.
Literacy), English, and Engineering
the Standard Grade or
Physical Science or Science with a
N4 Mathematics and
Technical Science, or minimum mark of
Engineering Science
N4 Mathematics and 50%.
with minimum mark
Engineering Science
of 50%,
with minimum mark
of 50%,

Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for
which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
APS/AS OF 18

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

a Senior Certificate (SC) with at
least a D symbol on HG or a C
symbol on SG in the language
of teaching and learning, and
A National Senior Certificate
with at least a D symbol on
(NSC) (Diploma endorsement)
HG or a C symbol on SG in
or equivalent with at least 50%
Mathematics, and a D symbol
in the language of teaching and
on HG or a C symbol on SG in
learning, 50% in Mathematics a Higher Certificate that satisfies
Physical Science, if any Physics
or at least N4 Mathematics the Mathematics and Language
or Chemistry modules form
passed with a minimum of requirement.
part of the curriculum of a
50% and N4 English, or
selected qualification, or at least
N4 Communication, or N4
N4 Mathematics passed with
Communication Technology
a minimum of 50% and N4
passed with at least 50%
English, or N4 Communication,
or N4 Communication
Technology passed with at least
50%.
To qualify for diploma qualifications, students have to comply with all admission requirements, inclusive of the minimum
APS of 18, and must be eligible for admission into diploma studies. Applicants who do not comply with the above
requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional
requirements

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CSET
2025
PROSPECTUS

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING

Advanced Certificate
A national or
in Engineering Practice
A National Diploma in A 360 credit Diploma international equivalent
in a relevant field at
Engineering, at NQF in Engineering at NQF qualification at
NQF Level 6, from an
level 6, in the relevant Level 6, in the relevant NQF level 6 in the
accredited provider of
field with an average of field with an average of appropriate field with
higher education with
at least 60% at least 60% an average of at least
an average of at least
60%
60%

APS/AS OF 60

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

An appropriate Diploma or National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT or an ICT related qualification
field on NQF level 6 from an accredited provider of higher education or a minimum of 60% of the
completed coursework qualification that satisfies the vocational requirement of the Advanced Diploma
qualification
APS/AS OF 60

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.
APS/AS OF 60

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your
chosen qualification:

a Senior Certificate (SC) with

matriculation exemption or
A National Senior Certificate qualify for the exemption
(NSC) (Degree endorsement) from the Matriculation Board
or equivalent with at least with at least a D symbol on
50% in the language of HG or a C symbol on SG in
teaching and learning, 50% the language of teaching and
in Mathematics or Technical learning, and with at least a D
Mathematics and 50% in symbol on HG or a C symbol a Higher Certificate that
Physical Science or Technical on SG in Mathematics, and a D satisfies the Mathematics,
Science, if any Physics or symbol on HG or a C symbol Physical Science and Language
Chemistry modules form part on SG in Physical Science, if any requirements.
of the curriculum of a selected Physics or Chemistry modules Applicants who do not comply
qualification, or at least N4 form part of the curriculum with the above requirements
Mathematics passed with a of a selected qualification, should consider applying for
minimum of 50% and N4 or at least N4 Mathematics a lower level qualification for
English, or N4 Communication, passed with a minimum of which they meet the statutory
or N4 Communication 50% and N4 English, or and additional requirements.
Technology passed with at N4 Communication, or N4
least 50%, and at least N4 Communication Technology
Engineering Science passed passed with at least 50%, or
with a minimum of 50%, if any and at least N4 Engineering
Physics or Chemistry modules Science passed with a
form part of the qualification, minimum of 50%, if any
Physics or Chemistry modules
form part of the qualification,

APS/AS OF 20

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
2025
PROSPECTUS

1 Choosing your
qualification 3 Upload supporting documents

Once you have decided

on the qualification you Everyone applying for a new qualification (first-time applicants
want, you are ready to or existing students starting a new qualification) must submit
apply. You are encouraged the required documents. Unisa does not provide scanners or
to select two (2) possible electronic devices at the regional offices, so please ensure that
qualifications and rank your documents are scanned and uploaded to an electronic
them in order of prefer- device before starting the application process. Documents
ence – remember that must have been certified within the last 3 months before up-
Unisa has limited space per loading – uncertified copies that are uploaded will be rejected.
qualification, so you may Required documents generally consists of the following:
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

2
(internet copies will not of documents if
Make sure your be accepted) they are not in
application is English or Afrikaans
complete
• Copy of your ID
document (RSA
If your application for admis- students) or ID /
sion to study through Unisa passport (international
is incomplete, it cannot be students)
considered.

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HOW TO APPLY
Pay the Accreditation
application
fee once you’ve
received a student
number from Unisa CSET offers Engineering
programmes that are
aligned with the Higher
Pay the application fee Education Qualifications
once you have received a Sub-Framework (HEQSF),
student number, and use endorsed by the Depart-
this number as payment ment of Higher Education
reference. Visit www. and Training (DHET),
unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo accredited by the Council
for banking and payment on Higher Education (CHE)
information. It is often more and registered with the
convenient and quicker to pay South African Qualifica-
by credit card on the secure tions Authority (SAQA).
Unisa website.

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CSET
2025
PROSPECTUS

STUDENT SUPPORT AT
THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY

CSET prides itself on its learner support, which includes the following:

OUR STAFF E-TUTORS REGIONAL CENTRES

Studying at an CODeL+ institution Unisa has introduced online e-tutoring Unisa’s distance-education character is
does not mean you are completely in all undergraduate learning also reflected in its regional structure,
on your own. Our College is well programmes, thus providing support which includes seven regions, namely
staffed with top-notch National to students, irrespective of their Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo,
Research Foundation (NRF)-rated geographic location. A group of about Midlands, Mpumalanga, Eastern
researchers and committed lecturers. 200 students is linked to each tutor. Cape and Western Cape. Together,
Their research interests range In this group, students are also able to these regions have 28 hubs, service
from astronomy and mathematics, interact and learn from each other. centres and agencies that serve many
to physics, chemistry and various thousands of students. At most of
Should you experience challenges
engineering disciplines. CSET is also the regional offices we have learning
with the e-tutoring system, you
known to be a national leader in the can contact: centres, where distance learners can
field of nanotechnology. go in order to get various forms of
Nomsa Ndlovu
(School of Engineering)
support for their studies.
Tel: 011 471 3135
MYUNISA [email protected]
Unisa’s online student portal, known LIBRARY
Mr Mpho Boysa The library is one of the University’s
as myUnisa, is the university’s most
(School of Science) indispensable resources. Knowing how
important study tool. It is how you Tel: 011 670 9089
will communicate with Unisa and how to use it is central to the successful
[email protected]
Unisa will communicate with you. Unisa student experience. The Unisa
Moshe Mathews Seoka Library is the largest academic
(School of Computing) library in Africa, containing more
MYLIFE EMAIL Tel: 011 471 2418 than 2.7 million items, including
[email protected] books, reference resources, e-books,
ACCOUNT
Ms Mitchelleen Mohlala e-newspapers and e-journals.
Registered Unisa students will get a
(School of Computing)
free email account, known as a myLife
Tel: 011 670 9137
email account. Important information, [email protected]
notices and updates are sent to this
account.

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SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES (SLPS)

SHORT COURSE
Short Course in I-SET Robotics Components and Pedagogy (76820)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics Fundamentals (77067)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics Problem-solving, Data and Debugging (76984)
Short Course in I-SET Robotics for the Future (77068)

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Go to
SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES
APPLY & REGISTER FOR ADMISSION
to find out more

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YOU CAN CONTACT THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY (CSET) AT:

[email protected]
www.unisa.ac.za/cset
(011) 670 9228/9063

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