If you want to apply online for the 2025 applications into CUT, you need to know the courses under each faculty and their requirements so that you can make your decision early enough. On this Page, you will find all the Faculties in Central University of Technology, the departments and all the courses under them that you can undertake if you decide to study there.
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Department of Built Environment
The Department of Built Environment at CUT prepares diplomates and graduates for careers in structured physical- and cost planning, as well as management of construction projects, such as buildings, civil engineering structures, infrastructure and restoration work.
- Construction
- Construction (Masters)
- Construction Management (Bachelor and Postgraduate)
- Health and Safety Management (Bachelor and Postgraduate)
- Quantity Surveying (Bachelor and Postgraduate)
- Urban Development (Postgraduate)
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering at CUT provides students with the best possible experience that will enable them to meet the challenges posed in Civil Engineering within the South African context for the new millennium.
- Civil Engineering (Diploma and Bachelor)
- Civil Engineering (Masters and Doctorate)
- Hydrology and Water Resources Management
- Logistics and Transportation Management
Department of Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology at CUT offers programmes in Software Development and Web and application development.
- Computer Networking (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)
- Information Technology (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)
- Information Technology (Postgraduate and Masters)
- Microsoft Office
Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering at CUT offers courses in Electrical Engineering: Light Current and Heavy Current as well as Computer Systems Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering (Diploma and Bachelor)
- Electrical Engineering (Masters and Doctorate)
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at CUT is a service department, offering:
- Mathematics
- Mathematics for Engineering Technology
- Statistics
- Physics
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
The Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering at CUT is concerned with the conception, design, implementation and operation of mechanical systems.
- Mechanical Engineering (Diploma and Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering (Masters and Doctorate)
- Honours in Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture at CUT offers a Diploma (NQF 6), Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) and Post Graduate Diploma (NQF 8) in Agricultural Management.
- Agricultural Extension
- Agricultural Management (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)
- Agricultural Management (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Agriculture (Masters)
Department of Clinical Sciences
The Department of Clinical Sciences at CUT offers qualification in Radiography. Radiography is a profession where technology and science are used to produce anatomical images of the body.
- Health Management
- Radiography in Diagnostics
Department of Health Sciences
- Biomedical Technology
- Health Science in Clinical Technology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Somatology
- Therapeutic Services
Department of Life Sciences
The Department of Life Sciences at the Central University of Technology, Free State is situated within the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.
- Dental Assisting
- Environmental Health
Faculty of Humanities
Department of Communication Sciences
The Department of Communication Sciences at CUT offers an undergraduate Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies.
- Language Studies (Diploma and Advanced Diploma)
- Language Studies (Masters and Doctorate)
- Media Studies (Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma)
Department of Design Studio and Art
The Diploma in Design and Studio Art is a qualification across the design and art spectrum that encourages a wide, multidisciplinary view where students are encouraged to pursue, debate and prioritize real-world issues as individual “creatives”.
- Design Technology
- Art and Design
- Design and Studio Art (Short course and Diploma)
- Studio Art
Department of Languages and Social Science Education
The Department of Language and Social Sciences Education is responsible for initial teacher education, specializing in some languages.
- Economic and Management Services
- Language Education
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
- Computer Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Technology
Department of Post Graduate Studies in Education
The Department of Post Graduate Studies in Education at CUT caters for initial teacher education and continuing professional development of teachers on both the Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses.
- Education (Masters and Doctorate)
- Educational Management
- Higher Education (Teaching and Learning)
- PGCE
Department of Educational and Professional Studies
As a service department, the Department of Educational & Professional Studies at CUT caters for all six undergraduate Teacher Education programmes with school-based subjects.
- Foundation Phase Teaching
- Micro-teaching and Observation;
- Education (Learner and Learning);
- Education (Media in Teaching & Learning);
- Education (Working in Classrooms);
- Education (Curriculum Studies);
- Education (Being a Teacher);
- Education (Learner-centred Schools);
- General Subject Methodology and
- School-based Learning.
Faculty of Management Sciences
Department of Accounting and Auditing
The Department of Accounting and Auditing at CUT can provide you with a practical, technology-focused qualification in accounting or auditing that will lead you to a professional career.
- Management Sciences in Accountancy
- Management Sciences in Accountancy (ECP)
- Management Sciences in Internal Auditing
- Management Sciences in Internal Auditing (ECP)
- Management Sciences (Masters and Doctorate)
Department of Business Management
The Department of Business Management at CUT offers two cutting-edge and sought-after programmes, namely, Human Resources Management and Marketing Management programmes.
- Human Resources Management (Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma)
- Marketing (Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma)
Department of Business Support Studies
- Applied Management
- Office Management and Technology
- Project Management
Department of Government Management
- Community Development Work
- Public Management (Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma)
Department of Hospitality Management
The Hotel School students at CUT are highly recommended for employment, i.e. banqueting managers, hoteliers, guesthouse managers, restaurant managers, chefs, waiters, bartenders, event managers, front office, etc.
- Hospitality Management (Diploma, Advanced Diploma)
- Hospitality Management (Postgraduate Diploma and Extended Program)
Department of Tourism and Event Management
- Tourism Management (Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma)
Department of Entrepreneurship Development Unit
- Entrepreneurial Management (Masters and Postgraduate Diploma)
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Management Sciences (Masters and Doctorate)
Course Requirements
If you are interested in the requirements of all the courses in CUT, visit www.cut.ac.za/faculty, and search for the requirements under the department of your choice.
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