Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Courses and Requirements 2025

Vaal University of Technology is one of the biggest technical universities in South Africa and Africa at large. VUT comprises four different campuses which are: Vanderbijlpark Campus, Ekurhuleni Campus, Secunda Campus, and Upington Campus. I have listed the four faculties at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and the various courses that are available under them, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and how you can know the specific requirements of any of them.

Undergraduate Courses

Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

  • Dip: Analytical Chemistry
  • Dip: Biomedical Technology
  • Dip: Biotechnology
  • Dip: Non-Destructive Testing
  • Dip: Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Nursing

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Diploma: Cost & Management Accounting\Financial Information Systems/Internal Auditing
  • B Tech: Cost & Management Accounting\Financial Information Systems/Internal Auditing
  • Diploma: Human Resource Management
  • B Tech: Human Resources Management/Human Resources Development/Labour Relations Management
  • BTech: Business Administration
  • Diploma: Marketing/Retail Business Management/Sport Management Retail Business Management/Marketing/Sport Management
  • BTech: Marketing
  • Diploma: Logistics
  • B Tech: Logistics

Faculty of Human Sciences

  • Diploma: Fashion
  • Diploma: Photography
  • Diploma: Graphic Design
  • Diploma: Fine Art
  • Diploma: Ecotourism Management
  • Diploma: Legal Assistance/Labour Law/ Safety Management
  • Diploma: Policing
  • (B Ed)Snr Phase Grade 7 – 9

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

  • Diploma: Engineering Chemical,
  • B Tech: Engineering Chemical
  • Diploma: Engineering: Civil
  • B Tech: Engineering Civil
  • Diploma: Engineering: Civil
  • B Tech: Engineering Civil
  • Diploma: Engineering Mechanical
  • B Tech: Engineering Mechanical
  • Diploma: Engineering Metallurgical,
  • B Tech: Engineering Metallurgical
  • Diploma: Engineering Electrical
  • B Tech: Engineering Electrical
  • Diploma: Engineering Electrical
  • B Tech: Engineering Electrical
  • Diploma: Engineering Electrical
  • B Tech: Engineering Electrical
  • Diploma in Process Control

Postgraduate Courses

Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

Master’s courses

  • Masters in Information Technology
  • Masters of Applied Sciences in Biotechnology
  • Masters of Applied Science in Chemistry
  • Masters in Office Management and Technology
  • Masters in Information and Communication Technology

Doctorate courses

  • Doctorate in Information Systems
  • Doctorate in Chemistry
  • Doctorate in Biotechnology
  • Doctorate in Information and Communication

Faculty of Management Sciences

Master’s courses

  • Master of Management in Business Administration
  • Master of Management in Human Resource Management
  • Master of Management in Labour Relations Management
  • Master of Management in Logistics Management
  • Master of Management in Marketing
  • Masters in Cost and Management Accounting
  • Masters of Management in Supply Chain Management

Doctorate courses

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business
  • Doctor of Commerce in Marketing

Faculty of Human Sciences

Master’s courses

  • Master of Visual Arts in Ceramic Design
  • Master of Visual Arts in Fine Art
  • Master of Visual Arts in Graphic Design
  • Master of Visual Arts in Multimedia
  • Master of Visual Arts in Photography
  • Master of Visual Arts in Fashion
  • Master of Management in Food Service Management
  • Master of Management in Food and Beverage Management
  • Master of Management in Public Relations Management
  • Master of Visual Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master of Management in Travel and Tourism Services Management
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
  • Masters in Education

Doctorate courses

  • Doctor of Visual Arts in Fine Art
  • Doctor of Visual Arts in Photography
  • Doctor of Management in Food Service Management
  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Visual Arts

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Master’s courses

  • Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
  • Masters of Engineering in Electronic Engineering
  • Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  • Masters of Engineering in Metallurgy Engineering
  • Masters of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
  • Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineering
  • Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Doctorate courses

  • Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
  • Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  • Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
  • Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Course requirements

If you are interested in knowing the minimum admission requirements for any course at Vaal University of Technology (VUT), visit the school website @ vut.ac.za, go to ‘faculties’ on the menu, choose the faculty of your desired course, check out its specific requirements.

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  1. Khomotso July 2, 2023

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