We have received a lot of enquiries from students that know what they want to study, but they are not sure whether or not an institution offers a specific course. Best place to start is to look at the different faculties within a tertiary institution.
“A faculty is a division within a university comprising one subject area, or a number of related subject areas.” – Wikipedia
Let’s start our series by looking at the following faculties (that can be found at most tertiary institutions). Please keep in mind that all universities will not have all, but most of these faculties:
5) Faculty of Engineering
Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems. Most simply put, engineering is the innovation and practice of creating better and cheaper means of utilising natural resources of energy and materials.
Courses you can study:
- National Certificate Vocational in Electrical
- National Certificate Vocational in Engineering
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- National Diploma in Mine Engineering
- BTech in Electrical Engineering
- BEng in Aeronautical Engineering
- BEng in Mechatronics
- BEng in Chemical Engineering
- BEngSc in Biomedical Engineering
- BSc in Chemical Engineering
Careers:
- Electrician
- Civil Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mine Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Operations Manager
6) Faculty of Health Sciences
Health science is the applied science dealing with health, and it includes many sub disciplines. There are two approaches to health science: the study and research of the human body and health-related issues to understand how humans (and animals) function, and the application of that knowledge to improve health and to prevent and cure diseases. Possible career opportunities within the health science field are Nutritionists, Neurologists, General Practitioners, Dentists, etc.
Courses you can study:
- National Certificate in Dental Assisting
- National Diploma in Radiography (Nuclear Medicine)
- BTech in Biomedical Technology
- BTech in Radiography (Diagnostics)
- Bachelors in Medical Science
- Bachelors in Optometry
- Bachelors in Pharmacy
- BCur in Nursing
- BSc in Dietetics
- BSc in Physiotherapy
Careers:
- General Practitioner
- Dentist
- Neurologist
- Nutritionist
- Dietician
- Physiotherapist
- Radiologist
- Anaesthetist
- Surgeon
- Pathologist
7) Faculty of Humanities
Humanities go hand in hand with social sciences and comprises of academic disciplines concerned with the study of social life of human groups and individuals such as sociology and economics. With a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree you will learn to communicate, to solve problems and to think critically and analytically. BA graduates are highly skilled and able to work in almost any field.
Social Science comprises of academic disciplines concerned with the study of social life of human groups and individuals such as geography, sociology and economics. Art is a creative discipline that involves various aspects of entertainment and recreation such as drama that appeals to the senses and emotions of humans. Careers in the Art and Social Science industry has vast potential and can range anything from an Actor, Researcher and Geographer to a Film Producer.
Courses you can study:
- National Certificate in Jewellery Manufacture
- National Diploma in Fashion
- National Diploma in Graphic Design
- National Diploma in Journalism
- BTech in Surface Design
- BTech in Interior Design
- Bachelors in Music
- BA in Development Studies
- BA in Geography
- BMus in Dance
Careers:
- Social Worker
- Interior designer
- Musician
- Dancer
- Political Analyst
- Sociologist
- Translator
- Communications Officer
- Town and Regional Planner
- Public Development Manager