16 February 2024

Study a Software Engineering Course with Practical Projects So, you are thinking about studying a software engineering course? Unlike some academic disciplines where theoretical knowledge will suffice, software engineering is inherently practical and hands-on. It is, therefore, crucial that you choose a course that will provide you with the practical skills necessary to succeed in this demanding and dynamic field. Software Engineering Course at Belgium Campus iTversity At Belgium Campus, all the theory our students learn as part of a course is grounded in real-world applications. We offer a software engineering specialisation as part of our Bachelor of Computing course, where our students work on real-world innovation projects from their very first year of study! These projects encompass diverse sectors such as health, agriculture, automotive, aviation, and even aerospace, resulting in well-rounded graduates who can work in any industry! Final Year Software Engineering Course Project Exhibition The practical experience our software engineering course students gain throughout their studies culminates in a final project exhibition at the end of their third year, just before they embark on their mandatory 1-year workplace training. During this exhibition, our students present their final year projects – all aimed at solving real-world problems – to members of our faculty. Our software engineering course students did not disappoint, and our members of faculty were very impressed! Their projects featured engineering innovative solutions in the drone industry, including introducing advanced features to optimise drone delivery, and drone surveillance projects to help farmers select optimal areas for cultivation, protect cargo trucks from theft and assist security companies with monitoring. Their projects also included an automated parking system for reduced queues and enhanced safety, infrastructure detection software improving vehicle safety with features like lane detection, obstacle avoidance, and road sign recognition, as well as a reimagining of urban infrastructure and transportation systems. This reimagining involved optimised traffic lights, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and improved emergency vehicle response times through optimal lane detection. “Our entire studies throughout the last 3 years built up to this moment, and we are proud of what we achieved. It felt great working as part of a team, and the learning process was one of the biggest takeaways.” – Software Engineering course student Ammaar Peerbhai. Benefits of a Software Engineering Course with Practical Projects Enrolling in a software engineering course that includes practical experience comes with many benefits that will prepare you for the challenges and demands of the software engineering industry. These include: An understanding of how to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. A taste of the software engineering work you will do in the real world. Enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and teamwork skills. Practical experience to add to your portfolio. Enhanced technical skills, including programming languages and software testing.  The practical projects our software engineering course students work on also have the added benefits of: Multidisciplinary knowledge and skills through the broad range of fields we incorporate into their course. Exposure to the latest tools, technologies, and best practices. Networking opportunities through projects that involve collaboration with industry partners. Need More Information About This Course? Would you like more information about the software engineering specialisation offered as part of our Bachelor of Computing course? Get in touch with us, and we will gladly provide you with all the information about this course and pursuing engineering within the IT field. -Louise Fuller

Chatsworth’s Trevolin Pillay one of six deaf students who graduated in IT from Belgium Campus The calibre of students the institution provides allows them to boast a 100 percent graduate employment rate and provide no fewer than eight percent of the ICT graduates in South Africa. In a South African first, six deaf IT students graduated from Belgium Campus iTversity NPC each with a three-year bachelor of information technology (BIT) degree, on Friday. Trevolin Pillay (23) from Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal is one of the six graduating students and has done his community proud. The tertiary institution has taken responsibility to be an important catalyst in the growth and development of students with disabilities and students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. “We collaborate with the industry to provide these students with the financial support necessary to forge successful futures through higher education,” said Dr Elaine van Wyk, chief marketing officer at Belgium Campus, which is a well-established and renowned South African-based private higher education institution. The institution has campuses in Pretoria, Kempton Park, and a newly opened campus in Stellenbosch.The calibre of students the institution provides allows them to boast a 100 percent graduate employment rate and provide no fewer than eight percent of the ICT graduates in South Africa. The six deaf graduating students are: Trevolin Pillay (23) from Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal Sieshane Perumal (27) from Westville, KwaZulu-Natal Violen Moonee (27) from Darnall in KwaZulu-Natal Nkululeko Lekokoane (29) from Soweto Admar Claassen (29) from Bougainville, Paarl Yazeed Moosa (29) from Portlands in Western Cape Five of the graduates were sponsored by Liberty, with Tirisano sponsoring the sixth. The six students previously completed the institution’s diploma in information technology before returning to further their studies. “We are the first higher education institution in the country to offer a dedicated bachelor’s degree and IT diploma for deaf students. We have also made provision to allow students with other disabilities, long-term medical conditions, or special needs to complete their IT studies with us. This allows us to breathe life into the tremendous talents and business concepts of often marginalised groups within society,” Dr Elaine van Wyk added. Belgium Campus is also currently developing a technical deaf dictionary- which will further open the doors to deaf students entering the IT economy. She explained that the institute was established in 1999 to address South Africa’s widening skills gap and to ensure that all graduates would be employable in an evolving economic environment by nurturing the IT industry’s next great minds. For 23 years, Belgium Campus iTversity has contributed to the growth of the South African economy by providing well-rounded graduates whose knowledge, skills, and attitudes make them future-fit and immediately employable. It has been allowing deaf students to pursue IT qualifications since 2015, at which time the institution only had eight deaf students. The institution’s deaf community continues to grow and today they are proud to have over 30 deaf students pursuing qualifications with them. “Our success stems from our adoption of a proactive Participative Development Model of Education. It considers the needs of all stakeholders (students, industry, academia, government, and society), resulting in demand-driven, student-centred, and business-focused higher learning,” Dr Elaine van Wyk continued. Belgium Campus believes everyone should receive an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and ambitions. The institution makes these courses accessible to deaf students by providing SASL (South Africa Sign Language) interpreters throughout each course and limiting the class sizes to ensure each student gets dedicated time and attention. -Rising Sun Community Newspaper