ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENERGY
Course Aim:
The Master of Engineering in Energy (MEng Energy) is an interdisciplinary qualification. The programme incorporates coursework and electives applicable to a wide range of disciplines. This includes Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and the Built Environment.
The new qualification ensures that the curriculum offered at CPUT can be directly compared to that of other institutions; not only nationally, but also internationally through the benchmarking process that took place during the development of this new qualification.
Graduates develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct independent research in many energy related aspects of engineering and environmental challenges, and to contribute significantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for engineers that intend working in the broader energy field. Graduates achieving this qualification have the competence to conduct independent research in energy engineering, and contribute significantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing knowledge. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a thesis, which complies with the generally accepted norms at that level.
For Africa, the transition towards a knowledge economy provides significant opportunities for higher education. Higher education should therefore focus on market-driven demands. Education in engineering will play a key role in building Africa’s future technological innovation. This transition, also driven by globalisation, industry and employability, calls for matters such as developing an interdisciplinary approach and the ability to combine theory and practice. As global energy resources come under pressure, engineers are needed that have a broad and expansive awareness of energy related issues such as energy efficiency, energy management, energy policy, energy access, etc. This qualification will aim to address the current shortfall in this arena.
The purpose of this professional Master’s Degree in Energy is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge in Energy Engineering at an advanced level. This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge; advanced skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to a particular specialisation in the field of Energy, through involvement in an applied research project. The graduates will develop the capacity to conduct research, be able to reflect critically on theory and its application. The qualification provides for the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively. The graduates will be able to critically appraise research and make sound judgments based on data and available information, and to make their conclusions on their findings. The graduate will be able to continue advancing their knowledge and skills within the profession.
For more information on Staff and Research Areas, go to the following pages:
• Centre for Distributed Power & Electronic Systems (CDPES)
• CPUT Focus area 3: Smart Energy
Opportunities:
Engineering researchers play an important role in the development of new products, new applications for existing products or raw materials, or cheaper ways of making existing products. The high-level skills obtained by the graduates of the programme will be directly marketable to the energy industry as well as improving their individual competitiveness. The benefits derived from this qualification are directly applicable to the South African economy and the continent through the energy sector.
The energy sector in South Africa and the continent is experiencing a growth phase in many areas. These developments are evident from examples such as the renewable energy sector in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), to the boom and rapid expansion in the natural gas industry and the planned expansion of the nuclear energy capability. These indicators show the need for suitably qualified personnel in energy related fields. The graduates of this programme will be able to contribute and serve this growing energy sector. Graduates are employed in research and development in industry, as well as in teaching positions at Higher Education institutions.
Admission requirements:
HEQSF qualifications (Level 8) admissions:
• A Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours),
• A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours),
• A Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering or Built Environment related discipline,
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Built Environment related discipline,
• Any related discipline, subject to approval by the department Research Committee.
BTech degree applicants have an option to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Visit the RPL page for more information
Prospective postgraduate students for full thesis studies must first find a provisional research topic or research area, and possible supervisor. For information on the fields / areas of study and Supervisors go to:
Research Areas and Supervisors (https://www.cput.ac.za/study/research-areas-and-supervisors)
Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for the specific field of study, as well as space / equipment availability - the student should consult with the department before submitting their application.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Dr Marco Adonis
021 959 6246
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENERGY
Course Aim:
The Master of Engineering in Energy (MEng Energy) is an interdisciplinary qualification. The programme incorporates coursework and electives applicable to a wide range of disciplines. This includes Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and the Built Environment.
The new qualification ensures that the curriculum offered at CPUT can be directly compared to that of other institutions; not only nationally, but also internationally through the benchmarking process that took place during the development of this new qualification.
Graduates develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct independent research in many energy related aspects of engineering and environmental challenges, and to contribute significantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for engineers that intend working in the broader energy field. Graduates achieving this qualification have the competence to conduct independent research in energy engineering, and contribute significantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing knowledge. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a thesis, which complies with the generally accepted norms at that level.
For Africa, the transition towards a knowledge economy provides significant opportunities for higher education. Higher education should therefore focus on market-driven demands. Education in engineering will play a key role in building Africa’s future technological innovation. This transition, also driven by globalisation, industry and employability, calls for matters such as developing an interdisciplinary approach and the ability to combine theory and practice. As global energy resources come under pressure, engineers are needed that have a broad and expansive awareness of energy related issues such as energy efficiency, energy management, energy policy, energy access, etc. This qualification will aim to address the current shortfall in this arena.
The purpose of this professional Master’s Degree in Energy is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge in Energy Engineering at an advanced level. This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge; advanced skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to a particular specialisation in the field of Energy, through involvement in an applied research project. The graduates will develop the capacity to conduct research, be able to reflect critically on theory and its application. The qualification provides for the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively. The graduates will be able to critically appraise research and make sound judgments based on data and available information, and to make their conclusions on their findings. The graduate will be able to continue advancing their knowledge and skills within the profession.
For more information on Staff and Research Areas, go to the following pages:
• Centre for Distributed Power & Electronic Systems (CDPES)
• CPUT Focus area 3: Smart Energy
Opportunities:
Engineering researchers play an important role in the development of new products, new applications for existing products or raw materials, or cheaper ways of making existing products. The high-level skills obtained by the graduates of the programme will be directly marketable to the energy industry as well as improving their individual competitiveness. The benefits derived from this qualification are directly applicable to the South African economy and the continent through the energy sector.
The energy sector in South Africa and the continent is experiencing a growth phase in many areas. These developments are evident from examples such as the renewable energy sector in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), to the boom and rapid expansion in the natural gas industry and the planned expansion of the nuclear energy capability. These indicators show the need for suitably qualified personnel in energy related fields. The graduates of this programme will be able to contribute and serve this growing energy sector. Graduates are employed in research and development in industry, as well as in teaching positions at Higher Education institutions.
Admission requirements:
HEQSF qualifications (Level 8) admissions:
• A Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours),
• A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours),
• A Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering or Built Environment related discipline,
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Built Environment related discipline,
• Any related discipline, subject to approval by the department Research Committee.
BTech degree applicants have an option to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Visit the RPL page for more information
Prospective postgraduate students for full thesis studies must first find a provisional research topic or research area, and possible supervisor. For information on the fields / areas of study and Supervisors go to:
Research Areas and Supervisors (https://www.cput.ac.za/study/research-areas-and-supervisors)
Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for the specific field of study, as well as space / equipment availability - the student should consult with the department before submitting their application.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
SIXTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
DISSERTATION (ENR690C)
R 6,510.00
SIXTH YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
ALTERNATIVE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (ASE690S)
R 2,960.00
ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA AND DEVELOPING CON (EAA690S)
R 2,960.00
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRY/RESIDENTIAL (EEI690S)
R 2,960.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 5 (RSM690S)
R 2,960.00
SIXTH YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
ALTERNATIVE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (ASE690S)
R 2,960.00
Select one of the following electives:
ENERGY AUDITING (ENA690S)
R 2,960.00
GENERATION, TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION OF EN (GTD690S)
R 2,960.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Dr Marco Adonis
021 959 6246
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.