MASTER OF ENG IN MECHANICAL ENG
Course Aim:
Graduates will make a contribution, through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will also demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
This qualification is offered as either a research-based degree, for which students conduct supervised research in a specialised area of mechanical engineering and complete a dissertation, or a course driven degree, for which students attend classes and complete a research project and paper.
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
This qualification is intended for persons who will make a contribution, through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will also demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
Opportunities:
Graduates follow a career in research and development in industry, and may be employed at research institutes. They are also employed in teaching and research positions at higher education institutions.
Admission requirements:
A level 8 qualification with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the following qualifications:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering;
• Professional Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering; or related field.
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.
Compulsary subject(s)
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
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.