ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN SATELLITE SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
Course Aim:
The Programme will provide access to a highly developed pool of knowledge, promote knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer in support of the National Space Landscape. The research and innovation will contribute to the Satellite Systems development base. The programme will involve leading space experts from around the world. Participants will benefit from global exposure and will provide an interdisciplinary qualification that exposes participants to all key aspects of space engineering, technology and applications.
The MEng in Satellite Systems and Applications will focus on Technology and Applications based on nano-satellite technologies.
The following key areas will be addressed by the program:
• Product development
• Complete mission development
• Research and Innovation
• Professional development
• Space-based services and applications
For more information visit the FSATI Blog: (https://blogs.cput.ac.za/fsati)
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Purpose
The primary purpose of the qualification is to educate and train engineers, technologists and researchers who can effectively contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level, as required for the space industry. This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge, advanced skills, analysis and problem-solving techniques to particular specialisations in the field of Space Engineering and Applications.
Students are immersed in a state-of-the-art environment and provided with advanced nanosatellite technology platforms that facilitate cutting-edge research in several niche areas in the broader discipline of satellite systems and applications, including, technology development at the subsystem and fully integrated satellite levels, space-based services and applications. Furthermore, the participation of leading space experts will ensure that students benefit from global exposure and will provide an interdisciplinary qualification that exposes participants to all key aspects of space engineering, technology and applications.
The collective purpose of the Programme is to produce graduates that have a deep theoretical understanding of engineering and applications in the space environment, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem with actual satellite hardware, and to synthesise space-based engineering solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment to support the national and regional space industries.
Rationale
As a prominent University of Technology firmly rooted within the South African landscape, CPUT must remain responsive to the economic and societal needs of the country and the continent. It aligns its research activities strategically with the national needs and the continuing imperative for social and economic transformation. From this background stems the Institution’s vision “To be at the heart of technology education and innovation in Africa”.
The nation has become increasingly dependent on space-based applications to manage its national resources and to support its safety and security objectives. Our focus on nano-satellites enables us to bridge the innovation chasm that implicitly exists due to the inhibitive high technology and resources threshold of bigger satellites. The discipline covers a range of cognate engineering fields, namely Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering
Opportunities:
On completion of the programme, graduates would have developed a high level of intellectual independence through their engagement with theoretical coursework and project-based applied research in the areas of Satellite Systems and Applications. These attributes are developed through a range of modules dealing with complex issues in the satellite systems space, where solutions are driven by both systematic and creative design. The course outcomes are driven by carefully selected overarching coursework material. A successful dissertation further emphasises the graduate's ability to critically appraise information from a range of sources, make judgements through the application of sound theory and communicate their conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Graduates can be employed in several satellite engineering phases, including (1) design and development of subsystems, systems and full satellite missions, (2) assembly, integration and environmental testing of satellites, (3) operating satellite missions, (4) development of applications and services based on satellite data, (5) project management of satellite missions development, and (6) management of the respective phases (1 – 4).
Admission requirements:
Admission to the Master of Engineering in Satellite Systems and Applications are open to any Engineering degree described below.
The minimum admission requirement in a relevant qualification at NQF Level 8:
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours)
• Post Graduate Diploma.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
All in a relevant cognate field, including:
• Electrical Engineering,
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering,
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
BTech degree applicants have an option to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Visit the RPL page for more information
Applicants with a relevant qualification as stipulated above must have obtained an average of 60% overall in the exit level subjects. Alternatively, access to the qualification can be gained through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in terms of the Institutional RPL policies. Visit the RPL page for more information
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Once the qualification has been evaluated and the applicant meets the entry requirements of the programme the applicant could apply through the normal application process
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:
FSATI Blog
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN SATELLITE SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
Course Aim:
The Programme will provide access to a highly developed pool of knowledge, promote knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer in support of the National Space Landscape. The research and innovation will contribute to the Satellite Systems development base. The programme will involve leading space experts from around the world. Participants will benefit from global exposure and will provide an interdisciplinary qualification that exposes participants to all key aspects of space engineering, technology and applications.
The MEng in Satellite Systems and Applications will focus on Technology and Applications based on nano-satellite technologies.
The following key areas will be addressed by the program:
• Product development
• Complete mission development
• Research and Innovation
• Professional development
• Space-based services and applications
For more information visit the FSATI Blog: (https://blogs.cput.ac.za/fsati)
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Purpose
The primary purpose of the qualification is to educate and train engineers, technologists and researchers who can effectively contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level, as required for the space industry. This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge, advanced skills, analysis and problem-solving techniques to particular specialisations in the field of Space Engineering and Applications.
Students are immersed in a state-of-the-art environment and provided with advanced nanosatellite technology platforms that facilitate cutting-edge research in several niche areas in the broader discipline of satellite systems and applications, including, technology development at the subsystem and fully integrated satellite levels, space-based services and applications. Furthermore, the participation of leading space experts will ensure that students benefit from global exposure and will provide an interdisciplinary qualification that exposes participants to all key aspects of space engineering, technology and applications.
The collective purpose of the Programme is to produce graduates that have a deep theoretical understanding of engineering and applications in the space environment, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem with actual satellite hardware, and to synthesise space-based engineering solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment to support the national and regional space industries.
Rationale
As a prominent University of Technology firmly rooted within the South African landscape, CPUT must remain responsive to the economic and societal needs of the country and the continent. It aligns its research activities strategically with the national needs and the continuing imperative for social and economic transformation. From this background stems the Institution’s vision “To be at the heart of technology education and innovation in Africa”.
The nation has become increasingly dependent on space-based applications to manage its national resources and to support its safety and security objectives. Our focus on nano-satellites enables us to bridge the innovation chasm that implicitly exists due to the inhibitive high technology and resources threshold of bigger satellites. The discipline covers a range of cognate engineering fields, namely Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering
Opportunities:
On completion of the programme, graduates would have developed a high level of intellectual independence through their engagement with theoretical coursework and project-based applied research in the areas of Satellite Systems and Applications. These attributes are developed through a range of modules dealing with complex issues in the satellite systems space, where solutions are driven by both systematic and creative design. The course outcomes are driven by carefully selected overarching coursework material. A successful dissertation further emphasises the graduate's ability to critically appraise information from a range of sources, make judgements through the application of sound theory and communicate their conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Graduates can be employed in several satellite engineering phases, including (1) design and development of subsystems, systems and full satellite missions, (2) assembly, integration and environmental testing of satellites, (3) operating satellite missions, (4) development of applications and services based on satellite data, (5) project management of satellite missions development, and (6) management of the respective phases (1 – 4).
Admission requirements:
Admission to the Master of Engineering in Satellite Systems and Applications are open to any Engineering degree described below.
The minimum admission requirement in a relevant qualification at NQF Level 8:
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours)
• Post Graduate Diploma.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
All in a relevant cognate field, including:
• Electrical Engineering,
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering,
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
BTech degree applicants have an option to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Visit the RPL page for more information
Applicants with a relevant qualification as stipulated above must have obtained an average of 60% overall in the exit level subjects. Alternatively, access to the qualification can be gained through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in terms of the Institutional RPL policies. Visit the RPL page for more information
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Once the qualification has been evaluated and the applicant meets the entry requirements of the programme the applicant could apply through the normal application process
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)
MINI THESIS (ENS690C)
R 12,450.00
SIXTH YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
ENGINEERING FOR SPACE ENVIRONMENT (ESE690S)
R 5,660.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RME690S)
R 5,660.00
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS (SAP690S)
R 5,660.00
SATELLITE MISSION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (SMA690S)
R 5,660.00
SATELLITE SUBSYSTEMS (SSS690S)
R 5,660.00
Select one of the following electives:
MANAGEMENT OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY (MSP690S)
R 5,660.00
SIXTH YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
ENGINEERING FOR SPACE ENVIRONMENT (ESE690S)
R 5,660.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RME690S)
R 5,660.00
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS (SAP690S)
R 5,660.00
SATELLITE MISSION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (SMA690S)
R 5,660.00
SATELLITE SUBSYSTEMS (SSS690S)
R 5,660.00
Select one of the following electives:
MANAGEMENT OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY (MSP690S)
R 5,660.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
FSATI Blog
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.