ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN SMART GRID
Course Aim:
This unique Masters in Smart Grid program was developed to address the many challenges facing the legacy and evolving Power System by building systems. This course equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct independent research in electrical engineering and to contribute to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
A qualifying learner will conduct independent research, under minimum guidance, in a chosen field of Electrical Engineering, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.
This qualification is built on the application of the IEC61850 standard in Substation Automation and Smart Grids, which makes CPUT the first institution in the world to offer such specialisation. The qualification programme is unique because it teaches integrated knowledge for IEC61850 standard-based technologies for monitoring, protection, optimisation and control necessary for the building of Smart Grids. The subjects have a strong practical component requiring the real-time implementation of the solutions developed by the students in the research laboratory
The specialist in Smart Grids has to have knowledge of the power systems, control systems, computers systems and communication systems to be capable to work on and lead projects incorporating smart meters, smart appliances, variable renewable energy resources, intelligent power substations, IEC61850 standard-based communication and digital information and control systems.
Opportunities:
This will include working at Municipalities, the National power provider, and consulting companies for the efficient, stable and secure operation of the power grid. They could also be the driving force for new technology uptake, application and development, which will create needs and conditions for investments from within South Africa and/or abroad. The postgraduate students from other African countries, whom have graduated, could transfer the technology to their own countries, thus extending the technology uptake, and its application. This will create conditions for South African investments in these countries.
Admission requirements:
Admission criteria pertaining to HEQSF qualification types at NQF level 8: Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science (Honours);
• Bachelor of Engineering (4-year professional degree at NQF level 8);
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) at NQF level 8;
• Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Engineering
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 Carl Kriger
021 959 6246
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN SMART GRID
Course Aim:
This unique Masters in Smart Grid program was developed to address the many challenges facing the legacy and evolving Power System by building systems. This course equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct independent research in electrical engineering and to contribute to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
A qualifying learner will conduct independent research, under minimum guidance, in a chosen field of Electrical Engineering, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.
This qualification is built on the application of the IEC61850 standard in Substation Automation and Smart Grids, which makes CPUT the first institution in the world to offer such specialisation. The qualification programme is unique because it teaches integrated knowledge for IEC61850 standard-based technologies for monitoring, protection, optimisation and control necessary for the building of Smart Grids. The subjects have a strong practical component requiring the real-time implementation of the solutions developed by the students in the research laboratory
The specialist in Smart Grids has to have knowledge of the power systems, control systems, computers systems and communication systems to be capable to work on and lead projects incorporating smart meters, smart appliances, variable renewable energy resources, intelligent power substations, IEC61850 standard-based communication and digital information and control systems.
Opportunities:
This will include working at Municipalities, the National power provider, and consulting companies for the efficient, stable and secure operation of the power grid. They could also be the driving force for new technology uptake, application and development, which will create needs and conditions for investments from within South Africa and/or abroad. The postgraduate students from other African countries, whom have graduated, could transfer the technology to their own countries, thus extending the technology uptake, and its application. This will create conditions for South African investments in these countries.
Admission requirements:
Admission criteria pertaining to HEQSF qualification types at NQF level 8: Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science (Honours);
• Bachelor of Engineering (4-year professional degree at NQF level 8);
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) at NQF level 8;
• Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Engineering
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)
RESEARCH PROJECT AND REPORT (ESG690C)
R 22,640.00
SIXTH YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
IEC61850 STANDARD AND CYBER SECURITY IN GRIDS (SCG690S)
R 5,660.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RME691S)
R 5,660.00
SMART GRID AND DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES (SGD690S)
R 5,660.00
SIXTH YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
POWER ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL IN SMART GRIDS (PEC690S)
R 5,660.00
SMART GRID PROTECTION AUTOMATION AND CONTROL (SGP690S)
R 5,660.00
Select one of the following electives:
CONTROL DESIGN &OPTIMISATION:SMART GRIDS (CDO690S)
R 5,660.00
ELECTRICITY MARKET IN DEREGULATED POWER GRIDS (EMD690S)
R 5,660.00
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS FOR SIGNAL PROCESSING (ESS690S)
R 5,660.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Dr Carl Kriger
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.