Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
- Degree
- Diploma
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
A graduate at this level functions as a technologist who displays competence as a leader of a multidisciplinary engineering team in the execution of engineering projects. The theoretical aspects of the engineering principles covered in the diploma level will be further developed along with supporting skills such as project management and entrepreneurship to produce a well-equipped graduate for the modern competitive engineering environment. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification Persons achieving this qualification will be able to independently integrate mechanical engineering principles, apply these to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities and establish and use criteria to judge processes and outcomes. Offering type listed: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Subjects listed on the programme page include Mechatronic Design Project; Engineering Mathematics; Mechatronic Control Systems; Mechatronic System Design & Simulation; Research Methodology; Thermo-fluids.
The technological advancement towards automation especially in the manufacturing and processing sectors has resulted in an on-going need for personnel that are highly skilled in combining the traditional mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering fields with control and information technology. Graduates will apply proven techniques and procedures to the solution of practical multidisciplinary engineering problems requiring a high level of technical decision-making.
Prospective students should note that the admission requirements are minimum requirements only. Admission is subject to strict selection procedures, thus meeting minimum requirements will not necessarily ensure admission. • A 360 credit Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics or a relevant qualification at NQF L6. • A 240 credit National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics together with the 120 WIL credits. Students that are registered for relevant NQF level 7 qualifications but did not complete their studies, can be considered. Subject exemptions/recognitions will be subject to the Department’s decision. Prospective students should note that the admission requirements are minimum requirements only. Admission is subject to strict selection procedures, thus meeting minimum requirements will not necessarily ensure admission. All international qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Once the qualification has been evaluated and the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements (NQF level 6) of the programme the applicant could apply through the normal application process. Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).
The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.
Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
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