Master of Engineering: Electrical Engineering: Smart Grid at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

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. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Research Project and Report; Iec61850 Standard and Cyber Security in Grids; Research Methodology; Smart Grid and Distributed Energy Resources; Power Electronics and Control in Smart Grids; Smart Grid Protection Automation and Control.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry 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.

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.

Course-based master's applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026; full-research master's applications close on 15 March 2027, for national and international applicants.

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/postgraduate/apply

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