Master of Engineering in Energy at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering in Energy (MEng Energy) is an interdisciplinary qualification. The programme incorporates coursework and electives applicable to a wide range of disciplines. This includes Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and the Built Environment. 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 Dissertation; Alternative & Sustainable Energy Technologies; Energy Access in Africa and Developing Con; Energy Efficiency in Industry/residential; Research Methodology 5.

Career pathways

Engineering researchers play an important role in the development of new products, new applications for existing products or raw materials, or cheaper ways of making existing products. The high-level skills obtained by the graduates of the programme will be directly marketable to the energy industry as well as improving their individual competitiveness. The benefits derived from this qualification are directly applicable to the South African economy and the continent through the energy sector. The energy sector in South Africa and the continent is experiencing a growth phase in many areas. These developments are evident from examples such as the renewable energy sector in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP), to the boom and rapid expansion in the natural gas industry and the planned expansion of the nuclear energy capability. These indicators show the need for suitably qualified personnel in energy related fields. The graduates of this programme will be able to contribute and serve this growing energy sector. Graduates are employed in research and development in industry, as well as in teaching positions at Higher Education institutions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

HEQSF qualifications (Level 8) admissions: • A Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours), • A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), • A Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering or Built Environment related discipline, • A Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Built Environment related discipline, • Any related discipline, subject to approval by the department Research Committee. 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

Explore more study programmes

Engineering