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Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Graduates will make a contribution, through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will also demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge. This qualification is offered as either a research-based degree, for which students conduct supervised research in a specialised area of mechanical engineering and complete a dissertation, or a course driven degree, for which students attend classes and complete a research project and paper. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Research Project & Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates follow a career in research and development in industry, and may be employed at research institutes. They are also employed in teaching and research positions at higher education institutions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A level 8 qualification with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the following qualifications: • Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering; • Professional Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering; or related field. 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.

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