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Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering: Focal Area in Construction Engineering and Management (Part-time) at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The MEng in Civil Engineering with a focal area in Construction Engineering and Management is a coursework programme on the Stellenbosch campus. It addresses management in all areas of construction and infrastructure development, examining the relationships between government, private clients, contractors, consulting engineers, architects and end users. Part-time enrolment requires approval from the departmental chairperson, who must be satisfied that the applicant is a bona fide part-time student.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Civil Engineering  |  Duration: Two years  |  Intake: Not offered for the 2027 intake  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Coursework MEng (Structured) of 180 NQF level 9 credits: a research assignment of at least 60 and fewer than 90 credits, required modules prescribed by the department chairperson for the balance, and possibly supplementary modules, offered in semester or block format. Typical research themes: engineering education; modular construction; procurement and constructability; smart materials; social, economic and environmental sustainability; technology adoption; diffusion of innovations in construction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Engineering MEng (Structured): applicants must hold at least a BEng, a BScHons, another relevant four-year bachelor's degree, an MTech or a PGDip (Eng); or other academic qualifications and appropriate experience approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the department chairperson. Selection is by the home department and is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. A CV with three referees and the departmental form are required.

Requirements published at faculty level.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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