Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Part-time, Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Part-time full-thesis MEng in mechanical engineering based on advanced research under the supervision of an academic staff member. Advanced engineering study in mechanical engineering, which centres on motion and energy transfer across applications such as vehicles, power systems and manufacturing. Department research areas: Energy and the Environment, Biomedical Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics Automation and Design, and Computational Engineering.

Faculty: Engineering | Department: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | Duration: Two years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A research project culminating in a thesis of at least 180 credits at NQF level 9; supplementary modules (normally from MEng Structured, PGDip (Eng) or BEng programmes) may be prescribed by the home department chairperson.

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Entry requirements

Stellenbosch University MEng (Research and Structured) programmes: applicants must hold at least a BEng, a BScHons, another relevant four-year bachelor's degree, an MTech or a PGDip (Eng), or hold other academic degree qualifications and appropriate experience approved by the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the department chairperson. Selection by the home department is required irrespective of the admission requirements, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Supporting document: confirmation of employment and worksite access.

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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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