Postgraduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

Postgraduate diploma giving engineers, scientists and technologists in the power generation and distribution industry high-level specialist skills for technical challenges in the power plant sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering | Duration: Minimum 1 academic year by rule; designed to run over two years for employed students | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

120 credits of coursework at level 8: core courses Overview of the Power Plant Industry, Power Plant Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering in the Power Industry, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials and Leadership in a Technical Environment, plus 45 credits of electives such as Turbine Plant Engineering and Power Plant Boilers.

Career pathways

Aimed at those working in or entering the power plant industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate Diploma admission: proficient in English and an approved three-year degree or advanced diploma, equivalent examinations, or equivalent competence in the opinion of Senate. Selection is based on academic record and experience.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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