Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The MSc in Aeronautical Engineering is the only 18-month accredited degree of its kind in Africa. It uniquely offers aircraft design and is partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering degree is a NQF level 9 qualification that can be completed by Research Dissertation or by Course Work and Research Report (50/50). In the Research Dissertation option, the candidate prepares a dissertation that constitutes both an application of the methods of research and a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the subject chosen.
Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering | Duration: 18 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
For the Research Dissertation and 50/50 option: Bachelor of Science in Engineering 4th year or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 8) average >= 65 % may be admitted to Master of Science The 65 % may be reviewed if the applicant has relevant working experience those described in the Differently Qualified Applicant tables. A supervisor from the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering must be identified and approached prior to application. In the case of the ERAU degree 50/50 option, candidates are required to maintain set Grade Point Averages that are outlined here. View a list of potential supervisors. Download the Confirmation of Supervision Form.
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.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Engineering
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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