TUT Magister Technologiae MTech In Electrical Engineering- Structured
Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus
Important notification to new applicants:
Before submitting an application for admission, applicants are advised to consult the University’s
website for possible new qualifications which are aligned with the newly-implemented Higher
Education Qualification Sub-Framework.
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Electrical with an aggregate of 60% for the final
year of study with Engineering Mathematics IV and at least one of the following subjects:
Signal Processing IV, and/or Control Systems IV, or an NQF Level 7 qualification in Electrical
Engineering (or a related field), obtained from an accredited South African university, with an
aggregate of 60% for the final year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualifications may also be
considered, but will have to apply at least six months in advance for the recognition of such
qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit an evaluation of their qualifications by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) with their application forms for admission.
The University and/or Faculty reserves the right to assess these qualifications and the applicant’s
suitability and/or competence for admission to the programme. Depending on the nature of
such an equivalent qualification, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.
Proof of English proficiency may be required.
b. Recommended subject(s):
Software Engineering IV and at least two specialisation subjects.
c. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection and may include a personal interview with a departmental
selection panel.
d. Minimum duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes and research. Classes and assessments during the week, classes and
assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
f. Intake for the qualification:
January and July.
g. Subject groups (fields of specialisation):
Students will be given a choice of one of the following subject groups:
– Control and Image Processing.
– Energy Efficiency.
– Power Engineering.
– Telecommunication Technology.
h. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations for more information
