TUT Doctoral Degree in Doctor of Engineering
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or a Master of Engineering, or a Master’s degree at
NQF Level 9 in a related field, obtained from a South African university.
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. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection. Admission will be subject to approval of a project
proposal by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates who meet the minimum
academic requirements might be invited for a personal interview with a Departmental Selection
Panel.
c. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
d. Presentation:
Research.
e. Intake for the qualification:
January and July.
f. Thesis:
The Doctor of Engineering will be conferred based on the thesis of an approved topic.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of the Students’ Rules and Regulations for more information.
h. Module credits:
Module credits are shown in brackets after each module.
