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Postgraduate study opportunities

Prospectus

Application for current prospective SU postgraduate students

To apply- (​​​click here)​ NB all SU application deadline dates apply​​

For current presentation of department on Postgraduate studies - Postgrad departmental presentation (Sept 2019)

Application for prospective non-SU Postgraduate students

Before officially applying for admission, prospective students should familiarize themselves with the different degree programmes and research topics offered by the Department.

Read more about the application and selection procedures here...​​​​​​

Available modules

PG Dip in Engineering
MEng Structured
MEng Research (Mechanical)
MEng Research (Mechatronic)
PhD in Engineering

These postgraduate modules are normally offered for/by the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering during the first semester of the academic year (February to June):

Read more about the modules available during the First Semester here...

Click here for the M and PhD Study Guide 2020

Research topics (MEng Research and PhD)

Research Master's and Doctoral students have to complete a thesis as part of their study. A list of typical thesis topics are given at the link below.

Read more about potential thesis topics here...

Proje​ct topics (MEng Structured)

The MEng Structured requires students to complete a research project.

Read more about potential MEng projects here...​​

Study Fees 2019

Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate study fees 2019

​International students: Please contact the International Office for a quote on the fees for the following year

Ms Sue-Vicky Brandt brandt@sun.ac.za