Power Engineering

• These programmes are directed towards graduates in Electrical Engineering and individuals with comparable qualifications who wish to equip themselves for leadership roles in development and research in the electricity supply and utilisation industry.
• The Core Courses are designed to provide a basic knowledge of modern developments in Power Systems, Machines & Drives and Insulation, Earthing & Lightning Protection.
• The total programme includes a selection of courses in Electrical and Industrial Engineering to ensure that the successful graduate is equipped with an advanced background in relevant Electrical Engineering topics and in issues of Engineering Management.

• ​ELEN7007- Electrical Discharges in Gases
• ELEN7009- Principles of Insulation Coordination in Electrical Power Systems
• ELEN7018 Earthing and Lightning Protection
• ELEN7041 Investigational Project in Electrical Power Engineering
• ELEN7048 Variable Speed Drives for AC Machines
• ELEN7053 Power Engineering Design
• ELEN7056 Power Electronics

• Certified copies of all your degree certificates and a full academic transcript covering all periods of registration. Include all details of courses undertaken and the marks obtained. Certified copies must bear the original Commissioner of Oaths’ stamp and signature. Any documentation not in English must be translated and sworn to by an authorised translator. Credit certificates are not acceptable. 
• Curriculum vitae. 
• A short outline of your intended research area (no more than one typed page) – for Masters (by research) or PhD applicants only (NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH SCIENCES), and if you are applying for a Master of Arts programme, a sample of research work or a long essay written or translated into English.  
• An applicant to a postgraduate programme who holds a foreign qualification, is required to submit proof of evaluation of the qualification by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Attach certified copies of all your programme certificates and a full transcript of your academic record, to your application form. If you have applied for Financial Aid, obtain a separate copy for their records;
• Include all details of courses undertaken and the marks obtained. Any documentation not in English must be translated and sworn to by an authorised translator.
• A pass in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a score of at least 7.0. 
• A non-refundable application fee of R200 is required. 

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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