Master of Engineering
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Durban University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
This qualification intends for learners to make a contribution, through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology. They will also demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
Rationale
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.
In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Cognate Bachelor of Engineering, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Write a research proposal.
- Gather information on the research area.
- Choose and justify appropriate theory and methods for research.
- Design, perform and manage the research.
- Analyse and evaluate information.
- Facilitate the transfer of technological knowledge in academic institutions.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Understand the research field and implications.
- Ensure that the research proposal is feasible, relevant and applicable.
- The proposed research involves the application of existing theory and practice in complex and innovative ways.
- Formulate proposal independently.
- Locate appropriate and comprehensive sources.
- Analyse information and make and justify choices as to relevance.
- Synthesis the information appropriately.
- Gather information mostly independently from supervision.
- Describe the current theory and research methods in the field.
- Choose and describe appropriate theory and methods.
- Explain and justify the choices of methods and theories.
- Translate into practice the design.
- Make and record observations consistently and accurately.
- Evaluate the design and performance and make suggestions for improvements.
- Manage the research process successfully.
- Categorise information appropriately.
- Translate information into appropriate forms.
- Evaluate the information and make an informed and innovative recommendation concerning the research.
Integrated Assessment
Assessment across the qualification forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process. In achieving the learning outcomes, learners are required to comply with the minimum assessments set for the level of the qualification, as per the Institution's Assessment Policy. Assessments vary depending on the module and the outcomes of the module; however, all modules are formatively and summatively assessed. The assessment of theoretical modules is usually in the form of assignments, practical's and written tests or examinations.
Learners submit a thesis, make publications and presentations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Master, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Engineering NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Providers currently listed
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