Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
A learner achieving this qualification will be competent to conduct research under minimal guidance, and contribute to knowledge production in the engineering environment with success.
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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
Central University of Technology, Free State
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
Subfield
Civil Engineering Construction
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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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
A learner achieving this qualification will be competent to conduct research under minimal guidance, and contribute to knowledge production in the engineering environment with success.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Level 8.
Or
- Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Research.
Exit level outcomes
Identify a problem or need in industry and apply research methodologies to address the need or problem.
Associated assessment criteria
- The listed and cited records of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
- Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.
- Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include a range of media.
- Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
- The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
- The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
- Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.
Integrated Assessment
Approval of research proposal, continuous guidance and final evaluation by research panel.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Civil Engineering, Level 10.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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