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Programme: MSc Applied Science Mechanics

Code	Faculty	Department
12253064	Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology	Department: Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 180	NQF level: 09

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

The MSc (Applied Science) degree is conferred by the same departments as the BScHons (Applied Science) degree.

A minimum of 128 credits is required to obtain the MSc degree. Either a mini-dissertation (64 credits) and coursework (64 credits) or a dissertation (128 credits) is included in the programme.

Unless the Dean, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, decides otherwise, the master's degree is conferred on the basis of examinations of coursework and a mini-dissertation or a dissertation (including an examination on the dissertation).

Admission requirements

Relevant BScHons degree awarded by the University of Pretoria (or equivalent)
Cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Comprehensive intellectual CV
An entrance/admissions examination may be required

Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Minimum credits: 180

Core modules

MIR 891

Dissertation 891

Credits: 180.00

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