UCT Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Courses 2025 – 2026
UCT Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Postgraduate Courses
UCT Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Courses: The Engineering & the Built Environment Faculty offers the following postgraduate degrees and diplomas:
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geographical Information Systems
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Materials Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nuclear Power
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Property Studies
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture & Planning
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics & Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Energy Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Geomatics
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Architecture (Professional)
Master of Architecture
(by research)
Master of City & Regional Planning
Master of Urban Design
Master of Transport Studies
Master of Geotechnical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Infrastructure Management & Maintenance
Master of Engineering in Nuclear Power
Master of Engineering in Radar and Electrical Defence
Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering
Master of Engineering in Telecommunications
Master of Engineering in Transport Studies
Master of Engineering in Water Quality Engineering
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Philosophy in Architecture & Planning
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Architecture & Planning
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Architecture
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Architecture
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Civil Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Conservation of the Built Environment
(60 credits research, 120 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Construction Economics & Management
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Construction Economics and Management
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Energy Studies
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Energy & Development Studies
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Engineering Education
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Engineering Management
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Geomatics
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Geomatics
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Philosophy in Nuclear Power
(60 credits research, 120 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Space Studies
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Sustainable Minerals Resource Development
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Transport Studies
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Philosophy in Transport Studies
(60 credits research, 120 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Civil Infrastructure Management & Maintenance
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Civil Infrastructure Management & Maintenance
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Geomatics
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Geomatics
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Materials Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Materials Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Structural Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Water Quality Engineering
(120 credits research, 60 credits coursework)
Master of Science in Engineering in Water Quality Engineering
(180 credits research)
Master of Science in Project Management
Master of Science in Property Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Power Plant Engineering