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University of the Witwatersrand

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in Engineering and Technology is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

The Master of Science in the branch of Electrical Engineering by coursework and research report is offered in the specialisations of Power Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.

The MSc in Electrical Engineering is offered to those who already have a four year MSc in Electrical Engineering (or Equivalent), a Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering related BSc (Hons).

Curriculum

• NQF Level of the qualification: 9
• Total number of credits for qualification : 180 Credits
• Number of courses required:
  • Four 20 Credit courses at NQF level 9
  • One 10 (min) Credit research methods course One 90 Credit Research Report

For this Degree all courses and the  Research Report need to be successfully completed on the first attempt. The Research Report is the equivalent of six months of full-time work.Curriculum planner

• Principles of Communications Systems - 20
• Teletraffic Engineering - 20
• Principles of Wireless Communications - 20
• Selected Topics in Telecommunications - 20
• Principles of Insulation Coordination in Electric Power Systems - 20
• Earthing and Lightning Protection - 20
• Advanced Electromechanical Conversion - 20
• Variable Speed Drives for AC Machines - 20
• Power Electronics - 20
• Selected Topics in Power Engineering 20
• Research methodology (Compulsory) - 15

Coursework Total 95

• Research Report (Compulsory) - 90

Total 185If an elective from another School is chosen, please ensure you meet the requirements of that elective. The Research methodology course should be completed before or in conjunction with the Research Report.