Start your future career in Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Marine Engineering
FACULTY
Engineering & the Built Environment
creating futures
Does a career in Marine Engineering interest you?
Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work on boats, ships, oil rigs, and any other marine vessels or structures. You will also have the option to pursue landbased opportunities.
Marine Engineering at CPUT is an internationally recognised qualification.
Three years, full-time YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You have an interest in shipping and mechanical engineering
Granger Bay Campus
48 Beach Road, Mouille Point
YOUR SUBJECTS
First year
• Computer Science
• Maritime Communications
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Marine Material Science
• Marine Engineering Knowledge 1
Second year
• Marine Engineering Knowledge 2
• Applied Mechanics of Machines
• Naval Architecture 2
• Applied Strength of Materials 2
• Applied Electrotechnology 2
• Applied Thermodynamics 2
Third year
• Marine Engineering Knowledge 3
• Marine Engineering Technical Design Project
• Research Methodology
• Shipping Management 2
• Applied Electrotechnology 1
• Applied Thermodynamics 1
• Applied Fluid Mechanics
• Naval Architecture 1
• Marine Engineering Drawing & Design
• Marine Manufacturing and Safety
• Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Industrial Electronics
• Shipping Management 1
• Marine Law and Shipping Practice
• Marine Power and Electrical Systems
• Research Project
*The subjects listed here are subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Your on-the-job training
For those pursuing a seafaring career, you have the option of completing your third year theory modules through distance learning while gaining on-board ship experience as required by SAMSA.
YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies
CPUT is in the process of developing further studies in Marine Engineering, including Honours, Master’s and Doctorate Future industries
Offshore oil and gas
Shore-based maritime industry
Renewable energy
Salvage operations
Power plants
Maritime education
Maritime Law
Maritime economics
Future career
Engineer Officer
Second Engineer Officer
Chief Engineer Officer
Opportunities in shore-based employment
