The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Marine Engineering students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme.
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 land-based opportunities. Marine Engineering at CPUT is an internationally recognised qualification.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You have a love for the Ocean with a keen interest in shipping
Granger Bay Campus
48 Beach Road, Mouille Point
Four years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4) *First or Second, or First Additional Language
• Mathematics (4); or Technical Maths (5)
• Physical Sciences (4); or Technical Science (5)
National Certificate
• Mathematics, N3 (60%);
• Electrical Systems, N3 (60%)
National Certificate Vocational (NCV4)
• English (4)
• Mathematics (5)
• Physical Sciences (4)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 26–29 for the ECP; or 23–25 for possible waitlist.
Additional Admission Requirements
• South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) eyesight test and medical examination for those who are pursuing this qualification with the aim of working on board ocean going vessels.
• Applicants who are pursing this qualification for the purpose of land-based employment only, may consider the SAMSA requirements as an option.
• Applicants are to consult the SAMSA website www.samsa.org.za for a list of Approved Medical Practitioners.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
• Marine Engineering Project A * Marine Power and Electrical Systems (High Voltage)
• Research Methodology * Marine Engineering Knowledge 3B (Motor)
• Marine Engineering Knowledge 3A * Marine Law & Shipping Practice 2
• Shipping Management 2 * Marine Engineering Project B
• Marine Law & Shipping Practice 1 * Research Project
* Indicates second semester subjects
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
