FACULTY
Engineering & the Built Environment
Start your future career in Mechatronics
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
creating futures
Do you want to improve the world?
From designing robotic assembly lines for the car industry, to machines that bottle and label cool drinks, individuals with skills in mechatronics are sought after in all industries.
With competence in mechatronics, you will develop new systems by combining elements of electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanical engineering.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT
YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are interested in all areas of engineering, and enjoy problem solving
Bellville Campus
Three years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC/ Grade 12) with: *A minimum achievement rating of 4 in at least four NSC 20-credit subjects.
• English, Home or First Additional Language (4)
• Mathematics (4); Technical Mathematics (5)
• Physical Sciences (4); Technical Science (5)
Recommended: One of the following:
• Electrical Technology (4); Engineering Graphics & Design (4); Mechanical Technology (4)
National Certificate (NC)
• English (N4) (60%); Mathematics (N4) (60%); Engineering Science (N4) (60%)
National Certificate/ Vocational (NCV)
• English (5) (60−69%); Mathematics (5) (60−69%); Engineering Science (3) (min 60%)
• Recommended: Electro Technology (3) (50–69%); Mechatronic Systems (3) (50–69%)
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 30 on the APS for the mainstream course; 27–29 for the ECP, 23–26 should you be wait-listed.
Subject to the space availability, consideration will be given for admitting students to the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) with: English (4); with one of either Mathematics/ Physical Science (4), and the other (3), with a minimum of 45%, or Technical Maths/ Technical Science (5) and the other (4) with a minimum of 55%.
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.
YOUR SUBJECTS
First year
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Second year
• Applied Mathematics
• Industrial Automation
• Control Systems
• Mechanical Engineering Design
Third year
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Applied Strength of Materials
• Thermo-Fluids 3
• Mechatronics Design
• Engineering Management
Advanced Diploma
• Mechatronic Design Project
• Engineering Mathematics
• Mechatronic Control Systems
• Mechatronic System Design & Simulation
• Electronic Devices & Systems
• Engineering Drawing
• Professional Communication
• Physical Science
• Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing
• Thermo-Fluids 2
• Strength of Materials
• Mechanics of Machines
• Embedded Systems
• Process Control and Industrial Networking
• Global Environmental Studies
• Mechatronics Industrial Project
• Environmental Engineering
• Project Management
• Thermo-Fluids
• Research Methodology
• Mechanics of Machines
• Stress Analysis
Your on-the-job training
You will complete compulsory service learning projects while you work during your third year.
YOUR FUTURE SELF
Future studies
Postgraduate Diploma: Engineering Mechanical (Mechatronics) (Not offered as yet)
Master’s: Mechanical Engineering (Not offered as yet)
Doctorate: Mechanical Engineering (Not offered as yet)
Future industries
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Printing
Packaging
Food processing
Manufacturing
Assembly
Automation
Automotive industries
Mining companies
Automotive plants
Engineering and production companies
Renewable Energy
Future career
Building Service Contractor
Consulting Engineer
Robotic Builder
Machine Designer
Machine Builder
Project Manager
creating futures
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.
