Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate diploma

ID:

0347_115_I102

Part Time

The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering comprises an in-depth study in preparation for a master’s programme or a broadened study involving more than one engineering discipline.

The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering focuses on solving real-world challenges with practical, innovative solutions. Its programmes teach students how to design, build, and optimise systems that power industries and improve lives. With a strong foundation in both tradition and technology, the focus is on preparing engineers to work and lead in fields that demand precision, creativity, and adaptability.

Note: If you want to enrol part time, you must obtain approval from the departmental chairperson of your prospective home department. To get this approval, you must show that you will be a bona fide part-time student. Follow your prospective home department’s procedures for submitting your application to study part time.

Contact information

Ms Genay Gabriels

Postgraudate Programme Manager

[email protected]

+27 21 808 4095

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying

When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to a PGDip (Eng) programme, you must:
• hold at least an approved BTech, BEng or BSc degree from a South African university or university
of technology; or
• hold other academic degree qualifications and appropriate experience that have been approved by
the Faculty Board. The relevant department’s chairperson must make a recommendation regarding such qualification and experience to the Faculty Board.

Selection
Irrespective of the admission requirements above, you must be selected for the PGDip programme by the home department of the relevant field of study.

Note: The PGDip (Eng) does not lead to registration as a professional engineer.

Programme structure

• Depending on the composition of a PGDip (Eng), it may be presented in semester, self-study or block courses.
• The programme must include at least 120 credits on NQF level 8 (modules with a 7xx number).
• The chairperson of the home department may prescribe that you to undertake preparatory and/or supplementary study.
• As a student in a PGDip programme, you may normally not register for modules on NQF level 9 (i.e. modules with an 8xx module number).

Last updated 01 April 2026

Disclaimer:
The University reserves the right to amend the information on this webpage at any time. While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, it may be subject to change or become outdated. It remains the responsibility of prospective students to verify all details against the relevant faculty yearbook or directly with the relevant department.