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MSc in Aeronautical Engineering

Masters in Science Programme: Aeronautical Engineering (University of Witwatersrand) & Aeronautics (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)

At last, a postgraduate study in Aeronautical Engineering is available in South Africa.

The School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering at 91¿´Æ¬Íø has partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to provide a Master's in Science in Aeronautical Engineering ­from 91¿´Æ¬Íø and a Master's in Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. This is a first in Africa.

Through this exciting collaboration, candidates have the opportunity to enrol for an MSc by coursework and research report offered by 91¿´Æ¬Íø (attending in person) and Embry-Riddle (online).

A tailor-made partnership

Founded in 1896, the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering has a proud history of generating some of South Africa’s leading engineers, providing graduates with strong design and research skills.

All undergraduate engineering degree programmes in the School are internationally accredited and recognised.

91¿´Æ¬Íø is the only institution on the African continent to offer a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aeronautical Engineering.

's online programs are highly ranked by . Since 2013, Embry‑Riddle has placed in the Top 5 for online bachelor's degree programs more than any other university, solidifying its place as an authority in online learning. The University offers a number of world leading graduate level programmes in fields relating to Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering. 

Through this partnership, postgraduate students will have access to the best courses and research opportunities that both institutions have to offer.  

How the Programme Works

By completing the requirements of this degree programme, successful candidates will be awarded a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from 91¿´Æ¬Íø University and a Master of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

The cost of the programme is a benefit to local students. The partnership means that 91¿´Æ¬Íø students have the opportunity to undertake a Master’s degree from an international university while being able to pay in South African currency and at a reduced rate.

What will I be Studying?

The programme is run over three semesters, essentially a year and half, with students completing a number of prescribed and elective courses and a research project provided by the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering at 91¿´Æ¬Íø University.

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø courses on offer range from lean manufacturing, systems engineering, and finite element analysis to aircraft and spacecraft development and aviation certification to mention but a few.

For the full list of courses, please

Students are required to take ASCI 602, ASCI 604, and ASCI 674 as core modules and select one specialisation (three courses), excluding the specialisation Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Operations, which is not available, in addition to registering for MECN 7018 Research Report at 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

Upon completion of the courses, a student will have to engage with a research project in semester 3. The project is required to be written according to the standards and requirements of 91¿´Æ¬Íø and needs to be submitted for assessment only to 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

Once 91¿´Æ¬Íø has found the project to be at the required standard, the student will be awarded Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering 91¿´Æ¬Íø and a Master of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle.

Eligibility

A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a graduating academic average of at least 65% is required to be admitted to the programme.

While completing the Embry-Riddle courses students are required to maintain a minimum of 80% grade average and cannot go below this average for more than one semester. Students whose cumulative grade average falls below this limit will be placed on academic warning. If their grade average is not at least above 80% within the next term of assessment, they run the possibility of being excluded from the programme.  

Information and Applications

A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a graduating academic average of at least 65% is required to be admitted to the programme.

While completing the Embry-Riddle courses students are required to maintain a minimum of 80% grade average and cannot go below this average for more than one semester. Students whose cumulative grade average falls below this limit will be placed on academic warning. If their grade average is not at least above 80% within the next term of assessment, they run the possibility of being excluded from the programme.  

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