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Diploma: Mechanical Eng in Mechatronics

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

NQF level6Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

Diploma: Mechanical Eng in Mechatronics develops knowledge and practical capability in engineering design, scientific analysis and technology-based problem-solving. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Mathematics; engineering sciences; design; technical drawing or modelling; computing; laboratories; projects; and discipline-specific engineering practice. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Admission

Other admission conditions

Consult the 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus pamphlet & Faculty Online Prospectus

Further study

Possible study paths

After completing this diploma, graduates may apply for a related advanced diploma or bachelor's pathway where articulation and admission rules allow. Advanced or postgraduate study in the same engineering discipline, engineering management or a related specialisation, subject to academic results and professional requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Engineering technologist; design engineer; project technician; production specialist; consulting professional; or technical manager, depending on the discipline and professional registration.

Study locations

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