CPUT Postgraduate

CPUT Postgraduate

CPUT Postgraduate,

Postgraduate applications

First-time applicants and current CPUT postgraduate students

IMPORTANT: Prospective postgraduate students for full thesis studies must first identify a research topic and supervisor before applying.
Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for a specific field of study – you should consult with the department before submitting your application.
Be sure to include the following information when communicating with the department.
• Student number (if known)
• Proposed Qualification
• Proposed field of Research
• Possible supervisor (if known)
For information on the fields/ areas of study and supervisors click here.
To start the Application process go to: http://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply

• International postgraduate studies, Postgraduate 2019 application form PDF.

Closing dates

M & D Full Research is 15 March 2019 for both National and International applicants.
RETURNING higher degree (Master’s and Doctoral) and structured Master’s degree candidates must register by 6 March each year.
Guide to postgraduate studies
Find out more about postgraduate studies at CPUT on the Centre for Postgraduate Studies webpage.
 

Centre for Postgraduate Studies

About us
The Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) was established in 2009 with the responsibility to coordinate postgraduate studies and postdoctoral research at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).
Postgraduate studies
In the case of postgraduate studies, the Centre liaises with prospective and current postgraduate students. In the former case the Centre links students to faculties through the faculty research coordinators (FRCs). In the latter case the Centre, in conjunction with the FRCs, assists students in complying with the requirements of the Higher Degrees Committee (HDC).
In both cases above, the Centre manages all postgraduate bursaries at CPUT. These include the CPUT bursary, the Mauerberger bursary, the NRF bursaries in all their forms, as well as other grants.
In addition to these core activities, the Centre supports postgraduate students and staff with research assistance such as planning a research project, survey design, questionnaire design, statistical consultation and statistical data analysis.  The Centre administers software packages like STATISTICA, SPSS, ATLAs.ti and Turnitin (anti-plagiarism software).   Seminars and workshops in research methods and the use of statistics in research are also provided to postgraduate students and supervisors on a regular basis.
The CPGS assists faculties to improve student throughput by monitoring and evaluating student progress based on HDC approvals.
The Centre also assists in increasing student numbers and improving student retention by marketing research expertise and bursary availability to all campuses in the first instance, to the province in the second, as well as nationally and internationally.
Our core mandate is to assist postgraduate students in the pursuit of academic excellence. The Centre aims to enhance the profile of postgraduate activity at the University, to contribute to the goal of attracting students into our research community, and to raise awareness of potential technology innovation as an outcome of postgraduate research.
Role of the Centre
The role of the Centre includes:

• monitoring and implementing quality assurance mechanisms with respect to successful postgraduate progress and throughput
• building effective relationships with faculties to provide support for postgraduate training initiatives
• mentoring of and guidance to postgraduate students and supervisors
• giving advice and support to postgraduate students in dealing with relevant problems
• providing policy guidelines that ensure high levels of postgraduate research dissemination and value addition
• promoting the development of postgraduate student welfare systems for the attainment of academic excellence
• contributing to the enhancement of research skills of postgraduate students
• providing an orientation programme for newly admitted postgraduate students

Postdoctoral research
In the case of postdoctoral research, the Centre liaises with faculties and research units in the recruitment of postdoctoral fellows and adjunct professors.  We manage all postdoctoral appointments at CPUT as well as administering stipends.
The core mandate in this instance is to assist in increasing CPUT research output in terms of student throughput, published material and technology innovation.  We therefore support the DVC: RTIP in all special projects that are designed to realise this mandate.
Enjoy your stay at CPUT
In line with the CPUT Vision 2020 and the 10-year RTI Blueprint, we are involved in building a broad academic community of researchers, scholars and students who are ready to work together towards attaining our goals. We look forward to welcoming you as a member of our community.
Contact us  
Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Phone: +27 21 953 8600
E-mail:   [email protected]
Location
New Library Building, Bellville Campus
CCE Building, Cape Town Campus
 

Postgraduate information

Postgraduate Studies @ CPUT

In the booklet “Postgraduate Studies @ CPUT” we have included as much information as possible for the guidance of students intending to register or already registered for postgraduate studies at CPUT. Please download the booklet for your daily use: Postgraduate Studies @ CPUT

Postgraduate Forum

The Postgraduate Forum provides opportunities for postgraduate students to join the academic community.  It provides a platform to develop awareness of national and global priorities through seminars that focus on the broad issues of innovation, business skills, intellectual property, ethics and research integrity.
Postgraduate students at CPUT can also participate in relevant training programmes on research and study skills including literature search, research design, research methodology, research writing and data analysis.  We facilitate these on requests from faculties.
For more information about the Postgraduate Forum, please contact Ms Lillian Bingo at [email protected]

Research writing

Writing in research requires certain styles especially when referring to works written by other people.  The following resources relate to research writing:

Editing

Prior to examination, theses and dissertations must be free of various forms of errors.  These works require to be edited for accuracy especially as they are placed for public scrutiny in the library.
Contact Liz van Aswegen (retired CPUT academic) for academic editing services: +27 21 461 2650 / +27 82 883 5763 or [email protected]
Available for the editing of scientific documents:  Dr Lynn McMaster. Contact +27 79 117 0998 (cell) or email [email protected]
To find out about editing services at Stellenbosch University Language Centre, please click here.
To find out about editing and translation services by people accredited by the South African Translators’ Institute, please click here.

DHET accredited publications

Postgraduate students are required to submit (Masters)/ publish (Doctorate) an article in a DHET-accredited journal before they can graduate.  The accredited journals are listed here. Please also see the HDC 1.8 form under Committees.

Thesis submission process

It is a requirement that postgraduate students submit a corrected version of their dissertation/ thesis to the library. This must be a hardbound copy and an electronic copy with signatories as outlined in the Thesis submission process form.
Faculty research coordinators/ Chairpersons/ Assistant deans
Postgraduate studies are coordinated in the faculties and research units by the faculty research coordinators (FRCs) or chairpersons or assistant deans. The CPGS liaises directly with the FRCs in respect of postgraduate study. They are therefore the first port of call for students in all matters relating to postgraduate studies.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Dr L Sibali
Tel: +27 21 460 4243
Email:[email protected]
Faculty of Business
Prof F Netswera
Tel: +27 21 460 8339
Email:[email protected]
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences
Prof P du Toit
Tel: +27 21 680 1532
Email:[email protected]
Faculty of Engineering
Prof M Moll
Tel: +27 21 953 6897
Email:[email protected]
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences
Dr D Bester
Tel: +27 21 959 6760
Email:[email protected]
Faculty of Informatics and Design
Prof R de la Harpe
Tel: +27 21 469 1015
Email:[email protected]
 

Postgraduate Masters and Doctoral funding

Postgraduate students at CPUT are exceptionally well supported by a wide range of bursaries funded by external organisations and by the University.
They are also offered excellent residence accommodation and international student assistance. Click here to visit the web pages of the Office of International Affairs.
Further, postgraduate students qualify to apply for research running costs from the Research Directorate.  Click here to visit their website.

Current Bursary and Scholarship Opportunities

Please take note of the Internal closing date for applications.

NRF applications: please read this document for information relating to a pending call to enable applicants to submit applications on the NRF online application system.
Past Bursary and Scholarship Opportunities
Please note that the bursaries and scholarships listed below have closed. Information about past bursary and scholarship opportunities are placed for informational purposes.
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