Faculty
Department
Description
The Master of Engineering in Metallurgy is a postgraduate degree designed for registration at NQF level 9. The programme aims to develop specialists in metallurgy and to provide practice‐oriented education for high level metallurgists who are able to provide practical solutions to real‐world metallurgy related problems in Namibia and throughout the world.
This programme will, furthermore, produce world‐class professionals who are experts in metallurgy, equipped with advanced knowledge, specialised skills and analytical attributes required in the innovative design, development, construction and operation of industries in which mineral ores are processed to products of higher economic value. The programme will be a combination of coursework and a thesis.
Graduates of this programme will be able to contribute significantly to national, regional and global economic development and wealth creation, through the generation of sustainable metallurgical solutions. They will be equipped to drive and spearhead beneficiation and value addition of minerals for economic growth and improved quality of life.
Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for admission to this programme, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Metallurgy, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8, from a recognised institution; or a pre‐NQF professional or four‐year Bachelor degree, with a professional project or research component from a recognised institution and evaluated as appropriate by the Department.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English communication at postgraduate level, as demonstrated by the fact that the undergraduate degree was undertaken with English as the medium of instruction. If the undergraduate degree was not obtained in the medium of English, then the applicant will be required to show proficiency in the medium of English through achieving at least band 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent.
Final selection of candidates will be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
