Overview

Degree Structure

The Radar programme at the University of Cape Town is offered with three different degree structures, viz. professional taught masters degree, research masters degree with coursework and research masters degree by dissertation. Students can also continue to study for a PhD, or to upgrade their Masters.
We offer the option of registering as an occasional postgraduate student for individual courses for non-degree purposes, or alternatively, you can attend the courses as a continuing professional development (CPD) student.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radar Signal and Data Processing

Advanced Radar & Electronic Protection Mathematics

Multitarget Multisensor Tracking and Data Fusion

Clutter and Detection in Clutter

High Resolution & Imaging Radar

Radar System Modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 6 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 4-year Engineering Degree or Science Honours degree with at least 2 years of Mathematics.

A BTech Degree from a South African University of Technology with at least 5 years of experience in Radar or another relevant field.

A 3-year Bachelor of Science degree with at least 2 years of Mathematics and 5 years of experience in Radar or another relevant field.

A level of competence that has been attained in any other manner, which, in the opinion of Senate and on the recommendation of the Faculty, is adequate for the purpose of admission as a candidate for the degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

147440 ZAR / year

≈ 147440 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

77340 ZAR / year

≈ 77340 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International: Course fees + International/SADC Administrative Fee (ZAR 5,600) + International Term Fee (ZAR 64 500).

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Degree Structure

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

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