BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Electrical Engineering Technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with: • preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development; • the educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA. • for graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 (Honours) programmes and then proceed to Master’s degrees; and • for certificated engineers, the education base for achieving proficiency in electrical engineering and occupational health and safety.

Career Opportunities

Electronic Design, Software System Design.

Admission Requirements

Minimum APS 30, English 4 (50%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science 5 (60%).

Selection Process

Applicants for the Bachelors of Engineering Technology programme must have a background in science and mathematics, and are selected on academic merit as well as potential.

Award of Bachelors of Engineering Technology

A Bachelors of Engineering Technology in the relevant field of study will be awarded to candidates after successful completion of all requirements.

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