BEngTech (Electrical Engineering)

Nelson Mandela University

BEngTech (Electrical Engineering)

Programme Overview:

Electrical Engineering is the study of the behaviour of electrical, electronic, digital, and electromechanical systems. Electrical Engineering Technologists are responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, testing and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and digital infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, the various forms of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, control systems, computer systems, data and voice communication systems, automated robotic systems, and medical technologies. The Electrical Engineering technologist assists in creating wealth and improving people’s quality of life.

Faculty:

Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of the Built Environment and Technology

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech)

Department:

Department of Electrical Engineering

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

370

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

370

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

–

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 60%. • Physical Sciences or Technical Science – 50%. Alternatively: A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics Engineering, or Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering as awarded by Nelson Mandela University, with an average of 60% or above and a minimum of 60% for Mathematics (MAT1011).

Career opportunities:

Electrical Engineering Technologists are high in demand both locally and internationally. Typical sectors of opportunities for employment include power generation, transmission and distribution corporations, as well as government institutions developing infrastructure, computer- technology corporations, manufacturing plants, parastatal and private communication companies as well as process-control and chemical plants. Graduates are not limited to formal employment sectors – they also make good entrepreneurs. Apart from this, they may also find challenging opportunities in teaching and/ or research.

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