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Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Why Study the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

The Bachelor of Engineering programme offered at IIE MSA is accredited by the CHE and endorsed by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The Engineering Council of South Africa is the only signatory in Africa to the Washington Accord, therefore allowing for global recognition.

The shortage of skilled engineers has a widespread effect on South Africa and the African continent at large, affecting the country’s functioning in the globalised business environment and economy. Upon graduating with this degree, your skills will be in high demand, making you sought after by potential employers.

You will be well-prepared to enter into the industry upon graduating, as, unlike traditional engineering programmes, this degree will expose you to the role of engineering in the real world as early as the first year of the programme. Our programme ensures that you are equipped with first-hand experience of the value that engineering adds to improving the quality of lives in communities.
This qualification will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and insights to reach a deeper understanding of managing the built environment, through the application of the principles learnt throughout the programme.

The programme will be offered in two streams; namely the four-year mainstream programme and the five-year extended programme. The purpose of the extended programme is to offer students the opportunity to complete the first two years of the mainstream programme over a period of three years. The credit allocation for the first two years of the programme will therefore be spread over three years and allow the student to make a smooth transition into tertiary education.

Successful completion of this programme leads to an IIE qualification.

For more information about studying a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at IIE MSA, get in touch with us today.

Career Opportunities

The programme prepares graduates to assume engineering positions within private consultation firms and development laboratories, and with large and small private enterprises involved with the design, development, production, and marketing of electronic systems, subsystems and components of products.

Opportunities may also be available in government and non-profit organisations. Private consulting positions or creating opportunities in an entrepreneurial role are further options. Graduates may also choose to pursue a career in academia, either as a discipline-specific lecturer or researcher.

Duration
Mainstream programme

Minimum 4 years, full time study, for students gaining entry into the mainstream programme.

Extended programme

Minimum 5 years, full time study, for students gaining entry into the extended programme.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CHE. Registration: NQF Level 8, SAQA ID 101433

Fees for 2019

R94,750 (6,798.19 USD) per annum

Fees are subject to change annually.

Domestic/South African students are advised to pay 30% of their semester fee before enrolment and the balance by the published payment due date. Alternative payment arrangements can be applied for to pay each module in full before the commencement date of the module.

Payment dates are earlier if you are a commencing international student. This is to allow 6-8 weeks for your study visa applications to be processed prior to enrolment. To avoid delays obtaining a study visa, commencing international students must pay a 30% deposit before enrolling to allow 6-8 weeks for study visa applications and 50% balance on or before enrolment.

For more information regarding fees please visit the Fee structure

Payment Methods

For more information on our payment methods visit https://www.iiemsa.co.za/pay-fees/

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances
  • On-campus at IIE MSA: full-time
  • Laboratory work to be conducted off-campus
Programme codes: 111IIE

South Africa Student Enquiries
Telephone: +27 11 950 4009
Email: enquiries@iiemsa.co.za

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

You must be at least 17 years old when you enrol (applications may be made while you are 16).

Our classes are taught and assessed in English. View the English language requirements.

Entrance scores are indicative only and subject to change annually.

PROGRAMME LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each applicant is assessed individually:

For admission to the B.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering four-year degree programme (mainstream), the following apply:

National Senior Certificate:

  • The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an APS score of at least 31, Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) and Physical Sciences level 5 (60-69%).
  • The APS score system will apply in the selection of candidates.
  • The Language requirement is a pass at level 4 (50-59%) in the language of instruction on either the Home or First Additional Language level.

National Certificate (Vocational):

  • A student must (a) achieve at least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, (b) achieve at least 70% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects.

 

For admission to the B.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering five-year degree programme (extended), the following apply:

National Senior Certificate:

  • The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an APS score of at least 28, Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%).
  • The APS score system will apply in the selection of candidates.
  • The Language requirement is a pass at level 4 (50-59%) in the language of instruction on either the Home or First Additional Language level.

National Certificate (Vocational):

  • A student must (a) achieve at least 50% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, (b) achieve at least 60% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects.
  • A Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field with appropriate levels of achievement may satisfy the admission requirements.

Transfers from the Bachelor of Technology or the Bachelor of Engineering Technology may be permitted.

Students with a minimum APS score of 24; and who have not obtained the required APS score or the required marks in Mathematics and Physical Science to be admitted to the extended programme; can be admitted to the Foundation Programme: Science Stream.

Applications

More information can be found by visiting How to apply

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

You must be at least 17 years old when you enrol (applications may be made while you are 16).

Our classes are taught and assessed in English. View the English language requirements.

Entrance scores are indicative only and subject to change annually.

PROGRAMME LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Levels

  • Minimum score: 7
  • Subject prerequisites: English, Math and Physical Science pass

Notes: Score A Levels grades as follows: A=5, B= 4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Score AS Level grades as follows: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5 Examinations taken in maximum of 1 academic year.

AS Levels

Notes: Score AS Level grades as follows: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5

Examinations taken in maximum of 1 academic year.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • Minimum score: 25
  • Subject prerequisites: English 4 (SL) or 3 (HL) and Math and Physical Science pass

Namibia HIGSCE

  • Maximum score: 18
  • Subject prerequisites: English, Math and Physical Science pass

Notes: Total score of six higher level subjects taken in one examination sitting*. Score higher level grades as follows: 1 (ONE), 2 (Two), 3 (THREE) and 4(FOUR), 0 (UNGRADED). Note: Grade 1 (ONE) is the highest and Grade 4 (FOUR) the lowest. Minimum English language requirement met by a maximum result of 2 in First Language English (Higher Level).

*A minimum of 6 subjects are taken in one examination sitting.

SAT

  • Minimum score:
    • 1710 prior to March 2016 (Total score out of 2400)
    • 1230 from March 2016 (Total score out of 1600)
  • Subject prerequisites: English and Math pass

Notes: High School Diploma (Grade 12) AND combined SAT scores of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing.

Applications

More information can be found by visiting How to apply

What are the subjects offered as Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering modules?

First year

First Semester Basic Mathematical Concepts Basic Concepts in Physics Engineering Design Graphics Chemistry of Engineering Materials Innovation & Creative Thinking Java for Engineers Basic Accounting and Analysis

Second Semester

Advanced Mathematical Concepts Basics of Electrical and Optical Physics Mechanics: The Interaction of Forces Chemical Reactions in Engineering Multidisciplinary Applied Community Projects Financial Accounting

Second year

First Semester Differential and Integral Calculus Fundamental Principles in Machine Dynamics Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Basic Analogue Electronics Electromagnetic Theory Financial Management for Engineers C++ for Engineers Second Semester Advanced Differential and Integral Calculus Mechanics of Fluid Flow Systems Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids Strength of Materials under Simple Loading Conditions Digital Electronics Economic Decision Making for Sustainability Sociological Perspectives of Development

Third year

First Semester Numerical Methods Advanced Analogue Electronics Signals & Systems Power Systems Digital Systems Instrumentation and Measurement Software Engineering Principles and Practice Second Semester Statistical Methods Signal processing Telecommunication Systems Embedded Systems Design Project Power Electronics Communication for Development

Fourth year

First Semester Control Systems & Automation Power Generation and Renewable Energy Systems Entrepreneurship for Engineering Project Management Advanced Power Systems (EL Elective) Electrical Machines (EL Elective) High voltage Engineering ( EL Elective) Image Processing (EC Elective) Data Communications (EC Elective) Computer Networks (EC Elective) Second Semester Design Project Research Project

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What is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree provides graduates with the basic skills, knowledge and insights to reach a deeper understanding of managing the built environment through the application of the principles learnt in the tertiary phase. The programme fulfils the exit level requirements as prescribed by the Engineering Council of South Africa.The typical learners in this programme will be students who have demonstrated competence in mathematics and science. The learner should have sound analytical skills, creative instincts, and a penchant for the solving of complex engineering problems. Graduates may take on positions within private consultation firms and development laboratories, large and small private enterprises involved with the design, development, production, and marketing of electronic systems, subsystems, and components of products. Opportunities may also be available in government and non-profit organisations. Private consulting positions or creating opportunities in an Entrepreneurial role are further options. Graduates may also choose to pursue a career in academia, either as a discipline-specific lecturer or researcher. The programme includes a prescribed level of understanding and knowledge of the mechanical discipline which is in practice closely associated with the role of the Electrical and Electronic engineer.

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