Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills required for a student’s progression towards becoming a competent practising Engineering Technologist. It is designed to empower graduates to apply their acquired knowledge, practical experience, and appropriate skills to solve broadly-defined problems in the South African work environment, whilst operating strictly within relevant standards and codes. Career pathways include:

  • Power Systems & Electrical Machines: Power Systems Technologist, Electrical Machines Specialist, and Energy Manager, applying systematic knowledge from Electrical Technology, Electrical Machines Technology, Power Electronics, and Energy Management to design and maintain robust power infrastructure.
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems: Electronics Design Engineer, Embedded Systems Technologist, and Digital Systems Specialist, utilising practical expertise in Digital Electronics, Digital Technology, and Electronics to develop advanced electronic components and integrated systems.
  • Telecommunications & Network Engineering: Telecommunications Technologist, Network Systems Engineer, and Communications Specialist, leveraging specialised skills in Communication Technology, Networks, and Electronic Communication Systems to build and optimise modern communication infrastructure.
  • Automation, Control & Project Management: Automation Engineer, Control Systems Technologist, and Engineering Project Manager, applying core competencies in Process Control, Technology Management, and Engineering Programming to manage complex industrial projects and automated systems.
  • Professional Registration & Leadership: Graduates meet the strict requirements for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate Engineering Technologist (at BEngTech level). This qualification equips professionals to make independent decisions considering technical, economic, social, and environmental factors, and to lead multidisciplinary teams with a strong commitment to health, safety, and sustainability.
Bachelor : Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

B_ETE

Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus

3 years (full-time)

420

7

Minimum Credits Required: 420

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • Mathematics: Minimum 60% to 69% (Level 5) (Note: Mathematical Literacy is not accepted)
  • Physical Sciences: Minimum 50% to 59% (Level 4)
  • English: Minimum 50% to 59% (Level 4)
  • CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 32 points

Understanding Your Matric Pass Level

To help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Bachelor’s Pass.

Bachelor’s Pass (Required)

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course.

Diploma Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course at a university of technology.

Certificate Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate.

Selection Process & Additional Requirements

  • NCV & TVET Applicants: Applicants in possession of an NCV or N3–N6 TVET qualifications will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate.
  • Mandatory Graduation Modules: No student will be allowed to graduate without successfully completing both the Academic Literacy and Communication Studies module and Personal Information Management.
  • ECSA Graduate Attributes: Students must achieve competency in all ECSA Graduate Attributes before they will be allowed to graduate.
  • Elective Streams: All first-year subjects are compulsory. In the second year, students may select Networks as an elective. In the third year, students choose between specialisation streams including Electrical Protection, Electrical Machines Technology, Networks, Communications Technology, or Engineering Programming.
  • Enrolment Rules: Students may not simultaneously enrol for subjects spanning more than two academic semesters, and may not enrol for subjects that involve timetable clashes.

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification (requiring 60% Standard Grade or 50% Higher Grade in Mathematics).

Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student Calendar

We know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies.

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Accreditation & Professional Registration

This programme is officially accredited and designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring your qualification is recognised by the leading statutory body for engineering in South Africa:

  • ECSA Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
  • Professional Registration: The programme complies with all ECSA standards and is specifically designed to meet the Graduate Attribute outcomes required for professional registration as a Candidate Engineering Technologist upon graduation.
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