Cape Peninsula University of Technology campus

Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Computer Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The aim of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Computer Engineering is to prepare and deepen candidates in computer related engineering experience in a specific discipline at the same time developing research capacity to undertake professional work and to make a contribution to the economy and national development. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree enhances the application of research and development as well as specialist and contextual knowledge to meet the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate Master’s degree. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification The purpose of this qualification is to provide a foundation of research capacity in modern computer engineering technology. Offering type listed: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Engineering Mathematics 5; Research Project 5; Engineering Physics 5; Entrepreneurship and Engineering Management 5; Research Methodology and Ethics 5.

Career pathways

Computer engineering graduates research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as circuit boards. Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers. Computer engineers ensure that computer hardware components work together with the latest software. Therefore, hardware engineers often work with software developers. For example, the hardware and software for mobile phones and other devices frequently are developed at the same time.

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Application information

Entry requirements

• An NQF level 7, Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a cognate qualification, or • An NQF level 7, Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a cognate qualification, or • An NQF level 7, Bachelor of Technology in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a cognate qualification. If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Visit the RPL page for more information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate diploma applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026 for both national and international applicants; applications open on Monday, 11 May 2026.

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

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