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Engineering

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

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The aim of this course is to prepare candidates in computer engineering for careers in computer engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from computer engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification This qualification is primarily industry oriented. The knowledge emphasises general principles and application or technology transfer. 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 Electronics 1; Engineering Mathematics 1; Physics 1; Software Design 1; Electrical Engineering Principles 1; Computer Architecture 1.

Career pathways

This qualification provides: 1. Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to contribute to the economy and national development; 2. The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist and/or Certificated Engineer with ECSA. (refer to qualification rules) 3. Entry to NQF level 8 programmes e.g., Honours, Post Graduate Diploma and BEng Programmes and then to proceed to Masters Programmes. 4. For certificated engineers, this provides the education base for achieving proficiency in mining / factory plant and marine operations and occupational health and safety.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) APS Score of 36 using Method 2 (see table below) • English (First language) 5 (60%) • Maths 5 (60%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%) • Physical Science 5 (60%) or Technical Science 5 (60%) or Electrical Technology 5 (60%) Recommended: One of the following: CAT (5), IT (5), ELECT (5) ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate. • Maths (N4) 60% • Engineering Science (N4) 60% • Electrotechnics (N4) 60% • Digital Electronics (N4) 60% ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV) A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4) • English (60%) • Maths (60%) At least 3 of the following: ES (60%), Electrical Principles and Practice (60%), Electronic Control and Digital Electronics (60%), Electrical Workmanship (60%) -----------------------------------------------------------

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.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Closing date for bachelor's/bachelor of science programmes is 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens, with earlier dates for health programmes (30 June 2026 for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy; 31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Opticianry).

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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