Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The BEngTech in Electronic Engineering is an internationally accredited three-year NQF level 7 degree on the Steve Biko Campus. It combines classroom lectures, online tools, hands-on technical training and laboratory work to give a broad foundation in electronic and computer engineering, aligned with Industry 4.0. Graduates may register with ECSA as Professional Engineering Technologists and may progress to the BEngTech Honours, Master's and Doctoral levels.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering | Duration: 3 years (full-time, NQF level 7) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

First-year modules include Engineering Mathematics 1A/1B, Engineering Physics 1A/1B, Electrical Principles, Analogue Electronics 1A/1B, Digital Electronics 1A/1B, Computer and IT, Cornerstone 101 and Technical Literacy. The programme covers telecommunications, control systems, embedded and intelligent systems, data analytics and machine intelligence, automation and robotics, signal and image processing, smart factories and cities, and green energy.

Career pathways

Electronic engineers work in microelectronics, fixed and wireless communications, networking, automation and robotics, intelligent systems, automotive, rail, renewable and green energy, paper, sugar, water, defence, aerospace, marine, software and ICT, systems analysis, and machine learning and AI.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC degree entry with English (rating 4), Mathematics (4), Physical Science (4) and two further recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (4). Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics are not accepted in place of Mathematics, Technical Science is not accepted in place of Physical Science, and Life Orientation is excluded. Applicants are ranked on the sum of their Mathematics and Physical Science scores, with a minimum combined score of 100. Senior Certificate (pre-2009): English, Mathematics and Physical Science at HG E or SG C. NCV Level 4: English 60%, Mathematics 70%, Physical Science 70%, Life Orientation 60%, plus three other vocational subjects at 70%. Applicants with a Bachelor Pass who lack the departmental Mathematics and/or Physical Science requirement may present N4 Mathematics and Engineering Science plus any two of Industrial Electronics or Electronics, Digital Systems or Logic Systems, and Electrotechnics, passed at 50% or above in the same sitting, and are considered alongside NSC applicants on the sum of their N4 Mathematics and Engineering Science marks. Places are limited, so meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

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.

First-time undergraduate applications for the 2027 academic year must reach the CAO by the closing date of 30 September 2026; some programmes close earlier. Applications are made online through the CAO (www.cao.ac.za). The application fee is R250 (South African citizens) or R300 (international applicants), paid when submitting; the application is active only once payment is received.

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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