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BEng in Electrical Engineering 4-year programme at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Electrical engineering covers almost all fields where electrical energy is consumed, including design and maintenance of electrical machines, power supply systems, lighting and control systems. The programme also offers a 5-year route (previously ENGAGE) with lower entry requirements.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Electrical machines, power electronics, control systems, power system components, power quality and network stability, lighting, power supplies, photovoltaic cells and energy management systems.

Career pathways

Roles across transport, manufacturing, power supply, medicine, military, entertainment, sports and education sectors, designing and maintaining energy and control systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 35. 4-year programme: NSC/IEB achievement level 5 in English Home Language/First Additional Language, level 6 in Mathematics, level 6 in Physical Sciences, APS 35. 5-year programme: 65% in English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, APS 33.

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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