Electrical and electronic engineering is an engineering discipline which deals with the study, design, development and application of electrical and electronic systems, devices and technologies. Studying a qualification at Emeris can open the door to a wide range of exciting and future-focused career opportunities. Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a dynamic field that underpins many of the technologies shaping modern society, from renewable energy systems and electric vehicles to robotics, telecommunications and avionics.
Electronic devices and electrical systems play an increasingly important role in our everyday lives – from computers and smartphones to power grids, transmission systems and satellites. Engineers in this field design, develop, improve and maintain the technologies and infrastructure that support modern living. If you enjoy mathematics and physical science, and enjoy problem-solving and a bit of creative thinking, you may want to consider an engineering degree.
The shortage of skilled electrical and electronic engineers has a widespread impact on South Africa and the African continent at large. It affects South Africa’s functioning in the global business environment and economy. Studying electrical and electronic engineering will give you the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that are in high demand, making you sought after by many potential employers. There is also significant demand for electrical and electronic engineers globally. The qualification will open opportunities for you to work anywhere in the world.
You will be well prepared to enter the industry once you graduate, as the degree offered at Emeris will expose you to the role of engineering in the real world as early as the first year of the qualification. Our electrical and electronic engineering qualification ensures that you are equipped with firsthand experience of the value that engineering adds to improving the quality of lives in communities.
The qualification equips graduates with the knowledge, practical competencies and professional skills required to contribute effectively to the engineering profession and broader society.
To study electrical and electronic engineering you can enrol for the IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree available at Emeris. If direct access to this degree is not possible, you can explore entry through the five-year extended IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree also available at Emeris.
Engineering Affiliations
The IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The outcomes of the degree are aligned to the Washington Accord, a 1989 international, multilateral agreement between bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programs, which allows for global recognition.
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Duration: 4 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 600
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Engineering, Science and Health
Duration: 5 years extended curriculum
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 600
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
School: School of Engineering, Science and Health
Electrical and electronic engineering is an engineering discipline which deals with the study, design, development and application of electrical and electronic systems, devices and technologies.
Electrical engineering deals with the large-scale generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electricity, while electronic engineering focuses more on smaller-scale electronic circuits, embedded systems, communication technologies and digital devices such as computers, mobile phones and control systems. A Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering combines these complementary disciplines and equips graduates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work across a broad range of electrical and electronic applications.
Emeris offers the IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, designed to prepare graduates for professional engineering careers in both the electrical and electronic engineering sectors. The qualification covers a wide range of subjects including physics, mathematics, electromagnetic theory, electronics, control systems, programming and engineering design.
If direct entry into the standard four-year degree is not possible, students may also consider the extended five-year version of the curriculum offered at Emeris.
Once qualified, graduates in Electrical and Electronic Engineering have several potential career opportunities. They could work on designing electronic components and software, or they might be involved in creating computer hardware or robotics systems. Typical electrical and electronic engineering careers could involve working on developing new electrical systems such as electric motors, navigation systems and flight control systems. There are many exciting electrical and electronic engineering careers, and as technology progresses, new career opportunities present themselves. The electrical and electronic engineering careers of the future could involve developing renewable energy plants, creating complex robotics systems or working on deep space communications projects. Qualified electrical engineers and electronic engineers work in the private and the public sector.
Completing an IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree at Emeris will prepare you for engineering positions in private consulting firms, in development laboratories and in large and small private enterprises. You could be involved in the design, development, production, maintenance and marketing of electrical and electronic systems, subsystems and components.
Opportunities may also be available in government and non-profit organisations. Private consulting positions or creating opportunities in an entrepreneurial role are further options. You may also choose to pursue a career in academia, which would include research and teaching in various areas of specialisation.
There are many sub disciplines in electrical and electronic engineering that you could specialise in. Some include:
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