Bachelor of Computer and Electronic Engineering (BEng) | NWU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Engineering at NWU Potchefstroom is a rigorous four-year programme that trains graduates to design, develop, and optimise systems and infrastructure across engineering disciplines relevant to South Africa's industrial, mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors. NWU's Engineering faculty is one of the largest and most respected in southern Africa, equipped with advanced laboratories, pilot plants, and industry partnerships that give students hands-on exposure to real engineering challenges. Students develop strong competencies in mathematics, applied science, and engineering design, with a problem-solving orientation shaped by both global best practices and the specific demands of the South African economy. The programme is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), enabling graduates to pursue professional registration as engineers.

Mathematics: 70% or higher
Physical Sciences: 70% or higher
Afrikaans or English (HL or FAL): 60% or higher
APS: 34

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics70%Required
Physical Sciences70%Required

Career Prospects

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) – Register with ECSA and lead engineering projects in South Africa’s mining, energy, infrastructure, or manufacturing sectors after gaining the required experience.
Project Engineer – Manage the technical and commercial delivery of capital projects at South African companies in construction, petrochemicals, or renewable energy.
Process/Systems Designer – Design and optimise industrial processes or engineered systems for companies such as Sasol, Eskom, ArcelorMittal, or Anglo American.
Research and Development Engineer – Develop innovative engineering solutions at South African universities, the CSIR, or multinational R&D centres operating in South Africa.
Graduate Trainee (Engineering) – Join structured graduate development programmes at major South African companies including Transnet, Eskom, or Kumba Iron Ore to complete ECSA candidacy requirements.

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