About this program
BEng (Computer Engineering)
The programs are designed in accordance with the outcomes-based model as required by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The learning outcomes and contents of the programs have been compiled in accordance with the latest accreditation standards (PE-60 and PE-61) of ECSA, which also comply with the SAQA requirements.
Admission requirements
The admission requirements apply to students who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications.
Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to Brochure: Undergraduate program Information 2022: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB.
Citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens) should also refer to Brochure: Newcomer's Guide 2021.
School of Tomorrow (SOT), Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), and General Education Development Test (GED): The University of Pretoria no longer accepts qualifications awarded by these institutions.
National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4: The University of Pretoria may consider NCV candidates, provided they meet the exemption for bachelor's status criteria and the program requirements.
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Curriculum Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic orientation
Core modules
- Program design: Introduction
- Operating systems
- Imperative programming
- Electricity and electronics
- Information technology practice
- Physics
- Humanities and social sciences
- Humanities and social sciences
- Statics
- Calculus
- Mathematics
Year 2
- Engineering statistics
- Data structures and algorithms
- Electrical engineering
- Information technology practice
- Professional and technical communication
- Linear systems
- Introduction to programming and computer simulations
- Digital systems
- Community-based project
- Materials science
- Mathematics
- Differential equations
- Calculus
- Numerical methods
Year 3
- Engineering management
- Intelligent systems
- Control systems
- Digital communication
- Information technology practice
- Electromagnetic compatibility
- Microprocessors
- Analogue electronics
- Software engineering
- Computer engineering design
- Engineering activity and group work
Final Year
- Computer engineering: Architecture and systems
- e-Business and network security
- Project
- Practical training and report
- Research project
- DSP programming and application
- Engineering professionalism
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition fees per faculty in 2022
- 1st year: 62 000 + 15% VAT
- 2nd year: 70 000 + 15% VAT
- 3rd year: 62 000 + 15% VAT
- 4th year: 36 000 - 39 000 + 15% VAT
Qualification
Total Credits: 590
A graduate in engineering should be able to apply the following skills on an advanced level:
- Engineering problem solving.
- Application of specialist and fundamental knowledge, with specific reference to mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences.
- Engineering design and synthesis.
- Investigation, experimentation and data analysis.
- Engineering methods, skills, tools and information technology.
- Professional and general communication.
- Awareness and knowledge of the impact of engineering activity on society and the physical environment.
- Work in teams and in multidisciplinary environments.
- An awareness and ability for lifelong learning.
- An awareness and knowledge of principles of professional ethics and practice.
- Awareness and knowledge of engineering management principles and economic decision-making.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology
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