SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, IT & DESIGN
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
3 YEARS (FULL TIME) I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 63749 I NQF LEVEL: 6 I CREDITS: 360
Dive into an electrifying journey into the realm of technology with our Diploma in Electronic Engineering. This cutting-edge programme offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, covering digital and analogue electronics, software engineering, and robotics. Gain practical skills through laboratory work, projects, and work-integrated learning, preparing you for a rewarding career in fields such as software development, software engineering, electronic design and project management within the telecommunications, automation or power systems industries.
Who should enrol?
- Are passionate about technology
- Enjoy tackling challenges and problem solving
- Are creative thinkers and innovators
- Aspire to become future engineers
Admission requirements
- NSC with a diploma pass (D) or an equivalent local school leaving qualification such as an NCV with diploma admission AND a Pass in Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics.
- Alternatively, in the case of international school leaving qualifications, a SAQA level 4 evaluation.
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- This programme provides you with exposure to digital electronics, analogue electronics, and software engineering – each of these are critical areas on their own and together form the foundation of robotics. These main subjects are backed by the required level of engineering mathematics and engineering science supporting further growth in any relevant direction. The theoretical work is also fully supported by laboratory work, as well as project work, work integrated learning and associated project management training. This electronic engineering programme will equip you with excellent theoretical knowledge and a practical understanding of the electronic principles required for a successful career as an engineering technician, software developer/ engineer or a range of other occupations aligned with the fourth industrial revolution’s demand for skilled people.
Career opportunities
- Software Developer
- Electronic engineering technician
- Firmware developer
- Electronic Designer
- Electronic Technician
- Electronic Integrator
- Electronic Systems Designer
- Electronic Maintenance Technician
- Energy (renewable) Technician
- Project Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Software Developer/ Web Developer
Curriculum
Year 1
- Engineering Mathematics (EEEM115 – EEEM125)
- Engineering Science (EEES115 – EEES125)
- Electrical Engineering (EEEE115 – EEEE125)
- Digital Electronics (EEDE125)
- Analogue Electronics (EEAE115 – EEAE125)
- Software Engineering (EESE115)
- Professional Skills (EEPS125)
Year 2
- Engineering Mathematics (EEEM216)
- Engineering Science (EEES216)
- Electrical Engineering (EEEE216)
- Digital Electronics (EEDE216 – EEDE226)
- Analogue Electronics (EEAE216 – EEAE226)
- Software Engineering (EESE216 – EESE226)
- Control Systems (EECS226)
- Electronic Communication (EEEC226)
- Computer Networks (EECN226)
Year 3
- Digital Electronics (EEDE316)
- Software Engineering (EESE316)
- Printed Circuit Board Design (EEPC316)
- Modelling and Simulation (EEMS316)
- Project Management (EEPM316)
- Power Electronics (EEPE316)
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees, textbooks and any special equipment you will need is detailed by the middle of the year on the “Additional costs schedule” available from your closest campus.