Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering is a postgraduate qualification that typically follows a Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, or relevant level 7 qualification. This qualification serves to consolidate and deepen the student's expertise in a particular discipline and to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of that discipline.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering is to provide students with advanced knowledge in fundamental and specialized engineering, emphasizing electronic engineering principles and application. This qualification provides preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and competency to make a contribution to the economy and national development.

Rules and Requirements

• The qualification code for this program is 90153.
• The NQF level is 8, with a total of 144 credits required.
• The SAQA ID is not specified.
• The APS/AS is 60.
• Specific rules apply to the registration of certain modules, including HPELE81, HMELE80, and HRELE82, which have been replaced by HRELE80.
• Students who have passed all three of the following modules HPELE81, HMELE80, and HRELE82 do not need to register for HRELE80.
• Students who previously passed one or two of the following modules HPELE81, HMELE80, and HRELE82 must reregister for the outstanding module(s).

Curriculum for this Qualification

The curriculum includes a list of compulsory modules:

• APM4813 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
• APT4801 - Advanced Protection Technology
• ATT4801 - Advanced Transmission Technology
• EEC4801 - Engineering Economics IV
• ELE4801 - Power Electronics IV
• EOE4801 - Optoelectronics IV
• ESY4801 - Energy Systems
• HMELE80 - Research Project IB (Co-requisite: HRELE82, HPELE81)
• HRELE80 - Electrical Engineering Research Project
• INF4817 - Software Engineering
• RBT4801 - Robotics

Registration Information

• Applicants (new applicants and Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.
• Should a student wish to start a new qualification, they must apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.

Choosing Modules

• Each Unisa qualification is structured so that students need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time to graduate.
• Co-requisite and pre-requisite rules apply to module registration.
• The maximum number of credits that can be registered for per academic year and/or semester is 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
• Students must consider their available time when choosing modules, as this will impact their academic performance.

Examination Timetable and Transitional Arrangements

• Information regarding the examination timetable and transitional arrangements is not provided in the given context but is typically available through the university's official channels.

Conclusion

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in power engineering, preparing students for careers in engineering and related fields. With its strong focus on research capacity and specialized engineering knowledge, this qualification is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding and expertise in power engineering.