Purpose statement
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering is a postgraduate qualification and typically follows a Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma or relevant level 7 qualification. The BEngTech Hons in Power Engineering 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. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering degree may form part of a combination of qualifications to meet the educational requirements for registration in the category candidate engineer. This qualification provides: 1. Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development; and 2. entry to NQF level 9 Masters programmes e.g. MSc/MEng Engineering students completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in all the Exit Level Outcomes contained in this standard. The qualification serves to provide students with the advanced knowledge in fundamental and specialized engineering. The knowledge emphasizes electronic engineering principles and application. Also, the qualification provides students with an in-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. Programmes leading to this qualification tend to have a strong vocational, professional or career focus and holders of this qualification are usually prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market. The specific purpose of educational programmes designed to meet this qualification are to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineer. This qualification provides: a. Preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and competency to make a contribution to the economy and national development. b. The educational base required for registration as a Candidate and/or a Professional Technologist with Engineering Council of South Africa. c. Entry to a Master's qualification.
| Qualification code: | 90153 |
| NQF level: | 8 |
| Total credits: | 144 |
| SAQA ID: | 112036 |
| APS/AS: | 60 |
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An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Electrical Engineering from an accredited provider of higher education with a minimum of 60% average.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they are at least 30 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Unsuccessful applicants may appeal on the application portal at https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Apply-for-admission-to-study:-application-tool and will be required to provide a motivation for special admission. The motivation must incorporate the following:
academic motivation offering evidence of your ability to study a postgraduate qualification, work experience relevant to the qualification and courses completed since graduating with the Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma.
These appeals will only be considered if the enrolment target of the qualification has not been met and/or additional enrolment spaces are available.
Pay the application fee of R150 once you've received your student number.
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Apply for admission to honours degrees or postgraduate diplomas for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
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Successful applicants should visit the registration website in January 2026 for updated registration information (eg qualification rules, curriculum/transitional arrangements, pre-requisites and co-requisites): www.unisa.ac.za/register