BSc(Eng) in Electrical / Electrical & Computer Engineering / Mechatronics

About this course

UCT APS min 420 (Band C). Guaranteed admission: APS 500+. Mathematics 80%. Physical Sciences 75%. NBT written but not used for EBE admission. Electrical Engineering: power systems, energy, electromagnetics, control. Electrical & Computer Engineering: adds digital systems, microelectronics, machine learning. Mechatronics: integrates mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with robotics and automation. All three are ECSA-accredited.

Subject requirements

• Mathematics80% minimum
• Physical Sciences75% minimum

Note: Pure Mathematics is required (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).

How APS is calculated at UCT

UCT APS = English% + best 5 other subjects% (excl. Life Orientation), max 600. Commerce, Engineering, Humanities and Law: FPS = APS. Science FPS doubles Mathematics and Physical Sciences (max 800). Health Sciences FPS adds NBT score (max 900). Min APS values shown are Band C (minimum consideration)

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