B Sc Eng: Electrical Course Requirements at UKZN
University of KwaZulu-Natal · College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
The B Sc Eng: Electrical is a bachelor's Degree offered by UKZN for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study B Sc Eng: Electrical at UKZN
- National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with Mathematics and Physical Science each at Level 5 (at least 65%), plus English and Life Orientation at Level 4.
About this course
Electrical engineering students study how power is generated, transmitted and distributed, from power stations through transformers and transmission lines to homes and factories. The programme equips graduates to design, operate and maintain electrical power systems and equipment.
Possible careers
Control Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Energy Consultant, Maintenance Engineer, Power Systems Engineer
Course intelligence for B Sc Eng: Electrical
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Electrical Engineer appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed B Sc Eng: Electrical.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UKZN, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
UKZN’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with UKZN and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at www.cao.ac.za, listing UKZN and this programme's CAO code among the six allowed choices; the same CAO application also covers residence and financial aid requests for UKZN.
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- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 March 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 4 years
- NQF Level
- 8
- APS / Points
- APS 48-33
- Campus
- Howard College, Durban
- Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg
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Source: university-of-kwazulu-natal.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of KwaZulu-Natal before applying.