Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering in South Africa

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical, electrical and computer engineering to design and control intelligent systems. Learners gain knowledge in robotics, automation, sensors and programming, preparing them for careers in industries like manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and telecommunications.

The following are career opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering graduates in South Africa:
i. Industrial Engineer
ii. Electrical Engineer
iii. Instrumentation Engineer
iv. Research and Development Engineer
v. Project Manager
vi. Quality Engineer
vii. Technical Sales Engineer
viii. Robotics Engineer
ix. Automation Engineer
x. Control Systems Engineer
xi. Product Development Engineer
xii. Systems Integration Engineer

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

•  Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with B symbols (70 – 79%) at Standard Grade or C symbols (60 – 69%) at Higher Grade for English, Mathematics and Physical Science.
  -A National Senior Certificate, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 5 for English (home language or first additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
  -A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least a 60% (APS of 5) for English and Mathematics, and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Physical Sciences or Applied Engineering Technology and any three other vocational subjects.
  -A National Senior Certificate and a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4), issued by both the Department of Higher Education (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 60% (APS of 5) for English and at least 70% (APS of 6) for Mathematics N3 and Engineering Sciences N3.
  
  Course Overview:
  -Computer Literacy
  -Communication Skills
  -Engineering Graphics
  -Electrical Circuits
  -Electronic Circuits
  -Engineering Mathematics I
  -Information Literacy (block module)
  -Life Skills (block module)
  -Mechanics
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  

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