University of KwaZulu-Natal Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering
The Disciplines of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering on the Howard College Campus strive to achieve excellence in all of its various activities. With Dr Leigh Jarvis as Discipline Leader, it has an academic staff establishment of 23 and a non-academic support staff establishment of 15.
The Disciplines of Electrical, Electronic and Computer engineering are in a state of continuous and rapid growth. Recognizing the challenge of teaching in such an environment, the central philosophy of the cluster is to ensure that the undergraduates gain an enduring capacity for continuous and effective self-education throughout life.
| The Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering are recognised as a qualifying degree for registration as a professional engineer under the Professional Engineers’ Act, 1968 and subsequent statutes. | ||
| After a further period of three years as an Candidate, graduates may become registered Professional Engineers indicated by the letters PrEng.
The degree is recognised in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, UK and the USA. |
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| Due to an agreement called the Washington Accord, it gives exemption from the qualifying examinations when applying for professional registration in these countries.
The degree also gives exemption from the qualifying examination of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE). Graduates may apply for full membership with the SAIEE and upon qualification. The SAIEE providers mentorship to register as a professional engineer as well as providing networking with colleagues in industry. |
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Contact details
Ms Bennedin Mokoena
Assistant Administrator Officer
Telephone: 031 260 2744
Email: Mokoenab@ukzn.ac.za
Ms Dumisile Ngcobo
Assistant Administrator Officer
Telephone: 031 260 2753
Email: Ngcobo8@ukzn.ac.za
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Physical Address
Discipline of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering |
