Information Engineering - Wits University

Overview

Programme Code: EFA03

In the first two years, you will focus on enhancing your capabilities in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. At the beginning of the third year, you can choose to continue with the Electrical Engineering degree or register for the Information Engineering degree.

In the final year, you will study five complementary courses, including Engineering Design, Engineering Laboratory, and Systems Management.

You will also choose three elective courses, to specialise in either Electrical or Information Engineering. Engineering Design and Engineering Laboratory are project-based subjects in which you are required to submit a report for examination.

Career Opportunities

Computer Engineer
Information Engineer
Software Developer
Software Engineer
Software Project Manager
Software Systems Architect
Network Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer
Information Technology Consultant

Curriculum

A common first-year programme was introduced from 2019 across all professional engineering disciplines.

The academic curriculum is regularly modernised in order to ensure that it meets the highest professional and academic standards and that it simultaneously remains locally relevant and applicable.

Many engineering students entering the engineering programmes have limited knowledge of the different branches of engineering and only gain the knowledge to make an informed choice of the programme during their first year.

A first-year curriculum that is identical for all programmes allows students to amend their choice at the end of the first year.

First-year

Engineering Chemistry
Introduction to the Engineering Profession
Engineering Analysis and Design IA and IB
Engineering Mathematics IA and IB
Engineering Physics IA and IB
Applied Physics I

AND, one of the following courses:

Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
The International Relations of South Africa and Africa
Introduction to Political Studies
Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation
Identity and Society
Introduction to Ethics I
Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Global Encounters and Contemporary Realities IA

Second-year

Data Structures and Algorithms
Electrical and Magnetic Systems
Software Development I
Signals and Systems I
Microprocessors
Electronics I
Electric Circuits
Mathematics II
Physics II (Electrical)
Vacation Work I (Electrical)

Third-year

At the beginning of the third year, students can choose to continue with Electrical Engineering or register for Information Engineering.

Computational Mathematics
Electronics II
Probabilistic Systems Analysis
Software Development II
Signals and Systems IIA AND IIB
Data and Information Management
Control I
Electrical Engineering Design
Economics of Design
Communication Fundamentals
Vacation Work II (Electrical)

Fourth-year

Measurement Systems
Information Engineering Design
Information Engineering Laboratory
Selected Topics in Sociology
Systems Management and Integration

AND, any three courses from the following:

Software Engineering
Software Development III
Control II
Network Fundamentals
Data-Intensive Computing in Data Science
Full Stack Quantum Computing

Entry Requirements

APS 42+

English Home Language OR First Additional Language
Level 5

Mathematics
Level 5

Physical Sciences
Level 5

Wait-listing

Students with English, Mathematics and Physics at Level 5 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability. Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in English, Mathematics and Physical Science stand a greater chance of being accepted.

Closing dates

Application Closing Date: 30 September 2023 | Residence Applications: 30 September 2023

University Application Process

The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits handles all student applications.
Please click here for an overview of the application process.
Check the admission requirements for your degree. Check if any additional selection requirements apply.
Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
Once you have applied, an admissions consultant will be assigned to your application.
Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
If you are an international applicant and/or have a foreign qualification, please click here.

Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a specific number of places for first year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees for the first year of study. The Fees website also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

The Financial aid office provides information on student funding and scholarships. University-funded Scholarships include Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports Scholarships and National Olympiad winner awards. For information about NSFAS funding, please visit the NSFAS website. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.