New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

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Diploma in Electrical and Electronics

DegreeUndergraduate
FieldElectrical & Electronics Engineering

A three-year diploma programme focused on the study, design and application of electrical, electronic and electromagnetic systems. Suited to students who want practical skills in power management, fault troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment and who plan to enter utilities, industry or technical services.

What you'll study

The programme is organised across semesters with core mathematics, engineering science, electronics, power and control topics and an industry placement. Key modules by semester are:

  • Year 1, Semester 1: Engineering Mathematics I (MAT111); Engineering Science I (ENG111); Professional Communication & Skills for Engineers (CMS111); Electrical and Electronics Workshop (DEE111); Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (DEE112).
  • Year 1, Semester 2: Engineering Mathematics II (MAT121); Analogue Electronics (DEE121); Engineering Science II (ENG121); Engineering Drawing (DEE122); End User Computing (DIT121).
  • Year 2, Semester 3: Engineering Mathematics III (MAT211); Circuit Theory (DC+AC) Principles I (DEE211); Digital Electronics System (DEE212); Electricity and Magnetism (DEE213); Introduction to Python Programming (DIT211); Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEE214).
  • Year 2, Semester 4: Engineering Mathematics 4 (MAT221); Circuit Theory (DC+AC) Principles 2 (DEE221); Electromagnetic Theory (DEE222); Electrical Machines (DEE223); Electrical Instrumentation (DEE221 listed in source); C++ Programming (DIT221).
  • Year 3, Semester 5: Industry Based Learning (BEE412) – a workplace/industry placement.
  • Year 3, Semester 6: Individual Project I (DEE321); Measurement Power Systems (DEE322); Measurement Systems (DEE323); Automatic Control System (DEEL325); Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) (DEEL322); Electrical Protection (DEEL323); Electrical Motor Control (DEEL324); Power Electronics (DEEL321).

Entry requirements

The source page lists the programme structure and modules but does not specify formal entry criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the college admissions pages or contact New Era College for current entry requirements and any prerequisite subjects.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technical roles in utilities (power, telecommunications, water), quasi-government institutions, government ministries and departments, private companies and mining firms. Typical responsibilities include installation and design of electrical power systems, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment, and roles in instrumentation, control and power systems.

Scholarships & funding angle

No scholarship details are provided on the programme page. Applicants should review New Era College financial aid and tuition information and any external funding opportunities relevant to engineering and technical education; industry-based learning placements can also support employability and employer-funded opportunities.

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