Engineering

Bachelor of Education Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The Bachelor of Education Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a four-year degree programme that prepares graduates to teach electrical and electronic engineering subjects in secondary schools and TVET institutions. The programme combines pedagogical training with specialised electrical and electronic engineering content.

The curriculum covers educational foundations, educational psychology, technology education foundations, electrical circuits, electronics, power systems, digital systems, control systems, workshop practices, technical drawing, and teaching methodology. Students develop both technical engineering skills and pedagogical competencies for classroom and workshop instruction.

Students develop skills in electrical circuit design, electronics troubleshooting, power system analysis, workshop management, technical drawing, project-based learning, instructional design for technical subjects, and assessment of practical skills. The programme combines lectures, laboratory sessions, workshop practicals, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice.

Graduates pursue careers as electrical technology teachers in secondary schools, TVET instructors, technical trainers, and education consultants. They find employment in public and private secondary schools, TVET institutions, polytechnics, and technical training centres. The programme addresses the growing demand for qualified electrical engineering teachers under Kenya's STEM and TVET expansion agenda.

The programme is offered at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (public, KES 230,400/year, KUCCPS code 1173319). Admission requires a KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics.

Accreditation is provided by the Commission for University Education (CUE), the statutory body responsible for quality assurance and regulation of university education in Kenya. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as technology teachers.

Duration: 4 Years
Public, up to: Ksh 336,600
Job market: High

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 3 months
Average class: 25 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Educational Foundations
Educational Psychology
Technology Education Foundations
Electrical Circuits
Electronics
Power Systems
Digital Systems
Workshop Practices
Technical Drawing
Teaching Methodology

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Technology Education
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Overview of technology education, its history, philosophy, and role in Kenya's education system.
Educational Foundations
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Educational Foundations: Philosophical, sociological, and historical foundations of education in Kenya. Covers instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational theory.
Technical Drawing and CAD
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Engineering drawing, electrical schematics, and CAD software for technology education.
Workshop Practices and Safety
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Workshop Practices and Safety: Workshop safety, hand tools, electrical tools, and materials handling. Covers safety regulations, risk assessment, and workplace hazard management.
Electrical Circuit Theory
Year 2Semester 14 creditsCore
Electrical Circuit Theory: DC and AC circuit analysis, network theorems, and transient analysis. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Teaching Methodology for Technical Subjects
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Pedagogical methods for teaching electrical and electronic engineering subjects.
Electronics and Digital Systems
Year 2Semester 24 creditsCore
Electronics and Digital Systems: Analog electronics, digital logic, microcontrollers, and embedded systems. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Power Systems
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Power Systems: Power generation, transmission, distribution, and protection systems. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Control Systems and Instrumentation
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Control Systems and Instrumentation: Industrial control, automation, PLCs, and process instrumentation. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Assessment of Practical Skills
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Techniques for assessing practical and technical skills in workshop and laboratory settings.
Curriculum Development for Technology Education
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Curriculum Development for Technology Education: Design and evaluation of electrical technology education curricula. Covers instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational theory.
Teaching Practice and Research Project
Year 4Semester 26 creditsCore
Supervised teaching practice at a secondary school or TVET institution and a final-year research project.

Specialisations

Power Systems
Focus on teaching electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Electronics and Digital Systems
Focus on teaching analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, and embedded systems. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Control Systems
Focus on teaching industrial control, automation, and instrumentation. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Electrical Installation
Focus on teaching electrical wiring, installation, and safety practices. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Renewable Energy Technology
Focus on teaching solar, wind, and other renewable energy systems. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.

A day as a student

A typical day combines education lectures, electrical engineering laboratory sessions, and workshop practicals. Morning sessions cover educational psychology, technology education foundations, and teaching methodology, while afternoons focus on circuit design labs, electronics workshops, and project-based learning. Students participate in teaching practice at secondary schools and TVET institutions.

The trade offs

In its favour

High demand for electrical technology teachers with Kenya's STEM and TVET expansion.
Combines engineering knowledge with teaching qualifications for dual career paths.
KES 230,400/year is relatively affordable for a specialised engineering education programme.
Laboratory and workshop training develops hands-on practical skills.

Against it

Only offered at Dedan Kimathi University, limiting geographic choice.
Requires strong background in Mathematics and Physics.
Workshop safety and equipment management add responsibility beyond regular teaching.
Keeping up with rapidly evolving electrical and electronic technology requires continuous learning.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 332 engineering courses

Public230k to 337k

230k at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology337k at Meru University of Science and Technology

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

DeKUT 230,400/yr; MMUST 244,800/yr; Meru 336,600/yr (KUCCPS). Private unverified.

HELB loans and Higher Education Fund (HEF) support are available for qualifying Kenyan students. County government bursaries may also be available.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
County Government Bursaries

Scholarships

5 recorded

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
Government loanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities. Must demonstrate financial need.
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
Government fundingKenyan
Kenyan students in public universities under the new funding model based on financial need assessment.
County Government Bursaries
Government bursaryKenyan
Kenyan students from respective counties demonstrating financial need.
Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Student Scholarships
ScholarshipKenyan
Student members of IEK pursuing accredited engineering programmes
KCDF More Girls for Engineering Opportunities
ScholarshipKenyan
Young women from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing engineering

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+ (Plus)
Alternative entry: KACE with at least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics; OR a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Technical Education from a recognised institution; OR any other qualification recognised by the university senate and CUE.

How you are assessed

4 components

Continuous Assessment Tests and Assignments
Coursework30% of the mark
Written tests, laboratory reports, workshop practical assessments, and micro-teaching evaluations.
Teaching Practice Assessment
Practical20% of the mark
Supervised teaching practice at a secondary school or TVET institution with assessment of classroom and workshop performance.
End of Semester Examinations
Examination50% of the mark
Written examinations covering all course content for the semester.
Research Project
Project100% of the mark
A final-year research project investigating a relevant electrical technology education issue.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE), the statutory body responsible for quality assurance and regulation of university education in Kenya. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as technology teachers.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
Academic accreditationRequired
CUE is the statutory body responsible for the accreditation and quality assurance of university programmes in Kenya.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

6 roles

Electrical Technology Teacher (Secondary)
High demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 150,000
Teaches electrical and electronic technology subjects in secondary schools.
TVET Instructor (Electrical)
High demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 140,000
Trains students in electrical and electronic engineering skills at TVET institutions.
Technical Trainer (Industry)
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 180,000
Provides electrical technology training in corporate and industrial settings.
Curriculum Developer (Electrical Technology)
Moderate demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 200,000
Designs and evaluates electrical technology education curricula.
Education Officer (Technical)
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 170,000
Works in government education offices supporting technical education policy.
Education Consultant (STEM)
Moderate demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 200,000
Advises schools and organisations on STEM and electrical technology education strategies.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as electrical technology teachers in secondary schools and TVET instructors. Demand is high with Kenya's STEM and TVET expansion agenda.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

AutoCAD Electrical
DesignPrimary
CAD software for electrical schematic design and circuit documentation.
Proteus
SimulationPrimary
Circuit simulation software for teaching electronics and microcontroller programming.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation
Presentation tool for lesson delivery and instructional materials.
Google Classroom
Learning management
Learning management platform for organising classes and assignments.
Arduino IDE
Development
Development environment for teaching electronics and microcontroller programming.

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

This is an engineering degree, not a teaching degree.
This is a professional education degree with TSC registration, combining electrical engineering content with pedagogical training.
Graduates can only work in secondary schools.
Graduates can work in secondary schools, TVET institutions, polytechnics, and as technical trainers in industry.
Technology education is inferior to academic subjects.
Technology education is a critical component of Kenya's STEM and TVET agenda, with growing demand and career opportunities.
The programme only covers basic electrical work.
The programme covers advanced topics including power systems, digital systems, control systems, and renewable energy.