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Bachelor of Science in Philosophy in Technology - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology

The Bachelor Of Science In Philosophy In Technology - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology is a degree programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in in philosophy in technology - electrical electronics engineering technology. The programme falls under the Engineering & Technology category and typically spans 4 years of full-time study at accredited Kenyan universities.

The curriculum covers Circuit Theory and Analysis, Analogue and Digital Electronics, Electrical Machines and Power Systems, Control Systems, PLC and Automation, Telecommunications and Signal Processing, Microprocessors and Embedded Systems. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical applications, developing competencies in technical and analytical competencies. The coursework is designed to build progressive understanding from foundational concepts to advanced topics.

Throughout the programme, students study Control Systems, PLC and Automation, Final Electrical and Electronics Technology Research Project or Dissertation, Engineering Economics, Entrepreneurship and Research Methods, Industrial Attachment, PCB Design and CAD. The teaching approach combines lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, assignments and independent research projects. This blend ensures graduates can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems in their field.

The programme offers specialisations in Electronics and PCB Design, Electrical Installation and Maintenance, Telecommunications and Networks. Students can focus their studies on areas of particular interest, allowing them to tailor their degree to specific career goals. The flexibility enables graduates to pursue diverse professional paths within the sector.

Graduates of the Bachelor Of Science In Philosophy In Technology - Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology pursue careers as Telecommunications Technologist / Network Technician, Electrical Installation Officer / Renewable Energy Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technologist / Power Systems Technologist, Electronics Technologist / Maintenance Technologist. They find employment in various sectors including government agencies, private companies, research institutions, non-governmental organisations and academic institutions. The degree opens doors to both local and international opportunities.

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and offered at recognised universities across Kenya. Students benefit from industry attachments, fieldwork and practical training that complement classroom learning and enhance employability upon graduation.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 199,500
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: 30 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Circuit Theory and Analysis
Analogue and Digital Electronics
Electrical Machines and Power Systems
Control Systems, PLC and Automation
Telecommunications and Signal Processing
Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
Renewable Energy and Power Electronics
Electrical Installation and Safety
PCB Design and Workshop Technology
Electrical and Electronics Technology Research Methods

Modules

12 in the programme

Circuit Theory and Analysis
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Circuit theory, circuit analysis, DC circuits, AC circuits, understanding circuits, and supporting electrical fundamentals.
Analogue and Digital Electronics
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Analogue electronics, digital electronics, op-amps, transistors, logic gates, flip-flops, counters, understanding electronics, and supporting electronics technology.
Electrical Machines and Power Systems
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Electrical machines, transformers, motors, generators, power systems, power generation, transmission, distribution, and supporting power systems technology.
Control Systems, PLC and Automation
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Control systems, instrumentation, PLC, programmable logic controllers, automation, robotics, understanding control, and supporting control and automation technology.
Telecommunications and Signal Processing
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Telecommunications, communication systems, signal processing, understanding telecom, and supporting telecommunications technology.
Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Microprocessors, microcontrollers, embedded systems, computer networks, understanding microprocessors, and supporting computer and embedded systems technology.
Renewable Energy and Power Electronics
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Renewable energy, solar power, wind power, power electronics, inverters, converters, understanding renewable energy, and supporting renewable energy technology.
Electrical Installation, Safety and Workshop Technology
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Electrical installation, lighting, electrical safety, workshop technology, soldering, testing, measurement, troubleshooting, and supporting practical electrical work.
PCB Design and CAD
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
PCB design, CAD, electrical drawing, hardware design, understanding PCB, and supporting hardware design and drawing technology.
Engineering Economics, Entrepreneurship and Research Methods
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Engineering economics, entrepreneurship, quality control, safety, occupational health, research methods, and supporting engineering practice.
Industrial Attachment
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Supervised industrial attachment at a power company, telecommunications company, manufacturing firm, or engineering consulting firm, applying electrical and electronics technology skills.
Final Electrical and Electronics Technology Research Project or Dissertation
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Final year electrical and electronics technology research project or dissertation, assessed through written report and oral defence.

Specialisations

Telecommunications and Networks
Focuses on telecommunications, communication systems, computer networks, and supporting telecommunications technology.
Power Systems and Renewable Energy
Focuses on power systems, power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and supporting power systems technology.
Electronics and PCB Design
Specialises in analogue and digital electronics, PCB design, hardware design, and supporting electronics technology.
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Concentrates on electrical installation, lighting, safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting electrical installation and maintenance technology.
Control and Automation
Concentrates on control systems, PLC, automation, robotics, instrumentation, and supporting control and automation technology.

A day as a student

A typical day starts with a morning lecture on circuit theory, electronics, or power systems, followed by laboratory work, workshop practicals, CAD exercises, or electrical installation exercises. Students work on circuit designs, electronic projects, power system analyses, PLC programmes, microcontroller projects, PCB designs, electrical installation exercises, soldering, testing, troubleshooting, and electrical and electronics technology research. Laboratory work for circuits and electronics, workshop practicals for electrical installation, and industrial attachment at a power company, telecom, or manufacturing firm provide practical experience.

The trade offs

In its favour

High demand — electrification, renewable energy, telecommunications, and industrialisation create strong demand for electrical and electronics technologists.
Practical focus — the programme emphasises hands-on electrical installation, maintenance, PLC programming, and electronics.
Entrepreneurship potential — graduates can establish electrical installation businesses, repair workshops, and consultancy practices.

Against it

Lower salary ceiling — technologists may earn less than registered engineers, though experience narrows the gap.
Safety risks — electrical work involves high voltage, live circuits, and equipment that require strict safety management.
Limited design authority — technologists support design rather than lead it, requiring EBK-registered engineers for sign-off.

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

Public200k to 200k

200k at Technical University of Kenya200k at Technical University of Kenya

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

TUK 199,500/yr (tukenya.ac.ke). Strathmore BSc EE is different degree. Private unverified.

Students can access HELB undergraduate loans, Universities Fund government scholarships, and county government bursaries. Some power companies, telecom companies, and renewable energy firms offer scholarships for electrical technology students.

Funding options

HELB Undergraduate Loan
Universities Fund Government Scholarship
County Government Bursaries

Scholarships

5 recorded

KCDF More Girls for Engineering Opportunities
ScholarshipKenyan
Young women from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing engineering
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
GrantKsh 200,000Kenyan
Government-sponsored (KUCCPS) students in public universities. Awarded through the Higher Education Funding Model.
County Government Bursaries
GrantKsh 50,000Kenyan
Students from specific counties. Criteria vary by county.
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to accredited universities. Means-tested based on family income.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
SponsorshipKsh 500,000
Academically talented but economically disadvantaged African students at partner universities.

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+ (plus) mean grade at KCSE
Alternative entry: Diploma holders with credit pass in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related fields from recognised institutions may join.

Mathematics
C (plain)
Physics
C (plain)
Chemistry
C (plain)
English or Kiswahili
C (plain)

How you are assessed

5 components

Continuous Assessment Tests
Cat30% of the mark
Regular tests, assignments, problem sets, and laboratory exercises throughout the semester.
Project / Practical Assessment
Practicum20% of the mark
Assessment of circuit designs, electronic projects, PLC programmes, microcontroller projects, PCB designs, and electrical installation exercises.
Industrial Attachment Report
Practicum5% of the mark
Assessment of industrial attachment at a power company, telecom, or manufacturing firm. Includes logbook, supervisor evaluation, and written report.
End of Semester Examinations
Exam40% of the mark
Comprehensive written examinations covering circuits, electronics, power systems, control, telecommunications, and microprocessors.
Final Electrical and Electronics Technology Research Project or Dissertation
Research5% of the mark
Final year electrical and electronics technology research project or dissertation, assessed through written report and oral defence.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). EPRA licensing is required for electrical installation work. The programme focuses on technology and practical application rather than engineering design.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education
NationalRequired
CUE accredits all university programmes in Kenya. EPRA licensing is required for electrical installation work. The programme focuses on technology and practical application.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Telecommunications Technologist / Network Technician
Medium demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 180,000
Supports telecom systems, manages networks, installs communication equipment, and supporting telecommunications technology.
Electrical Installation Officer / Renewable Energy Technologist
High demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 180,000
Manages electrical installation, supports renewable energy projects, installs solar and wind systems, and supporting installation and renewable energy technology.
Electrical Engineering Technologist / Power Systems Technologist
High demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 200,000
Supports power system operations, manages electrical infrastructure, supports power generation and distribution, and supports power systems technology.
Electronics Technologist / Maintenance Technologist
Medium demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 180,000
Maintains electronic systems, troubleshoots equipment, supports repairs, and supporting electronics maintenance and technology.
Control and Automation Technologist / PLC Technician
High demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 200,000
Programmes PLCs, supports automation, manages control systems, and supporting control and automation technology.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as electrical engineering technologists, electronics technologists, and maintenance technologists. Electrical and electronics technology is in high demand driven by electrification and renewable energy. Starting salaries range from KES 55,000 to 90,000 per month, with experienced technologists earning KES 100,000 to 250,000. KPLC, KenGen, KETRACO, EPRA, REREC, telecommunications companies, manufacturing companies, and consulting firms offer the main opportunities.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Calibration Instruments
EquipmentPrimary
Pressure calibrators, temperature calibrators, and signal generators for instrument calibration
Oscilloscope and Multimeter
EquipmentPrimary
Electronic test instruments for circuit analysis, signal measurement, and fault diagnosis
SCADA and HMI Software
Software
Supervisory control and data acquisition software for process monitoring and control
Megger Insulation Tester
TestingPrimary
For testing insulation resistance in electrical installations
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
EquipmentPrimary
Industrial computers for automating manufacturing processes, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi PLCs

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Philosophy in Technology means studying philosophy.
The 'Philosophy in Technology' designation indicates a technology-focused degree with practical orientation. This programme covers electrical engineering technology, electronics, power systems, and automation.
Electrical technology is the same as electrical engineering.
Electrical technology focuses on practical application, installation, maintenance, and technology support, while electrical engineering focuses on design and analysis. Both are important for the power sector.
Technologists have limited career prospects compared to engineers.
Electrical and electronics technologists are in high demand for installation, maintenance, PLC programming, and automation. Career growth is excellent with experience.
This programme has limited career opportunities.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths across multiple sectors in Kenya and internationally.