Information Technology Courses

UNIVERSITY NAMECOURSE NAMEADMISSION REQUIREMENTSCAREER OPPORTUNITIESAPPLICATION CLOSING DATES
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITYBachelor of Commerce (BCom): Computer Science & Information SystemsAPS with Maths: 390
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
Mathematics – 60%
Apart from jobs in the industry such as programmers, network specialists and project managers, new and exciting careers have emerged such as internet specialists, web developers, and business analysts.2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITYBCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science & Information Systems)APS with Maths: 410
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
Mathematics – 65%
Chartered accountant with additional specialist skills in the information technology environment. Apart from jobs in the industry such as programmers, network specialists and project managers, new and exciting careers have emerged such as internet specialists, web developers, and business analysts.
2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITYBSc (Computer Science)APS with Maths: 410
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
Mathematics – 65%.
Leads to a career in Industrial Mathematics which is the problem driven blend of Mathematics and Statistics that uses mathematical technologies to solve industrial problems. Industrial mathematics is an independent field which studies all mathematical methods that are directly relevant to industry.2-Aug-24
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYDiploma in Engineering Technology in Computer EngineeringAPS: 30
English: 4, Maths: 4, Techncical Maths: 5, Physical Sciences: 4, Techncial Science: 5
Visit: https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply30-Aug-24
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYBachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer EngineeringAPS: 36
English: 5, Maths: 5, Techncical Maths: 5, Physical Sciences: 5, Techncial Science: 5
Visit: https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply30-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Engineering (BEng) Computer and Electronic EngineeringAPS: 34
Mathematics level 6 (70%+), Physical Sciences level 6 (70%+), Afrikaans OR English as Home OR First Additional Language at least level 5 (60%+).
Additional entry route: Students with 65% in both Mathematics AND Physical Sciences, and an APS of 31, may have the opportunity to write a test as additional point of entry. Students with 40%+ in both Mathematics and Physical Sciences and at least 60% for the language of instruction can apply for the 1-year Xcel bridging programme: https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/ engineering/xcel-programme. DURATION: 4 years
Computer and Electronic Engineers make the world a more efficient place by connecting humans and the world we live in, to the digital world of computer systems and the internet. They do this by using electronics, embedded computers and the skill of programming to control mechatronic systems and to build the internet. Computer and electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa.
As a computer and electronic engineer you will have great employment prospects in South Africa and abroad. Industries include: Telecommunications, Energy and electric power, Semiconductors, Aerospace, Bio-engineering, Manufacturing, Education and research, Transportation, Automotive
31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and
Training Grade 7 – 12 with Computer Application Technology
APS: 26
Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4. DURATION: 4 years
Teaching31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Science with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Computer ScienceAPS: 26
Mathematics level 5, Physical Science level 4, DURATION: 3 years
Geologist/ Environmental Geologist/ Engineering Geologist/ Minerology and Geochemistry/ Research Geology/ Zoologist
Botanist/ Microbiologist/ Bio-geographer/Ecologist/ Cartographer/ Climatologist/ Coastal Zone Manager/ College/University Lecturer/Researcher/ Community Development/ Conservation Officer/ Conservationist/ Consultant in a range of geographical fields/ Development Facilitator/ Delivery Manager/ Diplomat/ Earth Scientist/ Economic Development Planner/ Environmental Educator/ Environmental Impact Analyst/ Environmental Manager/ Environmental Planner/ Foreign Service Officers/ Geographic Information Specialist/ Geo-physicist/ Geomorphologist/ Hazardous Waste Planner
31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Science with Computer Science and MathematicsAPS: 26
Mathematics level 5, Physical Science level 4, DURATION: 3 years
Geologist/ Environmental Geologist/ Engineering Geologist/ Minerology and Geochemistry/ Research Geology/ Zoologist
Botanist/ Microbiologist/ Bio-geographer/Ecologist/ Cartographer/ Climatologist/ Coastal Zone Manager/ College/University Lecturer/Researcher/ Community Development/ Conservation Officer/ Conservationist/ Consultant in a range of geographical fields/ Development Facilitator/ Delivery Manager/ Diplomat/ Earth Scientist/ Economic Development Planner/ Environmental Educator/ Environmental Impact Analyst/ Environmental Manager/ Environmental Planner/ Foreign Service Officers/ Geographic Information Specialist/ Geo-physicist/ Geomorphologist/ Hazardous Waste Planner
31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Science with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics
with Electronics and Physics
with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics
APS: 26
Mathematics level 5, Physical Science level 4, DURATION: 3 years
Geologist/ Environmental Geologist/ Engineering Geologist/ Minerology and Geochemistry/ Research Geology/ Zoologist
Botanist/ Microbiologist/ Bio-geographer/Ecologist/ Cartographer/ Climatologist/ Coastal Zone Manager/ College/University Lecturer/Researcher/ Community Development/ Conservation Officer/ Conservationist/ Consultant in a range of geographical fields/ Development Facilitator/ Delivery Manager/ Diplomat/ Earth Scientist/ Economic Development Planner/ Environmental Educator/ Environmental Impact Analyst/ Environmental Manager/ Environmental Planner/ Foreign Service Officers/ Geographic Information Specialist/ Geo-physicist/ Geomorphologist/ Hazardous Waste Planner
31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Science with Mathematics and Economy
with Computer Science and Economics
APS: 26
Mathematics level 5, DURATION: 3 years
Geologist/ Environmental Geologist/ Engineering Geologist/ Minerology and Geochemistry/ Research Geology/ Zoologist
Botanist/ Microbiologist/ Bio-geographer/Ecologist/ Cartographer/ Climatologist/ Coastal Zone Manager/ College/University Lecturer/Researcher/ Community Development/ Conservation Officer/ Conservationist/ Consultant in a range of geographical fields/ Development Facilitator/ Delivery Manager/ Diplomat/ Earth Scientist/ Economic Development Planner/ Environmental Educator/ Environmental Impact Analyst/ Environmental Manager/ Environmental Planner/ Foreign Service Officers/ Geographic Information Specialist/ Geo-physicist/ Geomorphologist/ Hazardous Waste Planner
31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYBachelor of Science with Computer Science and StatisticsAPS: 26
Mathematics level 5, Physical Science level 4, DURATION: 3 years
Geologist/ Environmental Geologist/ Engineering Geologist/ Minerology and Geochemistry/ Research Geology/ Zoologist
Botanist/ Microbiologist/ Bio-geographer/Ecologist/ Cartographer/ Climatologist/ Coastal Zone Manager/ College/University Lecturer/Researcher/ Community Development/ Conservation Officer/ Conservationist/ Consultant in a range of geographical fields/ Development Facilitator/ Delivery Manager/ Diplomat/ Earth Scientist/ Economic Development Planner/ Environmental Educator/ Environmental Impact Analyst/ Environmental Manager/ Environmental Planner/ Foreign Service Officers/ Geographic Information Specialist/ Geo-physicist/ Geomorphologist/ Hazardous Waste Planner
31-Aug-24
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYDiploma in (Computer Science)English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5 or Mathematical Literacy 7
APS: 26 (with Mathematics/ Technical Mathematics). 28 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Software developer, web developer, mobile solution developer, database developer, data scientist, system analyst, quality engineer.30-Sep-24
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYDiploma in (Computer Science)(Extended)English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6
APS: 23 (with Mathematics/ Technical Mathematics). 25 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Software developer, web developer, mobile solution developer, database developer, data scientist, system analyst, quality engineer.30-Sep-24
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYDiploma in (Computer Systems Engineering)English 4
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 5 Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 4
APS: 23 (with Mathematics/ Technical Mathematics). 26 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Computer systems engineer, electronic engineer, electronics tester, software engineer, software tester, programmer, web developer, systems analyst, network administrator, systems administrator, database administrator, systems support, network planner, data science and cloud computing technologist, system integration specialist, intelligent system technologist.30-Sep-24
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYDiploma in (Computer Systems Engineering)(Extended)English 3
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 4 Physical Sciences/Technical Sciences 3
APS: 23 (with Mathematics/ Technical Mathematics). 26 (with Mathematical Literacy)
Computer systems engineer, electronic engineer, electronics tester, software engineer, software tester, programmer, web developer, systems analyst, network administrator, systems administrator, database administrator, systems support, network planner, data science and cloud computing technologist, system integration specialist, intelligent system technologist.30-Sep-24
WITS UNIVERSITYBSc - Computer ScienceAPS 44+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 6
Wait-listing: Applicants with 41-43 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability.

National Benchmark Test: All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission. There are two tests. The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the Mathematics Test. Your test results are used in addition to your Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support during the course of their studies.
Software and System Architects, Software Development, Consulting, Database and System Administration, App Development, Game Design, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Robotics, Teaching, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALB Sc Engineering: ComputerVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALB Sc Engineering: ComputerVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALB Sc Computer Science & Information TechnologyVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALB Sc Computer Science & Information TechnologyVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Augmented (Computer Science and Physics)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Augmented (Computer Science and Hydrology)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Augmented (Computer Science and Mathematics)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Augmented (Chemistry and Computer Science)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Augmented (Applied Mathematics and Computer Science)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Augmented (Computer Science and Statistics)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Applied Mathematics with Computer Sciences as Major 2Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Chemistry with Computer Science as Major 2Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Computer Science with Statistics as Major 2Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Computer Science with Physics as Major 2Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Computer Science with Mathematics as Major 2Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Sc Computer Science with Hydrology as Major 2Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDB Eng Electrical Engineering and Computer EngineeringVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEBSc Computer Science and ChemistryAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEBSc Computer Science and PhysicsAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEBSc Computer Science and Mathematical StatisticsAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEBSc Computer Science and MathematicsAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEBSc Computer Science and Business Management*APS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEBSc Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys)APS: 30
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 4 (50%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEComputer Science and ChemistryAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEComputer Science and PhysicsAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATEComputer Science and ManagementAPS: 32
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 5 (60%), Physical Sciences: 5 (60%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYDiploma in Computer Networking APS: 27
Maths: 3, Mathematic Literacy: 6, English: 4, LO: 4, IT: 3
Systems analysis: System developers, application designers, business analysts, information analysts, management information analysts, system analysts.
Programming: Application developers, games and mobile application developers, software developers, internet application developers.
Database development and management: Business database analysts, database administrators, database managers.
Project management: Information Systems (IS) project leaders.
30-Sep-24
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYBachelor: (SP & FET): Computer ScienceAPS: 27
Maths: 4, Maths Literacy: 4, English: 4, LO: 4
Teacher or lecturer at a secondary school or FET college.30-Sep-24
RHODES UNIVERSITYBachelor of Business Science: Computer ScienceAPS: 38-44 (Dean’s discretion),
APS: 45+ (Provisional offer),
English Level: 4 (50-59%),
Mathematics Level: 6 (70-79%)
Visit: https://www.ru.ac.za/30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBachelor of Science in Computer Science and InformaticsQualification Code: B2I02Q, APS: 30, English: 5 (60%+), Mathematics: 6 (70%)Systems Analyst, Network Manager, Programmer, Web Developer, Web Master, Database Administrator, Software Engineer, Computer Graphics Designer, IT Manager, Researcher.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics (specializing in AI)Qualification Code: B2I04Q, APS: 34, English: 5 (60%+), Mathematics: 7 (80%)Security Architect, Knowledge Manager, Cyber Crime Investigator, All-Source Analyst, IT Investment/Portfolio Manager, Systems Analyst, Network Manager, Programmer, Web Developer, Web Master, Database Administrator, Software Engineer, Computer Graphics Designer, IT Manager, Researcher.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGApplied Mathematics and Computer ScienceMinimum APS: 31 English: 5 (60%+) Mathematics: 6 (70%+) Physical Science: 4 (50%+)/5 (60%+)Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Mathematical Modulator.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBSc in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematical Statistics and Computer Science)Minimum APS: 31 English: 5 (60%+) Mathematics: 6 (70%+) Physical Science: 4 (50%+)Computer Programmer, System Analyst, Data Compiler and Analyst.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBSc in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics and Computer Science)Minimum APS: 31 English: 5 (60%+) Mathematics: 6 (70%+) Physical Science: 4 (50%+)Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Mathematical Advisor.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBSc in Computer Science and Informatics (Extended)Minimum APS: 26 English: 4 (50%+) Mathematics: 5 (60%+)Systems Analyst, Network Manager, Programmer, Web Developer, Web Master, Database Administrator, Software Engineer, Computer Graphics Designer, Information Technology Manager, Researcher.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer ScienceMinimum APS: 26 English: 4 (50%+) Mathematics: 5 (60%+) Physical Science: 4 (50%+)Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Mathematical Modulator.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBSc in Mathematical Statistics and Computer ScienceMinimum APS: 26 English: 4 (50%+) Mathematics: 5 (60%+)Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Data Compiler and Analyst.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGBSc in Mathematics and Computer ScienceMinimum APS: 26 English: 4 (50%+) Mathematics: 5 (60%+)Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Mathematical Advisor.31-Oct-24
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITYBachelor of Science in Computer ScienceAPS: 26
4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
4 (50-59%) for Mathematics
4 (50-59%) for Physical Sciences
The program equips students with knowledge and skills to become computer scientists, with a focus on meeting regional and national needs. Graduates are in demand locally, nationally, and internationally in scientific, business, and computing industries. Computer science is a critical discipline that deals with the design, implementation, and maintenance of software systems.31-Oct-24
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