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12. INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY (IT) & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
PRIVATE COLLEGES
N H CERT STUDY
Higher Certificate in Software Development
EM-C-CS2
NSC H Cert with Engl HL/FAL 2 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 6/Info Tech 3
1
1 yr
Senior Cert (SC) with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'F' HG and Maths 'E' HG/Comp Studies 'E' HG/Maths 'B' SG
NC(V) 4 with Engl HL/FAL 2 and Maths 3/InfoTech 2/ Maths Lit 6
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
P G Dip in Data Analytics (p/t)
VC-D-4DT
21 Feb 2025
An appropriate HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree; OR An appropriate Advanced Diploma; OR An equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification. Students must be proficient in English
1
1 yr
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
MC-D-AI7
A Bachelor's degree and a cognate Diploma NQF 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education institution with programme modules at the Bachelors level. A cognate National Diploma with a cognate Bachelor ofTechnology or an Advanced Diploma from an accredited provider of higher education.
A minimum of 60% for programming majors or a selected number of related NQF 7 modules on the qualifications
1
1 yr
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for a Master Degree. For further information or RPL requirements, consult institution.
SHORTER COURSES
Short Learning Programme in Basic Programming
PE-B-SLB
31 Jan 2025
NSC
1
29 wks
Career focus and effective stepping-stone to further studies in any of our Higher Certificates in Information Systems (IS). Specialised Short Learning unregistered programme.
PE-C-SLB
PE-D-SLB
National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education andTraining with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate endorsement
PE-E-SLB
South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate endorsement. Or a Certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 4 for foreign qualification confirmed by SAQA. Or a letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results
PE-F-SLB
EM - STADIO: C-CENTURION • VC - THE BUSINESS SCHOOL AT VARSITY COLLEGE: D-DURBAN NORTH • MC - MANCOSA: D-DURBAN PE EDUVOS: B-BEDFORDVIEW / C-CLAREMONT / D-DURBAN / E-EAST LONDON / F-POTCHEFSTROOM
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