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B Sc Computer Science and Information Technology

University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg | Westville Campus, Durban

• NSC Degree with Mathematics at Level 5, English and Life Orientation at Level 4, plus Agricultural Science, Life Sciences or Physical Science at Level 4.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Cape Town · Public University · Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town

• NSC with Mathematics at 70% or above and Physical Sciences at 60% or above required for most majors
• FPS of around 660 or above needed for guaranteed admission (Band A), with NBTs in Mathematics, Academic and Quantitative Literacy to be written

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Sol Plaatje University · Public University · Kimberley Campus, Kimberley

• NSC pass with Bachelor's Degree requirement
• English Home Language: NSC Level 4, or English First Additional Language: NSC Level 5
• Mathematics: NSC Level 5 (Mathematical Literacy not accepted)

BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Data Engineering)

Stellenbosch University · Public University · Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch

• NSC aggregate of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 70%
• Physical Sciences 60%
• English Home Language 50% (no Afrikaans requirement), or English First Additional Language 60% (no Afrikaans requirement), or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Home Language 50%, or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Second Additional Language 60%
• A selection mark is also calculated as Mathematics % + Physical Sciences % + (6 x Matric average %), out of a maximum of 800
• recent selection marks of around 600-620 or more have generally been needed, with higher individual Mathematics and Physical Sciences marks required for some programmes

IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics

Rosebank College · Private College

• Applicants require an appropriate HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor's degree
• or an appropriate Advanced Diploma
• or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• Applicants must have introductory-level knowledge across programming, databases, and statistical or numerical methods
• those lacking this background must complete preparatory modules (such as Programming 1A, Databases, and Mathematical Principles for Computer Science) or equivalent short courses before or during admission
• Candidates with a minimum of 3 years' working experience in data analytics roles may be considered in place of the formal qualification requirement
• International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NQF Level 7 equivalence in an appropriate field
• No minimum grade average or percentage threshold is specified
• An alternative access route via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for candidates not meeting the formal requirements but with relevant experience, demonstrated through submitted certificates and a CV

IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics

Varsity College · Private College · Sandton Campus, Sandton | Durban North Campus, Durban | Cape Town Newlands Campus, Cape Town

• A bachelor's degree at HEQSF Level 7, an advanced diploma or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A background in programming, databases and statistical or numerical methods, or at least three years' data analytics experience, or completion of the required prerequisite modules
• International applicants need a SAQA evaluation certificate

Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer

CTU Training Solutions · Private College · Menlyn Campus, Pretoria | Boksburg Campus, Boksburg | Roodepoort Campus, Roodepoort | Three Rivers Campus, Vereeniging | Cresta Campus, Johannesburg | Century City Campus, Cape Town | Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch | Gqeberha Campus, Gqeberha | Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein | Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom | Durban Campus, Durban | Polokwane Campus, Polokwane

• An NQF Level 4 qualification such as a National Senior Certificate
• IT or programming experience helps but is not compulsory
• Learners new to coding are advised to complete the Software Developer qualification first

Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science

STADIO Higher Education · Private College