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B Sc Eng: Computer

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

• National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with Mathematics and Physical Science each at Level 5 (at least 65%), plus English and Life Orientation at Level 4.

Bachelor of ICT: Internet of Things (IoT)

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass, including English at level 4, Mathematics at level 4, and either Physical Sciences at level 4 or Information Technology at level 4, plus two further designated 20-credit subjects at level 4 (no more than one language subject counted).

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Information Engineering

University of the Witwatersrand · Public University · Braamfontein Campus, Johannesburg

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass
• English Home Language or First Additional Language, Mathematics and Physical Sciences all at Level 5 (applicants achieving Level 6 in these subjects stand a stronger chance of acceptance)

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Eduvos · Private College · Bedfordview, Johannesburg | Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein | Cape Town-Mowbray, Cape Town | Cape Town-Tygervalley, Cape Town | Durban (Umhlanga), Durban | East London, East London | Mbombela, Mbombela | Midrand, Midrand | Nelson Mandela Bay, Gqeberha | Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Pretoria, Pretoria | Vaal, Vanderbijlpark

• NSC with a bachelor's pass and a minimum of 50% for Grade 12 Mathematics
• applicants with Mathematical Literacy of 50%+ or Mathematics between 30-49% must first complete Maths for Computing before attempting first-year Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark

• Mathematics at level 4 (50-59%) or Technical Mathematics at level 5
• Also offered via distance learning

Dip (Information Technology)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Soshanguve, Soshanguve

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Physical Science or Technical Science
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 26 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics) 28 (with Mathematical Literacy)

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Buffalo City, East London

• National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), and at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 5 (60-69%) for Mathematical Literacy.

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Communication Networks Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Buffalo City, East London

• As for the mainstream diploma, except applicants may be one achievement level below the standard requirement in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy or English.

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology · Private College · Richfield Bryanston Campus, Johannesburg | Richfield Centurion Campus, Centurion | Richfield Newtown Junction Campus, Johannesburg | Richfield Pretoria Campus, Pretoria | Richfield Umhlanga Campus, Umhlanga | Richfield Musgrave Campus, Durban | Richfield Cape Town Campus, Cape Town | Richfield Polokwane Campus, Polokwane

Diploma in IT Network Design and Administration

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

• A National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass, or an equivalent qualification
• Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required
• Mathematics is recommended
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available

Diploma in PC Network Engineering

Commerce and Computer College of South Africa · Private College

• National Senior Certificate
• specific subject minimums are not published, contact CCSA for details

IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Honours

IIE MSA · Private College · Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort

• A relevant bachelor's degree or advanced diploma of at least 360 credits with a final-year average of at least 60%
• Your prior studies must include IT modules at NQF Level 7 and a foundation research module
• International qualifications need a SAQA NQF Level 7 evaluation certificate

IIE Diploma in Information Technology in Network Management

Rosebank College · Private College

• Minimum requirements are: NSC - Diploma pass with a minimum of 30% in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT)
• NC(V) - Diploma pass with a minimum of 40%
• SC - minimum of 33.3% (endorsement not stipulated for this route)
• International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate showing NSC Level 4 equivalence with at least 40% for English
• Alternative access routes include: a cognate Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate
• completion of a USAf-approved cognate foundation programme
• transfer admission for students with at least 120 credits from the first year of a cognate 3-year diploma
• OQSF Level 5 qualifications (minimum 120 credits)
• IEB International Secondary Certificate holders (Diploma pass required)
• USAf Exemption Certificate holders with a minimum 30% English equivalent
• Senate Discretionary Mature Age admission (Category 5: 23+, requiring a Senior Certificate attempt, three years' work experience and demonstrated ability
• Category 6: 45+)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) via formal/informal qualification certificates, SAQA certificates for international credentials, and a CV demonstrating relevant experience