Overview

The Information Technology programme from Central University of Technology, Free State makes provision for graduates with equivalent qualifications who are working in the business and industry who wish to continue with further research and study to higher and postgraduate qualifications.

Career Opportunities

The primary purpose of the qualification is to enable working professionals to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current thinking, practice and research methods in an area of specialisation. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to undertake professional or highly skilled work. The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology will enable Information Technologists to continue with their studies with the aim to do research and study to higher qualifications such as a Masters and Doctoral qualification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Project

Computer Architecture

Advanced Software Development

Advanced Information Security

Advanced Research Project

Operating System Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

156 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 21 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum admission requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7. A minimum average of 60% at the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or a related NQF Level 7 qualification.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5390 ZAR / year

≈ 5390 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3590 ZAR / year

≈ 3590 ZAR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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