Advanced Diploma in ICT in Communication Networks at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma is a fourth-year career-focused qualification offered by the Department of Information Technology. The course is designed to enable a student to not only apply the concepts and skills of the specialisation sufficiently for a smooth transition into the workplace but also to operate on a higher level in order to solve complex problems adapting to the requirements of the organisation's environment. An Advanced Diploma graduate is expected to acquire and develop sufficient knowledge to solve complex problems in an ethical and professional manner by obtaining, processing, evaluating, managing and communicating related information using a range of suitable methods within the area of study as indicated by the different specialisations purpose statements. Offering type listed: PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Informatics and Design | Department: Information Technology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Communication Networks Practice; Communication Networks Theory; Professional Development; Projects; Research Methodology.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of all units in this course, students are eligible for the Advanced Diploma in Information and Communication Technology: Communication Networks. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: • Network Engineer • ICT networking specialist • Systems/network administrator • Network analyst In addition, graduates may find themselves able to apply their skill sets to the following related occupations: ICT service managers; ICT project manager; IT manager; ICT trainer; ICT account manager; ICT professional; and systems analyst.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A 360 credit Diploma in ICT in the field of specialisation with an average of 60% for the major subjects in the third year of the qualification. A 360 credit National Diploma in IT with an average of 60% for the major subjects in the third year of the qualification. A consonant diploma or degree qualification relevant to the specialisation field or any relevant computer science degree with a minimum of 60% in the final year of the qualification. Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission based on recognition of prior learning, and/or prior work experience provided there are space available.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply

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