Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
This Advanced Diploma provides a specialised provision for Computer Networking graduates who wish to deepen their technical expertise and research competence before exiting into the business and industry sector or progressing to higher postgraduate qualifications. Aligned to NQF Level 7, the programme equips graduates with advanced skills in network infrastructure, security, and systems administration.
Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Information Technology | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Career pathways listed by the programme page include Network Infrastructure & Design; Information Security & Ethical Hacking; Systems & Server Administration; Database Management; Research & Academic Progression.
Minimum Prior Qualification: An undergraduate Diploma in Computer Networking (or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification). This programme is specifically aimed at students progressing from this diploma, with content and exit-level outcomes aligned to the HEQSF and NQF Level 7 descriptors. Required Academic Performance: A minimum average mark of 60% for the final-year subjects in the Diploma in Computer Networking. Selection Process & Additional Requirements: This is a one-year, full-time programme with only one intake per year, in January. Admission is strictly based on the academic performance achieved in the final year of the prior diploma. The qualification will be issued upon the successful completion of 138 SAQA credits.
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 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.
There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.
Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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