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
The Advanced Diploma in Information Technology is specifically designed for IT graduates who wish to deepen their expertise and continue their studies towards higher qualifications. It serves as a vital bridge, equipping students with advanced, specialised skills before exiting into the business and industry sector, or progressing to postgraduate research.
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 Advanced Software & Systems Engineering; Database & Information Security; IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration; User Experience (UX) & Interface Design; Academic & Research Progression.
Minimum Prior Qualification: An undergraduate Diploma in Information Technology (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 Information Technology. Selection Process & Programme Regulations: Duration & Intake: This is a one-year programme with only one intake per year, in January. Mode of Study: This programme is offered on-campus and is also available fully online. For more information on the online offering, please visit the CUT Online Programmes portal → Admission Criteria: Admission is strictly based on the academic performance achieved in the final year of the prior diploma. Qualification Award: 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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