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 Master of Information Technology is a research-based postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9, aiming towards the development of a candidate’s ability to conduct independent scientific and technological investigations and interpret the results to lead to advanced problem-solving capabilities in practice. The programme prepares candidates for research careers in specialisation fields of information technology and areas that would potentially benefit from advanced IT skills.
Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Information Technology | Duration: 1 year (Minimum; full-time) or 2 years (Minimum; part-time) or 2 year (Maximum; full time) or 4 years (Maximum; part-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Dissertation Credits: The total credit value of the research dissertation must add up to 180 SAQA credits.
Career pathways listed by the programme page include Advanced IT Research & Academia; Specialist IT Consultancy & Architecture; Technology Innovation & R&D Leadership; Strategic IT Policy & Digital Transformation.
Minimum Prior Qualification: An appropriate professional Bachelor’s Degree (BSc or BEng), Honours Degree (BEngTech Hons), or an Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (or a relevant discipline) at NQF Level 8 from a recognised higher education institution. Required Academic Performance: A minimum overall average of 60% in the prerequisite NQF Level 8 qualification. A minimum average of 60% specifically in the final year of that NQF Level 8 programme. Programme Regulations & Structure: Dissertation Credits: The total credit value of the research dissertation must add up to 180 SAQA credits. Intake & Registration: Only one intake per year in January, with registrations possible until 31 March. Award: After successful completion of this qualification, the Master of Information Technology degree will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT.
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 research master's degrees close at the end of March.
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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