Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
- Degree
- Diploma
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
The primary purpose of this qualification is to enable working professionals to undertake advanced reflection and development through a systematic survey of current thinking, practice, and research methods in their chosen area of specialisation. Demanding a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, it prepares Information Technologists to relate complex knowledge to diverse contexts, undertake highly skilled professional work, and progress to higher qualifications such as Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Information Technology | Duration: 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Career pathways listed by the programme page include Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking; Advanced Software & Systems Architecture; Cloud Computing & Infrastructure; Academic & Research Progression.
Minimum Prior Qualification: An Advanced Diploma in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7. Required Academic Performance: A minimum average of 60% in the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification). Programme Regulations & Structure: Target Audience: This programme is aimed primarily at learners progressing from the Advanced Diploma in IT at CUT, but also makes provision for graduates with equivalent qualifications currently working in the business and industry sector. Academic Progression: Designed for students wishing to continue with further research and study to higher qualifications before exiting into the business and industry sector. 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 → Limited Capacity: Due to the limited number of students that can be accommodated, the minimum average of 60% is strictly compulsory for admission.
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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