Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

A one-year NQF level 7 advanced diploma (code ADICT1) at Ritson Campus that deepens knowledge of ICT theory, methodology and practice and prepares students for the ICT industry or postgraduate study. It covers network administration, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management and software development.

Faculty: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics | Department: Department of Information Technology | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Semester 1: Data Structures, Platform Based Development, Research Skills and Applied Mathematics for Computing A. Semester 2: Software Development and Management, Applied Mathematics for Computing B, and electives chosen from modules such as Strategy Acquisition and Management, Business Intelligence, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Machine Intelligence and Graphics.

Career pathways

Network engineer, systems analyst or IT project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to DUT General Rules G7 and G21C: a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at NQF level 6 (360 credits) or equivalent. The department can apply selection and ranking criteria based on academic merit and/or work experience, and meeting the minimum does not automatically guarantee acceptance.

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.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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