Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Robotics at Eduvos (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The specialised nature of this degree prepares you for work in many areas in the Information Technology industry that are related to Robotics and Control Engineering. Robotics is a branch of Information Technology that involves the conception, design, manufacture, and operation of robots. It primarily deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.

Faculty: Technology | Duration: Full-Time (Campus): minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years; Full-Time (Online): minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years; Part-Time (Online): minimum 5 years, maximum 7 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Next start dates: 15 February 2027, 17 February 2027 | Location: South Africa (12 campuses nationwide)

What you will study

Year 1 modules include AI Ethics and Privacy, Cloud Based Technologies, Computer Network and Security, Computer Network Technologies, Computer Skills (Microsoft). Year 2 modules include Control Systems in Robotics, Database Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms in Python, Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers, IT Project Management. Year 3 modules include 4IR Technologies, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Machine Learning for Robotics Applications, Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design, Operating Systems.

Career pathways

Career options listed on the page include Automation Engineer, Entrepreneur/Startup Founder, Industrial Automation Specialist, Mechatronics Engineer, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Machine Learning Robotics Engineer, Network Administrator, Robotics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Research Scientist in Robotics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass. Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results. Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree. Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate. Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme. AND 50% or above for Grade 12 Mathematics. Notes: A student with Mathematics Literacy (50% or more) or with Mathematics (less than 50%, but greater than or equal to 30%) is required to register for and complete Maths for Computing (ITMCA0) before attempting Mathematics 1A (ITMTA1).

ZAR 79,980 a year (2027). Advertised "from" price per year for the full-settlement payment option, as stated on the programme page; excludes hardware/software requirements; may be quoted for the first year only and the page does not state domestic vs international. Source

Domestic applicants: ZAR 79,980 a year (2027). 2027 upfront settlement course fee based on a full academic level 1 module selection; excludes study material, textbooks, optional external certifications, student affairs expenses and the R400 admission fee payable with the first payment; elective or add Source

International applicants: ZAR 79,980 a year (2027). 2027 upfront settlement course fee based on a full academic level 1 module selection; excludes study material, textbooks, optional external certifications, student affairs expenses and the R400 admission fee payable with the first payment; elective or add Source

General intakes: February, May, July and September (4 intakes per year).

An admission fee of R400 is payable with the first payment for the 2027 intakes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.eduvos.com/admissions/

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