Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology

Programme overview

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering is a qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 credits) in the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Department of Computer Systems Engineering, at Tshwane University of Technology. Presentation: Day classes. Classes and assessments take place during the week and on Saturdays.

What you will study

First-year modules in the published curriculum include: Communication Science 165; Electrical Principles 115; Network Systems 125; Project Construction 125 Electronics 115.

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Application information

Entry requirements

• APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008: Admission requirement(s): A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with a D symbol at Higher Grade or a C symbol at Standard Grade for English and a C symbol at Higher Grade or a B symbol at Standard Grade for Mathematics and Physical Science. Selection criteria: Applicants are assessed by means of a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic performance. The formula for academic merit is as follows: SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE A 7 6 B 6 5 C 5 4 D 4 3 E 3 2 F 2 To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 26. Applicants with a score of 23 will be considered for the extended programme. • APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER 2008: Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 5 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and 4 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 26 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics). Applicants with a score of 23 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics) will be considered for the extended programme. Life Orientation is excluded for APS calculation.

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.

Academic year starts on 1 February 2027 (term 1: 1 February to 25 March 2027); mid-year semester modules start in term 3 on 12 July 2027.

The application fee is R240 for all first applications to TUT and is non-refundable.

Qualifications closing on 15 June 2026: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics, BHSci Medical Laboratory Science, BHSci Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management, Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies.

Qualifications closing on 31 July 2026: all Arts and Design programmes, Diploma in Economics, Bachelor of Architecture (including Extended), Bachelor of Geomatics, Diploma in Industrial Design, other Humanities programmes, and in Science the Diplomas in Animal Sciences, Crop Production, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Kinesiology and Coaching Science, Somatic Therapy, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Fire Technology, Geology, plus Bachelor of Environmental Health, BHSci Biokinetics, Clinical Technology, Veterinary Technology, HCert Dental Assisting and BSc Industrial Chemistry. Other programmes close on 30 September 2026.

Qualifications still open for 2027 intake as of 1 October 2026: BEng Tech Polymer Technology (Pretoria); BEng Tech, Diploma and Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering (eMalahleni); Diploma in Credit Management; Diploma in Food Technology, BSc Industrial Chemistry, Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Diploma in Geology, Diploma in Water Science and Technology, Diploma in Industrial Physics (Arcadia).

Late applications are scheduled for 18 to 22 January 2027 per the 2027 academic calendar.

Apply through the official page: https://applications-prod.tut.ac.za/

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