Master of Science in Information Technology at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

A Master's by coursework and minor dissertation specialising in Information Technology. The coursework covers the basic information technology curriculum and is offered online with no lectures.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Computer Science (School of IT) | Duration: Coursework normally one year full-time; four modules per year advised for students working full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Eight compulsory courses (Database Systems, Computer Networks, Object-Oriented Programming in Python, Human Computer Interaction, Social Issues and Professional Practice, Systems Security, Software Engineering, Research Methods) followed by a 90-credit minor dissertation. Coursework is normally completed in one year (four modules per semester); full-time workers are advised to take four modules per year. Students must be in Cape Town for exams.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be an Honours graduate in the Faculty of Science, or a graduate of another faculty or university holding a degree recognised by Senate as equivalent to a Science Honours degree, or demonstrate equivalent attainment through examination, publication or appropriate training. Candidates approach a supervisor in the department before acceptance by the Dean.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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