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Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of this diploma is to provide a professional and vocational qualification for the ICT industry, and to enable a graduate (diplomate) to apply advanced design, development, implementation and maintenance strategies and techniques in the development of software products and systems to meet specified industry needs and effectively manage and administer them in a reliable and cost-eff

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Department: Department of Business and Application Development  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Entry requirements

NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits in Information and Communication Technology, majoring in Applications Development or in a cognate discipline, with an achievement of not less than 60% for the majors. Any applicant who has not achieved the required 60% but has acquired two years of relevant experience may be considered for admission to this qualification.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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