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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Support Services (Extended Programme) at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

Extended-curriculum diploma in the Department of Network and Information Technology, designed to improve success and graduation rates of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to study towards a Diploma in ICT. Additional foundational enrichment areas are built into the programme, extending its length compared with the mainstream diploma. This is the extended version of the Diploma in ICT in Support Services (WS60016).

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Department: Department of Network and Information Technology  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The extended programme adds foundation components to the mainstream ICT diploma: academic literacy, life skills, maths literacy, communication in English and information literacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) NSC with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement with a minimum Admission Point Score (APS): • 18 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematics Literacy) Specific subject requirement: • English - 4 (50-59%) • Mathematics - 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy - 5 (60-69%) Applicants who have an NSC achievement rating one level below the required levels as mentioned above, i.e., in ONE of the two subjects (Mathematics /Mathematics Literacy, or English as a Home Language or First Additional Language) mentioned above will be considered for admission into extended programme. SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) Endorsement: Full exemption/ School leaving.

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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