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

Programme overview

The purpose of this diploma is to provide a professional and vocational qualification for the ICT industry, combining theory and practical exposure to enable a graduate (diplomate) to conceptualize, design, implement and test, reliable and cost effective application development solutions to address industry related ICT initiatives.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Department of Business and Application Development | Duration: 3 years | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Development Software I, Information Systems I and System Software I; the extended version spreads Year 1 over two years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Main stream: APS 22 (with Mathematics) or 24 (with Mathematics Literacy); NSC with bachelor/diploma endorsement, English 4 (50-59%), Mathematics 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy 5 (60-69%).

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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