Diploma in Ict Extendend Programmes

Diploma in Ict Extendend Programmes is a Diploma program taught at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, South Africa. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years full-time) options.

The Diploma in ICT Extended Programmes at Walter Sisulu University aims to improve success and graduation rates of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It provides foundational competence in computing knowledge and bridges learner support gaps. The programme includes academic literacy, life skills, maths literacy, communication in English, and information literacy.

It follows the same teaching, learning, and assessment strategies as the Diploma in ICT in Communication Networks. Progression rules apply with minimum credits required annually over the four-year extended diploma. Articulation opportunities exist into mainstream programmes both vertically and horizontally within and outside the institution.

The course covers basic to intermediate ICT topics through modules on information technology skills, information systems, system software, and software development. It develops practical and theoretical skills to prepare learners for computing studies and related careers.

Modules

• Information Technology Skills I A
• Information Systems I A
• System Software I A
• Development Software I
• Information Technology Skills I B
• Information Systems I B

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Ict Extendend Programmes at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Ict Extendend Programmes.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• NSC with diploma or bachelor's endorsement: APS 18 with Mathematics or 20 with Mathematics Literacy; English rating 4 (50-59%), Mathematics 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%). Applicants one level below in English or Mathematics can be considered.
• Senior Certificate: Full exemption or school leaving; specific English and Mathematics grades required; one level below considered.
• NCV4: 50% in English, Life Orientation, Mathematics (or 60% Mathematical Literacy); 60% in any of Systems Analysis and Design, Data Communication and Networking, Computer Programming, or Physical Science.
• International students considered per institutional equivalences and SAQA benchmarking.
• Mature age endorsement applies as per general prospectus.

Please check detail of study units at https://wsu.ac.za/en/faculties-wsu/engineering-built-environment-and-it/faculty-departments/department-of-network-and-information-and-technology/programmes/diploma-in-ict-extendend-programmes

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for South Africa. See South Africa scholarships.