Qualification

Diploma in Information Technology

Public admission information for Diploma in Information Technology at University of South Africa. APS and admission scores are useful filters, but universities may also require specific subjects, marks, selection tests, portfolios or other criteria.

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Admission information

Published APS

18

Admission score

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Aggregate average

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Minimum pass type: Diploma pass

Display name: Diploma in Information Technology (98806 - ITE). Qualification code: 98806. Stream code: ITE. College: College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Field: Information Technology. NQF level: 6. Total credits: 360. Maximum completion time: 8 years. SAQA ID: 62396. Purpose: Prepares learners for software development, systems support and applied information technology roles.. Study mode: Open distance learning, Online-supported learning. NSC route: Diploma endorsement. Language requirement: At least 50% in the language of teaching and learning for the NSC route. Alternative routes: N4 Mathematics with at least 50% plus N4 English, Communication or Communication Technology with at least 50%; Senior Certificate route satisfying the specified Mathematics and language symbols. Mathematics guidance: Mathematics 50%. Mathematical Literacy is qualification-dependent and requires manual review. Work-integrated learning is listed for this qualification. Technology requirements: Computer or laptop, Reliable internet access, Printer may be required. Career examples: Software Developer, IT Support Technician, Web Developer, Systems Support Technician, Database Support Technician. Funding note: Subject to current NSFAS eligibility and UNISA registration rules.. Data quality: Identity And Code: verified against current official UNISA listings; Nqf And Credits: verified or standard diploma structure; Admission Requirements: confirmed where explicitly available; otherwise marked for manual review; Last Checked: 2026-07-22.

Alternative score variants

No alternative score variants are listed for this qualification.

Subject requirements

One of these requirements

English Home Language 50% English First Additional Language 50%

UNISA diploma route requires 50% in the language of teaching and learning; seeded as English HL/FAL alternatives for CAPS matching.

Required subject

Mathematics 50%

UNISA dataset flags Mathematics as required. Mathematical Literacy must not be auto-accepted unless the exact official qualification page allows it.

Relevant admission rules

NSC APS excluding Life Orientation

APS ยท Aps Level Sum

Qualification rule

UNISA undergraduate APS is seeded from the supplied qualification record; APS alone must not be treated as proof of eligibility.