Computer systems engineering is a discipline that embodies the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems, computer-controlled equipment, and networks of intelligent devices.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with a pass in English, and at least 40% at Higher Grade or at least 50% at Standard Grade for Mathematics and Physical Science (or any relevant subject considered by the Department/Faculty).
Recommended subject(s):
Computer Studies.
Assessment procedures:
No further selection will be done. Applicants will be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the extended programme.
Applicants who have been accepted to National Diploma, but whose final Grade 12 results are lower than what is prescribed in the admission requirements, will be moved to the extended programme provided that they meet the minimum requirements of the programme.
For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with at least 4 for English (first additional language) or at least 3 for English (home language) and 3 for Mathematics and 3 for Physical Sciences or an equivalent relevant subject considered by the Department/Faculty.
Recommended subject(s):
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20.
Assessment procedures:
No further selection will be done.
Applicants will be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the extended programme.
Applicants who have been accepted to National Diploma, but whose final Grade 12 results are lower than what is prescribed in the admission requirements, will be moved to the extended programme provided that they meet the minimum requirements of the programme.
• Applicants who obtained a Qualified from Technical Education and Vocational and Training Colleges (TVET)
Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF level 4 with an endorsement of a bachelor’s degree or diploma issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematical Literacy and least 60% (APS of 5) for Physical Sciences/Applied Engineering Technology/Materials and any two other vocational subjects
will be considered for admission to the extended programme only.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23 (with Mathematics) or 24 with (Mathematical Literacy).
Applicants with a National N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 at (NQF Level 4): A National Senior Certificate or a N Certificate as published in Nated 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics.
Minimum duration:
Three and a half years