The Diploma in Information Technology aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to assist in the implementation of IT activities with or without supervision, depending on the level of the task undertaken.
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 50% pass in Mathematics at Standard
Grade (SG).
Recommended subject(s):
Computer Science and Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
The initial selection is based on school results.
Applicants are assessed according to the following formula:
SYMBOL HG SG
A 5 4
B 4 3
C 3 2
D 2 1
E 1 0
Applicants should obtain at least 9 points, as well as at least a D symbol at Standard Grade for Mathematics, in order to be invited for an assessment.
Applicants will be notified to make an appointment with the Departmental Secretary for this assessment.
This rule applies to all applicants, as well as to applicants who are already registered at other institutions.
• 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 an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language) and 4 for Mathematics.
Applicants with a 3 for Mathematics or at least 5 for Mathematical Literacy will be considered for admission to the extended programme.
Please note:
Applicants who intend to specialise in the Communication Networks field should have at least 3 for Mathematics and at least 3 for Physical Sciences.
Applicants who intend to specialise in the Intelligent Industrial Systems field should have at least 3 for Physical Sciences.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18 (with Mathematics) or at least 20 (with Mathematical Literacy, which is only applicable to the extended programme).
Assessment procedures:
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for admission to either the National Diploma or the extended programme.
Applicants, with a score of at least 4 in Mathematics will be admitted directly to the National Diploma.
Applicants with a score of 3 in Mathematics and those with a score of at least 5 in Mathematical Literacy will be admitted to the extended programme.
When the final Grade 12 results are available Applicants who were accepted for the National Diploma, but whose final mark for Mathematics was only 3, will be moved to the extended 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 a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement 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 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics and at least 60% (APS of 5) in any three other vocational subjects. Applicants with at least 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematical Literacy will be considered
for the extended programme.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.
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 40% (APS of 3) for English and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics.
Applicants with at least 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics will be considered for the extended programme.
Minimum duration:
One year, after which a student will be introduced to a particular specialisation field for another two years.