Diploma in Information Technology at UNISA

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.

Qualification code:98806
NQF level:6
Total credits:360
SAQA ID:62396
APS/AS:18
Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) or equivalent with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, 50% in Mathematics or at least N4 Mathematics passed with a minimum of 50% and N4 English, or N4 Communication, or N4 Communication Technology passed with at least 50%,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning, and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics, and a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Physical Science, if any Physics or Chemistry modules form part of the curriculum of a selected qualification, or at least N4 Mathematics passed with a minimum of 50% and N4 English, or N4 Communication, or N4 Communication Technology passed with at least 50%.
or
a Higher Certificate that satisfies the Mathematics and Language requirement.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

  • R120 for online applications
  • Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
  • Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
  • Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.


Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2022.


Please take note of the following:

All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.

Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.


Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enroll for them.

Take note of the following:

Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 

Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

What jobs can you get with an IT Diploma?

A Diploma in information technology may also open up many other career paths.

These include Software Development, Computer System Analysis, Computer Programming Database Information System Support, Web Development, and Project Management.

Diploma, Information Technology (IT) Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)Range: R116k – R520k (Estimated)Average: R278,881
Information Technology (IT) ManagerRange: R192k – R865k (Estimated)Average: R443,454
Software DeveloperRange: R137k – R445k (Estimated)Average: R266,083