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How to become a Information Systems / IT Specialist

Connects technology to how a business actually runs.

What does a Information Systems / IT Specialist actually do?

More about this career

Sits between IT and business – working out what systems a company needs, managing how they’re implemented, and keeping data and processes running. Less hands-on coding than software engineering, more about understanding both the technology and the organisation it serves.

Where this degree can take you

  • IT Business Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • ERP Consultant
  • IT Project Manager

This is our general description of the role and related jobs, not from an official source – it’s here to give you a fuller picture, not as a careers-counselling guarantee.

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Subjects that usually help

  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology or CAT (helpful)

This is our general guidance about which school subjects suit this career. It is not an admission requirement and not from an official source – the real requirements are on the degrees below.

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Where to check this yourself

What the programmes we’ve captured actually ask for

  • Mathematics – asked for by 31 of 42 programmes
  • Mathematical Literacy – asked for by 13 of 42 programmes
  • Technical Mathematics – asked for by 6 of 42 programmes
  • Physical Sciences – asked for by 1 of 42 programmes
  • Physical Science – asked for by 1 of 42 programmes

Counted from the requirements below (an “or” alternative counts for each subject named). Each programme links to the page it came from.

Programmes that lead here

42 programmes at 20 universities. More are added as we verify them.

Central University of Technology

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Diploma in Computer Networking

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Mathematics or Information Technology – Mathematics or Information Technology at 40%, or Mathematical Literacy at 60%, on top of CUT’s general admission requirements.

No single overall APS figure was found for this diploma on the page read, only the subject-specific requirement above. Same confidence tier as the Public Management diploma above. This programme’s figures came through an AI-summarized fetch of the official CUT page rather than a raw read of the page itself - re-verify against cut.ac.za before fully relying on it. No 2027 closing date is stated on CUT’s own pages.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in Computer Networking

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – An average of at least 60% for the final-year subjects of the Diploma in Information Technology or the Diploma in Computer Networking.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (it carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7), entered with a completed diploma rather than directly from school.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – An average of at least 60% for the final-year subjects of the Diploma in Information Technology or the Diploma in Computer Networking.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (it carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7), entered with a completed diploma rather than directly from school.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Durban University of Technology

No cut-off publishedSelection programme

Diploma in ICT: Business Analysis

Accounting & Informatics

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)
  • Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language, excluding Life Orientation) plus one more recognised subject at level 3.

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). The Department of Information Systems can also apply selection and ranking on academic merit and/or work experience. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off publishedSelection programme

Diploma in Business and Information Management

Accounting & Informatics

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four more subjects – A pass in four 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language, excluding Life Orientation).

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). Ranked by points, first come first served. A 4-year Extended Curriculum route exists for applicants at risk. CAO code DU-D-DAT. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Sources disagree

Diploma in Information Technology

Applied and Health Sciences · 3 years

MUT APS 24

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

CONFLICT: the user-supplied MUT First-Year Prospectus 2026 states "a minimum of 25 points in the best six subjects" for this same diploma, one point above the 24 shown here from the Applied and Health Sciences Handbook - both official, both labelled 2026, disagreeing on the exact number though agreeing on the six-subject method (now resolved for MUT generally - see MUT_APS). We show the lower, already-published figure rather than silently raising it. The APS formula conflict that used to apply to this row is otherwise resolved: best six subjects excluding Life Orientation.

Source: View the official page (mut.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Information Technology

Engineering, the Built Environment & Technology · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 370 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 50%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the NMU 2027 Z-Card (AS and subject percentages match). From NMU’s own faculty "UG Guide" PDFs, most of which are dated/closing in 2024 - apparently covering the 2025 intake, not independently confirmed as current for 2027 (NMU appears to roll these forward with the same structure each year, but treat the figures as "last confirmed" rather than "2027-verified"). No 2027 closing date is stated.

Source: View the official page (eleceng.mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Rhodes University

BSc Information Systems

Science · 3 years

Rhodes points 45 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Rhodes points of 40-44 are considered at the Dean’s discretion; 45 or more receives a provisional offer. We show 45 as the qualifying number so that "you qualify" means exactly that - but you are still worth an application from 40. Rhodes has no Engineering and no MBChB. The NBT is recommended, not required. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom (Information Systems)

Commerce · 3 years

Rhodes points 40 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026): this is a major offered inside the degree named, so entry is the degree’s own. BCom: Rhodes points of 34-39 are at the Dean’s discretion and 40+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Informatics

Information & Communication Technology · 3 years

TUT APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 7 (80% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus: APS and subject levels match. APS 26 on the Mathematics route, 28 on the Mathematical Literacy route. Closes 30 September 2026. From TUT’s 2027 First-Year Course Information and General Information PDFs. Applications opened 1 April 2026 (fee R240).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Cape Town

BCom Information Systems

Commerce · 3 years

UCT Faculty Points Score 435 out of 600 (band a)

  • Mathematics: 60%
  • English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language
  • NBT – NBT Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy must be Upper Intermediate or above. The NBT Maths test is not required for Commerce.

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 435. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 470 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (430-434, Education Development Unit only) applies to redress categories only. BBusSc takes four years. Information Systems combined with Computer Science needs Mathematics 70% (see the Computer Science row).

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Fort Hare

BCom Information Systems

Management and Commerce · 3 years

UFH APS 28

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four more subjects – Four further subjects at level 4 or better.
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

APS 28 derived 2026-10-03 by applying UFH's own confirmed APS formula to this programme's own published subject minimums - independently matches a navyblue.co.za listing exactly. UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems (Extended Programme)

Management and Commerce · 4 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English – English Home Language or First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).
  • Other subjects – Level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 (30-39%) in one subject; UFH states APS 26 or higher depending on the programme.

Duration and qualification type read 2026-10-04 from UFH’s own programme page; the entry rule is UFH’s general undergraduate rule from its undergraduate page (English at level 4 in Home or First Additional Language, level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 in one subject, APS 26 or higher depending on the programme). UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Social Sciences and Humanities · 4 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English – English Home Language or First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).
  • Other subjects – Level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 (30-39%) in one subject; UFH states APS 26 or higher depending on the programme.

Duration and qualification type read 2026-10-04 from UFH’s own programme page; the entry rule is UFH’s general undergraduate rule from its undergraduate page (English at level 4 in Home or First Additional Language, level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 in one subject, APS 26 or higher depending on the programme). UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Johannesburg

BSc Information Technology

Science · 3 years

UJ APS 30 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)

CONFIRMED 2026-10-02 against the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus PDF (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, B2I01Q): APS 30, English 5 (60%+), Mathematics 6 (70%+), 3 years.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom in Information Management

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 28 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 42, programme code B34IMQ. APS 28 on the Mathematical Literacy route (level 6, 70%+); the table shows 28 as the minimum for all routes.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom in Information Systems

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 42, programme code B1CISQ. Mathematical Literacy not accepted.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Business Information Technology

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 22 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 44, programme code D1I401. APS 22 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, 24 with Mathematical Literacy.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Limpopo

Bachelor of Information Studies

Humanities · 4 years

UL APS 25 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Home language – A home language (Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga where an African language is chosen) at level 5 (60-69%), alongside English at level 4.

Read 2026-10-04 from the University of Limpopo Faculty Requirements (Academic Programme) document, page images. APS 25; a four-year degree. ; subjects beyond those shown only add to the minimum APS total. UL says meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee admission. No 2027 closing date appears in the prospectus - see the dates page.

Source: View the official page (ul.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Mpumalanga

From an older document

Higher Certificate in ICT in User Support

Agriculture and Natural Sciences · 1 years

UMP APS 20

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Other subjects – Any other three content subjects at level 2.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against UMP’s "Undergraduate Programmes" PDF, which is still linked from UMP’s 2027 online-applications page - the file itself is dated October 2023, so treat figures as the latest UMP publishes rather than re-issued for 2027. APS 20 with Mathematics, 22 with Mathematical Literacy; Diploma and/or Higher Certificate endorsement. An NCV level 4 route in Information Technology or Computer Science exists.

Source: View the official page (ump.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of Pretoria

BSc Information Technology (Information & Knowledge Systems)

Engineering, Built Environment & IT

UP APS 30 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)

Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BIT (Information Technology)

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 3 years

UP APS 30 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

Confirmed against the user-supplied EBIT 2027 Faculty Yearbook (programme code 12133215). Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Information Science

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 3 years

UP APS 28 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics – No Mathematics minimum for the general stream - but if Informatics is chosen as a first-year elective, Mathematics level 5 is required.

From the user-supplied EBIT 2027 Faculty Yearbook (programme code 12131012). Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Multimedia

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 3 years

UP APS 30 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

From the user-supplied EBIT 2027 Faculty Yearbook (programme code 12131013). Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Publishing

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 3 years

UP APS 28 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language

From the user-supplied EBIT 2027 Faculty Yearbook (programme code 12131014). Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom specialising in Information Systems

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 30 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

CORRECTED 2026-10-02 against the user-supplied EMS 2027 Faculty Brochure: this is an EMS-faculty Commerce degree (previously mislabelled under Engineering/IT), the only one in South Africa internationally endorsed by ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission. 3 years. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of South Africa

BSc Mathematics and Information Systems

Science, Engineering & Technology

Unisa APS 20 points

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%
  • Physical Science: 50%

Re-read 2026-10-04 against Unisa’s live qualification page: APS, language/Mathematics percentages and the 17 August - 9 October 2026 window all match. Physical Science at 50%+ is also required if Physics or Chemistry modules form part of your chosen modules. NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement required. Maximum 8 years to complete. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Informatics

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98300 – BIS). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Information Science

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 90188). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of the Free State

Selection programme

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS)

Natural & Agricultural Sciences · 3 years

UFS AP score 33 points out of 49

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the table on the faculty’s page in the UFS 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (page images). Plan code BC430156.

Source: View the official page (ufs.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of the Western Cape

BCom (Information Systems)

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

UWC weighted points 30 points out of 65

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four subjects at level 4 – A Bachelor’s pass with four subjects at level 4 or better.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s own 2026 programme rules (the "Program Overview" PDF on the programme page, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score (see the calculator note).

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Bachelor of Library and Information Studies (BLIS)

Arts & Humanities · 4 years

UWC weighted points 35 points out of 65

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Another subject – Another subject at level 4.
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s 2026 programme rules (the programme’s own "Program Overview" PDF, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score. Code 2201: no fewer than 35 points.

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of the Witwatersrand

BCom Information Systems

Commerce, Law & Management · 3 years

Wits APS 38 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

Same APS and subject minimums as the general BCom above (wait-listed at APS 35-37), but Wits gives this specialisation its own course-finder page and programme code (CBA10) - split out here so it points at the right career rather than the generic business one.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Venda

BCom Business Information Systems

Management, Commerce and Law · 3 years

Univen APS 32

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: 75%
  • Two more subjects – Any two of Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Information Technology or Computer Studies.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (April 2026), faculty programme tables. Online applications are free and run 1 May - 30 September 2026.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Zululand

From an older document

Bachelor of Commerce (Management Information Systems)

Commerce, Administration & Law · 3 years

UniZulu APS 28 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Arts in Information Science

Humanities & Social Sciences · 3 years

UniZulu APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Designated subjects – Level 4 (50-59%) in five subjects from the designated list: Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Geography, History, Tourism, Visual Art, and languages (a language of learning and teaching plus two other recognised languages).

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Humanities & Social Sciences handbook (Table 1): minimum entry for a Bachelor’s degree is 26 points. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Humanities & Social Sciences · 4 years

UniZulu APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Designated subjects – Level 4 (50-59%) in five subjects from the designated list: Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Geography, History, Tourism, Visual Art, and languages (a language of learning and teaching plus two other recognised languages).

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Humanities & Social Sciences handbook (Table 1): minimum entry for a Bachelor’s degree is 26 points. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Vaal University of Technology

Diploma in Information Technology

Applied & Computer Sciences · 3 years

VUT APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)

APS 26 on the Mathematics route, 28 on the Mathematical Literacy route. Raw-confirmed directly against the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Information Technology (Extended Programme)

Applied & Computer Sciences · 4 years

VUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). APS 24 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics (26 with Mathematical Literacy), excluding Life Orientation. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Walter Sisulu University

Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Any two additional subjects at level 3.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Mthatha. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in ICT: Business Analysis

Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology · 3 years

WSU APS 22 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). APS 22 with Mathematics, 24 with Mathematical Literacy; Extended Curriculum route 18 / 20. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in ICT: Support Services

Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology · 3 years

WSU APS 22 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). APS 22 with Mathematics, 24 with Mathematical Literacy; Extended Curriculum route 18 / 20. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

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