Overview

Students in the Information Technology programme at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology may choose one of two options to complete this study. Students participate in a structured study programme. The programme consists of a series of compulsory components, in preparation for the research dissertation.

Graduates find employment at senior level in companies where they make contributions in research and development, operational or strategic aspects of IT/IS. They are also employed in research and teaching position in Higher Education institutions.

Students at Information Technology programme at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology will:

be exposed to current e-Business topics, trends, and issues; and

be prepared to undertake a research project that culminates in a dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Technology

e-Business

Information Systems

Computer Science
Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BTech or an equivalent four-year qualification in an appropriate discipline.

A pass in the language which is the medium of instruction at the University (English or Afrikaans).

Specific pass grades: IGCSE: A, B or C; HIGCSE: 1, 2 or 3.

Complete and legible transcripts of academic records in respect of all degrees or other higher education qualifications, together with the final certificates, preceding qualifications leading to any post-graduate or other advanced qualification when the latter is submitted.

Certificates in foreign languages should be submitted with sworn translations into English by an accredited translator.

English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

17090 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17090 ZAR per year during 12 months.
National

17090 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17090 ZAR per year during 12 months.

R3 500 for tuition + R1 500 for Residence

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Technology.

Available Scholarships

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