This degree programme is presented in English only.
Also consult G Regulations G.30 to G.54
The curriculum is determined in consultation with the programme organiser.
A student will have to apply to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology if he/she requires more than three years to complete the degree.

1. Subject to the stipulations of Gen. Reg. G.1.3, G.30 and G.62, an appropriate honours or bachelor’s degree is a requirement for admission to Stream A and Stream B; and an honours degree is an admission requirement for Stream C.
2. A pass mark in Mathematics at grade 12 level or another qualification in Mathematics, Statistics or Mathematical Statistics, which the Chairperson of the School of Information Technology considers to be sufficient. This requirement is not applicable to Stream C.
3. Sufficient appropriate practical experience in the technology field in the opinion of the Chairperson of the School of Information Technology. This requirement is not applicable to Stream C.
4. The Chairperson of the School of Information Technology may impose additional requirements for admission. In particular, this will apply to candidates with insufficient academic background in Information Technology. This requirement is not applicable to Stream C.
5. Selection of candidates will take place.
6. The result of the selection is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

See additional requirements for Stream C: Big Data Science below.

7. A minimum pass rate of 65% for the previous degree, AND
8. Successfully completed higher education modules, or other modules with similar content, as part of the previous degree in:

• Statistics,
• Calculus I,
• Linear Algebra I,
• Programming,
• Database systems, and
• Research Methods; AND

9. Success in the selection process based on:

• Previous education,
• passing an English test, and
• passing a proficiency test in Databases, Programming, Mathematics and Statistics.

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