Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology [BICT] (Degree)
NQF Level: 7
SAQA ID: 104534
Qualification Code: BINCT1
Location: Ritson Campus (Block B: 2nd Floor) (Durban)
Description of the Programme
The Bachelor of ICT degree was formulated to reflect the latest workplace- based needs of the ICT industry in ensuring that qualifying learners
can access employment opportunities within the industry. It is grounded in a fundamental body of computing knowledge.
Purpose of qualification
The structure and content of the BICT degree enables learners to build a solid knowledgebase in the core fields of ICT and its related subjects.
This qualification is intended to enhance readiness for further study in a wide variety of specializations within the Honours and Masters levels. It
produces ICT graduates who are confident and articulate team players, and are attuned to the needs, methods and attitudes of business and
society.
Personal Attributes
An aptitude for puzzles, mathematics, logic and accuracy characterizes the successful student. If you possess most of these qualities, you should
consider a career in ICT.
Career Opportunities
On completion of a qualification graduates will be able to apply for the following positions: Programmer, Junior Analyst, Programmer/Analyst, Junior
Database Administrator, End User Support, Business Analyst, and many other related positions. The training offered prepares the student globally,
since internationally acceptable software, textbooks, and training methods are used in all programmes.
Selection Procedure:
Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee acceptance. It depends on the number of applicants and number of
places allowed by DUT.
Explanation of Points scale:
SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC)
SYMBOL HIGHER GRADE STANDARD GRADE
A 8 6
B 7 5
C 6 4
D 5 3
E 4 2
F 3 1
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
% LEVEL POINTS
90-100 7 8
80-89% 7 7
70-79% 6 6
60-69% 5 5
50-59% 4 4
40-49% 3 3
30-39% 2 2
20-29% 1 1
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A person will only be considered for registration for an instructional programme approved by the Institution’s Senate if the person complies
with:
(a) The minimum admission requirements stated in DUT general handbook (refer to DUT website for general handbook).
(b) Institutional faculty, departmental and/or instructional programme specific rules; and
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN TERMS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF)
G7 rule: For Bachelor’s Degree:
“a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum
achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated
subject list”.
Entry Requirements: (Bachelor of ICT)
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL
(01 January 2009) (PRE 2009) (NCV)
NSC DEGREE ENTRY SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) (NCV) LEVEL 4
with Matric Exemption
Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code Compulsory Subjects HG Compulsory Subjects Mark
English 4 English D At least 60% in THREE fundamental 60%
subjects including English,
Mathematics 4 Mathematics D
And at least ONE of the 4 And at least one of the D At least 70% in FOUR vocational subjects 70%
designated 20 credit subjects designated 20 credit subjects relevant to the field of Information
Technology.
In addition: TWO recognized 4
NSC 20 credit subjects as per
G7 stated above
Selection Procedure: These requirements represent the minimum and students will be ranked according to a points system based on the
rating code
OR
Admission Requirement based upon Work Experience, Age and Maturity
For admission to entry level degree studies:
A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted if such a person is in possession of a National Senior
Certificate, Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate, but lacks the minimum requirements for admission to the degree provided that:
a) The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least: three years’ appropriate work
experience; and/or capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed by a Senate-approved admission
assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AL) & English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) (2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or programme specific written assessment designed and marked
by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained
b) A conditional certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board (when in possession of the Senior Certificate (SC); OR has met
c) The requirements for Senate discretionary admission (when in possession of the NSC or equivalent), where Senate is satisfied the
applicant has shown sufficient academic ability to ensure success, and that the person’s standard of communication skills, and/or work
experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the Senate, should be able to complete the proposed instructional programme
successfully.
d) The person’s application for admission in terms of with work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration.
Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their applications
at least four months before the commencement of the academic year inclusive of the date of scheduling writing a
requisite eligibility assessment.
Tuition Fees
To assist you with your planning, the 2024 fees have been indicated. An increase for next year to accommodate the inflation rate can
be expected.
Please Note: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure as the 2025 fees are not yet final.
Bachelor of ICT Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
Semester One Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2024 Fees
Business Fundamentals 1 BFND101 6 12 R2870.00
Introduction to Computing INCP101 5 12 R4610.00
Software Development Fundamental SWDF101 5 12 R4610.00
Interpersonal Communication & Self ICMS101 5 8 R2160.00
Mathematics for Computing 1A MCMA101 6 12 R4110.00
TOTAL R18360.00
Semester Two
Cornerstone 101 CSTN101 5 12 R3740.00
Business Fundamentals II BFND201 6 12 R3650.00
Discrete Structures DSTR101 6 16 R4610.00
Mathematics for Computing 1B MCMB101 6 12 R4110.00
Systems Fundamentals SYSF101 5 12 R3640.00
TOTAL R19750.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 120
Second Year Curriculum
Semester One
Systems Analysis & Design II SADS201 6 12 R4360.00
Law for Life LWLF101 5 8 R2330.00
Organizational Behaviour II OGBH201 5 12 R4360.00
Networks & Operating Systems II NOPS201 6 16 R4360.00
Programming Languages II PRLN201 6 12 R4360.00
TOTAL R19770.00
Semester Two
Algorithms & Data Structures II ALDS201 6 12 R4360.00
Information Management II INFM201 6 12 R4360.00
Information Assurance & Security II INAS201 6 16 R4360.00
Entrepreneurship spirit ENSP101 6 12 R3880.00
Computer Organization & Architecture 2 COAR201 6 16 R4360.00
Total R21320.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 124
Third Year Curriculum
Semester One
Software Engineering III SFEN301 7 16 R4610.00
Platform Based Development III PBDV301 7 16 R4610.00
Integrative Programming & Technology III IPRT301 7 16 R4610.00
Social & Professional Issues III SPRI301 7 16 R4610.00
Project IIIA PRJA301 7 8 R2910.00
Total R21350.00
Semester Two
Project IIIB PRJB301 7 12 R3040.00
Industry Exposure IEXP101 7 12 R4740.00
Project Management III PJMN301 7 16 R3040.00
Strategy Acquisition & Management III SAQM301 7 16 R4610.00
Business Intelligence III BSIT301 7 16 R4610.00
Parallel & Distributed Computing III PDCP301 7 16
Machine Intelligent 3 MCHI301 7 16 R4610.00
Human Computer Interaction III HCPI301 7 16 R4610.00
Graphics III GRPH301 7 16 R4610.00
Web Systems & Technology III WSYT301 7 16
Total R33870.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 128
Application
Applicants who wish to enrol for the programme must apply through the CAO system by no later than 30 September of the previous
year.
For CAO Online Application visit: [Link]
CAO Contact Details
Private Bag X06
Dalbridge
4014
Tel: (031) 2684444
Fax: (031) 2682244
CAO Codes: Bachelor of ICT degree DU-D-BIT
Closing Date for Applications: 30 September 2024
For further information:
Contact the Department of Information Technology,
Ritson Campus
Block B, 2nd Floor,
Tel: 031 373 5596
Email: ITdept@[Link]
Financial Aid:
For Financial Aid application for a DUT programme please apply online at [Link] or call the NSFAS call centre on 0860 067
327.
For an explanation on how to fill out the application form, please go to [Link] or contact the call centre on the number above.
Please note that completing a form does not guarantee Financial Aid. For further assistance, please consult the Department of Financial
Aid and Scholarships on (031)373 2931/2557/2054.
This leaflet is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Durban University of Technology.