Overview

The minimum period for the completion of the Information and Knowledge Systems degree from University of Pretoria, which aims to prepare students for careers in the IT industry, is three years.

Computer science has a multidisciplinary application domain, and the purpose of the programme is reflected in the composition of the curriculum, which combines computer science with other fields of study. The possibility of taking a second major other than computer science broadens the scope of the curriculum for students.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Information and Knowledge Systems degree from University of Pretoria will differentiate themselves in an application environment by choosing one of the following options: data science, genetics, geographical information systems, IT and enterprises, IT and law, IT and music or software development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Program design

Operating systems

Imperative programming

Computer science

Discrete structures

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

418 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with school-leaving qualifications other than the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examination Board (IEB) should meet the following admission requirements for undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria.
The first requirement to study a bachelor’s degree in South Africa is a Universities South Africa (USAf) exemption. USAf coordinates and issues exemption certificates based on the prescribed requirements stipulated in the gazetted exemption regulation. All applicants who obtained a school-leaving qualification other than the South African NSC or IEB, must submit a Certificate of Complete Exemption* or Foreign Conditional Exemption obtainable from USAf. The University of Pretoria no longer accepts exemption based on mature age.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

59000 ZAR / year

≈ 59000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

59000 ZAR / year

≈ 59000 ZAR / year

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 ZAR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Living costs

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