Diploma in Information Technology (Extended Curriculum Programme) | MUT

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What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
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The Diploma in Information Technology (Extended Curriculum Programme) at MUT is a four-year version of the standard three-year IT diploma, designed to provide additional academic support and preparation for students who show potential but require more time to develop their mathematical and technical foundations. The programme covers the same specialisations — Software Development and Communication Networks — and produces graduates with the same qualifications and career readiness as the mainstream programme, making it an accessible pathway for students from under-resourced school backgrounds.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 40% (Level 3)
Mathematics: 40% (Level 3) or Mathematical Literacy: 50% (Level 4)
Total minimum APS: 23 (best 6 subjects, excluding Life Orientation)

Career Prospects

Software Developer – Designs and builds applications for South African businesses and government organisations after completing the extended pathway at the same qualification level.
Network Administrator – Manages and maintains organisational IT networks, having gained an additional year of foundational preparation through the extended curriculum.
IT Support Technician – Provides first and second-line technical support for hardware, software, and network systems across organisations in South Africa.
Junior Systems Analyst – Documents, analyses, and recommends improvements to business information systems for organisations undergoing digital transformation.
Web Developer – Builds and maintains websites and web applications for South African businesses, NGOs, and government using front-end and back-end technologies.

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