Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology: Robotics

Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology
Programme Type: Honours
SAQA ID: 120723
Faculty: Technology
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

Stay at the forefront of digital advancement with the Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology, specialising in Robotics, a broad and rigorous postgraduate qualification designed to prepare students to design, develop, and implement robotic systems. The Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology: Robotics is designed to provide a well-rounded education that includes both specialised knowledge and practical hands-on experience in robotics. The programme equips students with the expertise needed to work with robotic systems, from their design and development to their deployment in various practical applications, making them valuable contributors to the rapidly advancing eld of robotics and automation.

Entry Requirements Important

A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent for the specific honours degree. 
Or a certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 7 for foreign qualification issued by SAQA


AN


Alternative admission path may require that the student submits the module outlines of the completed subjects should the stipulated subject requirements not be met.


AND (The specific undergraduate qualification should preferentially include, but not be limited to, these modules or their equivalence)


Applicable to Security and Network Engineering:


Network Security
Advanced Networking
Database Systems Design, Implementation, and Management


Applicable to Data Science, Robotics, Software Engineering: 


Python for Data Science
Machine Learning Algorithms
Database Systems Design, Implementation, and Management

Pricing

From R75 395 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology: Robotics programme are 
well-prepared for a variety of roles in the data science and 
analytics eld, such as:
Automation Engineer
Data Miner, Robotic Process Automation Developer
DevOps Engineer, 
Entrepreneur/Startup Founder
Industrial Automation Specialist
IT Consultant, Researcher/Academic
Machine Learning Robotics Engineer 
Microservices Developer, Microservices Architect
Research Scientist in Robotics, Robotics Software Developer
Robotics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer

YearModules
Year 1
Students develop a high level of competence and specialised knowledge in the discipline of BSc Honours IT (Robotics).

Applied Robotics
Data Mining and Data Administration
Digital Image Processing
Multi-agent Systems
Pattern Recognition in Robotics
Research Methodologies in IT Research
Research Project
Service-oriented and Microservices Architecture
Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)

Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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