Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Software Engineering - Online Part Time

Programme overview:

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Software Engineering) - Online Part Time next start date Next start date(s):
12 February 2026
13 May 2026
Next New Students Orientation Date:
12 February 2026
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Software Engineering) - Online Part Time study mode Study Mode:
Online Part Time (PTAH)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Software Engineering) - Online Part Time campuses Campuses:
Bedfordview
Bloemfontein
Cape Town - Mowbray
Cape Town - TygerValley
Durban (Umhlanga)
East London
Midrand
Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Nelson Mandela Bay
Potchefstroom
Pretoria
Vanderbijlpark

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Software Engineering) - Online Part Time duration Duration:
Full-Time (Campus)
• Minimum: 3 years
• Maximum: 5 years
Full-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 3 years
• Maximum: 5 years
Part-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 5 years
• Maximum: 7 years
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Software Engineering) - Online Part Time support Support: Fully supported
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Programme details:

NQF level 5 | Technology | Part Time Study | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Saqa Id: 120690
Be at the forefront of digital innovation. The specialised nature of this degree prepares you for work in many areas in the Information Technology industry that are related to software development and management.

Software engineering is a branch of Information Technology that is inclined towards the application of principles used in the field of engineering and computing, which usually deals with physical systems, to the design, development, testing, deployment and management of software systems.

Students will also develop practical skills with an emphasis on managing operating systems, designing software, analysing systems, programming, software development, database design and project management. This qualification is specially designed for students interested in designing and writing programs for computers or other electronic devices.

You will also develop essential skills for the world of work, such as analytical and abstract thinking, effective decision-making, self-discipline, being innovative, adapting to change, working in teams and communicating effectively.


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Entry requirements

• South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass. 
• Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. 
• Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results. 
• Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree. 
• Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). 
• Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
• Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.


AND
• 50% or above for Grade 12 Mathematics.
• Notes: A student with Mathematics Literacy (50% or more) or with Mathematics (less than 50%, but greater than or equal to 30%) is required to register for and complete Maths for Computing (ITMCA0) before attempting Mathematics 1A (ITMTA1).

Pricing
Price:
From R72 200 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Eduvos offers flexible payment options

Programme accreditation
• Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
• Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Possible career options
Career choices for you, as a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Software Engineering - Online Part Time graduate, are varied, and employment employment opportunities exist in both IT and in business:
 
• Database Administration
• Database Management
• IT Project Management
• Software Programming
• Software Development
• Project Management
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Cloud Computing
This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Bedfordview, Bloemfontein, Cape Town - Mowbray, Cape Town - TygerValley, Durban (Umhlanga), East London, Midrand, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Nelson Mandela Bay, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Vanderbijlpark



International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting: 12 February 2026

    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Software Engineering - Online Part Time - Year 1
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-T00) - Admission Fee
    Maths for Computing (ITMCA1-T11) - Elective Group
    Computer Network and Security (ITCNA1-T12) - Fundamental
    Computer Skills (Microsoft) (ITSMA1-T11) - Fundamental
    Mathematics 1A (ITMTA1-T22) - Fundamental
    Cloud Based Technologies (ITCFA1-T33) - Fundamental
    Introduction to Information Systems (ITISA1-T33) - Fundamental
    Introduction to Programming (ITPLA1-T33) - Fundamental
    Computer Network Technologies (ITCTA1-T44) - Fundamental
    Mathematics 1B (ITMTB1-T44) - Fundamental
    Non-Technical Skills for IT Professionals (ITPFA1-T11) - Fundamental
    Procedural Programming (ITPPA1-T11) - Fundamental
    Linux-based Operating System (ITLSA1-T22) - Fundamental
    AI Ethics and Privacy (ITAIA1-T22) - Fundamental
    Network+ (CompTIA Certification Voucher) (ITVNA0-EXT) - Voucher
    A+ (CompTIA Certification Voucher) (ITVAA0-EXT) - Voucher




    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Software Engineering - Online Part Time - Year 3
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-T00) - Admission Fee