Courses required to become a Software Developer in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Software Developer in South Africa, offered at Boston City Campus, Durban University of Technology and Eduvos, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 41 courses across 21 South African institutions (18 public universities and 3 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Software Developer: 8 Diplomas, 32 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Bachelor Honours Degree. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Information & Communication Technology course category.

Where to study to become a Software Developer in South Africa

The 18 public universities and 3 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Software Developer. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Software Developers (18)

38 courses across 18 universities lead toward a career as a Software Developer, including the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Software Developers (3)

3 courses across 3 private colleges lead toward a career as a Software Developer, including the Diploma in Systems Development and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Software Developer

41 courses

Universities (38)

North-West University logoAPS 26+
North-West University logoAPS 26+
North-West University logoAPS 24+
Rhodes University logo

Bachelor of Information Systems (BScInfoSys)

RU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
40-44 points (Dean's discre…
Stellenbosch University logo

BSc Computer Science

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
aggregate 65%
Tshwane University of Technology logo

Dip (Computer Science)

TUT · Diploma · 3 years
26 (with Mathematics or Tec…
University of Cape Town logoFPS approx. 435 (Band A gua…
University of Cape Town logo

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Cape Town · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years (4 years extended)
FPS approx. 660 (Band A gua…

Private Colleges (3)

Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
Eduvos logo

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Eduvos · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
Regenesys Business School logoSee requirements