Courses required to become a Software Engineer in South Africa
This site currently lists 13 courses across 8 South African institutions (5 public universities and 3 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Software Engineer: 11 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Advanced Diploma and 1 Diploma. 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 Engineer in South Africa
The 5 public universities and 3 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Software Engineer. 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 Engineers (5)
10 courses across 5 universities lead toward a career as a Software Engineer, including the Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology in Applications Development and Dip (Computer Systems Engineering). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.
Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Software Engineers (3)
3 courses across 3 private colleges lead toward a career as a Software Engineer, including the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 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 Engineer
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