3 years
to complete
NQF 7
qualification level
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a bachelor's Degree offered by MANCOSA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at MANCOSA
- National Senior Certificate or NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational) with endorsement, a General Education Diploma (GED), an equivalent accredited NQF 4 (120-credit) qualification, a National Vocational Certificate Level 4 with a 50% pass in English, or an IGCSE, together with a pass in Mathematics and one Science subject
- RPL is available for applicants aged 23 or older
What you study
About Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
This three-year degree builds programming, cybersecurity, networking and artificial intelligence skills, moving from foundational coding through to systems architecture and application development. It is designed for school leavers and IT professionals wanting a formal technology qualification.
After you graduate
Careers After Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Business Intelligence Developer. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like MANCOSA. Ask MANCOSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
MANCOSA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with MANCOSA and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in 2027
Applicants apply via MANCOSA's official online application system or by contacting a MANCOSA learning centre directly.
Answers
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
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Source: mancosa.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with MANCOSA before applying.