IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development Course Requirements at IIE Rosebank
The IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development is an advanced Diploma offered by IIE Rosebank for 2027 learners, taking 1 year 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.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development at IIE Rosebank
Applicants must hold an appropriate Bachelor's Degree or a Diploma or relevant equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits, NQF Level 6). If the discipline of the prior qualification is not sufficiently related to the field of study, additional coursework may be required before admission. International candidates must provide a SAQA NQF Level 6 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field. Candidates who lack a formal qualification but have relevant experience may be considered under Senate Discretionary Admissions through the institution's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (IIE010), by submitting certificates for all formal and informal qualifications/modules and a CV demonstrating that their educational background and work experience relate to the programme.
About this course
Deepens application development skills for graduates already working in software development, covering cloud development, enterprise application development and software engineering to strengthen commercial and entrepreneurial development capability.
Possible careers
Cloud computing developer, mid-level programmer analyst, application developer, cloud developer, data source developer, software quality tester
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via IIE Rosebank College or speak to a student advisor.
Course intelligence for IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Advanced Diploma in Application Development doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. 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 IIE Rosebank. Ask IIE Rosebank directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE Rosebank’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 IIE Rosebank and NSFAS.
