Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

The admission requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity programme is as follows:

• Achievement of relevant higher education qualifications at the required NQF level
• Proof of prior qualifications which contributes to eligibility in the programme
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or Universities’ South Africa (USA) certification of equivalence
• An Advanced Diploma in Information Technology in the field of Computer Networks or Cybersecurity, or
• A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Information Technology in the field of Communication Networks or Support Services, or
• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, or
• An equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 with specialisation in Computer Networks or Cybersecurity

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as outlined above but have demonstrable equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through work or other life experiences, may apply for alternative access by proving competency through a formal RPL process to be admitted to the programme.

Selections Criteria

For students to be eligible for the programme, they are required to meet the pre-requisites in the admission criteria. The selection criteria for this programme are in accordance with the MANCOSA Admissions and Selections Policy. The selection criteria for study at MANCOSA include one or more of the following:

• Admission is subject to selection
• Candidates are evaluated based on the previous qualification obtained in the field of Cybersecurity

Consideration will be given to candidates who obtained an average of 60% in the previous qualification in Cybersecurity

Who Should Apply?

• Cybersecurity specialists who wish to become managers
• IT specialists aiming to advance their skills and knowledge in cybersecurity

To discover more about this IT course and whether it is the right programme for your career goals, you can speak to an admissions advisor now.

Once you have reviewed the above criteria and, if required, consulted with an advisor about this specialised IT postgraduate diploma, you can proceed to complete your application via our applications portal.