Faculty of

Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology (Robotics).
SAQA ID 80887 NQF level 7

Qualification duration Entry requirements

Full-Time Part-Time 1. South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with
Minimum: 3 years Minimum: 5 years Bachelor degree endorsement.
Maximum: 5 years Maximum: 7 years 2. Or a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 issued by
the Council of General and Further Education and Training
with Bachelor’s degree endorsement.
Qualification description 3. Or a letter or certificate confirming an exemption from
Universities South Africa (USAf ) for any other School
Be part of the next industrial revolution. The specialised nature
leaving results.
of this degree prepares you for work in many areas in the
4. Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Information Technology industry that are related to Robotics
5. Or completion of relevant Foundation Programme along
and Control Engineering.
with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities
South Africa (USAf ).
Robotics is an exciting branch of Information Technology that
6. Or completion of relevant Higher Certificate.
involves the conception, design, manufacture, and operation
7. *A student with Mathematics Literacy (50% or more)
of robots. It primarily deals with the design, construction,
must enrol for, and complete, Introduction to
operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for
Mathematics and Mathematics for Degree Studies B (IT)
their control,sensory feedback, and information processing.
before attempting Mathematics 1A.
A student with Mathematics (less than 50%, but greater
Students will be taught the mechanics, planning and control of
than or equal to 30%) must enrol for, and complete
robots. They will also learn how to build and control
Mathematics for Degree Studies B (FPMIA0) before
autonomous robots using Python and Raspberry pi.
attempting Mathematics 1A (ITMTA1).
This qualification is channelled toward students that are ready
to use the above technologies for the development of
machines that can substitute for humans and replicate human Possible career options
actions.
Career choices for you as a Bachelor of Science in
You will also develop essential skills for the world of work, such Information Technology (Robotics) graduate are varied, and
as analytical and abstract thinking, effective decision-making, employment opportunities exist in both IT and in
self-discipline, being innovative, adapting to change, working business:
in teams and communicating effectively. • Database Administration
• Database Management
• IT Project Management
Qualification accreditation • Robotics Programming
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee
• Robotics Engineering
(HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
• Control Engineering
• Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority
• Cloud Computing
(SAQA).

This qualification is offered at the

following campuses:
• All Eduvos campuses

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document. However, information related, but not limited to, programmes, fees, staff and services described herein is
subject to change. Up-to-date regulatory information and terms and conditions can be found on the website or by contacting us using the contact details contained in this document. www.eduvos.com
Faculty of
Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology (Robotics).
SAQA ID 80887 NQF level 7

Qualification structure
Year 1 Year 3
This year of study lays the foundation for students and During this year students are encouraged to think for
aims to focus on the basic principles of programming themselves. All modules focus mainly on higher-order
with regards to specific software languages, computer thinking and are stated below:
literacy (Microsoft), the fundamentals of hardware and
networking as well as the general knowledge of what IT is • Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach
about. • Industry 4.0
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Advanced Information and Computer Skills • Operating Systems
• Business English • Object Oriented System Analysis and Design
• Computer Network and Security • Project: Python Robotics
• Computer Skills • Soft Skills for IT Professionals
• Human Computer Interaction • Web Development and e-Commerce
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Introduction to Programming
• Mathematics 1A
• Procedural Programming
• Technical Writing and Communication

Year 2
This year of study builds on the foundation of the first year.
More group engagement is encouraged, and focus is
placed on specialised modules that prepare the students
for this specialised stream.

• Control Systems and Applications

• Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
• Database System Design, Implementation and
Management
• Database Management System
• Internet Server Management
• IT Project Management
• Math Fundamentals for Robotics
• Machine Learning Algorithms
• Network Security
• Systems Analysis and Design

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document. However, information related, but not limited to, programmes, fees, staff and services described herein is
subject to change. Up-to-date regulatory information and terms and conditions can be found on the website or by contacting us using the contact details contained in this document. www.eduvos.com