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Diploma in Information Technology (R12)

Graduation Criteria

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 120 modular credits (MC) or equivalent of 30 modules. Students should complete the programme within three years of enrolment, if they successfully enrol for an average of five modules (total of 20 MC), or its equivalent, per semester.

How the Modular Structure Works
Modules at the Republic Polytechnic fall into a few broad categories, as depicted in the table below. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma, you must complete all the compulsory modules and a specified number of modules from selected categories. These have been summarised in the following table:

Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DIT

Module Category Number of modular credits required for graduation
General 32
Discipline 36
Specialisation 16
Elective 4
Freely Chosen 4
Industry Orientation Programme 28
Total 120
Modules

There are General, Discipline-specific and Specialisation-specific modules.

General modules aim to help you prepare the ground for generic skills such as cognitive, linguistic, entrepreneurial and personal development skills, as well as equip you with the foundational knowledge of culture and technical communication.

Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge of Information Technology. Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area within Information Technology which you have chosen to pursue.

Freely Chosen Module
Lastly, one (4 MC) of the thirty modules can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at the Republic Polytechnic.
Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)

This is designed to give students first-hand experience of the work environment. It will provide an opportunity for learning through the application of the skill sets, techniques and classroom knowledge gained through real life situations.


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