How to Pass STA1610: Introduction to Statistics (2025 Guide)

STA1610 is where many students first encounter “real” statistics. Unlike high school, where you could often get by with common sense, this module requires you to understand probability theory, sampling distributions, and the logic of hypothesis testing. The secret to passing STA1610 is knowing which calculator mode to use and understanding the why behind the … Read more

How to Pass INF2611: Visual Programming with Python & PyQt (Guide)

INF2611 is where your programming skills start to look “real.” You stop writing code that just outputs text to a console and start building actual windows with buttons, menus, and input fields. The module uses Python combined with the PyQt framework. The challenge isn’t just knowing Python; it’s understanding how to make Python “talk” to … Read more

How to Pass INF2603: Mastering Databases & SQL (2025 Guide)

INF2603 is often the first time students encounter the “backend” of software development. It moves you away from coding logic (like loops and if-statements) into the world of Data Storage and Design. The module is split into two distinct skills: Design (drawing how data relates) and Implementation (writing the code to manage that data). To … Read more

How to Pass ICT2622: Object-Oriented Analysis (2025 Guide)

ICT2622 acts as the bridge between “Requirements” (what the client wants) and “Code” (what the programmer writes). If you treat this module like a theory subject, you will fail. It is a practical skill module where you communicate using diagrams, not essays. The exam usually gives you a 1-page case study (e.g., “A Hospital Management … Read more

How to Pass COS2626: A Distinction Strategy (Computer Networks)

COS2626 is a practical, heavy-hitting module. Unlike the first-year networks module, which was mostly vocabulary (“What is an IP address?”), this module requires you to be a Network Administrator. You aren’t just learning definitions; you are learning to configure Routers and Switches. You need to understand how to segment traffic, secure the network, and make … Read more

How to Pass COS2614 with a Distinction: A Survival Guide for UNISA Students

COS2614 is the module where C++ “grows up.” You move away from the black-and-white console window of First Year and step into the world of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) using the Qt Framework. But be warned: This module is not just about dragging and dropping buttons. You have to understand the deep architecture behind the … Read more