Advanced Diploma in ICT in Multimedia Applications at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The purpose of the qualification is to provide students with an advanced understanding of multimedia applications and to apply the critical competences and skills in multimedia as a specialised field. The Advanced Diploma in Information Technology in Multimedia Applications is designed to produce a graduate with the requisite specialist theoretical and practical skills in the latest technologies and tools employed within the field. This programme will strengthen and deepen the student's knowledge and develop the student's applied competence in analysing, interpreting, understanding and application of multimedia technologies and tools. Offering type listed: PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Informatics and Design | Department: Information Technology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Media and Communications; Media Technology; Multimedia Projects; Professional Development; Research Methodology.

Career pathways

The Advanced Diploma in Information Technology in Multimedia Applications graduates will exit into industry and be able to occupy the following occupations that are multimedia specific: web and multimedia developer; multimedia specialist; digital media specialist; multimedia programmer; graphical programmer; web developer; website architect; multimedia technician; webmaster; graphic and multimedia designers; web designer; digital media designer; instructional designer; interactive media designer; web technician. In addition, graduates may find themselves able to apply their skill sets to the following related occupations: service managers; ICT project manager; data management manager; application development manager; IT manager; ICT trainer; ICT account manager; ICT professional; software and applications developer and analyst; systems analyst; software developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 360 credit Diploma in ICT in the field of specialisation with an average of 60% for the major subjects in the third year of the qualification. A 360 credit National Diploma in IT with an average of 60% for the major subjects in the third year of the qualification. A consonant diploma or degree qualification relevant to the specialisation field or any relevant computer science degree with a minimum of 60% in the final year of the qualification. Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements may be considered for admission based on recognition of prior learning, and/or prior work experience provided there are space available.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply

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