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Advanced Diploma in Interior Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The part-time and full-time Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (AT) and the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design (ID) programmes are offered in parallel. These qualifications comprise a flexible, online, blended learning design, with on-campus block weeks each term, supplemented by online sessions during the remainder of the term. Part-time students have four one-week blocks per year (one per term) and full-time students have eight one-week blocks per year (two per term). Offering type listed: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Environmental Design 4; Interior Design 4; Interior Literacy 4; Interior Practice 4; Interior Technology 4.

Career pathways

After obtaining the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design, you can apply for a Postgraduate Diploma in Design, followed by a Masters. The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for the design process and the application of construction and interior technology. The main activities associated with this field are the production of drawings, detailing, presentation of drawings, site supervision and monitoring and liaison with clients, architects, architectural technologists, engineers, municipalities, quantity surveyors and contractors. Once the necessary experience has been gained, the Senior Interior Designer should be able to handle small to medium size work independently

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants include all Interior Design or Architectural Technology Diploma graduates, or Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology graduates. All graduates require a minimum of 60% average, for all of their third year subjects for acceptance into the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design. The minimum requirement for admission into this programme is a three year (360 credit): - Diploma or National Diploma in Interior Design - Bachelor of Building Arts degree - Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Diploma or National Diploma in Architectural Technology - Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology Administrative information Portfolio of evidence (PoE), comprising work, academic and personal portfolios, will be requested if students apply with a qualification in which they received less than 60% overall average. What are the requirements for International students? International students who do not reside in South Africa, do not need student visas because they will be spending less than a total of 30-days in South Africa. For this purpose, ask for the Departmental letter to submit to the International office to confirm this. Make sure to liaise with the International Office. International students must also make sure to validate their undergraduate international qualifications with the necessary SAQA documentation. Can I study the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design whilst working? Yes, the two-year, part-time Advanced Diploma was designed to accommodate mature and working professionals, through its flexible, blended and online learning design. The two-year part-time students, are encouraged to obtain work in an Interior Design or Architectural Design practice, and to be mentored by an IID registered professional or a SACAP registered candidate/professional. The student and employer sign a Memorandum of Agreement, which allows the student to attend the four compulsory, on campus block weeks during each study year and it includes the attendance of weekly lunch-time online sessions. The two-year, part time students will complete 50 credits in year 1. The two-year, part time student will complete 70 credits in year 2. The full-time students are expected to study full-time. The full-yime Advanced Diploma in Interior Design covers the full 120 credits within one year of study. Part Time and Full Time Structure Module Fee Structure: Advanced Diploma in Interior Design - PART TIME [Offering: Two-years part-time PT] PART TIME STRUCTURE: Classes: Four x 40 hour on campus block weeks. One block week per term, supported by interim online lectures and mentorship. Year 1 Year One subjects for part-time Advanced Diploma in Interior Design INTERIOR LITERACY 4 (10 credits) INL470S PT INTERIOR PRACTICE 4 (20 credits) INP470S PT ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 4 (20 credits) END470S PT Year 2 Year Two subjects for part-time Advanced Diploma in Interior Design INTERIOR DESIGN 4 (35 credits) IND470S PT INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY 4 (35 credits) INT470S PT Module Fee Structure: Advanced Diploma in Interior Design - FULL-TIME [Offering: One-years full-time FT] FULL TIME STRUCTURE: Classes: Eight x 40 hour on campus block weeks. Two block weeks per term, supported by interim online lectures and mentorship. Full year INTERIOR LITERACY 4 (10 credits) INL470S FT INTERIOR PRACTICE 4 (20 credits) INP470S FT ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 4 (20 credits) END470S FT INTERIOR DESIGN 4 (35 credits) IND470S FT INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY 4 (35 credits) INT470S FT

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.

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