Advanced Diploma in Mathematical Sciences at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Mathematical Sciences provides students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, skills, and practical experience in mathematics, statistics, data science, and an elective stream of application (Applied Science or Business). The course aims to prepare students for the workplace as quantitative, analytical problem solvers but also, for postgraduate studies in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, or similar. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: Mathematics and Physics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Machine Learning & Data Science 4; Mathematical Statistics; Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra; Non Linear and Partial Diff Equations; Numerical Methods 4; Principles of Mathematical Analysis.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are similar to those of the Diploma but at a higher level. Jobs such as Data Analyst, Risk Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Data Scientist, Programmer, and many others in the business intelligence and data analytics space is among those available to graduates.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A Diploma in Mathematical Sciences or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification, with an average of at least 60% in the exit level subjects.

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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