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Diploma in Architectural Technology at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Architecture is the art and science of shaping the built environment, in order to support a sustainable quality of life for its inhabitants. Our course takes pride in nurturing both the knowledge and the social skills required for entering the world of architecture. Our Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes focus on gaining strong creative, technical and practical problem-solving skills in construction methodology, materials and innovative detail design. Offering type listed: FULLTIME - 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 Architectural Design 1; Architectural Literacy 1; Architectural Practice 1; Architectural Technology 1; Environmental Design 1; Architectural Design 2.

Career pathways

The Architectural Technologist will be fit for employment in architectural practice, in both the public and private sectors. She/he may assist senior staff with drawing, detailing, and presentations and by doing site supervision, as well as monitoring and liaising with clients, engineers, municipalities, quantity surveyors and contractors. Once the necessary experience has been gained, and the SACAP Registration is completed, the Architectural Technologist is recognised as competent and allowed to handle small to medium size work independently.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements: Minimum requirements: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with: APS SCORE 30 with M; 32 with ML English (HL or FAL) 4 Mathematics 4 (M) Mathematics Literacy 6 (ML) Technical Mathematics 5 Recommended: Technical Drawing and Design 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.

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