Diploma in Mathematical Sciences at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences offers a unique opportunity for students with an aptitude for mathematics to follow careers based on mathematics and statistics. It focusses on the analytical and computational skills necessary for problem solving tasks in two areas of application: Applied Science and Business. The programme caters for students with a science background (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences), as well as students with a business (Economics) or social (Geography) background. Offering type listed: FULL-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 Communication Skills; Computer Skills; Mathematics 1A: Calculus & Linear Algebra I; Statistics 1A: Probability & Summary Stats; Data Management; Mathematics 1B: Calculus & Linear Algebra Ii.

Career pathways

Jobs such as Data Analyst, Risk Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Data Scientist, Programmer, and many others in the business intelligence and data analytics space are within reach for graduates. Students can also qualify as educators at primary or secondary level by completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (one additional year of study).

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with: • English (4) • Mathematics (4) or Technical Mathematics (5) o Mainstream: (4) in one of the following subjects: Physical Sciences, Geography, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics o Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP): (3) in one of the following subjects: Physical Sciences, Geography, Accounting, Business Studies, or Economics The department uses an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. The following scores apply: • Mainstream: 28 (29 with Technical Mathematics)

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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