Doctor of Applied Arts in Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Doctor of Applied Arts and Design develops a high level of knowledge in a specialised design field and the competence to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge, underpinned by advanced theoretical and applied knowledge. Offered full-time or part-time on the District Six campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Informatics and Design | Department: Applied Design (Design Postgraduate Studies) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Research project and dissertation.

Career pathways

Advanced design research and practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master of Technology or Master of Design degree in a design or design-related discipline at NQF level 9, or access through RPL.

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.

Doctoral applications for 2027 close on 15 March 2027 for national and international applicants. Applicants must first identify a research topic and available supervisor.

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/postgraduate/apply

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