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Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation Science at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The PG Dip in Conservation Science aims to provide an opportunity for mature professionals to deepen their knowledge of the scientific underpinning of their profession. The primary purpose of the qualification is to enable working professionals to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current thinking, practice and research methods in an area of specialisation. Offering type listed: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Conservation Biology; Conservation Science Techniques; Ecological Theory; Philosophy of Science; Research Project; Statistics for Conservation Science.

Career pathways

Graduates in the Master of Conservation Science can pursue research careers in several conservation related fields eg. climate change, terrestrial biodiversity, aquatic biodiversity, environmental management, wildlife management, conservation ecotourism, environmental education, pollution control, estuarine management

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Advanced Diploma (60%) in Nature Conservation or equivalent degree.

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.

Postgraduate diploma applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026 for both national and international applicants; applications open on Monday, 11 May 2026.

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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