Postgraduate Diploma in Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Design (NQF level 8) introduces interdisciplinary awareness in preparation for master's study or advanced contribution to interdisciplinary design teams. It is 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

Interdisciplinary design research (48 credits), design management, digital design and making, social innovation and citizenship and design for sustainable futures (12 credits each), plus electives from service innovation design, materials technology and user experience and user interface design (total 120 credits).

Career pathways

Advanced design practice or Master's study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Advanced Diploma, BTech or Bachelor's degree in a design or design-related discipline at NQF level 7, 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.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/postgraduate/apply

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