Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The subject is intended to prepare students to design, implement, monitor and report on an Integrated Environmental Management project that could be taken from industry or generated in a theoretical environment. The choice of project topic might take a specific field focus within the context of the broader integrated environmental management field. This subject has a lecturer, and each student will have a project supervisor. Offering type listed: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Environmental and Waste Management 5; Environmental Law V5; Environmental Resources Management 5; Research Project 5; Research Techniques for Environmental Mngt 5.

Career pathways

sectors, including government agencies, private industries, consulting firms, and non-governmental organizations. They can work as environmental managers, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability in industries such as mining, energy, and manufacturing. Others may pursue roles as environmental consultants, conducting impact assessments and developing sustainable strategies. The qualification also prepares graduates for positions such as sustainability officers, climate change analysts, waste management specialists, and natural resource managers, all of which contribute to environmental conservation and responsible resource use. Additionally, opportunities exist in policy development, research, and community education, where professionals can influence environmental regulations, advance scientific knowledge, and promote sustainable practices. This qualification equips individuals with the expertise needed to address global and local environmental challenges, making them valuable assets in the growing field of environmental management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A candidate will be considered for admission to this qualification if he/she is in possession of an appropriate HEQSF aligned NQF level 7 qualification of which the major subjects align to the focus of this qualification with a minimum aggregate of 60% upon successful completion.

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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