Postgraduate Diploma in Horticulture at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The overall aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Horticulture is to contribute to the enhancement of quality and standards of the green industries with higher level professionally qualified graduates. The Postgraduate Diploma will provide an important level between the Advanced Diploma in horticulture and the Master of Horticulture Science qualification to equip students with the required skills to complete their studies successfully. PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION Currently, South Africa is experiencing severe droughts which are affecting the horticulture and green industries. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Advanced Plant Physiology; Advanced Research Techniques A; Advanced Research Techniques B.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are similar to those for the Diploma in Horticulture, but this qualification opens possibilities for research positions in tissue culture laboratories, new plant development laboratories, seed development companies, medicinal plant research establishments or advanced positions in the management of horticultural establishments such as botanical gardens and plant conservation organisations.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

An Advanced Diploma in Horticulture, BTech in Horticulture or a related qualification at NQF level 7 that includes an appropriate knowledge base in horticulture e.g. four year B or BSc Degree in Horticulture is required as entry requirement with: · At least 60% average at NQF level 7 qualifications or · Two years’ full-time employment in the horticulture industry.

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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