Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Science at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The aim of this course is to produce graduates with the theoretical and technological astuteness to adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world and transform it for the better. The qualification enables students to specialise in data science while deepening their understanding of mathematics, statistics, and how data science is built on these two closely related mathematical sciences. By doing so, it prepares the student for career advancement in a data science or data analyst role, as well as for Masters-level studies in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or similar. Offering type listed: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Research Project; Advanced Programming for Data Science; Bayesian Statistics; Convex Optimisation; Machine Learning 5A; Computational Methods.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are similar to those of the Diploma and Advanced Diploma but at a higher level. A graduate of this programme would be prepared to take on a senior-level analyst or data scientist role.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

An Advanced Diploma in Mathematical Sciences or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification, with an average of at least 60% in the exit level subjects.

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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