Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design at Cape Town Creative Academy

Programme overview

SAQA ID 93546, NQF Level 7. Brings together graphic design, animation, web design, environmental design, publication design, illustration and photography to equip visual communicators.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Electives: two chosen in second year and one in third (creative coding, animation, product development lab, illustration, photography, 3D visualisation).

Career pathways

Identity and brand design, packaging, publication design, photography, illustration, art director, social media creator, exhibition, environmental and website design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 22. National Senior Certificate with an APS of at least 22 (degree entry requires matriculation exemption); English in matric (first or second language) with a minimum of 50%; selection-based with a portfolio of five art or design projects. Applicants over 23 without exemption may apply via RPL.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 165,600 a year (2027). First-year total fees for South African and SADC citizens, including registration costs (R10 000 tuition fee deposit, R5 000 software licence, materials levy); full 120-credit load. Upfront settlement discounts of 5-9% available; monthly instalments Feb-N Source

International applicants: ZAR 185,600 a year (2027). First-year total fees for international students, including registration costs (software licence, materials levy) and the R20 000 Year 1 international levy for students outside SADC; full 120-credit load. Upfront settlement discounts of 5-9% available. Source

Classes start in February; tuition instalments run February to November.

The application fee is R1000 and non-refundable; applying and registering within 30 days of application by 31 October qualifies for the early bird discount. Admission is selection-based and requires a portfolio, an NSC with an APS of at least 22, and English at 50% minimum.

Apply through the official page: https://ctca.ac.za/applications/

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