Diploma in Design and Studio Art at Central University of Technology, Free State

Programme overview

Graduates of this programme are equipped with a versatile, industry-ready skill set, opening doors to a wide array of exciting careers in the dynamic creative industries.

Faculty: Humanities | Department: Design and Studio Art | Duration: 3 years (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include Digital & Multimedia Design; Brand & Visual Communication; Product & Spatial Design; Fine Art & Studio Practice; Creative Entrepreneurship.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification. Required Subjects & Pass Levels: Recommended Subject: Visual Art is highly recommended. Selection Requirement: Candidates must submit a portfolio of their work and attend an interview. All prospective students are subject to a formal selection process. Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification. Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Selection Process: Due to the nature of this programme, all prospective students are subject to a formal selection process, which includes the submission of a portfolio and an interview to assess artistic potential and readiness. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option: Please note: The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) option is available as a separate programme listing (Diploma in Design and Studio Art ECP). Please refer to the specific ECP programme page for those admission and progression requirements.

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.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.

There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

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