Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The three-year qualification in Textile Science prepares students for diverse career opportunities in textile industries, including the manufacture of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and their finishing processes. Grounded in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, the program covers a broad spectrum of manufacturing techniques in the first two years, focusing on fiber types, yarn production, and various fabric manufacturing methods. In the final year, students specialize in either the "wet" side—covering dyeing, printing, and finishing chemistry—or the "dry" side, focusing on yarn and woven fabric production.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Textile Science and Apparel Technology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC): English: 4 Mathematics: 4 Physical Sciences: 4 | Senior Certificate (SC): English HG: D English SG: B Mathematics HG: D Mathematics SG: B Physical Sciences HG: D Physical Sciences SG: B | National Certificate Vocational (NCV): English: 50% Mathematics: 60% Physical Sciences: 60%

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.

First-time undergraduate applications for the 2027 academic year must reach the CAO by the closing date of 30 September 2026; some programmes close earlier. Applications are made online through the CAO (www.cao.ac.za). The application fee is R250 (South African citizens) or R300 (international applicants), paid when submitting; the application is active only once payment is received.

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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