Diploma in Fashion Design at Durban University of Technology

Entry requirements

NSC with diploma entry and at least 20 points: English 3 and three 20-credit subjects at 3 (not more than one language), plus one further recognised 20-credit subject at 3. Mathematical Literacy and Visual Arts or Engineering Graphics and Design are recommended but not required. Senior Certificate: English D (HG) or E (SG). NCV Level 4: 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and 60% in three vocational subjects. Selection is by academic merit and a ranking system. Candidates complete a departmental entrance test (drawing, design, writing and basic numeracy) and present a portfolio of at least 10 recent, relevant fashion or art-related works, such as garments, fashion drawings, art sketches or embellished garments, for evaluation in an in-depth interview. Portfolios are not posted to the Department or CAO, and electronic portfolios or photographs are not accepted. Mature-age route (DUT rule G7): applicants without the standard school-leaving qualification may be admitted if they turn 23 in the first year of registration and have at least three years' appropriate work experience and/or demonstrate capacity through a Senate-approved assessment (SATAP, Academic Literacies and English for Academic Purposes and/or a department-set written assessment); applications on this basis are due at least four months before the academic year starts.