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Diploma in Textile Technology (Textile Science and Apparel Technology) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The three-year Diploma in Textile Technology prepares students for careers in the textile industry, covering the manufacture of fibres, yarns and fabrics and their finishing. It is built on a foundation of mathematics, chemistry and physics.

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

What you will study

Students specialise in the dry side (fibre cultivation, yarn production and fabric manufacturing methods) or the wet side (dyeing, printing, finishing, colour physics and polymer chemistry). The programme also covers textile testing, product development and management skills.

Career pathways

Roles in local textile manufacturing operations.

Official programme page

Application information

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.

Duration: 3 years

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

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