Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation is a specialised qualification designed for graduates with a broad commerce background who wish to develop advanced knowledge and practical expertise in taxation and pursue a rewarding career as a tax professional. This qualification combines theoretical knowledge with practical, case-based learning to develop advanced tax expertise. (NQF 8, SAQA ID 124605, 120 credits.)

Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Intake: 8 February 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Introduction to Taxation, Personal Income Tax and Payroll, Personal Income Tax and Life Events, Corporate Taxes, Indirect Taxes, Application of Accounting and Tax Principles, International Tax, Wealth Tax Administration and Advice.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

As applicants may enter the programme with different undergraduate majors and levels of taxation knowledge, admission will be assessed based on prior academic achievement and, where applicable, relevant work experience.

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.

Next start dates: Financial Planning 12 January 2027; Investment Management 19 January 2027; Accounting (CTA) and Risk Management 1 February 2027; Taxation 8 February 2027; Banking, Business Administration and Public Administration 9 February 2027.

Admission closing dates are set per programme in the programme timetable and on each programme page. Late applications are only considered for the following semester. Application reviews are completed within five days for career-aligned programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.milpark.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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