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Diploma in Consumer Science (Food and Nutrition) ECP at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) version of the Diploma in Consumer Science (Food and Nutrition) (qualification code W64039) is offered at the College Street site of Walter Sisulu University. It builds scientific food and nutrition knowledge together with culinary skills for food production, food retail and food service.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Applied Sciences  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Combines science-based food and nutrition theory with practical culinary skills, preparing graduates to create and supply foods that meet changing consumer demands, including commercialisation of indigenous food recipes, products and processes.

Career pathways

Product/recipe developers, food buyers, food production managers, food journalists, market researchers, customer development consultants, food service managers, food and nutrition compliance officers, assistant nutritionists/nutrition advisors and food quality control personnel; graduates may also start their own businesses in the food and beverage industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: English at Level 3 (as a Home Language or First Additional Language) Mathematics at Level 3 Physical Science at Level 4 • A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum achievement in the subjects as follows: E (SG) or E (HG) in English (Second Language) D (SG) or E (HG) in Mathematics D (SG) or E (HG) in Physical Sciences • Applications from international students are considered in terms of institutional equivalence reference document (where required) submission of international qualification to SAQA for benchmarking in terms of HEQF • Mature: Refer to requirements as per WSU’s General Rules & Regulations – Section 1.6 • Prospective students can only be admitted to the programme provided they have achieved an APS

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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