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Cape Peninsula University of Technology Prospectus

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Some programmes do not use APS or an application score (shown as blank or 0). They may select on auditions, portfolios, interviews, or subject rules instead.

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Meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission.

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Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Faculty FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Duration
APS: 26
Requirements

English: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 2, Mathematical Literacy: Level 4. Recommendations: Including one of the following at level 4 (50%) Business Studies, Economics, Accounting and Consumer Studies. Applicants with Technical Maths at level 5 (60%) would be considered.

Diploma in Clothing & Textile Technology (ECP)
Faculty FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Duration
APS: 26
Requirements

English: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 3 or Technical Mathematics: Level 5 or Mathematical Literacy: Level 4.

Additional Information

APS is 26 with Maths (Level 3), or 28 with Mathematical Literacy (Level 4). Further requirements: Online selection test.

Diploma in Operations Management
Faculty FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Duration
APS: 28
Requirements

English: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 3

Diploma in Landscape Architecture (ECP)
Faculty FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Duration
APS: 28
Requirements

English (HL or FAL): Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%), Technical Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 (60-69%), Life Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%). Subject to space, students may be admitted to the Foundation Programme if they have at least 40% (3) for Life Sciences.

Additional Information

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) stream. Minimum APS is 28 with Maths, 29 with Tech Maths, or 30 with Maths Literacy. Additional: Subject to space, students may be admitted to the Foundation Programme if they have at least 40% (3) for Life Sciences.

Diploma in Visual Communication Design
Faculty FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN
Duration
APS: 28
Requirements

English (HL or FAL): 4, Maths (M): 3, Maths Lit (ML): 5, Tech Maths: 4

Additional Information

APS Score: 28 with Maths & Maths Lit. Closing date: 30 September. Technical Maths is not a compulsory subject, it merely caters for TVET students.

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering (Mainstream)
Faculty FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Duration
APS: 30
Requirements

English: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 4, Technical Mathematics: Level 5, Physical Science: Level 4 or Electrical Technology: Level 4, Technical Science: Level 5.

Additional Information

APS Method 2. Recommended: One of CAT (4), IT (4), ELECT (4). Shares requirements with Diploma in Eng Tech in Electrical Engineering.

Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture
Faculty FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN
Duration
APS: 28
Requirements

English (HL or FAL): 4, Maths (M): 3, Maths Lit (ML): 5, Tech Maths: 4

Additional Information

APS Score: 28 with Maths & Maths Lit. Closing date: 30 September. Technical Maths is not a compulsory subject, it merely caters for TVET students.

Diploma in Film Production
Faculty FACULTY OF INFORMATICS & DESIGN
Duration
APS: 30
Requirements

English (HL or FAL): 5

Bachelor of Food Science & Technology (Mainstream)
Faculty FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Duration
APS: 32
Requirements

English (HL or FAL): Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%), Technical Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%), Life Sciences: Level 3 (40-49%), Physical Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%). Additional: Plus any other two subjects (excluding languages) - each at a minimum of a Level 3 pass (40-49%) (corresponding with an APS of 4).

Additional Information

Mainstream stream. Minimum APS is 32 with Maths, or 33 with Tech Maths. ECP is not applicable (N/A) for this program. Additional requirement: Plus any other two subjects (excl. languages) - each at a minimum of a Level 3 pass (40 - 49%) (corresponding with an APS of 4).

Diploma in Management
Faculty FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Duration
APS: 28
Requirements

English: Level 4, Mathematics: Level 2, Mathematical Literacy: Level 4. Recommendations: Including one of the following: ECO, BUS, ACC (no rating required).

Additional Information

APS is 28 for students with Mathematics (M), and 30 for students with Mathematical Literacy (ML). Part-time applicants must provide a letter of full-time employment and preferably have relevant practical (supervisory, management) experience.

Important Notice

"MEETING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE. FINAL SELECTION IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES, ACADEMIC RESULTS AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE."

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