Do you have an eye for great design, and aspire to work in fashion?
Study Fashion Design to hone your skills for your future in fashion. Our graduates are innovative thinkers who contribute to the industry and their communities.
Join a team of dedicated students and highly-qualified staff who are committed to academic excellence and have industry-relevant qualifications.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are creative and have a flair for fashion, style and a love of all aspects influencing clothing design
District Six Campus
Three years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (3); or Maths Literacy (5); or Technical Maths (4)
Recommended:
• Technical Drawing and Design subjects
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 28 with Mathematics and with Mathematical Literacy for the Diploma, on the APS.
Note: All students are required to report to campus on the first day of the academic year, as this is a practical course that is studio-based, and the method of delivery is face-to-face.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR FUTURE
SELF Future studies
Advanced Diploma in Fashion
Postgraduate Diploma in Design
Master of Design
Doctor of Applied Arts and Design
Future industries
Self-employment
Fashion
Media
Publishing
Retail
Future career
Designer
Stylist
Buyer
Garment Technologist
Illustrator
Visual Merchandiser
Wardrobe and Costume Designer for theatre, film and television
Entrepreneur
Pattern Maker
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
