Applied Sciences FACULTY
Start your future career in Environmental Management
Diploma in Environmental Management
creating futures
Are you passionate about the environment?
With a qualification in Environmental Management you will be trained to manage projects that will lessen environmental impacts. You will also be involved in activities such as environmental awareness projects, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are passionate about protecting the environment
District Six Campus
Three years, Mainstream
Four years, full-time (Extended Curriculum Programme). First year subjects offered over two years.
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (3) or Mathematical Literacy (5)
• Physical Sciences (3)
• Life Sciences (4) or Geography (4)
• Any two other subjects (3) except Life Orientation
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 28 with Mathematics; 29 with Technical Maths; and 30 with Mathematical Literacy on the APS for the mainstream. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP): 26 with Mathematics; 27 with Technical Maths; and 28 with Mathematical Literacy.
Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Subject to space, students may be admitted to the ECP if they have at least 40% (3) for Mathematics, 60% (5) for Maths Literacy and 50% (4) for Technical Maths; 50% (4) for Geography or Life Sciences; and any other 2 subjects at 40% (3) except Life Orientation.
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 SUBJECTS
First year
• Calculations and Statistics
• Computer Skills
• Communication Skills
• Environmental Management 1A, 1B
• Environmental Resources 1A, 1B
Second year
• Environmental Chemistry 2
• Environmental Management 2A, 2B
• Environmental Resources 2A, 2B
• Environmental Geology 2A, 2B
Third year
Compulsory subjects:
• Environmental Management 3
• Environmental Resources 3
• Environmental Legislation 3
• Industrial Processes 3
• Environmental Economics
• Professional Environmental Practice 3
• Professional Practice: Work Preparedness Skills
• Environmental Geology 1A, 1B
• Chemistry 1
• Geotechnology 1
• Environmental Microbiology 1
• Geotechnology 2
• Environmental Legislation 2
• Environmental Biotechnology 2
• Environmental Hydrology 2
• Environmental Health & Safety
Electives:
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Geohydrology
• Environmental Geology
• Geotechnology 3
Your on-the-job training
You will complete six months of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at an organisation, such as the City of Cape Town or private environmental companies. WIL takes place during your third year of study.
YOUR FUTURE SELF
Future studies
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Master of Environmental Management
PhD Environmental Management
Future industries
Local, Provincial and National Government departments such as the Department of Environmental Affairs, Tourism and Water Affairs
Environmental consulting companies
Future career
Environmental Manager
Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
Sustainability Consultant
Waste Management Officer
Environmental Auditor
