WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4); AND
• Mathematics (3) OR Mathematical Literacy (5); OR
• Accounting (4)
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 38 for the Diploma, and 35 for the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) on the APS.
Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Subject to space, students may be admitted to the ECP with Mathematics (3), Mathematical Literacy (4), and Accounting (3).
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 Accountancy
Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing
Postgraduate Diploma*
Master of Management Accounting
Master of Internal Auditing
Doctor of Commerce in Internal Auditing
*Subject to approval by education authorities
Future industries
Corporate sector
SARS
Internal audit department (of a company)
Accounting and auditing practices
Manufacturing concerns Future career
Accounting Technician
Tax Technician
Bookkeeper
Assistant Accountant
Cost Accountant
Risk Manager
Internal Auditor
Self-employment
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.