CPUT Courses

The accredited list of all CPUT Short Courses, Courses and Faculties for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and International Student are available below. Choose a Course today at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).

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CPUT Faculties

There are six in total:

Applied Science
Business and Management Sciences
Education and Social Sciences
Engineering and the Built Environment
Health and Wellness Sciences
Informatics and Design

Available Courses at CPUT

The qualifications and certificates offered at the university include the following:

Advanced Diploma
Bachelor’s degrees
Diplomas
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Higher Certificate
Master’s degrees
National Diplomas – these are in a separate category from the regular CPUT diploma courses
National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Certifiable short courses

Each course offered by the university is overseen by one of these governing faculties. The faculties are further divided into departments that manage courses.

1. Applied Science

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is divided into departments that offer the following courses:

Agriculture

Diploma in Agricultural Management
Diploma in Agriculture
National Diploma in Agriculture: Viticulture & Oenology
National Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production
National Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production
National Diploma in Agricultural Management
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture and Crop Production
Bachelor of Technology in Agriculture
Master of Technology in Agriculture
Master of Agriculture

Chemistry

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Extended)
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Bachelor of Technology in Chemistry
Master of Technology in Chemistry
Master of Applied Sciences in Chemistry
Doctor of Technology in Chemistry
Doctor of Psychology (PhD) in Chemistry
Consumer Sciences – Food and Nutrition
Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition (Extended)
Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition
National Diploma in Consumer Science – Food and Nutrition (Extended)
National Diploma in Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
Advanced Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition
Bachelor of Technology in Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
Master of Technology in Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
Master of Technology in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition

Environmental Health

National Diploma in Environmental Health
Bachelor of Environmental Health
Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health
Doctor of Technology Environmental Health

Environmental Management

Diploma in Environmental Management (Extended)
Diploma in Environmental Management
National Diploma in Environmental Management (Extended)
National Diploma in Environmental Management
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management
Bachelor of Technology Environmental Management
Master of Technology in Environmental Management
Master of Environmental Management

Food Technology

Diploma in Food Technology (Extended)
Diploma in Food Technology
National Diploma in Food Technology (Extended)
National Diploma in Food Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology
Master of Technology in Food Technology
Master of Food Science and Technology
Doctor of Food Science and Technology

Horticulture

Diploma in Horticulture (Extended)
Diploma in Horticulture
National Diploma in Horticulture (Extended)
National Diploma in Horticulture
Advanced Diploma in Horticulture
Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture
Master of Technology in Horticulture
Master of Horticultural Sciences
Doctor of Horticulture

Landscape Technology

Diploma in Landscape Architecture (Extended)
Diploma in Landscape Architecture
National Diploma in Landscape Technology (Extended)
National Diploma in Landscape Technology
Advanced Diploma in Landscape Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology in Landscape Technology

Nature Conservation

Diploma in Nature Conservation (Extended)
Diploma in Nature Conservation
National Diploma in Nature Conservation
Bachelor of Technology in Nature Conservation
Master of Technology in Nature Conservation
Master of Conservation Science

Oceanography

National Diploma in Oceanography (Extended)
National Diploma in Oceanography
Bachelor of Technology in Oceanography
Master of Technology in Oceanography

Mathematical Technology

Diploma in Mathematical Sciences (Extended)
Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
Advanced Diploma Mathematical Sciences

Biotechnology

Diploma in Biotechnology
Diploma in Biotechnology (Extended)
National Diploma in Biotechnology (Extended)
National Diploma in Biotechnology
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

Marine Sciences

Diploma in Marine Science (Extended)
Diploma in Marine Science
Advanced Diploma in Marine Science

2. Business and Management Sciences

The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences is divided into departments that offer the following courses:

Accounting

Diploma in Accountancy (Extended Curriculum)
Diploma in Accountancy

Cost and Management Accounting

Master of Management Accounting

Entrepreneurship

Diploma in Entrepreneurship (Extended)
Diploma: in Entrepreneurship
Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Hospitality Management

Diploma in Hospitality and Food and Beverage Management
Diploma in Hospitality and Hotel Management
Diploma in Hospitality Management and Professional Cookery
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Hotel Management
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Food and Beverage Management

Human Resource Management

Diploma in Human Resource Management (Extended)
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development
Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management
Master of Human Resource Management
Doctor of Human Resource Management

Internal Auditing

Master of Internal Auditing
Doctor of Commerce in Internal Auditing

Management

Diploma in Management (Extended Curriculum)
Diploma in Management
Advanced Diploma in Management

Marketing

Diploma in Marketing (Extended Curriculum)
Diploma in Marketing
Advanced Diploma in Marketing
Doctor of Commerce in Marketing

Business and Information Administration

Diploma in Business and Information Administration (Extended)
Diploma in Business and Information Administration
Advanced Diploma in Business and Information Administration
Master of Business and Information Administration

Project Management

Advanced Diploma in Project Management

Public Management

Diploma in Public Administration and Governance (Foundation – Extended Curriculum)
Diploma in Public Administration
Advanced Diploma in Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
Doctor of Public Administration

Retail Business Management

Diploma in Retail Business Management
Advanced Diploma in Retail Business Management
Master of Retail Business Management

Sport Management

Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management (Extended Curriculum)
Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management
Master of Sport Management

Tourism Management

Diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Tourism Management (Extended)
Diploma in Event Management
Diploma in Event Management (Extended)
Advanced Diploma in Event Management
Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management

Printing, Plastics, Packaging

Diploma in Printing Management

Real Estate

Diploma in Real Estate

Operations Management

Diploma in Operations Management
Advanced Diploma in Operations Management

Note that The CPUT recently introduced an applied law course – a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies under the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences.

3. Education and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Education and Social Sciences website has the CPUT teaching requirements for those that want to pursue a career in education. Its departments and courses are as follows:

Further Education and Training (FET)

National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE): Further Education and Training
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): Further Education and Training

General Education and Training (GET)

Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
Advanced Certificate in Education: Multi-Grade / Multi-Age Teaching

Research and Postgraduate Studies

Baccalaureus Educationis: (Hons) (Bed Hons): Educational Management and Leadership
Baccalaureus Educationis: (Hons) (Bed Hons): Teaching and Learning
Master of Education in Education
Doctor of Education in Education

4. Engineering and the Built Environment

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment is divided into departments that offer the following courses:

Building

Diploma in Construction

Clothing Management

Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology
Advanced Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology

Construction Management

Diploma in Construction
Diploma in Construction (Extended)
Advanced Diploma Construction Health and Safety
Advanced Diploma Facility Management
Advanced Diploma in Construction Management
Master of Construction

Engineering: Chemical

Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Extended)
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (PhD)

Engineering: Civil

Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Extended)
Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (PhD)

Engineering: Electrical

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering
Bachelor in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering
Bachelor in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Energy (Coursework)
Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (PhD)

Engineering: Mechanical

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Extended)
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Maritime Studies

Bachelor of Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Nautical Science

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Quality
Master of Engineering in Quality

Quantity Surveying

Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Geomatics (Surveying and Cartography)

Diploma in Geomatics
Bachelor of Geomatics
Master of Technology in Cartography

5. Health and Wellness Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Wellness is divided into departments that offer the following courses:

Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Science (Extended)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Medical Laboratory Science Articulation Program
Master of Science in Biomedical Technology
Doctor of Biomedical Sciences (PhD)

Dental Sciences

Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Dental Technology
Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting

Emergency Medical Sciences

Diploma in Emergency Care
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (Extended Curriculum Program)
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC)
Master of Emergency Medical Care (MEMC)

Nursing Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing
Master of Nursing

Ophthalmic Sciences

Diploma in Opticianry

Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound
Master of Science in Radiography (NQF Level 9)
Doctor of Radiography (NQF Level 9)

Wellness Sciences

Diploma in Somatology
Advanced Diploma in Somatology

6. Informatics and Design

The Faculty of Informatics and Design offers some CPUT part-time courses. Its departmental structure and courses are as follows:

Media Studies

Diploma in Public Relations and Communication
Diploma in Photography
Diploma in Journalism
Diploma in Film Production
Advanced Diploma in Film Production
Advanced Diploma in Photography
Advanced Diploma in Journalism

Architectural Technology and Interior Design

Diploma in Interior Design
Diploma in Architectural Technology
Advanced Diploma in Interior Design (part-time)
Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (part-time)

Applied Design

Diploma in Visual Communication Design
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
Diploma in Product Design
Diploma in Fashion
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Design
Advanced Diploma in Fashion
Doctor of Applied Arts in Design (Ph.D.)

Information Technology

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology: Multimedia Applications
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology: Communications Networks
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology: Applications Development
Advanced Diploma in Information and Communication Technology: Communications Networks
Doctor of Informatics (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Information and Communication Technology

Town and Regional Planning

Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (NQF 6)
Advanced Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (NQF 7)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (NQF 9)

CPUT Short Courses

You can also study short courses in the following fields and receive official certification upon completion:

Administration
Clothing and Textiles
Computers
Engineering
Events
Finance
Health and Wellness
Hotel
Industry-specific skills
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Language and Communication
Management
Maritime and Survival
Media
Production
Public Relations (PR)
Quality Control

Here are the short courses at CPUT:

½ Day HUET
2 Day Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
2 Day Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
2.5 Day Offshore Survival, Firefighting, and HUET Refresher
3 Day Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain
5 Day Offshore Survival. Firefighting, First Aid, and HUET
Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Supply: Chartered Institute in Procurement and Supply
Basic Workstudy
Business Communication
Business Management / Entrepreneurship
Computer Pattern Making and Grading (Gerber)
Computerized Grading (Gerber)
Computerized Marker Making (Gerber)
Credit Management 1
Credit Management 2
Credit Management 3
Cutting Practice: Practical
Cutting Room Management
Cyber Security
Diploma of Procurement and Supply: Chartered Institute in Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Effective Supervisory Management
Electronic Navigation Systems
Electronic Navigation Systems: Operational Level
Enablers of World Class Operations
End-User Computing (Including Microsoft Office)
Ethos and Professional Practice for Specialist Nurses
Event Management
Fabric Knowledge (Workshop)
Fabric Quality Inspection and Faults Classification
Fast Rescue Boat Coxswain (FRB)
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Financial Computing / Basic Bookkeeping Pastel Accounting
Fundamentals in Nursing Research
Garment Costing
Garment Specifications (Workshop)
GMDSS (GOC)
GMDSS (GOC) Refresher
Hospitality Management Block Release Course
Human Resource Management: Overview and Compliance
Human Resource Management 1
ICT Academy Advanced COMNET
ICT Academy Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
ICT Academy Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
ICT Academy Communications Networks
Introduction to Pattern and Garment Technology
Introduction to Public Relations Management
ISO 9001:2015
Labor Relations
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Management 1
Management and Leadership
Manpower Planning and Line Balancing (Workshop)
Manual Grading
Marketing Management
Medical First Aid
Morse Code and Signal (examination only)
Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001:2018
Pattern Development 1
Pattern Development 2
Product and Labor Costing
Production Management
Production Management for Industry
Professional Development for Personal Assistants and Secretaries
Professional Development in Nursing and Health
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply: Chartered Institute in Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Project Management 1
Project Quality
Quality Assurance Techniques
Quality Auditing
Quality Auditing against ISO 19011:2018
Quality Awareness for Supervisors and Operators (In-House Group Training)
Quality Control in Clothing
Quality Control Techniques
Risk Management in Occupational Health Care
Size and Fit (Workshop)
Smart Skills for Supervisors
Stores Management
Supply Chain Management 1 and 2
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (CISC)
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats: Refresher
Textile Testing
Textiles and Fabrics
The Production Development Process (Workshop)
Train the Trainer
Understanding Garment Construction

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