The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) offers an extensive range of Diploma programmes designed to prepare students for careers in diverse industries, from engineering and technology to design, business, and health sciences. These qualifications combine theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, making graduates industry-ready.
Full List of Diploma Courses at CPUT (2026)
- Diploma in Agricultural Management
- Diploma in Agriculture in Crop Production
- Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma in Architectural Technology
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering
- Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology
- Diploma in Communication Design
- Diploma in Computer Networking and Technical Applications
- Diploma in Construction
- Diploma in Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
- Diploma in Conservation Biology
- Diploma in Dental Technology
- Diploma in Events Management
- Diploma in Environmental Management
- Diploma in Film Production
- Diploma in Financial Information Systems
- Diploma in Fire Technology
- Diploma in Food Technology
- Diploma in Forestry
- Diploma in Geomatics
- Diploma in Graphic Design
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Applications Development
- Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Communication Networks
- Diploma in Information and Communication Technology in Multimedia
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Landscape Architecture
- Diploma in Management
- Diploma in Marine Engineering
- Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechatronics
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
- Diploma in Optical Dispensing
- Diploma in Packaging Technology
- Diploma in Photography
- Diploma in Public Relations Management
- Diploma in Real Estate
- Diploma in Retail Business Management
- Diploma in Sport Management
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Diploma in Town and Regional Planning
- Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
Why Choose a Diploma at CPUT?
Diplomas at CPUT are three-year qualifications that offer a blend of classroom learning and practical training. They are designed to give students the skills employers are looking for and open pathways to further studies or direct entry into the job market.