Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture | UJ

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

This qualification develops applied competencies in jewellery design, manufacture, and the technical craft of working with precious metals, gemstones, and alternative materials. Students engage with design principles, benchwork techniques, stone setting, casting, and the business of jewellery — preparing graduates for careers in South Africa's established jewellery industry, including Johannesburg's Diamond and Jewellery Park, independent studios, and custom design workshops.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 60%
Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 50%
Technical Mathematics: 40%
APS: 20 with Mathematics OR 21 with Mathematical Literacy OR 22 with Technical Mathematics

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)60%Required
English First Additional Language60%Required
English Home Language60%Required
Mathematics40%Required
Mathematical Literacy50%Required
Technical Mathematics60%Required
Mathematics (NCV) or Mathematical Literacy (NCV)60%Required

Career Prospects

Jewellery Designer – Create unique or mass-market jewellery items.
Jewellery Manufacturer – Produce pieces using contemporary or traditional techniques.
CAD Jewellery Modeller – Develop digital models for design and 3D printing.
Bench Jeweller – Handcraft, set stones, and finish jewellery.
Jewellery Production Assistant – Support design and manufacture processes in commercial studios.

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