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Diploma in Fashion | CPUT

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The purpose of the Diploma in Fashion is to equip learners with the required knowledge and skills associated with a range of career options in the field of Fashion Design such as Fashion Designer, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Illustrator, Stage Production Designer and Fashion Journalist.

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language50%Required
English Home Language50%Required
Mathematics40%Required
Technical Mathematics50%Required
Mathematical Literacy60%Required

Career Prospects

  • A fashion designer creating original clothing and accessory collections for South African retail brands such as Woolworths, Truworths, or emerging local labels.
  • A clothing pattern maker working with manufacturers in the Western Cape or Gauteng textile industry to translate designs into production-ready templates.
  • A fashion buyer or merchandiser sourcing and selecting garments for South African retail chains, balancing local trends with cost and supply chain considerations.
  • A costume designer working in the South African film and television industry, contributing to productions for platforms like eTV, SABC, or Netflix Africa.
  • A fashion entrepreneur launching an independent clothing label or online boutique targeting the growing South African e-commerce and fashion market.

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