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20 courses found
3 Year Diploma in Fashion Design
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a Diploma pass, adequate English proficiency, and a portfolio demonstrating creative and design ability.
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Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Advanced Diploma Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- Completion of the Diploma in Fashion Design or an equivalent qualification, a portfolio of prior design work, and a panel interview.
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Applied Fashion Illustration and Portfolio Development
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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BA (Fashion Design)
University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years NQF: 7 Entry: APS 25–26
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31
Required subjects
- NSC with APS 25 (with Mathematics) or 26 (with Mathematical Literacy)
- English 5 (60%+)
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Bachelor of Arts in Fashion
STADIO Higher Education · Private College
Type: Bachelor's Degree Duration: 3 years minimum NQF: 7 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- NSC with bachelor's admission and at least 45% English, or STADIO 's own Higher Certificate in Fashion (NQF 5).
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Dip (Fashion Design and Technology)
Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Arts Campus, Pretoria
Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: APS 20
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-03 to 2026-07-31
Required subjects
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English
- Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 20
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Diploma in Fashion
Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Buffalo City, East London
Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: APS 19
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), and at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics, 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy, or 2 (30-39%) for Accounting
- Applicants meeting the minimum requirements undergo a placement evaluation
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Diploma in Fashion Design
Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban
Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate Diploma pass with English and four further 20-credit subjects (no more than one language subject counted).
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Diploma in Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art
Vaal University of Technology · Public University
Type: Diploma Duration: 3 years NQF: 6 Entry: APS 21
NSFAS: Likely NSFAS-eligible Applications: 2026-04-01 to 2026-09-30
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate with English at level 4, and Mathematics at level 2 (30%) or Technical Mathematics at level 2 (30%), or Mathematical Literacy at level 3 (40%), with a combined APS of 21 (Mathematics/Technical Mathematics route) or 22 (Mathematical Literacy route), excluding Life Orientation
- An additional practical interview and portfolio submission is required, and the matric certificate must indicate admission to diploma study
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Diploma: Dressmaking and Pattern Cutting (Fashion Design)
Berea College of Technology · Private College
Type: Diploma Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Evening Wear
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Fashion 101
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Foundation Fashion Illustration and Design Principles
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Foundation Fashion Programme
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Certificate Duration: 1 year Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate, a demonstrated interest in fashion, an interview and a brief creative assessment.
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Higher Certificate in Fashion Design
STADIO Higher Education · Private College
Type: Higher Certificate Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Lingerie
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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National N Diploma: Clothing Production (Fashion Design)
Brooklyn City College · Private College
Type: NATED Certificate (N4-N6) Duration: 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6 NQF: 6 Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
Required subjects
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
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Photoshop Essentials for Digital Fashion Presentations
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Short Course: Digital Fashion Application
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Duration: Several weeks, part-time Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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Vector-Based Drawing Techniques (CorelDraw)
Cape Town College of Fashion Design · Private College
Type: Short Course / Skills Programme Entry: See institution for requirements
NSFAS: Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded
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