DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN

PURPOSE

The Diploma in Fashion Design covers all aspects necessary to meet the increasingly sophisticated and technologically advanced needs of a Creative Practitioner within the fashion design context and industry. It also covers all day-to-day activities and skills required of a successful fashion designer. Students are trained and exposed to related roles and job opportunities in the fashion design practice, textiles, editing/journalism, styling, fashion design retail and the apparel industry.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the Diploma in Fashion Design, applicants must:

• be older than 18 years of age at registration
• have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) at NQF level 4 issued by Umalusi OR
• have a National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) level 4 issued by Umalusi OR
• have a Grade 12 or recognised equivalent qualification certified by Umalusi or an international equivalent examination board.

Applicants of 23 years and above who do not meet the admission requirements may also be admitted based upon their workplace experience and Academy-specific entrance assessments and interviews.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Applicants applying to study in 2026 will be required to make an application fee payment.

Applicants must provide:

1. A Certified copy of your academic transcripts or latest school report
2. Two (2) Written references – 2 Written references and the contact details of these 2 people (not family or friends).
3. A Certified copy of your ID/Passport
4. Application Fee: R250.00

APPLICATION FEE

Applicants applying to study in 2026 will be required to make an application fee payment.

The application fee of R250.00 for the Diploma in Fashion Design is payable to the following banking details with the following reference:

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