Diploma in Public Administration (Extended) Course Requirements at CPUT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Department of Public Administration & Governance
The Diploma in Public Administration (Extended) is a diploma offered by CPUT for 2027 learners. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Diploma in Public Administration (Extended) at CPUT
- National Senior Certificate with English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at level 4, Mathematics at level 2 or Mathematical Literacy at level 3, plus one of Economics at level 2 (30%), Business Studies at level 2 (30%), or Accounting at level 2 (30%).
About this course
This extended diploma covers the same public sector curriculum as the standard programme, spanning service delivery, governance, policy and financial management, over an additional foundational year for students who do not meet the standard entry score. It suits students motivated by public service and ethical conduct, leading to similar opportunities across national, provincial and local government, public entities and non-profits.
Possible careers
Local Government Officer, Municipal Administrator, NGO Programme Officer, Policy Officer, Public Administrator
Course intelligence for Diploma in Public Administration (Extended)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Diploma in Public Administration (Extended) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Local Government Officer. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
As a Diploma at CPUT, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
Meeting the requirements at an admission score of APS 24+ doesn’t guarantee a seat here, demand for this course tends to outstrip the places available, especially closer to the closing date. Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with CPUT and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via CPUT's application system at www.cput.ac.za (or the exact URL if stated in the document).
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 May 2026
- Close: 31 August 2026
Dates anticipated for 2026 - confirm with CPUT directly nearer the time.
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Source: cape-peninsula-university-of-technology.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cape Peninsula University of Technology before applying.