Diploma in Tourism Management (Extended) Course Requirements at CPUT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Department of Tourism & Event Management
The Diploma in Tourism Management (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 Tourism Management (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 4, plus one of Tourism, Economics, Hospitality Studies, Business Studies, Accounting, Consumer Studies, History or Geography (no minimum symbol specified for this subject). Applicants must submit a motivation letter explaining their reasons for applying and their understanding of the industry and career prospects.
About this course
This extended diploma covers the same broad tourism curriculum as the standard programme, over an additional foundational year for students who do not meet the standard entry score. It suits outgoing students interested in travel who enjoy working with people, leading to similar careers as travel agents, tourist guides, and roles in accommodation, transport, travel planning and marketing.
Possible careers
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).
Course intelligence for Diploma in Tourism Management (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
Good sign: Tour Guide appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Diploma in Tourism Management (Extended).
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.
- 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.