Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation Course Requirements at CPUT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology · Department of Accounting Sciences
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation is a postgraduate Diploma offered by CPUT for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Full-time, block release: 2 years. to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation at CPUT
- An appropriate Advanced Diploma with Advanced Taxation as a prerequisite subject and an average of 60% for the overall programme
- or a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with Taxation at third-year level (NQF7)
- or a BTech in Taxation (or equivalent) with an average of 60%
- or a BCom degree or equivalent with Taxation 3 as a subject and an average of 60% in the final year
- Holders of the General Tax Practitioner designation (NQF level 7-8, via SAIT) with a completed SAIT evaluation examination are also considered
About this course
This District Six diploma prepares graduates to work as Tax Practitioners and, with experience, Tax Advisors, including at government departments such as SARS and the Treasury. It supports membership of relevant professional tax bodies and can lead toward establishing a private accounting, taxation or company secretarial practice. Graduates can progress into the Master of Business and Management Sciences in Taxation at NQF level 9.
Course intelligence for Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. 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
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Postgraduate Diploma like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
CPUT’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
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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- Duration
- Full-time, block release: 2 years.
- NQF Level
- 8
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Source: Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2027 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences Postgraduate Diploma Prospectus, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cape Peninsula University of Technology before applying.