Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Course Requirements at CTCFD
Cape Town College of Fashion Design
The Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design is an advanced Diploma offered by CTCFD for 2027 learners, taking 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time to complete. 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 Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design at CTCFD
- Completion of the Diploma in Fashion Design or an equivalent qualification, a portfolio of prior design work, and a panel interview.
About this course
A postgraduate pathway qualification allowing specialisation in a chosen design field, including an industry internship, portfolio development and a research project.
Possible careers
Senior fashion designer, design specialist, fashion entrepreneur
Course intelligence for Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design 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 does not usually fund students at private institutions like CTCFD. Ask CTCFD directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
CTCFD’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 CTCFD and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply with a portfolio review and interview.
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- Duration
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 7
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Source: Cape Town College of Fashion Design prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cape Town College of Fashion Design before applying.