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Diploma in Mathematical Sciences

Cape Peninsula University of Technology — Applied Sciences

About this course

29 with Technical Maths. Plus one of: Physical Sciences(4), Accounting(4), Business Studies(4), Economics(4), Geography(4).

Subject requirements

  • English50% minimum
  • Mathematics50% minimum

Note: Pure Mathematics is required (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).

How APS is calculated at CPUT

CPUT uses raw subject percentages, not NSC 1–7 levels. Life Orientation is excluded from all methods. Method 1 (most programmes): sum of best 6 subject percentages ÷ 10 (max 60). Method 2 (Engineering): English + 2×Maths + 2×Physical Sciences + 4th best ÷ 10. Method 3 (Commerce): English + 2×Maths +

Important: APS and subject requirements shown are indicative — always confirm the exact requirements directly with Cape Peninsula University of Technology before applying.