Diploma in Photography is a one-year diploma course that is designed for students who aspire to become professional photographers.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to evaluation, which includes the successful completion of an assignment (which includes a questionnaire) and a personal interview.
Any additional photographs may be submitted with the assignment.
• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language).
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18.
Assessment procedures:
Applicants with an APS of 18 and more will be invited to prepare a digital photographic portfolio and complete a comprehensive questionnaire.
Particulars of the portfolio will be provided when TUT has received the application.
It is the discretion of the selection panel to call an interview if deemed necessary.
For Applicants with National Certificate(Vocational):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration:
Three years.