All six are at public universities — DUT, TUT and UJ — and I meet the published entry requirements for each, verified against the official 2027 prospectuses.
Why these six — in my own words
For the past year I've been building things every day — websites, small apps and AI tools — and designing all of it myself. That taught me what I actually enjoy: making things that look right and communicate clearly, and understanding how a business runs behind the scenes so it can run better. The design courses match the first part. The information, supply chain and operations courses match the second. None of these are compromises — each one is the formal version of something I already do by choice.
Durban University of Technology · Durban
Bachelor of Design: Visual Communication Design
A full Bachelor's degree in design for brands and communication — visual identity, layouts, digital and print design, campaign work. Entry is by portfolio and interview.
Leads to: brand designer, digital designer, art director; design studios, agencies and company marketing departments.
meets entry requirements ✓degree
Tshwane University of Technology · Pretoria
Diploma: Supply Chain Management
How companies buy, move and manage goods and services — procurement, logistics, warehousing, supplier contracts and negotiation.
Leads to: procurement officer, supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator; in demand across construction, engineering, mining, retail and government.
meets entry requirements ✓
Durban University of Technology · Durban
Diploma: Business & Information Management
Where business meets information systems — managing a company's information, processes and systems, and analysing how the business runs so it can run better.
Leads to: business analyst, information manager, systems coordinator — one of the most in-demand business roles in the country.
meets entry requirements ✓
Tshwane University of Technology · Pretoria
Diploma: Integrated Communication Design
Design for brands and communication, built through daily studio practice — visual identity, typography, layouts, digital design and campaign work.
Leads to: brand designer, digital designer, art director; studios, agencies and marketing departments. Note: this one's applications close 31 July.
meets entry requirements ✓
University of Johannesburg · Soweto campus
Extended Diploma: Small Business Management
Starting, running and growing a business — business planning, small-business finance, operations and growth, with a foundation year built in.
Leads to: business development, general management, or building and running a venture.
meets entry requirements ✓
Durban University of Technology · Durban
Diploma: Operations Management
How organisations deliver their work efficiently — planning, productivity, quality management, workflow and project coordination.
Leads to: operations coordinator, then operations manager; applies across engineering, manufacturing and services.