Postgraduate Diploma Futures Studies
Acquire the strategic foresight to help create a better future
Our PGDip Futures is designed around you
Join the blended learning cohort (online or on-campus) or modular cohort (on campus)
Choose 1 year, or 2 years of study
Choose 4 of the 7 foundation phase modules based on the specialisation you desire
Gain credits towards our MBA
Switch to a different PGDip after Year 1 if you have the required foundation phase modules
Complete a second PGDip by only doing the specialisation modules
Why apply for our PGDip Futures?
- Design the future you want: Build your career as a professional futurist by enhancing your understanding of the possible changes in your organisation’s long-term future based on a holistic view of the social, ethical, political, technical, economic and other forces shaping the future.
- Make strategic long-term decisions: Acquire the foresight and tools to make better future-oriented decisions, mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
- Gain a unique skill set: This internationally accredited PGDip is the only programme of its kind presented in Africa, and one of only a few in the world. Passed at a certain level, it can give you access to the MPhil Futures Studies.
- Study while you work: The PGDip’s flexible design enables you to choose the format (blended learning or modular) and duration (one year or two years), making it easier to learn while you earn.
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Choose from two flexible learning formats
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BLENDED LEARNING CLASSES |
MODULAR CLASSES |
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Late-afternoon classes once a week for those doing their PGDip over 1 year, or once every fortnight for those doing their PGDip over 2 years. The blended learning classes are presented online and on campus. Classes are presented on Wednesday afternoons (16:00–20:15), and for some foundation modules on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons (16:00–20:15). Advantages: Study while you work with the flexibility of digital class attendance, which means minimum time away from work, and less travel and accommodation costs. |
Four full blocks of classes spread over the year if you are doing the 1-year PGDip (i.e. morning and afternoon classes from Monday to Friday), or four blocks of either morning or afternoon classes per year if you are doing the 2-year PGDip (i.e. morning or afternoon classes from Monday to Friday). Advantages: Study while you work with in-class experience and focused studies. Working with your classmates in a face-to-face environment adds another dimension to collaborative (peer-to-peer) learning and network building. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
What you need to apply
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 2 years of experience in strategic management or strategic planning
- Recognition of prior learning
- Application fee
- Certified copies of your academic records
- Certified copies of your degree certificates
- Copy of your ID/Passport
- Comprehensive CV indicating your work experience.
- Verification consent form
- Motivational essays
- Highly recommended: Proficiency in English.
Application deadlines
- South Africans: 30 November
- SADC + rest of world applicants: 15 November
- Recognition of Prior Learning applicants: 31 October
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