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APS 24

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3 years

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The BA Marketing Communication is a bachelor's Degree offered by AAA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years 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.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BA Marketing Communication at AAA

Minimum APS 24 on the standard NSC scale, plus the subjects below. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
  • National Senior Certificate with degree endorsement, at least 50% for English, and at least 40% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • mature age candidates 23 and older may also be considered

See which school subjects open which courses.

What you study

About BA Marketing Communication

A degree focused on marketing strategy, brand positioning and campaign management, combining theoretical grounding with applied marketing skills.

After you graduate

Careers After BA Marketing Communication

Course intelligence for BA Marketing Communication

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

BA Marketing Communication doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Brand Manager. 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.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like AAA. Ask AAA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.

Moderately competitive

Admission chances

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This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. At an admission score of APS 24+, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.

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 AAA and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply for BA Marketing Communication in 2027

Apply online via AAA's application portal.

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Answers

BA Marketing Communication: Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: National Senior Certificate with degree endorsement, at least 50% for English, and at least 40% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy; mature age candidates 23 and older may also be considered. The minimum APS is 24.
This course asks for an APS of 24 on the standard NSC scale. APS is only part of it: you also need the specific subjects above at the level shown, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
The course takes 3 years to complete full time at AAA School of Advertising.
Graduates most often go into Brand Manager, Digital Services Manager and Media Planner.
Applications are made online through AAA School of Advertising's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

What Courses Do I Qualify For in South Africa?

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Your best 6 subjects, marks as a percentage. Life Orientation isn’t counted, in line with the standard APS scale used across the site. Fill in at least 4 to get a score.

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Source: AAA School of Advertising prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with AAA School of Advertising before applying.

Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Minimum APS: 24
  • Fees: R121,990 first year (2026).
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