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Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication Course Requirements at AAA

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Higher Certificate Business & Management
Admission score: APS 20+ (standard NSC-based APS scale)
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The Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication is a higher Certificate offered by AAA for 2027 learners, taking 1 year 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.

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication at AAA

  • National Senior Certificate with diploma endorsement
  • APS of 20 or higher
  • at least 50 percent in language of instruction
  • a pass in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • Mature-age exemption considered for applicants 23 and older

About this course

A one-year qualification introducing basic marketing and communication functions for those entering the field.

Possible careers

Course intelligence for Higher Certificate in 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

Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Brand Assistant. 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 20+, 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.

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply online via aaaschool.ac.za/apply-today/

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Duration
1 year
NQF Level
5
APS / Points
APS of 20 or higher
Fees
2026 tuition of R63,990

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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.