Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication at AAA 2027

APS 20

minimum admission score

1 year

to complete

NQF 5

qualification level

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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.

Do you qualify

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

Minimum APS 20 on the standard NSC scale, plus the subjects below. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.

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

See which school subjects open which courses.

What you study

About Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication

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

After you graduate

Careers After Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication

Brand Assistant Public Relations Account Executive

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

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.

Step by step

How to Apply for Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication in 2027

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

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Answers

Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication: Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: 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. The minimum APS is 20.

This course asks for an APS of 20 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 1 year to complete full time at AAA School of Advertising. It sits at NQF level 5.

Graduates most often go into Brand Assistant and Public Relations Account Executive.

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?

Enter your own subject marks and we'll show you real courses you're likely to qualify for, right now, plus what those courses tend to lead to: how in-demand the work is, whether NSFAS is likely to fund it, and how competitive admission is.

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.

Similar options

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

Qualification: Higher Certificate
Duration: 1 year
NQF level: 5
Minimum APS: 20
Fees: 2026 tuition of R63,990

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