Higher Certificate in Visual Communication Course Requirements at AAA
The Higher Certificate in Visual 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 Visual Communication at AAA
- National Senior Certificate with higher certificate endorsement, at least 50% for English, and a pass in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
About this course
An entry level design qualification building foundational visual design and art direction skills suited to small design or advertising agency roles.
Possible careers
Junior designer, art direction assistant
Course intelligence for Higher Certificate in Visual Communication
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Higher Certificate in Visual Communication doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. 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.
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.
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.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via AAA's application portal.
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- Duration
- 1 year
- NQF Level
- 5
- APS / Points
- APS 20
- Fees
- R64,990 (2026).
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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.