1 year
to complete
NQF 5
qualification level
The Higher Certificate in Web Publishing and Interactive Media is a higher Certificate offered by ADA 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 Web Publishing and Interactive Media at ADA
- Matric or NQF 4 equivalent, and a demonstrated interest in creative and technical work.
What you study
About This Course
Trains students in user interface and user experience design through a live client project and portfolio development for digital design careers.
After you graduate
Careers This Course Leads To
Course intelligence for Higher Certificate in Web Publishing and Interactive Media
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Web Designer appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Higher Certificate in Web Publishing and Interactive Media.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like ADA. Ask ADA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
ADA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
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 ADA and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply at ADA for 2027
Attend an Open Day, apply online, and submit a portfolio.
Ready to apply? This takes you straight to Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts’s own official application page.
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Source: Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts before applying.