BA Degree: Graphic Design Course Requirements at GDC
Greenside Design Center College of Design
The BA Degree: Graphic Design is a bachelor's Degree offered by GDC 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.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BA Degree: Graphic Design at GDC
- NQF 4 with 50% in English and a bachelor's pass, or completion of GDC's Higher Certificate (NQF 5).
About this course
A degree level programme developing advanced graphic design, branding and digital design skills, building toward professional design practice.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for BA Degree: Graphic Design
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 BA Degree: Graphic Design.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like GDC. Ask GDC directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
GDC’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 GDC and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online or schedule a consultation appointment.
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
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Source: Greenside Design Center College of Design prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Greenside Design Center College of Design before applying.