IIE Bachelor of Arts Course Requirements at IIE MSA
IIE MSA · IIE Faculty of Humanities
The IIE Bachelor of Arts is a bachelor's Degree offered by IIE MSA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time (contact); 3 to 6 years online 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 IIE Bachelor of Arts at IIE MSA
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass and at least 60% for English
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass or Senior Certificate with endorsement, with 60% for English, is also accepted
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate
- If your final English mark is 50% to 59%, you may still be considered based on your Grade 11 English result
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Arts is a broad humanities degree offered at Ruimsig Johannesburg, eight other Emeris campuses and online. It carries 360 credits at NQF Level 7 (SAQA ID 94119, code BAG0701), with a February intake.
You pick two of three disciplines and study them through all three years:
- English and Communication Science
- English and Psychology
- Communication Science and Psychology
All students share a first year that includes Introduction to English Studies A and B, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Introduction to Psychology A and B, and Sociology 1A and 1B. In second and third year the modules follow your chosen pair, covering areas such as literature, organisational communication, journalism, media studies and branches of psychology. The degree has 24 core modules over six semesters.
It suits students who enjoy reading, writing, understanding people and communicating ideas. Graduates can apply for honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas in fields such as psychology, communication, international relations and development studies. Careers in counselling or psychology require further postgraduate study.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Arts
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: Technical Writer 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 IIE Bachelor of Arts.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE MSA. Ask IIE MSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE MSA’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 IIE MSA and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Emeris undergraduate contact portal, choose Ruimsig Johannesburg as your campus and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Upload a copy of your ID (or certified passport for international students) and your latest school report or final Grade 12 results. Accept your offer on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is deducted from tuition, then submit certified documents for final approval. Applications for 2027 close on 30 October 2026, after which a R2 000 late fee applies.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time (contact); 3 to 6 years online
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 Ruimsig first-year tuition R103 560 (full settlement); online R49 680 per year on the 3-year plan. See the 2027 fee schedules.
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for 2027 (R2 000 late fee after this)
- Campus
- Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort
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