IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours Course Requirements at IIE MSA
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The IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by IIE MSA for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours at IIE MSA
- An appropriate bachelor's degree or advanced diploma of at least 360 credits, with NQF Level 7 modules in the discipline you want to specialise in
- A foundation research module at undergraduate level is preferred
- You need a final-year average of at least 60%, or 55% to 59% with at least 60% in core modules
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours is a one-year, full-time postgraduate degree taught at the Ruimsig Johannesburg campus. It carries 120 credits at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 90937, code HOSS0801), with a February intake.
It is aimed at strong graduates who want to do advanced social research or policy work. You train in research methods and complete an independent research project with a supervisor, which prepares you for master's research.
You specialise in one of six disciplines:
- Communication and Media Studies
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Geography and Environmental Science
- International Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
Each specialisation has six NQF Level 8 modules: Research Methodology for the Human Sciences, Meta-theories and Knowledge Production, two or three theory modules in your discipline, and a Research Project for the Human Sciences.
Graduates can go on to master's degrees such as an MA in development studies, industrial sociology, international relations or gender studies, a Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work (with bridging), urban and regional planning, or a PGCE to teach.
Possible careers
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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: Policy Analyst 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 Social Science Honours.
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 through the Emeris postgraduate contact portal (or the distance portal if you choose online study) and pay the R500 application fee. Upload a certified academic transcript, a certified copy of your completed qualification and your ID or passport. Accept your offer and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee to secure your place; the undergraduate late fee does not apply to postgraduate applications.
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- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 Ruimsig tuition R106 080 for the year (full settlement) or R11 700 x 10 instalments.
- Application deadline
- February intake; apply before the start of the academic year
- Campus
- Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-social-science-honours, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with IIE MSA before applying.