IIE Bachelor of Social Science Course Requirements at IIE MSA
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The IIE Bachelor of Social Science is a bachelor's Degree offered by IIE MSA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time 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 Social Science at IIE MSA
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass and at least 50% for English
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass with 50% for English, or a Senior Certificate with endorsement and 50% for English, is also accepted
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate
- If your Grade 12 English is between 40% and 49%, you may be considered with 50% in Grade 11 English
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Social Science focuses on people, society and culture. It is offered on campus at Ruimsig Johannesburg, where social science was a core IIE MSA strength, and at five other Emeris campuses. It carries 360 credits at NQF Level 7 (SAQA ID 122517, code BSSC0701), with a February intake.
You choose one of five major combinations and follow it over six semesters:
- International Studies and Political Studies
- Geography and Environmental Science, and Development Studies
- Psychology, and Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Sociology
- Psychology and Sociology
Modules include Digital and Academic Literacy, sociology, psychology, political science, geography and criminology, depending on your pathway. The degree develops communication, research and analytical skills that are useful in government, NGOs, research organisations and business.
It suits students who want to understand and help solve social problems, from crime and inequality to the environment and international relations. Graduates can apply for honours study, including the IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours at Ruimsig, and later master's degrees or a PGCE.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Social Science
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Bachelor of Social Science doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Research Analyst. 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 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
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 Ruimsig first-year tuition R112 440 (full settlement); 10-month and 24-month plans available.
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for 2027 (R2 000 late fee after this)
- Campus
- Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort
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