IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practices Course Requirements at IIE MSA
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The IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practices is a higher Certificate offered by IIE MSA for 2027 learners, taking 1 year full-time (contact); also offered 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 Higher Certificate in Communication Practices at IIE MSA
- A National Senior Certificate with a higher certificate pass and at least 30% for English
- An NC(V) with a higher certificate pass and 40% for English is also accepted
- A Senior Certificate without endorsement and 33.3% for English also qualifies
- International applicants need a SAQA evaluation showing NSC Level 4 equivalence and the English minimum
About this course
The IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practices builds strong English, communication and digital literacy skills over one year. It is offered at Ruimsig Johannesburg and eight other Emeris campuses, and online. It carries 120 credits at NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 112899, code HCCP0501), with a February intake.
The programme covers interpersonal communication, English language practice, media studies and design thinking, and includes work integrated learning. You also choose a first additional language: Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, isiXhosa or isiZulu.
Modules:
- Semester 1: Applied Communication Techniques, Communication Science 1A: Interpersonal Communication, Digital and Academic Literacies, English Language Practice A
- Semester 2: Design Thinking and Problem-Solving, English Language Practice B, Fundamentals of Media Studies, Work Integrated Learning
Students planning to become teachers take Mathematics Fundamentals instead of Media Studies. The certificate is a useful bridge for school leavers who did not get a bachelor's pass. Graduates can apply to articulate into the IIE Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science, or, with the education modules, into the IIE BEd in Foundation or Intermediate Phase Teaching.
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
IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practices doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Communications Assistant. 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
- 1 year full-time (contact); also offered online
- NQF Level
- 5
- Fees
- 2027 Ruimsig tuition R57 360 for the year (full settlement); online R49 680. 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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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/higher-certificate-in-communication-practices, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with IIE MSA before applying.