3 years full-time
to complete
NQF 7
qualification level
The Bachelor of Design specialising in Graphic Design is a bachelor's Degree offered by Inscape 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.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Design specialising in Graphic Design at Inscape
- National Senior Certificate with a pass that allows entry to bachelor's degree study
- Competence in English at NQF level 4
- Mature age exemption according to USAf rules may be considered
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications are assessed under Inscape's admissions policy
- International applicants need a complete or conditional USAf exemption certificate and a valid study permit for the full programme
What you study
About This Course
This three-year Bachelor of Design (SAQA ID 110828) prepares you for a professional career in visual design. The graphic design specialisation spans visual communication, interaction design and motion graphics, so graduates can work across print, screen and moving image.
Throughout the degree you work on industry-style briefs across print, digital and moving-image design, building the conceptual, visual and software skills that agencies expect, and sustainability, ethics and social responsibility are woven through the programme, in line with Inscape's circular design focus.
The study pack covers software, textbooks, a Wacom drawing tablet, stationery and basic equipment. The degree sits at NQF level 7, is taught on campus with a February intake, and leads to postgraduate options including the BA Honours in Design and the Advanced Diploma in User Experience Design.
Inscape describes its programmes as up to 90% practical and taught by lecturers who work in industry. Contact students attend studio classes at a learning hub with workshops, a library and material samples, while distance students learn online; all students get free Wi-Fi on campus and online resources such as LinkedIn Learning and Grammarly.
After you graduate
Careers This Course Leads To
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Design specialising in 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
Bachelor of Design specialising in Graphic Design doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Motion Graphics Designer. 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 Inscape. Ask Inscape directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Inscape’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 Inscape and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply at Inscape for 2027
Apply online from the course page on inscape.ac, which takes you to Inscape's enrolment portal, and pay the R1 000 non-refundable pre-verification fee. Have your ID or passport, school results or NSC, and any post-school transcripts ready; international applicants also need a SAQA evaluation or USAf exemption and a study permit. Pay before 30 September 2026 to secure early-bird 2027 rates, either upfront or with a 10% deposit and 11 monthly instalments.
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Source: Official website: https://www.inscape.ac/courses/bachelor-of-design-specialising-in-graphic-design/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Inscape Education Group before applying.