IIE Bachelor of Social Science Course Requirements at IIE Rosebank
The IIE Bachelor of Social Science is a bachelor's Degree offered by IIE Rosebank for 2027 learners, taking 3 years 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 Rosebank
- Minimum requirements are: NSC/NC(V)/SC(a) - Bachelor's Degree pass with 50%
- SC - Endorsement pass with 50%
- International applicants require a USAf Exemption Certificate meeting a minimum of 50% for English
- An alternate route allows applicants who did not meet the English benchmark in Grade 12 to gain entry if they achieved a minimum of 50% in their final Grade 11 results
- Alternative access routes include: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for applicants with relevant experience (certificates, CV and evidence of work experience required)
- completion of a USAf-approved cognate foundation programme
- transfer admission for students with at least 120 credits from the first year of a cognate degree
- OQSF Level 5 qualifications (minimum 120 credits)
- conditional registration for candidates needing one final module for an appropriate Higher Certificate
- Mature Age admission across four categories for candidates 23+ or 45+
- IEB International Secondary Certificate or American High School Diploma holders meeting specified GPA and test score thresholds
About this course
Develops understanding of people, society and culture through the social sciences, building the analytical thinking and communication skills employers seek, with a foundation for honours or further postgraduate study.
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
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.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE Rosebank. Ask IIE Rosebank directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE Rosebank’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 Rosebank and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via IIE Rosebank College or speak to a student advisor.
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- R33,592 p.a. cash / R38,296 p.a. terms (Blended Learning, all campuses), 2026
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