IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication Course Requirements at Varsity College
Varsity College · Faculty of Humanities
The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by Varsity College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time online 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 Arts Honours in Communication at Varsity College
- An appropriate bachelor's degree or advanced diploma of at least 360 credits, with communication, journalism, media studies or public relations as a discipline at NQF Level 7 and an undergraduate research module
- A final-year average of at least 60%, or 55% to 59% if your core communication modules average 60% or more
- Applicants without a research module must complete The IIE Introduction to Research short learning programme
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication is an online honours degree for graduates of communication, media, journalism or public relations. It carries 120 credits at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 98032) in the Faculty of Humanities, with a February intake. You can complete it in one year full-time or two years part-time.
The six modules are:
- Communication Theory
- Contemporary Communication Practices
- Critical Studies
- Strategic Organisational Communication and Leadership
- Research Methodology for the Human Sciences
- Research Project for the Human Sciences
The programme sharpens your theoretical thinking and your ability to plan and lead communication inside organisations, and it takes you through a full research project.
It suits working communicators who want to move into management, and graduates planning to lecture or study further. Because it is online, you can study from anywhere in South Africa. Graduates can go on to the IIE Master of Arts in Digital Communication, the IIE Master of Philosophy in Arts or an MBA.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication
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 Arts Honours in Communication doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Media Consultant. 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 Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Varsity College’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 Varsity College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Emeris postgraduate portal (portal.emeris.ac.za/application/postgrad-contact/ for contact study, or the online portal for distance study). Upload a copy of your ID or passport, a certified academic transcript and a certified copy of your undergraduate qualification. Selection is based on your marks and the programme's specific entry rules, and places are limited, so apply well before the intake.
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- Duration
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time online
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- Check the 2027 postgraduate fee schedule or contact Emeris Online for current fees
- Application deadline
- Check the programme page; most postgraduate programmes start in January or February
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/online/bachelor-of-arts-honours-in-communication, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Varsity College before applying.