IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics Course Requirements at Varsity College
Varsity College · Faculty of Science and Technology
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Varsity College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time (contact or online); 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics at Varsity College
- A bachelor's degree at HEQSF Level 7, an advanced diploma or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- A background in programming, databases and statistical or numerical methods, or at least three years' data analytics experience, or completion of the required prerequisite modules
- International applicants need a SAQA evaluation certificate
About this course
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics teaches graduates how to turn raw data into useful insights. It is a 120-credit IIE qualification at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 117788) from the School of Computer Science, offered full-time at the Sandton, Durban North and Cape Town Newlands campuses and online, with a two-year part-time online option. The intake is in February.
The modules cover:
- Data Analytics 1 and 2
- Statistical and Mathematical Analysis
- Programming for Data Analytics 1 and 2
- Data Science Concepts
- Research Methodology in ICT
- a year-long Research Project
You work with statistics, programming and data tools to clean, analyse and visualise data, and complete a project that answers a real data question.
The diploma suits graduates in IT, commerce, science or engineering who already have some programming, database and statistics background, or at least three years' experience in data work. Graduates can apply for the online IIE Master of Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management.
Possible careers
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Job market outlook
Good sign: Data Scientist 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics.
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 (contact or online); 2 years part-time online
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 tuition R93 340 full settlement for the 1-year route (contact or online); R30 120 a year on the 2-year online route
- Application deadline
- Check the programme page; most postgraduate programmes start in January or February
- Campus
- Sandton Campus, Sandton
- Durban North Campus, Durban
- Cape Town Newlands Campus, Cape Town
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/postgraduate-diploma-in-data-analytics, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Varsity College before applying.