IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Interior Design Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Interior Design is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by Vega for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 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 Interior Design at Vega
- A relevant bachelor's degree or advanced diploma of at least 360 credits
- You need a final-year (NQF Level 7) average of at least 60%, or 55% to 59% with at least 60% in your core discipline modules
- An interior design portfolio is compulsory
- International qualifications need a SAQA NQF Level 7 evaluation certificate
About this course
The IIE BA Honours in Interior Design, offered online by Vega School at Emeris, builds on a first degree in interior design and prepares you for work as a senior interior designer, researcher or lecturer. It is a 120-credit NQF Level 8 qualification (SAQA ID 99784, code HID0801), completed part-time over two years with a January intake.
The course pushes you to question standard approaches and develop your own design methods. It also covers advanced professional practice, including project planning, site analysis, drafting contracts, budgeting and presenting proposals.
Modules:
- Year 1, Semester 1: Interior Design Discourse; Design Research Methodology
- Year 1, Semester 2: Interior Solution Design A; Interior Design Professional Practice
- Year 2: Interior Solution Design B; Design Research Report (year-long)
An interior design portfolio is required. Graduates of the IIE BA in Interior Design can articulate into this programme. After completing it you can apply for a relevant master's degree, such as the IIE Master of Design Leadership, subject to admission requirements.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Interior 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
Good sign: University Lecturer 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 Arts Honours in Interior Design.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Vega. Ask Vega directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Vega’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 Vega and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Emeris online (distance) application portal and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. Postgraduate applicants must upload a certified academic transcript, a certified copy of their completed qualification and a copy of their ID or passport, plus a portfolio or supporting documents where the programme asks for them. Accept your offer on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee to hold your place.
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- Duration
- 2 years part-time (online)
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 online fee R47 840 per year (full settlement) for the 2-year programme; see the 2027 postgraduate fee schedule.
- Application deadline
- January intake
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/online/bachelor-of-arts-honours-in-interior-design, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.