IIE Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design is a bachelor's Degree offered by Vega 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.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study IIE Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at Vega
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass, at least 50% for English and either 40% for Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics
- You also need 30% in the language of learning and teaching
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass with 60% for English and 50% for Mathematics (or 60% for Maths Literacy) is accepted
- A Senior Certificate with endorsement or SC(A) bachelor's pass also qualifies
- A cognate higher certificate, 240-credit diploma, advanced certificate or 360-credit diploma can be used for entry
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate
- If your Grade 12 English is between 40% and 49%, you may still be considered with 50% in Grade 11 English
About this course
The IIE BA in Interior Design, taught by Vega School at Emeris, trains you to plan and design interior spaces for homes, shops, offices, hotels and exhibitions. It is a 360-credit NQF Level 7 degree (SAQA ID 87306, code BAID0701), studied full-time on campus over three years with a January intake.
You work on realistic design briefs from first year, combining concept development and drawing with technical construction and technology knowledge, and you study design history and theory alongside studio work.
Modules by year:
- Year 1: Creative Development 1, Design Studies 1, Ideation and Visualisation 1A and 1B, Interior Design 1A and 1B, History of Architecture and Design 1, Interior Design Construction 1
- Year 2: Design Studies 2, Interior Design 2A and 2B, Interior Design Construction 2A and 2B, Interior Design Technology 2A and 2B, Contextual Studies for Interior Design 2
- Year 3: Interior Design 3A and 3B, Interior Design Construction 3A and 3B, Interior Design Professional Practice 3A and 3B, Introduction to Design Research, Contextual Studies in Interior Design 3
The degree suits creative students who also enjoy practical problem-solving and some maths. Graduates can apply for the IIE BA Honours in Interior Design, offered online. Students who finish the Higher Certificate in Creative Development with the right maths elective can articulate into this degree.
Possible careers
Corporate, retail, hospitality, residential or exhibition and event designer, or running your own design business. Further study through the IIE BA Honours in Interior Design.
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Arts 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
IIE Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. 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 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 online through the Emeris undergraduate contact application portal and pay the R500 non-refundable application fee. You will need a copy of your ID (or a certified passport copy for international students) and your latest school report or final Grade 12 results. If you receive an offer, accept it on the portal and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee, which is later deducted from tuition. Applications for 2027 contact study close on 30 October 2026, after which a R2 000 late fee applies.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 tuition R144 720 for first year (full settlement) at Pretoria, Umhlanga, Cape Town and Sandton; monthly plans available. Check the 2027 fee schedule.
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for 2027 (late fee applies after this)
- Campus
- Sandton Johannesburg Campus, Sandton
- Pretoria Lynnwood Campus, Pretoria
- Durban Umhlanga Campus, Durban
- Cape Town City Campus, Cape Town
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-arts-in-interior-design, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.