IIE Bachelor of Communication Design Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Bachelor of Communication 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 Communication Design at Vega
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass and at least 50% for English
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass with 60% for English is also accepted
- A Senior Certificate with endorsement and 50% for English, or an SC(A) degree pass, also qualifies
- You need at least 30% in the language of learning and teaching (33.3% on the SC)
- 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 be considered with 50% in Grade 11 English
About this course
The IIE Bachelor of Communication Design, offered by Vega School at Emeris, is a studio-based degree for aspiring graphic and visual communication designers. It is a 360-credit NQF Level 7 qualification (SAQA ID 119199, code BCOD0701), studied full-time on campus over three years with a January intake.
The degree covers visual literacy, typography, layout, identity design, illustration, photography, video, web design, packaging and art direction. Design is taught alongside brand and marketing thinking so that you understand why a design works, not only how to make it. Collaborative projects and the Brand Challenge let you work with real brands, and an optional industry immersion is offered.
Modules by year:
- Year 1: Creative Development 1, Design Studies 1, Communication Design 1A and 1B, Communication Design Technology 1A and 1B, Brand and Marketing 1, Illustration 1
- Year 2: Design Studies 2, Creative Collaboration 2A and 2B, Video and Photography, Communication Design 2A and 2B, Brand and Marketing 2, Communication Design Technology 2
- Year 3: Introduction to Design Research, Creative Collaboration 3, Communication Design Technology 3, Communication Design 3A and 3B, Brand and Marketing 3A: Strategy, Brand Challenge, Professional Practice
Graduates can go on to the IIE BA Honours in Design Leadership or the online postgraduate diplomas in Instructional Design or User Experience Design.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Communication 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: Director 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 Communication 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 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 and 24-month plans available.
- 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-communication-design, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.