IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Building Course Requirements at Vega

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The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Building is a postgraduate Diploma 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Building at Vega

A relevant NQF Level 7 bachelor's degree, an advanced diploma or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
International qualifications need a SAQA evaluation certificate
Alternative admission options are available through student recruitment

About this course

This online IIE Postgraduate Diploma from Vega School is designed for graduates and working professionals who want to move into brand leadership but do not have an undergraduate background in marketing or brand communication. It is a 120-credit NQF Level 8 qualification (SAQA ID 111309, code PDBB0801), completed part-time over two years with a January intake.

The programme explains what a brand is, how brands are built and why brand communication drives business growth. You take part in a live brand challenge for a real client and complete a research component that can prepare you for master's study.

Modules by semester:
- Semester 1: Brand and Business
- Semester 2: Principles of Brand Building; Brand Contact and Communication
- Semester 3: Channel Planning and Digital Media; Research Methodology
- Semester 4: Integrated Planning for Brand Building

Study is online and needs a reliable internet connection, a laptop or desktop with a webcam, and 5 to 10 GB of data a month. Exams are written online or at exam centres according to the assessment schedule. Graduates can apply for the IIE MA in Creative Brand Leadership.

Possible careers

Marketing Coordinator, Product Manager

Course intelligence for IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Building

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Building doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Marketing Coordinator. 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.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

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.

More accessible

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 R38 820 per year (full settlement) for the 2-year programme; see the 2027 postgraduate fee schedule.
Application deadline: January intake

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