IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Strategy Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Strategy 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 Digital Strategy 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 NQF Level 7 evaluation certificate in a relevant field
- Alternative admission options are available on enquiry
About this course
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Strategy, offered online by Vega School at Emeris, helps graduates plan digital strategies that build real brand value rather than just online visibility. It is a 120-credit NQF Level 8 qualification (SAQA ID 119823, code PDDS0801), completed part-time over two years with a January intake.
It suits marketers, communication specialists, designers and entrepreneurs who want to lead digital work in corporates, non-profits or their own ventures. The course connects brand building methods with digital channel planning, digital experience design and ways to measure results.
Modules:
- Year 1: Principles of Brand Building; Digital Channel Planning; Digital Experience Design
- Year 2: Creativity Skills; Digital Strategy Implementation and Measurement; Research Methodology
Graduates of Vega degrees such as the BA in Strategic Brand Communication, BCom in Digital Marketing, Bachelor of Communication Design, Bachelor of Experience Design and the Advanced Diploma in Brand Innovation are natural candidates, but other relevant degrees are also considered. Completing the diploma can lead to master's study, subject to admission requirements.
Possible careers
Digital strategist, digital brand manager, digital marketing or communication manager, digital experience designer or digital channel planner. Further study at master's level.
Course intelligence for IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Strategy
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 Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Strategy 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 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); see the 2027 postgraduate fee schedule.
- Application deadline
- January intake
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/online/postgraduate-diploma-in-digital-strategy, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.