IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Instructional Design Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Instructional Design is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Vega for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 18 months 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 Instructional Design 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
About this course
This online IIE Postgraduate Diploma, taught through Vega School at Emeris, teaches graduates how to plan and design learning material and learning experiences that actually engage people. It is a 120-credit NQF Level 8 qualification (SAQA ID 119824, code PDID0801), completed part-time over 18 months with a January intake.
It is open to graduates from many fields, including teachers, trainers, designers and subject experts who want to create face-to-face, online or blended courses for schools, universities, companies or short course businesses.
Modules by semester:
- Semester 1: Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Africa; Instructional Design and Innovation
- Semester 2: Multimodal Content for Online Learning; Instructional Design Research
- Semester 3: Project Management for Instructional Design; Instructional Design Project
You study fully online, so you need a stable internet connection, a computer with a webcam and microphone, and about 5 to 10 GB of data a month. On completion you can apply for a suitable master's qualification, subject to its admission requirements.
Possible careers
Instructional designer, e-learning content developer, learning manager, instructional design project manager, corporate learning facilitator or short course developer. Further study at master's level.
Course intelligence for IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Instructional 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Instructional 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 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
- 18 months part-time (online)
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 online fee R51 760 per year (full settlement) for the 18-month 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/postgraduate-diploma-in-instructional-design, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.