IIE Postgraduate Diploma in User Experience Design Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in User Experience 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 User Experience 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 on consultation
About this course
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in User Experience Design, offered online by Vega School at Emeris, trains graduates from different backgrounds to design digital products and interfaces that are easy and satisfying to use. It is a 120-credit NQF Level 8 qualification (SAQA ID 120943, code PEXD0801), studied part-time over 18 months with a January intake.
You learn the theory, processes, tools and methods of UX design, including user research, interaction design and agile project management, and you build a portfolio as you go.
Modules:
- Year 1, Semester 1: Principles of Interaction Design; User Experience Design
- Year 1, Semester 2: User Experience Research Methodology; User Experience and Technology
- Year 2, Semester 3: User Experience Project Management; User Experience Design Project
The diploma suits designers, developers, marketers and other graduates who want to move into product and UX roles. Study is fully online and needs reliable internet and a computer with a webcam. Graduates can apply for an appropriate master's degree, such as the IIE Master of Design Leadership, subject to admission requirements.
Possible careers
UX or product designer, UX researcher, UX writer, customer experience designer or strategist, UX lead or digital product manager. Further study through the IIE Master of Design Leadership.
Course intelligence for IIE Postgraduate Diploma in User Experience 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 User Experience 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-user-experience-design, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.