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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication NQF8 is designed to refine research ability, strengthen theoretical understanding, and elevate design thinking for both academic and industry application. This one-year postgraduate qualification builds on the foundational skills developed in our Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design NQF7, offering students the opportunity to deepen their expertise and expand their creative and critical capacity.

Faculty: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 1 Year, 120 Credits / 1 Year, Max 2 Years, 120 Credits  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curriculum lists modules: Minor Design Module for Visual Communication Design, Critical Studies Research Module, Major Design Module for Visual Communication Design.

Career pathways

Graphic Designer Logo Designer Print Designer Web Designer Package Designer Advertising Designer Branding Designer Marketing Manager Publication Designer Editorial Designer User Interface Designer Campaign strategist Illustrator

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements Greenside Design Center students who have completed their Degree will need 65% average and 65% in CS in the relevant field of study.

ZAR 85,438 a year (2027). Full-time hybrid learning method; page states '*Pricing Per Year' (per year). Excludes the registration fee (R7000) and study-kit/device costs. Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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