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25. VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DEGREE STUDY
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion
EM-J-BOF
28 Feb 2026
NSC Deg with Engl 3 and Four 20 credit subjects (excluding Life Orientation) 4. Candidates with an NSC applying for
the Buying Elective further require a minimum of 50% in Mathematics or a minimum of 70% in Mathematical Literacy
3 yrs
Senior Cert with endorsement and Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'E' SG. An admission test is required for the design specialisation for diagnostic purposes • Art or Design HG or SG as a school subject is not required, but is deemed an advantage
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects, including English; and minimum 60% in four vocational subjects
NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 3 and Maths 4/Maths Lit 6 or Acc 4 and four 20 credit subjects (no lang restriction) 4
Senior Cert (SC) with degree endorsement with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'E' SG and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
NC(V) 4 with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and Mathematics; and minimum 60% in four vocational subjects
Bachelor of Applied Arts in 3D Animation
EM-B-BDA
NSC with a minimum of 50% in four 20 credit subjects and a minimum of 40% in English HL/FAL
Senior Cert with degree endorsement with Engl 1st/2nd lang 'E' HG/'E' SG
NC(V) 4 with minimum of 60% in three fundamental subjects, including English; and minimum of 70% in three compulsory vocaitonal subjects
Bachelor of Commerce in Fashion
EM-J-BFN EM-P-BFN
EM-B-BAV
28 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2026
1 3 yrs
1 3 yrs
1
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design
In addition, applicants are required to submit a portfolio of evidence
EM - STADIO: J-JOHANNESBURG / P-PRETORIA / B-BELLVILLE
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