At Emeris, Vega School prepares graduates to enter industry as strategic creatives and creative strategists in the fields of design, brand and business. Our programmes are designed to develop strategic, future-focussed thinking and creative problem-solving skills and produce graduates who are both work-ready and prepared to make a meaningful social and economic impact.
We deliver a vibrant learning environment that nurtures a strong personal voice and purposeful, strategic creativity. Our programmes provide opportunities for rich, cross-disciplinary collaborations and working on projects for real-life clients. Students at the Emeris Vega School receive the opportunities and support to develop the confidence and skills to thrive academically, professionally and personally.
Welcome to Emeris, Vega School. We are passionate about shaping individuals who can design smart, human-centered solutions to complex problems and craft bold, innovative strategies for brands and businesses.
Our commitment goes beyond skills. We focus on developing graduates who are confident, professionally competent, academically grounded, and socially conscious. Here, your learning journey is also a journey of personal growth and transformation. Whether you're just starting out or reinventing your path, we are committed to preparing you to become a leader at the intersection of design, brand, and business.
Dr Ria van Zyl
Dean, Vega School
Campuses offer a vibrant, creative environment with small class sizes that ensure stimulating and meaningful engagement between students and lecturers.
Students get ample opportunity to work in transdisciplinary teams on real-life projects such as Brand Challenge, preparing them for the fast-evolving world of work.
The programmes focus on the practical application of knowledge and skills that are based on a robust academic foundation.
The curricula are closely aligned to industry expectations while nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit.
Students participate in initiatives such as Brand Challenge, portfolio nights, hackathons, master classes, Dragon’s Dens and other events that provide opportunities to develop both professional and personal networks.
Students actively engage in real-world Brand Activation and Brand Challenge projects where they collaborate with Not-for-Profit and start-up companies to design and develop human-centric strategies to build their brands.
The majority of these clients are purpose-driven and committed to equal education, environmental responsibility, social impact, and justice. Students are exposed to the realities of developing organisations within challenging environments, and clients benefit from the research, insights, and innovative recommendations of the youth.
At Emeris there are programmes you can study in-person on campus (Contact) or remotely (Distance)
The Vega School at Emeris conducts research in teaching and learning in respect of creative strategic thinking and the development of strategic creative work. In the wider expanse we investigate challenges and opportunities in brand strategy, management, communication, leadership and design. We are proudly grounded in the African continent and are particularly mindful of constantly seeking to add value, both for academia and industry.
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
