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4. COMMUNICATION/JOURNALISM
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
B Com Corporate Communication
MC-D-BR6
NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
1
3 yrs
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for any Postgraduate Diploma programme. For further information or
RPL requirements consult institution.
Matric Exemption
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject - Mature Age Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate OR equivalent 120-credit NQF 5 qualification OR 360-credit NQF 6 Diploma OR Ordinary Level and Advanced Level school-leaving Certificate
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DIPLOMA STUDY
Dip Journalism
IC-D-PJO
NSC H Cert
1
3 yrs
Dip Journalism with Electives in Digital Media
IC-D-DJE
Senior Cert
Dip Journalism with Electives in Podcast Creation
IC-D-DPA
CERTIFICATE STUDY
H Cert Social Media and Communication
MC-D-SAC
NSC
1
1 yr
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for Advanced Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree. For further information or RPL requirements consult institution.
Senior Cert
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V)
Accredited NQF 4 qualification OR Ordinary Level and Advanced Level school-leaving Certificates
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