Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies
Cape Town, South Africa
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
* For your convenience, applications can be submitted online, via fax or email, or in person on campus.
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies (NQF 7; SAQA ID: 87406) is a 376 credits degree that develops analytical, critical and creative skills in media contexts. It offers industry contact and practical projects. Admissions accept a National Senior Certificate or equivalent; study is on-campus or online with minimum three years full-time and maximum six years part-time.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in journalism, broadcasting, digital media production, public relations, social media management, content creation and media research. Typical roles include media analyst, producer, content strategist, communications officer, social media specialist and researcher, using skills in storytelling, analysis and communication.
Registration Certificate No 2001/HE08/006. NQF 7; SAQA ID: 87406. (376 CREDITS)
The major in Media Studies is designed to help students develop the analytical, critical and creative communication skills required to engage meaningfully with a wide range of media. Building on a robust understanding of media’s political, economic, technological, social and historical contexts, each student will find his/her unique voice through real-world experiences provided by contact with industry professionals and practical projects.
Admission Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent;
- Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent;
- Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field.
Alternative Admission Requirements
- National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with a diploma pass (or equivalent) combined with the results of the National Benchmark Test (NBT);
- Mature age of 23 and over during the first year of studies and a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent);
- The conditions of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy for access and the results of the NBT are determining factors for admission. Contact the admissions office regarding RPL;
- Mature students (45 years or later) can be admitted, determined by the RPL conditions and the results of the NBT.
Time Commitment
- Minimum three years;
- Maximum six years part-time;
- On campus and online;
- January and July intakes.
