BA Honours in Communication Theory
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Faculty Website: Faculty of Humanities
Department: Department of Communication and Media
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: BA Honours in Communication Theory
Programme Code: H7041Q
Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 120
SAQA: 115645
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 October 2025
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study: 1 Year Full-Time
Purpose
The purpose of this programme is to explore a wide range of forms of human communication from a variety of perspectives that connect the local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and experiences. Our curriculum develops an innovative participation studies approach that addresses the specific communicative, cultural and social contexts in which we operate. As an inherently interdisciplinary and flexible programme, the BA Hons in Communication Studies intersects a multiplicity of fields and areas in the humanities and social sciences and offers an opportunity to explore their complementarity and interconnectedness.
Admission Requirements
Students should have a 65% average for the third year of Communication Studies or a cognate discipline. Please be advised that academic performance is only one criterion. Suitability for the programme, as determined by interview, will be the other.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic credit and the interview outcome.
More Information
https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/
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