If you are fascinated by how people, brands, and organisations communicate using different media – from in-person convos and traditional news reports to social media campaigns and everything in between – consider studying in the fields of Communication and Media Studies.
A qualification that includes communication and media studies looks at how and why people communicate, and the different ways media (including print, film, television, digital, and social media) influences society. When you consider the roles communication and media play in our daily lives, especially given that we live in a diverse society, and are constantly sharing and receiving information from our friends, social media influencers, and the news media, among many others, you will understand why communication and media studies are very topical and interesting fields that can help you separate the next big story from just another piece of ‘fake news’. Communication and media studies students will examine effective communication in interpersonal, organisational, branding, global, and intercultural contexts.
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Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 1 year full-time
Higher Certificate
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Duration: 3 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Duration: 3 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360
School: Vega School
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Honours Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 2 years part-time
Masters
NQF Level: 9
Credits: 180
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
A qualification that includes communication and media studies will offer you insight into the ways we share information, how we react to media events, and how media may influence and reflect people and brands.
Communication and media studies graduates generally find work in the communication, media, and creative industries. They could work in television, radio, film, or digital media. Some pursue careers in journalism, advertising, and publishing. A qualification that includes Communication and Media Studies can help prepare you for careers such as a brand account manager, content creator, media planner, multimedia specialist, or PR specialist. As new media continues to evolve, many new career opportunities are developing for communication and media experts, including social media strategists, marketers, and managers.
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.
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