Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies
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About this qualification
This is a higher-education bachelor’s qualification focused on the study and practice of communication. It is associated with the Communication Studies subfield and was offered at NQF Level 6 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in understanding, analysing or working with communication in organisational, public, media or community contexts might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further study or for communication-related work, depending on the knowledge and skills developed through the programme and the requirements of particular roles. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Communication skills
- Written and oral expression
- Critical analysis of communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies
- SAQA ID
- 16855
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 512
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- University of Potchefstroom
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2009 and current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection rules.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any learning, practical or workplace requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 16855, NQF level and credit value against current official information before making an enrolment decision.