Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts degree focused on journalism within the Communication Studies field. It represents 360 credits of higher-education study and is intended to develop a broad academic and practical foundation for understanding and producing journalistic communication.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in journalism, news and public communication who want to pursue degree-level study in Communication Studies may consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward journalism and communication-related work by providing degree-level preparation in a journalism-focused field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career. Because the available information shows a registration-end date snapshot and does not confirm current status, prospective students should verify whether it is still available for enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Journalistic writing and communication
- Information gathering and research
- Interviewing and questioning
- Editing and presenting written content
- Critical analysis of media and communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- SAQA ID
- 96719
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- Eduvos (Pty) Ltd (previously known as Midrand Graduate Institute and later to Pearson Institute of Higher Education)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
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