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Bachelor of Communication Design

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SAQA ID119199
NQF Level7
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Bachelor of Communication Design is a Level 7, 360-credit higher-education qualification in Communication Studies. It is intended to develop an organised understanding of how design can be used to communicate ideas, information and messages. The available record does not provide detailed learning content or outcomes.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people who want to explore the relationship between communication and design, and who are considering higher-education study in this area. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to communication-design-related work, but no approved career relationships are supplied for this record. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Visual communication
  • Communication design thinking
  • Design problem-solving

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Communication Design
SAQA ID
119199
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
360
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2025-06-21
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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  • Verify the current SAQA registration status, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot dated 21 June 2025.
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  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 119199, NQF level and credit value match the current provider information.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.