Bachelor of Communication Studies
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Communication Studies is a 360-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 7 in the Communication Studies subfield. It is designed around the academic study of communication and may provide a foundation for understanding and working with communication in different contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing higher-level study in communication and exploring work or further learning related to the communication field might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not replace the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for further study or communication-related work, but no specific career relationships are recorded here. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Communication
- Written and verbal expression
- Critical engagement with communication-related subject matter
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Communication Studies
- SAQA ID
- 119072
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- Vaal University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-04-21
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration information requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or appropriately accredited to present the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach, study format and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment and that the advertised qualification details match the current provider and SAQA records.