Certificate: Journalism for Print and Digital Media
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 4 certificate focused on journalism for both print and digital media. It is located in the Communication Studies subfield and relates broadly to preparing learners for introductory journalism-oriented work across traditional and online media contexts. The supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2006, so its current availability and status must be verified before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in an introductory qualification related to journalism, news writing or media work may have considered this certificate. Because the supplied record indicates that its registration period ended in 2006, prospective learners should first confirm whether it is still offered or recognised for new enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support an introductory foundation relevant to journalism and print or digital media roles. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career, and no approved related-career mappings were supplied. Its practical value for current career planning should be checked against its current SAQA status and the requirements of prospective employers or further study.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational journalism-related communication
- Writing for print and digital media contexts
- Basic media-focused information handling
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Journalism for Print and Digital Media
- SAQA ID
- 48454
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- City Varsity (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA or the relevant authoritative source, including whether the historical registration-end date has been superseded.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, if it is still being presented for enrolment.
- Check the admission requirements with the provider before applying.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements, as these are not established here.
- Confirm whether the qualification is suitable for your intended employment or further-study plans, and whether any receiving organisation recognises it.