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Certificate: Journalism for Print and Digital Media

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SAQA ID57224
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This 120-credit qualification is at NQF Level 5 within Communication Studies. It is focused on journalism in both print and digital media contexts, and is associated with City Varsity (Pty) Ltd as the originator. The available record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2014, while its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for journalism and communication work across print and digital media may consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support foundational preparation for journalism and media-related work involving print or digital communication. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or entry into a particular career, and no approved related careers are identified in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Journalistic communication
  • Writing for print and digital media
  • Working with communication content in print and digital media contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Journalism for Print and Digital Media
SAQA ID
57224
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
City Varsity (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2014-12-31
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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