Postgraduate Diploma: Arts: Language and Communication Studies
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SAQA ID22370
NQF Level8
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0
About this qualification
This is a postgraduate higher-education qualification focused on advanced study in arts-based language and communication studies. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 120 credits within the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in pursuing advanced academic study related to language, communication and the arts, subject to the institution’s applicable admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or work-related development in areas connected with language and communication studies. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analysis of language and communication-related issues
- Academic study and inquiry in communication studies
- Communication-focused interpretation and discussion
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Diploma: Arts: Language and Communication Studies
- SAQA ID
- 22370
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Communication Studies
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- 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.
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification being advertised matches the relevant SAQA record.
- Check the institution’s admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any academic, practical or workplace requirements apply.
- Ask the institution whether the qualification remains available for new enrolment, given the recorded registration end date.