BA (Media, Communication & Culture)

Nelson Mandela University

BA (Media, Communication & Culture)

Programme Overview:

The programme provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in communications, arts and culture, language and literature, media and information technology. Graduates will have high levels of language competence, together with expertise in intercultural communication, practical skills for the communication industry, and the technical know-how to keep pace with the information superhighway. Courses offered vary from cultural studies (classical and contemporary) to advertising, design, film studies, newspaper and magazine writing. In addition students may take elective modules from subjects such as Languages (Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa and French), Philosophy, Web Design, Music Technology, Psychology and Marketing.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

350

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

365

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

365

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. • 60% pass in any NSC (Home or 1st Additional language). • Mathematics – 35%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 55%.

Career opportunities:

Communication professionals in fields such as journalism and the mass media, video production, tourism, public relations, design, advertising and corporate communications.

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