Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Public Relations Management)

Programme Overview:

The programme is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to operate as professional public relations practitioners. The programme has been accredited with the Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA). The programme also requires the student to undergo one year of experiential training in order to qualify for the diploma.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years (including 1 year in-service training)

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Department of Media & Communication

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

345

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics – 30%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 50%. • Applicants may also be provisionally admitted on the basis of work experience, age and maturity. Admission is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Career opportunities:

Public relations practitioners will be able to perform a variety of tasks and functions, such as writing press releases, organising special events, liaising with the media, implementing internal and external communication programmes, lobbying, and conducting opinion research surveys. The list is endless, and will depend upon the kind of company or institution for which the practitioner chooses to work.

Before You Apply

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