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.
Type: undergraduate degree
Duration: 3 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Computer Literacy
- Afrikaans
- English
- French
- Xhosa
- Introduction to communication studies
- Cultural studies
- Introduction to media studies
Second year subjects:
- Communication studies
- Media studies
- Cultural studies
- Principles of design layout
- Introduction to script writing
- Written communication
Third year subjects:
- Media and communication project
- Freelance writing for the media
- Video production
- Media studies
- Public relations and corporate communications
- Cultural studies
- Applied public relations and corporate communications
- Advanced video production
- Advanced design and layout
Careers: communications officer, broadcaster, presenter, public relations officer, journalist, advertising consultant.
Source: www.nmmu.ac.za