COURSE: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ARCHIVAL STUDI...

Archives and records management is a niche field in the job market and an attractive career option for people with the right knowledge, experience and aptitude. This national certificate programme fits this profile as it combines theory and practical training. All students must spend at least three weeks gaining practical experience at an archive or record centre, over and above passing six theoretical modules.

Type: undergraduate certificate

Duration: 1 year part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Archival Studies


• Archival Theory and Methodology


• Archival Techniques


• Archival Informatics


• End-user computing

Careers: archivist, information officers, manuscript librarian, records officer or manager.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za​