Applicants are required to have the appropriate combination of recognized NSC (National Senior Certificate) subjects, as well as certain levels of achievement in matric in these subjects, and the required APS points, as illustrated in the table below.
*Specific admission requirements by Qualifications
Qualification | NQF | Duration | Minimum Requirements |
BA in Marketing Communication (full-time) | 7 | 3 years | NSC with Degree endorsement. |
BA in Marketing Communication (part-time) | 7 | 4 years | NSC with Degree endorsement. |
BA in Creative Brand Communication | 7 | 3 years | NSC with Degree endorsement. |
Diploma in Marketing Communication | 6 | 3 years | NSC with Diploma endorsement. |
Diploma in Visual Communication | 6 | 3 years | NSC with Diploma endorsement. |
Diploma in Marketing Communication | 6 | 3 years | NSC with Diploma endorsement. |
Diploma in Visual Communication | 6 | 3 years | NSC with Diploma endorsement. |
Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication | 5 | 1 years | NSC with Diploma endorsement. |
Higher Certificate in Visual Communication | 5 | 1 years | NSC with Diploma endorsement. |
*Mature Age Exemption: Candidates who have attempted matric/Grade 12, reached the age of 23 before or during the first year of Registration may be considered for admission. Work experience may also be considered for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
For the BA in Marketing Communication, a maximum of three modules in year one, and three in year two, will be exempted, based on similar modules passed at the requisite NQF level at a university/higher education institution.
With regard to BA in Creative Brand Communication, applicants can apply for exemption of Visual Studies, based on a similar NQF level module passed at a university/higher education institution.
Qualification | Duration | 2022 Course Fees |
BA in Marketing Communication (full-time) | 3 years | R92,990.00 For existing and new students. |
BA in Marketing Communication (part-time) | 4 years | R69 190.00 for existing students. R74 190.00 for new students. |
BA in Creative Brand Communication | 3 years | R92,990.00 For existing and new students. |
Diploma in Marketing Communication | 3 years | R72 390.00 for existing students. R82 690.00 for new students. |
Diploma in Visual Communication | 3 years | R72 390.00 for existing students. R82 690.00 for new students. |
Higher Certificate in Marketing Communication | 1 years | R49 990.00 for new students. |
Higher Certificate in Visual Communication | 1 years | R49 990.00 for new students. |
*Mature Age Exemption: Candidates who have attempted matric/Grade 12, reached the age of 23 before or during the first year of Registration may be considered for admission. Work experience may also be considered for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
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