Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in South Africa

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism program in South Africa equips students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the dynamic field of journalism. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students develop critical thinking abilities, effective communication skills, and an understanding of media ethics and regulations. They learn to research, gather, and analyze information, and produce compelling content across various media platforms.


Graduates of this program have numerous career opportunities in the field of journalism including:
1. News reporter
2. Multimedia journalist
3. Broadcast journalist
4. Investigative journalist
5. Photojournalist
6. Sports journalist
7. Online editor
8. Feature writer
9. Copywriter
10. Public relations specialist
11. Media coordinator
12. Communication officer
13. Content creator
14. Social media manager
15. Press officer
16. News anchor
17. Magazine editor
18. Documentary filmmaker
19. Radio producer
20. Content strategist.

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

•  Pearson Institute of Higher Education, Midrand  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  1. You need a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor degree entry or an equivalent foreign secondary qualification on an NSC level with Bachelor degree entry approved by Universities South Africa (USAF).
  2. Or If you have an international school-leaving certificate, you need to provide a certificate of exemption issued by Universities South Africa (USAF).
  3. Or You should have successfully completed the relevant Pearson Institute foundation programme. On successful completion of the foundation programme, students are required to apply to Universities South Africa (USAF) for a certificate of exemption in order to be admitted to a degree programme.
  4. Or You should have successfully completed a relevant higher certificate qualification. On successful completion of the higher certificate, students are required to apply to Universities South Africa (USAF) for a certificate of exemption in order to be admitted to a degree programme.
  5. And:
  -You need 25 or more Pearson Institute points.
  -You need 50% or above for Grade 12 English.
•  Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A National Diploma: Journalism or an appropriate equivalent qualification with at least a year’s experience in the print or electronic media. In the case of any other equivalent qualification, applicants should possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification and they should also apply for the granting of status.
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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