Diploma in Public Relations

About this course

Diploma in Public Relations develops knowledge and practical capability in communication, language, media practice and critical analysis. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

What you may study

Writing; communication theory; media studies; research; digital production; language or editing; ethics; and practical communication projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or A
Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning or an equivalent of 50%, or A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least diploma endorsement, with at least 60% in
the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC, or An appropriate Higher Certificate. Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the
statutory and additional requirements. Once admitted into this programme, students are required to have access to a computer, the internet and data which will be accessible for free at any telecentre across South Africa

Possible study paths

Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. Honours or postgraduate study in communication, journalism, media, language, publishing or a related field.

Where this qualification may lead

Communications officer; content producer; journalist; editor; public-relations practitioner; media researcher; language practitioner; or publishing assistant.