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Diploma in Media Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Duration3 yearsNQF level9Minimum APS24Campuses1
Closed for 20262026 Undergraduate ApplicationsClosing 31 October 2025
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Course overview

About this course

Diploma in Media Studies 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.

Course content

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.

Admission

Other admission conditions

See page 4 of the linked official brochure for the subject-level criteria

Further study

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.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

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

Study locations

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