Diploma in Media Practices

Advertising Executive, creative director, graphic designer or animator? DJ, radio presenter, journalist or marketing strategist? Whichever media career you have in your sights, Boston Media House offers you a flexible qualification structure that includes a broad range of career choices to launch you into a dynamic world of media.

 

Qualification

Diploma In Media Practices

SAQA ID 83166, NQF (HEQSF) Level 6, minimum credits 362.

 

Exciting and stimulating, the Diploma in Media Practices equips you for career opportunities in:

• Radio or television presenter / broadcaster
• News reader or editor
• Radio or television producer
• Sound engineer
• Advertising or sales executive
• Promotions coordinator
• Marketing and promotions practitioner
• Video production practitioner
• Public relations practitioner
• Journalist
• Animation producer or animator
• Graphic designer
• Record company recruiter &administrator
• Programme administrator 

 

Minimum Entry Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATION 21h

A minimum requirement for admission into the diploma is a:

•National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English as one of the subjects passed and with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or

•National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)), with English as one of the subjects passed and with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or

•Prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the subjects passed.

Alternative Entry Requirements

A number of higher education qualifications may meet the requirements for admission into the degree:

•Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or

•Advanced Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 120; or

•Diploma, NQF (HEQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 240 or 360; or

•Equivalent qualification from a foreign higher education institution, see section on Foreign Applicants page 32.

 

What is the duration of study? 

Based on the credits and notional hours (i.e. the total number of hours of learning to complete the programme) for this qualification, the minimum duration is six (6) semesters over a period of three (3) years, and the maximum duration is six (6) years.

 

When can I apply and how much are the Application Fees?

Applications are open all year round.  There are no application fees payable.

 

What do I do if I am accepted?

When you are accepted you will be required to register. In order to register you will need to complete the ‘Registration Contract’ and pay the registration fee and first installment or deposit. Once you have paid and completed the Registration Contract you can return the contract and proof of payment to the campus where you wish to register.