Media Studies Gateway - Short Learning Programme

A unique & exciting Media Studies Gateway Short Learning Programme

(Aligned to the Diploma in Media Practices)

Many adult and young-adult learners who have not achieved a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with endorsement can benefit from higher education.

In keeping with the objectives of the NQF, the Department of Higher Education and Training supports wider and more diverse access to higher education. As at present institutional admission policies must allow for alternative routes of entry that are equivalent to the NSC standard. This SLP covers a range of social, economic and educational purposes, including access to higher education, personal fulfilment and social development and citizenship.

 

Qualification

• Media Studies Gateway Short Learning Programme
• Aligned to the Boston Media House Diploma in Media Practices programme (SAQA Id 83166, NQF (HEQSF) Level 6, minimum credits 362)
• Minimum of sixty-one (61) credits at NQF (HEQF) Level 5

 

The Media Studies Gateway Short Learning Programme will provide students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

• Be able to gain admission to the Boston Media House Diploma in Media Practices programme based on an aggregate score of 60% across SLP Modules.
• Be able to use media specific science and technology.
• Understand the mutual influence between culture and media.
• *Students may not be admitted to Boston Media House Bachelor of Business Administration in Media Operations Management through this short learning programme.

Minimum Entry Requirements

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATION 21h

The following category of students are eligible for admission into the SLP:

• Category 1: applicants aged 18 to 45 with a grade 12 certificate and endorsement only for higher certificate studies.
• Category 2: applicants aged 18 to 45 with a grade 12 or equivalent certificate and no endorsement.
• Category 3: applicants 23 to 45 with no grade 12 or equivalent certificate

Alternative Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

 

What is the duration of study?

Based on the credits and notional hours of this short learning programme, the minimum duration is five (5) months and the maximum duration is ten (10) months.

 

Short Learning Programme Structure

5 Months

• Computer Literacy 1 (MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Academic Literacy 1
• Marketing 1
• Advertising 1
• Radio Broadcasting 1

 

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