Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication (Honours) at University of Johannesburg facilitates both theoretical and applied competence in strategic communication.

Specialised knowledge of strategic communication theory facilitates the ability to critically review, consolidate and extend strategic communication theory to create appropriate responses to resolve abstract contextual strategic communication problems.

Acquired skills

The development of practical skill sets through experiential learning in the form of internships and portfolio based training facilitate the acquisition of applied and reflexive competence which promote the ability to transfer and apply strategic communication skills sets in a range of communication contexts. This programme is also instills the moral and ethical sensitivity required for responsible practice of strategic communications.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules:

Research Essay: Strategic Communication

Strategic Communication

Applied Strategic Communication

Communication, Media and Society

Communication Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

104

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Corporate Communication View 3 other Bachelors in Corporate Communication in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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104

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

If a student intends specialising in a specialist field in which an undergraduate programme was not offered, extended reading and/or an oral examination will be required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

37980 ZAR / year

≈ 37980 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

37980 ZAR / year

≈ 37980 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R37 980.00 - R82 739.00

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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Overview

Acquired skills

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

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