Overview

At this bachelor in Communication Science at University of South Africa (UNISA) we strive for excellence in teaching and learning, research and community engagement that together make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.

Mission of the College

The College of Human Sciences is a people–centred community of learning and practice committed to fostering a culture of learning, teaching, research and service with the intent of helping individuals and communities improve the quality of their lives.

We seek to realise an Africanised provision of excellence in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship, focused

in our teaching and learning endeavours on open distance learning, accessibility, e-learning and learner-centredness,
in our research on multi-inter- and transdisciplinary engagement, reflexive practice and collaborative practice, and
in our community engagement and academic citizenship on promoting shared ethical and professional.

Programme Structure

Courses

African Language and Culture in Practice

Language Through an African Lens

Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions

Communication Contexts and Applications

Communication Law
Development Problems and Institutions

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Communication Studies Digital Media

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)

Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)

Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID / passport (international students)

Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)

Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

R120 for online applications ($8.39)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7840 ZAR / year

≈ 7840 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7840 ZAR / year

≈ 7840 ZAR / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Communication Science.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Mission of the College

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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