The aim is to give insight. into the importance and scope of communication in the communication field, and to prepare students to apply. the principles of communication science theory in the field with regard to organizational communication, intercultural communication, and mass communication.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate with a C symbol for English at Higher Grade.
Applicants from other tertiary institutions will be required to write a formal admission test as well.
Recommended subject(s):
Economics, French, Geography, History, and Typing.
Selection criteria:
All applicants are subject to selection. Selection is based on a written test and an interview.
General knowledge, language proficiency and a critical disposition are of the utmost importance in the communication industry.
These aspects will consequently feature prominently in the evaluation process.
Factors such as academic and practical performance, personal drive and motivation, attitude, and outlook, potential, readiness to benefit from advanced training, and career suitability will be taken into consideration.
• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.
Preference will be given to applicants with a score of 5 or more for English.
Recommended subject(s):
Computer Applications Technology, Economics, Geography, History, and official languages.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20 (with Mathematics) or 21 (with Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures:
Applicants who achieve the minimum APS may be required to sit for a TUT potential assessment and possibly attend an interview with a panel to identify specific skills needed in the communication industry and for capacity-building purposes.
General knowledge, language proficiency, and a critical disposition will feature in the potential assessment, since these are of the utmost importance in the communication industry.
Factors such as academic and practical performance, personal drive, and motivation, attitude and outlook, potential, readiness to benefit from more advanced training, and career suitability will also be taken into consideration.
Minimum duration:
Three years.