Diploma in Journalism is a 2-year diploma course pursued after the successful completion of the 10+2 level of education from a recognized educational Board, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. The top Institutes offering this course are IIMC, Delhi. Amity School of 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 or an equivalent qualification with English or Afrikaans with a C symbol (second language) or a D symbol (first language) at Higher Grade.
The Head of the Department may, in exceptional cases, permit applicants who do not comply with all the language entry requirements to take part in the selection process.
Recommended subject(s): Geography and History at the Higher Grade.
Selection criteria:
The selection of all prospective students is based on a computerized potential assessment.
Applicants who are successful in this will be invited for interviews.
General knowledge and language proficiency are extremely important in journalism and special emphasis will therefore be placed on these attributes during selection.
Applicants are advised to prepare themselves accordingly by, for example, reading books on journalism and the political system in South Africa, reading newspapers regularly, and consulting professional journalists on the nature and requirements of the profession.
All applicants should contact the Department of Journalism of the University by telephone, by August of the year preceding the year of the proposed study, to make arrangements for selection.
• 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.
Applicants will receive an additional credit point for a pass in any of the recommended subjects listed below.
Recommended subject(s):
A third language, Geography, History, and any art-related subject (e.g. Dramatic Arts, Music).
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 22.
Assessment procedures:
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited for the selection process, which includes a departmental questionnaire and possibly an interview.
Preference will be given to applicants with a performance level of 5 or more in English.
General knowledge and language proficiency are extremely important in journalism and special emphasis will therefore be placed on these aspects during selection.
Applicants are advised to prepare themselves accordingly by, for example, reading books on journalism and the political system in South Africa, reading newspapers regularly, and consulting professional journalists about the nature and requirements of the profession.
All applicants should contact the Department of Journalism of the University by telephone, by August of the year preceding the year of the proposed study, to make arrangements for selection.
Minimum duration:
Three years.