Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Department of Journalism, Media and Philosophy

Department of Journalism, Media and Philosophy in the School of Language, Media and Culture (LMC) at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU).

NDIP JOURNALISM

The National Diploma in Journalism is a career-focussed programme, designed to equip learners with the skills needed to function as professional journalists in both the print and electronic media. The Journalism programme is in line with industry requirements and focuses on the employability of graduates.

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BA MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE

The BA Media, Communication and Culture degree offers students the opportunity to explore many varied and exciting fields within the media field. Starting with the first year foundation level, students move towards a specialization in one of six streams in their final year, namely:

Video Production,
Journalism in multiple media platforms,
Design,
Scriptwriting,
Public Relations or
Culture.

In addition students may select other modules such as advertising, film studies and new media to broaden their knowledge and skills set.

The programme also places firm emphasis on language which forms the basis for all successful communication. Students are required to do two years of one or more of the following languages up to second year level:

Afrikaans
English
French
isiXhosa

This programme provides intensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in arts and culture, communications, languages and literature, media and information technology from highly qualified staff who have extensive experience in their given fields.

Graduates of the programme will have a high level of language competence, together with expertise in intercultural communication, practical skill for the communications industry, and the technical know-how to keep pace with continually moving global trends and technology.