University of Zululand Diploma in Media Studies (ACMDP1)

University of Zululand Unizulu Diploma in Media Studies (ACMDP1)

DIPLOMA IN MEDIA STUDIES (ACMDP1) NQF Level 6: 360 credits

(Only offered at the Richards Bay Campus)

Description of the Diploma

The purpose of this qualification is to provide competent and responsible media specialists with market related media skills to the private and public sectors of the economy. This course is suitable for those students seeking employment in the following areas: as camera operators, photo-journalist, video and photo editors, advertising specialists, communication officers, spokespersons, personal assistance and journalist.

Structure of the Diploma

The programme shall extend over a three (3) year period. The curriculum consists of 21 semester modules as follows:

First year – a minimum of eight semester modules

Second year – a minimum of eight semester modules

Third year – a minimum of five semester modules

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FACULTY:	ARTS
Department:	Communications Science (05)
Degree (Designator):	Diploma: Media Studies
CESM Category:	05	Communication, Journalism and Related Studies
CESM 1^ST Qualifier:CESM 2^nd Qualifier:	0501050102	Communication and Media StudiesMedia Studies
Majors:	Communication ScienceMedia Studies
UNIZULU Code:	ACMDP1
NQF EXIT Level:	6
Minimum Credits for Admission:	1. Language (FAL), or 4 (50-59%) in English as a Home Language. 2.Minimum entry points: 24 3. also refer to the Faculty requirements
Minimum duration of studies:	3 Years
Presentation mode of subjects:	Full Time
Intake for the qualiﬁcation:	January
Registration Cycle for the subjects:	January
Readmission:
Total credits to Graduate:	360

Year 1

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT NAME	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT CREDITS	SUBJECT LEVEL	PRE-REQUISITE
Communication Skills 1	ACOM141	15	NQF5	None
Digital Communication 1	ACOM151	15	NQF5	None
HIV & AIDS Literacy	AHIV111	15	NQF5	None
Communication Studies 1	ACCS111	15	NQF7	None
SEMESTER 2
Media Skills 1	ACMS112	15	NQF7	None
Public Relations Skills 1	ACPR112	15	NQF6	None
Advertising Skills 1	ACAS112	15	NQF5	None
Journalism Skills 1	ACJS112	15	NQF6	None
TOTAL		120

Year 2

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT NAME	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT CREDITS	SUBJECT LEVEL	PRE-REQUISITE
Journalism Skills 2	ACJS211	15	NQF6	ACJS112
Communication Studies 2	ACCS211	15	NQF7	ACCS111
Media-Skills 2	ACMS211	15	NQF7	ACMS112
Philosophy of Communication	APHS211	15	NQF6	None
SEMESTER 2
Public Relations Skills 2	ACPR212	15	NQF6	ACPR112
Digital Communication 2	ACOM252	15	NQF6	ACOM151
Advertising Skills 2	ACAS212	15	NQF6	ACAS112
Media Ethics	APHS212	15	NQF6	None
TOTAL		120

Year 3

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT NAME	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT CREDITS	SUBJECT LEVEL	PRE-REQUISITE
Business Studies 1B	ACOM342	15	NQF6	None
Media Skills 3	ACMS311	15	NQF7	ACMS211
Communication Research Methods C	ACOM351	15	NQF6	None
Journalism Skills 3	ACJS311	15	NQF6	ACJS211
SEMESTER 2
Experiential Learning for Media Studies	ACEL312	60	NQF6	None
TOTAL		120