GAUTENG COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY | REACH WITHIN. SHAPE THE FUTURE.
Course

Duration

1 Year | Full Time Course

SAQA ID

58978

   NQF

Level 5

National Certificate: Journalism

A 1 year program, where students will be taught the required skills for a career in the fast paced world of journalism, be it in print, broadcast or electronic media. Journalism is a career that is constantly evolving and the demand for good journalism is ever increasing. You will learn practical applications used in newspapers, magazines, radio, internet and corporate communications.

Admission Requirements

  • A Grade 12 certificate with admission to certificate studies.
  • Mature age applicant, 45 years and older without a school leaving qualification, may apply for conditional exemption.
  • Foreign students whose first language is not English may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the program.

Career Fields

With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in:

  • Journalism
  • Copywriting
  • News reporting
  • Publication editing

Modules

1st Semester 2nd Semester
  • Language Studies
  • Communication Science
  • News Reporting
  • Compu-Typing
  • End-User Computing
  • Media Production
  • Media Studies 1
  • Editorial Management
  • Media Law
  • News Reporting
  • Photoshop for Photographers
  • Desktop Publishing
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