Bachelor of Communication Honours

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Description

The Bachelor of Communication Honours forms an integral part of the learning pathway for students who are
enrolled for the Bachelor of Communication degree at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. The
development of this programme is in line with the vision of the University, i.e., to be a premier university of science
and technology, preparing leaders for the new economy. This programme produces communication specialists and
spin doctors that are vital for Namibia’s competitiveness as a global player.

Graduates of this programme will be able to contribute towards national development imperatives in the sense that
for the economy to realise its development goals it needs to have highly qualified personnel in all disciplines,
including Communication experts and professionals. Also, graduates will be adaptable and proactive solution
providers of communication problems in dynamic multicultural private and public organisations.

This programme is fully aligned with requirements of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), the NUST
Curriculum Framework, and it also conforms to regional and international nomenclature, standards, and quality.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Communication Honours, candidates must have a Bachelor of
Communication degree or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at least 360
credits.

Students who obtained their Bachelor degrees, or equivalent qualifications, from other Universities may be required
to make up for any deficiencies as deemed necessary by the Department.

Communication

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Part-time

Duration --1 Year

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 08BCMH

Bachelor of Communication

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Bachelor of Communication admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:59

Description

The Bachelor of Communication has been revised to ensure its continued relevance, as well as full compliance with the Curriculum Framework and National Qualifications Framework (NQF) requirements. This revised programme addresses the ongoing need for qualified communicators in both the public and private sectors.

Admission Requirements

Candidates will be considered for admission to this programme, if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition to General Admission
Requirements (Regulation GI2.1) and Mature Age Entry Scheme (Regulation GI2.2) as contained in the N U S T Yearbook,
candidates should have a minimum D‐ symbol in Grade 12/NSSCO English.

Candidates who meet the minimum admission requirements will be required to write a special Final Selection English test (not
a placement test) which they should pass with at least 50 % to be considered for admission into the programme. Admission
under Mature Age Entry Scheme shall also consider recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Communication

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BCMM