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Communication, Journalism, and related studies
Communication careers has grown immensely, the increasing use of technology to facilitate communication has also created a number of new applications for communication specialists.
Related Job titles
- Account Executive
- Copywriter
- Document Designer
- Event Manager
- Journalist
- Marketing Practitioner
- Online Community Manager
- Presenter
- Public Relations Partitionner
- Social Media Practitioner
- Training Facilitator
Possible Work Environment
- Communications Consultancies
- Marketing Consultancies
- Organizations with Communications Departments
- Publishing Industry
- Public Relations Agencies
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Health Professions and related clinical services
Unisa does not offer basic training in nursing, but registered nurses can develop additional skills and then practice in specialized fields.
Related job titles
- Community Health Nurse
- Heath Service Manager
- Lecturer
- Nursing Educator
- Researcher
Possible Work Environment
- Government Department (e.g., Department of Health, South African Defence Force)
- Health and Welfare Organizations
- Health Facilities (e.g., Hospitals and Clinics)
- Homes in specialized areas such as hospice
- Medical Aids
- Medical Research Facilities
- Municipalities
- Nursing Agencies
- Rehabilitation and Aged Care Facilities
- Self-Employment as Private Nurse
- Universities and Nursing Training Institutions
Language, Linguistic and Literature
A career in languages provides, opportunities in business, research organisations, educational settings, publishing companies and financial institutions as well as in the cultural, entertainment, communications, and health care industries.
Related job titles
- Blogger
- Coder
- Consultant Facilitator
- Content Manager
- Copy Editor
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Forensic Linguist
- Interpreter
- Journalist
- Language Teacher
- Linguistic
- Materials Developer
- Podcaster
- Poet
- Proofreader
- Reading and Writing
- Speech Writer
- Subtitler
- Transcriber
- Translator
- Writer
Possible Work Environment
- Advertising Agencies
- Banks and Insurance Companies
- Courts of Law
- Educational Institutions, as Educator or Lecturer
- Embassies and Consulates
- Hospitality Industry
- International Organizations
- Media (Radio, Television, Newspapers and Magazines)
- National and International Conferences
- Newspaper, Magazine and Book Publishing Firms
- NGOs & Immigration Institutions
- Parliament and other Government Departments
- Professional and Trade Organizations
- Schools, Universities and Non-Governmental Organizations
- Self-Employment with own enterprise or Freelance Interpreter
- Tour Agencies and the Tourism Industry
- Translation Agencies
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Philosophy, Religion and Theology
Theology can focus on a particular religion, or it can compare religions for the purposes of social research. Philosophy provides a good grounding in logical and ethical reasoning, developing critical thinking skills which are vital in many contexts.
Related job titles
- Community Facilitator
- Lay Minister
- Lecturer
- Pastor
- Researcher
Possible Work Environment
- Chaplains for Hospitals
- Churches
- Correctional Centres, Police and the Armed Forces
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Religious Institutions
- Research Organizations
- Universities
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- Download the Philosophy @ Unisa brochure to learn more about how you could find information related to your career and study choices.
- Download the Career research document to learn more about how you could find information related to your career and study choices.
Political Science
Political science forms the foundation of social development and aims to understand the distribution of power in society. Training in politics focuses on policy and political analysis, critical thinking, research skills, political risk analysis skills and a broad understanding of political issues, Unisa offers.
Related job titles
- Diplomat
- Journalist
- Political Analyst
- Politician
- Public Policy
- Researcher
Possible Work Environment
- Political parties
- Local, provincial, and national political organisations Government departments such as Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Trade and Industry and Justice and Constitutional Development) Non-governmental organisations
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- Download the Career research document to learn more about how you could find information related to your career and study choices.
Psychology
Psychology attempts to understand the behaviour of people (as individuals or in groups) and includes aspects such as cognition, abnormal behaviour, family functioning, human development, learning, neurological and physiological functioning, careers, personality, and assessment. At the Honours level, students cannot register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). To register as a psychologist with the HPCSA, you need to complete a professional master’s degree (e.g. Masters with coursework) and meet other requirements such as completing an internship, passing a professional Board examination and completing community services.
Related job titles
- Coach
- Community Development Practitioner and Training Facilitator
- Education Officer
- Employee Wellness Practitioner
- Lecturer
- Market Research Practitioner
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Practitioner
- Policy Researcher
- Programme Evaluation and Research Practitioner
- Psychologist in various fields (on completion of a specialized master’s degree, internship, and professional board examination and, in the case of clinical psychology, a community work year)
- Researcher
Possible Work Environment
- Community and Rehabilitation Clinics and other Health Care Facilities
- Community-Based Organizations
- Consultancies
- Government Departments (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Labour, Department of Social Development, SAPS and Correctional Services, South African National Defence Force)
- Health Care Administration Organizations
- International Aid Organisations
- Local Clinics
- Market Research Organisations
- Monitoring and evaluation of consultancies or organisations
- Non-Profit Organisations
- Private, Public and Psychiatric Hospitals
- Self-Employment
- Social Research Institutions (e.g., HSRC, NRF) Universities and Universities of Technology
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- Download the Psychology @ Unisa brochure to learn more about preparing yourself for career opportunities in this field.
- Download the Career research document to learn more about how you could find information related to your career and study choices.
Social Sciences
Careers in the social science field span a number of areas such as anthropology, archaeology, ancient cultures, and sociology.
Related job titles
- Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Cultural Liaison Officer
- Development Researcher
- Diplomat
- Heritage Consultant
- Museum Scientist
- Political Analyst
- Programme Evaluator
- Researcher
- Social Environmental Impact Assessor
- Sociologist
Possible Work Environments
- Community-Based Organisations
- Consultancies
- Government Departments
- International Aid Organisations
- Market Research Organisations
- Monitoring and Evaluation Consultancies or Organisations
- Museums
- Non-Profit Organisations
- Publishing Firms
- Self-Employment
- Social Research Institutions (e.g., HSRC, NRF)
- Universities and Universities of Technology
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- Download the Social Sciences @ Unisa brochure to learn more about preparing yourself for career opportunities in this field.
- Visit professional association websites for more information about these fields:
- Download the Career research document to learn more about how you could find information related to your career and study choices.
Visual and Performing Arts
Careers include sculpture, painting, music, and drawing. Technology also impacts this field with many artists using electronic media to create, for example, computer graphics and multimedia installations.
Related job titles
- Animator
- Art Buyer
- Art Historian
- Art Teacher
- Artist
- Artist Author
- Clothing Designer
- Composer
- Entertainer
- Film, Television and Video Producer
- Gallery Manager
- Graphic Artist
- Illustrator
- Multimedia Designer
- Music Composer
- Music Teacher
- Music Technologist
- Professional Musician
- Advertising Industry (Composing or Performing Jingles)
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Radio Programme Writer
- Web Designer
Related job titles
- Animator
- Art Buyer
- Art Historian
- Art Teacher
- Artist
- Artist Author
- Clothing Designer
- Composer
- Entertainer
- Film, Television and Video Producer
- Gallery Manager
- Graphic Artist
- Illustrator
- Multimedia Designer
- Music Composer
- Music Teacher
- Music Technologist
- Professional Musician
- Advertising Industry (Composing or Performing Jingles)
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Radio Programme Writer
- Web Designer
Possible Work Environments
- Archives
- Art Gallery
- Art Museum
- Concert Hall
- Design Firm
- Entertainment Industry
- Film Studio
- Library
- Music Studio
- Marketing and Advertising Business
- Media Production Firms
- Newspapers and News Media
- Non-Profit Organisation
- School
- Self-Employment
- University or University of Technology
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