Undergraduate qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Semester 2 applications for the 2024 academic year will be open for limited undergraduate qualifications from 15 April to 10 May 2024.

Qualification code: 90186
NQF level: 7
Total credits: 360
SAQA ID: 120077
APS/AS: 20
Maximum time to complete this qualification:  8 years

Admission requirements

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

Admission criteria meet statutory and College specific requirements. The minimum entry level requirements are a National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or the candidate must qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on Higher Grade or a C symbol on Standard Grade in the language of teaching and learning.

Applicants, who do not comply with the above requirements, can consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements. Students can choose any of the available vocational Higher Certificates at Unisa that are available (Archives and Records Management and Social Auxiliary Work). Students are also referred to the Higher Certificate in ABET because it falls within the broad field of Human and Social Sciences. Students with diploma exemption can register for the Diploma in Public Relations.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:

  • R135 for online applications
  • Use the 8 digit student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie YOUR 8 digit STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
  • Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
  • Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.


Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa's student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Semester 2 applications for the 2024 academic year will be open for limited undergraduate qualifications from 15 April to 10 May 2024

Please take note of the following:

  • All applications for admission must be submitted online. 
  • Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.


Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.

Take note of the following:

  • Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 
  • Apply for admission during Unisa's application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

Curriculum / modules