Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for diverse and dynamic roles in the language, media, and communication industries, including:

• Language Practitioner
• Training Officer
• Copywriter
• Administrative Officer
• Translator
• Communications Officer
• Technical Writer
• Public Relations Officer
• Journalist
• Conference Organiser
Diploma : Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies

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Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus, Welkom Campus

3 years (full-time)

370

6

Minimum Credits Required: 370

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • Language Requirement: A minimum mark of 60% in any two official regional languages.

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.

Understanding Your Matric Pass Level

To help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Diploma Pass.

Diploma Pass (Required)

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course at a university of technology.

Bachelor’s Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course.

Certificate Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate.


Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Selection Process

Due to a limited number of available places, all first-year students are required to write a selection test. Final selection is strictly based on Grade 12 entry requirements combined with the results obtained in the selection test.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option

Please note: The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) option is not available for the Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies.


Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student Calendar

We know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies.

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