Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies (Parallel)
- Entry level
- A-Level results
- Field of study
- Creative Arts & Media
- Duration
- Not stated (usually 4 years)
- Institution
- National University of Science and Technology
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degrees: what you need to apply
A-Level results
A degree is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
- At least 5 O-Level subjects at grade C or better
- English Language at O-Level, grade C or better
- Mathematics at O-Level, grade C or better
- One of these– Literature in English at A-Level, grade E or better– Shona at A-Level, grade E or better– Ndebele at A-Level, grade E or better
- One of these– Literature in English at A-Level, grade E or better– Shona at A-Level, grade E or better– Ndebele at A-Level, grade E or better
Full wording, as the institution publishes it
Applicants should have passed at least 5 'O' Level subjects at grade C or better including Mathematics and English Language (Mathematics is an added advantage, not required, for Communication and Information Science), and hold 'A' Levels. At least two 'A' Level passes in English Literature and/or Ndebele/Shona and any approved Arts subjects listed in the NUST Year Book.
About this programme
Prepares journalists and media professionals to report, produce and manage content in a digital world, with options in corporate and development communication. This version is designed for working people or candidates entering by special or parallel routes, using block release or evening and weekend classes.
What you will study
News reporting and writing, digital and multimedia journalism, media law and ethics, media management, corporate communication, development communication, practical newsroom projects.
Further study and pathways
Postgraduate diploma and master's study in journalism, communication or media management.
More details
- Campus basis
- Assumed from requester's information
- 'A' Level requirement
- hold 'A' Levels | At least two 'A' Level passes in English Literature and/or Ndebele/Shona and any approved Arts subjects listed in the NUST Year Book
- 'O' Level requirement
- Applicants should have passed at least 5 'O' Level subjects at grade C or better including Mathematics and English Language (Mathematics is an added advantage, not required, for Communication and Information Science)
- Study options (campus: mode)
- Bulawayo: Parallel (evenings and weekends)
- Degree requirement (class and field)
- Not specified
- In NUST's 2025 undergraduate advert?
- Yes
- Diploma / certificate / professional qualification
- Not specified
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