Media Studies Gateway – Short Learning Access Programme
Media Studies Gateway – Short Learning Access Programme
For learners who have not achieved a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with endorsement can benefit from higher education.
This short learning programme covers a range of social, economic and educational purposes, including access to higher education, personal fulfilment and social development and citizenship.
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Media Studies Gateway Short Learning Access Programme
Aligned to the Boston Media House Diploma in Media Practices programme (SAQA Id 83166 | NQF (HEQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 374, plus 5 Due Performance (DP) Credits on NQF Level 4)
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Skills acquired
Be able to gain admission to the Boston Media House Diploma in Media Practices programme based on an aggregate score of 60% across all short learning programme modules.
Be able to use media-specific science and technology.
Understand the mutual influence between culture and media.
Entry requirements
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATION 24h
The following category of students are eligible for admission into the short learning programme:
Category 1: applicants aged 18 or older with a grade 12 certificate and endorsement only for higher certificate studies.
Category 2: applicants aged 23 or older with a grade 12 or the equivalent certificate and no endorsement.
Alternative entry requirements
Not applicable
Duration
Six (6) months.
Short Learning Programme structure
Computer Literacy 0 (MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
For learners who have not achieved a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with endorsement can benefit from higher education.