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.

Download the factsheet for additional, detailed programme information.

  • 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 362)
  • Visit a Boston Media House branch to find out how you save on your fees as part of the Invest in SA Subsidy
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)
  • Academic Literacy 1
  • Marketing 1
  • Advertising 1
  • Radio 1