The Independent Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Communications
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Communications in Communication and Media is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Communications offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Humanities
The purpose of this programme is to build on students' existing knowledge of key areas in the field of communication in order to develop accountable and skilled communication professionals and leaders able to contribute meaningfully both to academic practice and to the communication planning, implementation and management activities of organisations, with specific emphasis on the strategic role of communication in realising organisational strategic initiatives. To this end, students will broaden and deepen their understanding of fundamental communication theories and research methodology and will be required to interrogate and evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in key areas of business-related communication. Graduates will thus cultivate the skills required for further specialised study in support of the principles of life-long learning. Through the development of crucial communication-related skills and competencies highly attractive to prospective employers, graduates will be equipped to take up communication-related positions in a variety of businesses and communication-related sectors where they will be able to add value to the organisation in which they are employed.
The IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication will provide an articulation route for graduates holding a relevant Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent qualification with Communication Science up to NQF level 7. In line with industry demand, this degree will equip students with deeper insight into and proficiency in some of the core fields in the communication discipline and guide them in applying such knowledge in a particular context.The IIE BA Honours in Communication degree is a one-year post-graduate degree. The academic year runs from February to November. The modules are delivered on a full-time basis with lectures and tutorials being scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday.
This degree is a perfect stepping stone to a diverse and exciting range of Communication-related career opportunities including but not limited to:
- Communication accounts administration
- Communication consulting
- Relationship management
- Research
- Communication management
- Media consulting
- Social media communication
- Internal Communication audits
- Lecturing
