Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies Extended | UL

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
Learn more about Extended Programmes.

Details

The Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies Extended Curriculum Programme at the University of Limpopo provides an extended access pathway for students who require additional academic preparation before progressing through the full Media Studies curriculum over four years. Students develop skills in media production, journalism, digital communication, and critical media analysis alongside strengthened academic literacy and research skills. The extended programme supports UL's commitment to producing media graduates from communities that are underrepresented in South Africa's media industry, contributing to greater diversity in the country's media landscape.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
African Language (Sepedi, Tshivenda, or Xitsonga): 50%
APS: 23

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)60%Required
Life Orientation (NCV)60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Sepedi Home Language or Sepedi First Additional Language or Tshivenda Home Language or Tshivenda First Additional Language or Xitsonga Home Language or Xitsonga First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Community Journalist – Reports for community newspapers, online platforms, and radio stations serving Limpopo communities, using multilingual skills to reach audiences in their home languages.
Social Media Manager – Creates and manages social media content and online community engagement for brands, government departments, and organisations across South Africa’s growing digital landscape.
Media Production Assistant – Supports the production of radio programmes, video content, and digital media for broadcasters, production companies, and communication agencies.
Public Relations Assistant – Assists with media relations, press materials, and event coordination for PR agencies, corporate communications teams, and government media offices.
Development Communication Officer – Uses media and communication skills to support community development, behaviour change, and social programme communication for NGOs and government departments.

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