The Diploma in Public Relations and Communication at UJ is a three-year NQF Level 6 qualification offered by the Department of Strategic Communication, housed at the Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus. The diploma develops practical and theoretical competence in public relations, media relations, event management, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement — specifically within the South African context.
South Africa's growing corporate, government, and non-profit sectors require skilled communication professionals who can manage reputation, engage communities, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences. The diploma provides a direct pathway into the public relations industry and can articulate to the Advanced Diploma in Communication Management at NQF Level 7.
Admission requires a minimum APS of 25 (excluding Life Orientation) and at least 60% in English. NCV applicants are considered for this programme with English at 80% and all other subjects at 70%. Selection is based on academic merit.
