The Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication at the University of Zululand examines how language, identity, and culture shape communication across diverse communities and contexts. South Africa's eleven official languages and rich ethnic diversity make intercultural communication a critical professional and civic competency, and UNIZULU's position in multilingual KwaZulu-Natal grounds the programme in authentic linguistic and cultural complexity. Graduates develop the analytical frameworks, communicative agility, and cultural sensitivity needed to facilitate dialogue and build bridges across communities, organisations, and borders.
English: NSC Level 4
Five additional 20-credit subjects
APS: Minimum 26 points
Communications Officer – Manage stakeholder engagement and multicultural messaging for government departments, NGOs, or corporates operating across South Africa’s diverse communities.
Intercultural Trainer – Facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion training for organisations managing multicultural workforces or entering new African markets.
Media and Content Specialist – Produce culturally sensitive content for South African media, advertising, and public communications environments.
Diplomat or Foreign Affairs Officer – Represent South African interests abroad or facilitate international negotiations with intercultural competence at the core.
Community Liaison Officer – Bridge communication between government, business, and communities in development, infrastructure, or policy implementation contexts.
