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| Bachelor of Communication |
| The Bachelor of Communication is a three-year degree programme (PART-TIME/FULLTIME) that is aimed at equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in communication management and administration. Holders of this degree will have communication skills that will enable them to effectively design, manage, and evaluate communication processes that involve individuals, groups, organisations, and the public. The degree programme’s Work Integrated Learning component will provide students with the necessary experiential learning at the workplace. |
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| Admission Requirements |
| In addition. to the General Admission Requirements (Regulation G12.1) and Mature Age Entry Scheme (Regulation G12.2) as contained in the Prospectus of the Polytechnic of Namibia, students shall have symbol D or better in English. They shall also write a special English test (not a placement test) which they should pass with at least 50 % to be admitted into the programme. Admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme shall also consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
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| Regulations |
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| The programme shall be governed by the following regulations: |
| The Bachelor of Communication shall be awarded to candidates who have obtained at least 422 or 395 NQF credits (depending on choice) as per the curriculum requirements. |
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The Bachelor of Communication degree shall begin in year 1 and shall consist of 24 courses from year 1 to year 3. |
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In order to complete the Bachelor of Communication degree, a student shall pass 23 taught courses plus Work Integrated Learning (which shall extend over one semester). |
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In addition, in order to complete the Bachelor of Communication degree, a student shall also be required to study and pass a Namibian national language. This shall be a non-credit bearing course. |
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The Bachelor of Communication degree shall consist of core courses in Communication and in addition to Work Integrated Learning (Internship), other courses which include Basic Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, and electives from the Social Sciences. |
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| Assessment |
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Courses will be examined at the end of the semester in which they are taught. |
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Written papers will count for 40 % and continuous assessment (CASS) 60 % in each course. |
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Continuous assessment (CASS) for each course may include a relevant small-scale project. |
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| Employment Opportunities |
| The Bachelor of Communication degree provides students with skills and knowledge that they can apply across a variety of professional situations, from the corporate world to the public sector and non-profit institutions. |
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| The following list provides some career paths for a graduate with a Bachelor in Communication degree: |
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Communications managers |
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Speech writers |
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Press attaches |
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Speech writing teachers |
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Lecturers; |
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Campaign communication managers |
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Public relations officers |
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Press liaison officers |
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‘Spin doctors’ |
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Advertising |
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Publishing and Printing |
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Communication Consulting |
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Government and Civil Service |
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Communication Researchers, etc. |
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| Further Information |
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Admission slots on these degree programmes are limited. Applications and further information on the Bachelor of Communication can be obtained from EITHER Ms Petsy Neiss : pneiss@polytechnic.edu.na (+264) 61 207 2160) OR Jairos Kangira:jkangira@polytechnic.edu.na (+264-61) 207 2264. |
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