Study Communication in South Africa: 10 Programmes at 3 Universities

PhD / Doctorate
Doctor of Music in Composition & Dissertation

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Rhetoric Studies

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Music Honours in Composition

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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PhD / Doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy in Rhetoric Studies

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Research
MMus Composition (Research)

University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Music: Composition

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Bachelor
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Rhetoric Studies

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Master
MMus (Music Composition) Coursework

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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Master
Master of Philosophy (coursework dissertation) in Rhetoric Studies

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Master
Master of Philosophy (dissertation only) in Rhetoric Studies

University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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Study Communication in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 3 universities and colleges offer 10 Communication programmes: 4 Bachelor, 3 Master and 2 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Rondebosch, Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand and Pretoria. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and University of Pretoria.

Degrees in Communication

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Communication builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Communication, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Communication programmes?

The directory lists 10 Communication programmes at 3 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Rondebosch, Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand and Pretoria.

How long does it take to study Communication?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Communication programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and University of Pretoria.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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