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Courses required to become a Copywriter in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Copywriter in South Africa, offered at AAA School of Advertising, AFDA and Akademia, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 8 courses across 8 South African institutions (3 public universities and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Copywriter: 6 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Advanced Diploma and 1 Higher Certificate. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Arts, Design & Media course category.

Where to study to become a Copywriter in South Africa

The 3 public universities and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Copywriter. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Copywriters (3)

3 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as a Copywriter, including the Bachelor of Arts specialising in Languages and Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Copywriters (5)

5 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as a Copywriter, including the BA Creative Brand Communication and Bachelor of Creative Writing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Copywriter

8 courses

Universities (3)

University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Arts specialising in Languages

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 30+
University of South Africa logo

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing

UNISA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum, studied part-time via distance learning (longer if you spread it out)
APS 20+
University of the Free State logo

BA (Language Practice)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
AP 30

Private Colleges (5)

AAA School of Advertising logo

BA Creative Brand Communication

AAA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 24+
AFDA logo

Bachelor of Creative Writing

AFDA · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time
See requirements
Akademia logo

BA (Language Studies)

Akademia · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus
See requirements
Red and Yellow Creative School of Business logo

Advanced Diploma in Copywriting

Red & Yellow · Advanced Diploma · 1 year
See requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements