Courses required to become a News Reporter in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a News Reporter in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Boston Media House and Durban University of Technology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 6 courses across 6 South African institutions (3 public universities and 3 private institutions) that lead to becoming a News Reporter: 1 Certificate, 2 Diplomas, 2 Bachelor's Degrees 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 News Reporter in South Africa

The 3 public universities and 3 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a News Reporter. 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 News Reporters (3)

3 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as a News Reporter, including the Bachelor of Journalism and BA (Journalism). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for News Reporters (3)

3 courses across 3 private colleges lead toward a career as a News Reporter, including the National Certificate: Journalism and Diploma in Media Practices (Journalism). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a News Reporter

6 courses

Universities (3)

Durban University of Technology logo

Bachelor of Journalism

DUT · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
University of the Free State logo

BA (Journalism)

UFS · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
AP 30
Walter Sisulu University logo

Diploma in Journalism

WSU · Diploma · 3 years
APS 21+

Private Colleges (3)

Berea College of Technology logoSee requirements
Boston Media House logo

Diploma in Media Practices (Journalism)

BMH · Diploma · 3 to 5 years, full-time
See requirements
Health and Fitness Professionals Academy logo

Higher Occupational Certificate: Sport Journalism

HFPA · Higher Certificate · 18 months, full-time
See requirements