Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Humanities
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Minimum 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time; maximum 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication at NWU
A three-year Communication degree with an average of 60% for third-year core modules, plus KCOM318 (or equivalent); not offered on the Mahikeng campus in 2026.
About this course
This programme, offered in Mahikeng and Potchefstroom, focuses on how communication can drive social and community development, covering both foundational and applied approaches to development communication alongside a research report. It builds skills to design and evaluate communication interventions aimed at development outcomes. It prepares graduates for careers or further study in development-focused communication work.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Bachelor Honours Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
Closing date still to be announced by NWU.
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- Duration
- Minimum 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time; maximum 2 years full-time / 3 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 8
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Source: North-West University 2026 Postgraduate Yearbook - Faculty of Humanities, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.