Bachelor of Communication Studies Course Requirements at VUT
Vaal University of Technology · Faculty of Human Sciences
The Bachelor of Communication Studies is a bachelor's Degree offered by VUT for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Communication Studies at VUT
National Senior Certificate with English at level 5, an additional language at level 4, and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics at level 3, with a combined APS of 20 (Mathematics/Technical Mathematics route) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy route), excluding Life Orientation. The matric certificate must indicate admission to bachelor's degree study.
About this course
This degree develops academic and practical skills in media, journalism and organisational communication, covering topics such as writing, media theory and communication strategy. It offers a more theoretically grounded pathway into communication careers than the diploma-level Public Relations Management programme. It suits learners with strong language ability who are interested in media, journalism or corporate communication.
Possible careers
Communications Officer, Content Writer, Corporate Communications Specialist, Journalist, Media Researcher
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via VUT's application system at www.vut.ac.za (see the 'Application for Academic Admission' section of the document for exact steps/documents required).
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Communication Studies
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 Communication Studies doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Communications Officer. 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
As a Bachelor's Degree at VUT, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
Meeting the requirements at an admission score of APS 20+ doesn’t guarantee a seat here, demand for this course tends to outstrip the places available, especially closer to the closing date. Apply early rather than waiting until the deadline.
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 VUT and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 20 (Maths/Technical Maths) / 21 (Maths Literacy), excl. LO
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