Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Science
This programme will produce much needed professionals to enter or to specialise in the communication information technology (CIT) fields. Fields include electronically mediated communication (web-based communications), journalism, advertising, public relations, corporate and organisational communications, government communications, entrepreneurial communications, business information systems and marketing.
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Zululand
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language
Subfield
Communication Studies
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
This programme will produce much needed professionals to enter or to specialise in the communication information technology (CIT) fields. Fields include electronically mediated communication (web-based communications), journalism, advertising, public relations, corporate and organisational communications, government communications, entrepreneurial communications, business information systems and marketing.
Entry requirements and RPL
A Masters Degree in the field or associated field.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- A detailed research thesis.
- Oral reporting on aspects of the research.
- Regular written reports on sub areas and sub problems of the research topic.
- Demonstrated competence in specific areas of the field under study which may include field and laboratory based practical exercises.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
- A detailed research thesis.
- Oral reporting on aspects of the research.
- Regular written reports on sub areas and sub problems of the research topic.
- Demonstrated competence in specific areas of the field under study which may include field and laboratory based practical exercises.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
None.
Providers currently listed
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