Advanced Diploma in Media Studies at Central University of Technology, Free State

Programme overview

The Advanced Diploma in Media Studies (code AD_MDS, NQF 7, 120 SAQA credits) is offered at CUT's Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses, building media theory, digital production and entrepreneurial skills on top of a prior media-related diploma or degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Department of Communication Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time

What you will study

Builds on prior completion of Media Studies III and English III at NQF Level 6, covering advanced media theory, content production and media business/entrepreneurship topics.

Career pathways

New Media Journalist, Digital Content Creator, Multimedia Reporter, Media Practitioner, Communications Manager, Media Strategist, Digital Project Manager, Graphic Designer, Digital Photographer, Multimedia Producer and Media Entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A B.Tech or Bachelor's degree (360 credits) or Advanced Diploma in Media Studies (120 credits) at NQF Level 7, or a Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism or Media Studies at NQF Level 6 or 7, with at least 60% in that prior qualification and completion of Media Studies III and English III at NQF Level 6. Admission is subject to review and may include a merit-based selection process.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.

There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

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