Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies at Central University of Technology, Free State

Programme overview

The Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies (code DP_LPM, NQF 6, 370 SAQA credits) is a three-year, full-time programme offered at CUT's Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses, covering language practice and media/communication skills with a selection-test entry process.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Department of Communication Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time

What you will study

Language practice and media studies content across official regional languages, feeding into translation, editing, journalism and communication careers; exact module names are not listed on the page.

Career pathways

Language Practitioner, Training Officer, Copywriter, Administrative Officer, Translator, Communications Officer, Technical Writer, Public Relations Officer, Journalist and Conference Organiser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent with a Diploma Pass, including a minimum of 60% in any two official regional languages. All first-year applicants write a selection test, and final selection combines Grade 12 results with selection-test performance. No Extended Curriculum Programme option is available.

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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