Bachelor of Communication Studies at Vaal University of Technology

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Communication Studies is a Bachelor's degree offered by the Faculty of Human Sciences at Vaal University of Technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 20. NSC with bachelor's endorsement: English 5, additional language 4, Mathematics/Technical Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4; total 20 (Mathematics/Technical Mathematics) or 21 (Mathematical Literacy), excluding LO. Age exemption for mature applicants (23 with grade 12) with proof of related employment.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 21 May 2026. The closing date for national applicants is 30 October 2026 and for international applicants 30 September 2026. Applications for the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, Diploma in Safety Management, Diploma in Labour Law, Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Logistics, Diploma in Agricultural Management, Diploma in Policing, Diploma in Legal Assistance and Diploma in Human Resources closed on 31 July 2026.

The application fee for the 2027 academic year is R110 for all applicants, paid online on the application portal before the application can be submitted. The 2026 fee guide lists R110 for South African citizens and R120 for international applicants, plus an international levy of R1 600.

Opening dates for programmes from advanced diploma to PhD will be communicated in due course, with closing dates communicated during the year.

Apply through the official page: https://vut.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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