Diploma in Public Relations (ECP) at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Extended Curriculum Programme version of the Diploma in Public Relations is a four-year, 360-credit NQF level 6 qualification. Public relations is a strategic process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organisations and their publics, with focus on corporate image and reputation, crisis communication, internal and external communication, media requests and corporate social investment programmes.

Faculty: Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A four-year, 360-credit NQF level 6 programme with an extended curriculum structure covering corporate image and reputation, crisis communication, internal and external communication, handling media requests and corporate social investment.

Career pathways

Public relations practitioner; communications officer; brand ambassador; spokesperson; public speaker

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: English level 3 Any two subjects’ level 4 Pre-selection interview required.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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