Diploma in Public Relations at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Diploma in Public Relations (WS7047) teaches public relations as a strategic process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organisations and their publics, with a focus on corporate image and reputation, crisis, internal and external communication, handling media requests and Corporate Social Investment programmes.

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

Career pathways

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

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Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: Any two of the following languages A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows: Any two of the following languages: English level 4 Afrikaans level 4 isiXhosa level 4, and Two additional 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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