Communication Science is about how messages are created, transmitted, interpreted, and used across various contexts, including media, interpersonal, and organizational settings. It examines the impact of communication on individuals and society, analysing the processes behind media effects, social interaction, and persuasion.
Communication is at the heart of being human. Without it, we cannot connect with others and have lasting relationships. Communication is also central to effective collaboration in the workplace. It is needed to convey and understand instructions, to resolve conflict (even if most conflict is caused by poor communication!) and to exchange important messages between the organisation and its stakeholders. At Emeris, we also explore how the cyber cultures of the 21st century mass media influence the way we live and work.
To study Communication Science, you can enrol for the IIE Bachelor of Arts degree with a study area in English and Communication Science or Communication Science and Psychology, available at Emeris.
Once you complete your three-year Bachelor’s degree, you can articulate into the IIE Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication or the IIE Bachelor of Social Science Honours, and subsequently, a IIE Master of Arts in Digital Communication or IIE Master of Philosophy in Arts.
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Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 1 year full-time
Higher Certificate
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Duration: 2 years part-time
Higher Certificate
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Duration: 3 years full-time
Bachelor Degree
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360
School: Vega School
Choose the programme that matches your goals. All include practical experience and industry exposure.
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Honours Degree
NQF Level: 8
Credits: 120
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
Duration: 9 weeks online (including orientation)
Short Course
NQF Level: N / A
School: Vega School
Completing your IIE Bachelor of Arts at Emeris could help you build a successful career in the following career opportunities:
• Digital (social media) communication
• Internal corporate communication
• External corporate communication
• Media monitoring
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Development communication as part of community development
• Strategic events management
• Journalism
• Media analysis
An educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education
Formed by the strategic evolution of The IIE's Varsity College, IIE MSA, Vega and
the School of Hospitality and Service Management, uniting under the Emeris name.
Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company registration number: 1987/004754/07. View certificate here.
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