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Programme: PGDip (Economics and Management Science) Communication Management

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Code Faculty Department
07220141 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Department: Business Management
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 120 NQF level:  08

Programme information

The content of each module will consist of formal lectures, assignments and an examination. The examination for all modules will contribute 50% towards the final mark of a module. Students must pass all the modules. 

A student will not be allowed to register more than twice for the same module.
There are no supplementary examinations for any of the modules.

Admission requirements

  1. Relevant bachelor’s degree
  2. Weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level

Examinations and pass requirements

  1. All the required reports must be submitted for the report module. A student will need an average of 50% for each report to pass the module.
  2. An average of 50% is required in each of the examinations.
  3. A maximum of two (2) years will be allowed for the completion of the diploma.
  4. In order to obtain the diploma with distinction an average of 75% must be obtained in each of the modules individually.

General information

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The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.

Minimum credits: 120

Core modules


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University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project
The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.

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