NWU Skool vir Kommunikasie / School of Communication

NWU Skool vir Kommunikasie / School of Communication Die Skool vir Kommunikasie bied hoogstaande opleiding en navorsing in Kommunikasie, Grafiese Ontwerp Prof.

The School of Communication, which started as Press Science in 1959, currently includes the subject groups Graphic Design, Art History and Communication. The School has a team of dynamic and mainly young academics with a unique combination of exceptional professional experience and academic qualifications. The module content has been recurriculated (and is revised regularly) to remain innovative a

nd recent. The latest technology and software are also used in teaching. The student numbers are limited to ensure quality higher education. The School aims to deliver students who can solve relevant problems in the practice of Southern Africa who can hold their own in creative and innovative ways. In terms of visual communication, the subject groups Graphic Design and Art History are at the forefront. The training in Graphic Design was named the top training institution in SA by the SA Brand Council in 2009 and for the past few years, the institution is among the top 5. Students enjoy continuous recognition based on the many competitions won in recent years. In written and spoken communication, students in Communication, after basic training in fundamental communication concepts, can specialize in the third and honours year in one of the following subfields: Journalism and Media Studies, Advanced Corporate Communication and Development Communication. At the postgraduate level, students can obtain an MA and PhD in Art History and Communication and a Practice-Oriented MA in Graphic Design. Lida Holtzhausen
Director: School of Communication Studies

Take a break from exam prep, doom-scrolling, conference abstracts, marking, research proposals, or whatever else is curr...
31/05/2026

Take a break from exam prep, doom-scrolling, conference abstracts, marking, research proposals, or whatever else is currently filling your weekend.

We're excited to share the very first issue of CommTrend, the new newsletter of the School of Communication at NWU.

Inside, you'll find a snapshot of what our staff and students have been up to lately: research, conferences, projects, achievements, publications, community engagement, and a few of the stories that often happen quietly behind the scenes.

It's a chance to see what colleagues are working on, what students are achieving, and what is happening across the School.

Grab a coffee, take ten minutes, and have a read.

We hope you enjoy the first issue of CommTrend. And of course, we must give a massive shout-out to all the staff and students who made this first issue a roaring success! We'll introduce you to the editor, Ms Cornia Pretorius, and her team in the weeks and months to come. So, stayed tuned.

Radio reporter job:
20/05/2026

Radio reporter job:

If you live for the story behind the headline, thrive under pressure, and know how to turn facts into compelling radio… we want to hear from you.
Heart FM is looking for a dynamic News Reporter to join our fast-paced newsroom - someone who can dig deeper, think sharper, and deliver the news that Cape Town trusts.
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), keep reading.

Hey fam 👋📚It’s officially exam season ⏳😵‍💫 Time to get serious about those upcoming examinations!What’s your BEST, but m...
18/05/2026

Hey fam 👋📚
It’s officially exam season ⏳😵‍💫 Time to get serious about those upcoming examinations!

What’s your BEST, but maybe a little weird or unusual 👀🕵️…study tip for surviving exams successfully? 📖☕🧠 Maybe you sometimes explain difficult work to your pet 🐶 like you’re teaching a class…or maybe you eat a packet of your favourite Simba chips 🍟 because the flavour “helps the facts stick”. Or wait, maybe you wear the same hoodie 🧥 every time you focus, because it makes you feel in charge of the volume of prescribed reading materials.

Drop your comment below 👇⬇️ Help out a chommie.

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13/05/2026
Can you spot Ms Corene Marx, one of our School’s lecturers, in the photos? She joined other faculty for the Young Eagle ...
22/04/2026

Can you spot Ms Corene Marx, one of our School’s lecturers, in the photos? She joined other faculty for the Young Eagle campaign in Gauteng to relate to school learners all about the School of Communication. Shout out to Ms Marx and our NWU staff for recruiting future NWU Eagles! 🦅

20/04/2026

If you want to study at the School of Communication in 2027, diarise 1 June 2026! That’s when applications officially open. 🗓️ 🧑‍🎓

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20/04/2026

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Job opportunity:
01/04/2026

Job opportunity:

We are looking to fill the following vacancy - Eastern Cape Journalist

NWU Master’s and Doctoral registration extended to 30 April 2026If you are planning to advance your academic or professi...
31/03/2026

NWU Master’s and Doctoral registration extended to 30 April 2026
If you are planning to advance your academic or professional journey through a Master’s or Doctoral degree, now is the time to act.

Finalise your registration to secure your place and level up in your field. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dVJyBp6r

Full-cost bursaries are available for eligible applicants. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dd6hzVhm

For registration support, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
NWU Call Centre: 0860 169 698
WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 60 070 2606

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