Communication Studies and Language - Communication Studies
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) graduates with systematic knowledge, specialised skills, and theoretical competence focusing on a particular discipline or within an interdisciplinary framework to prepare them for specialist training at an advanced level.
A second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates who possess in-depth knowledge and the confidence to identify and define complex problems. They are equipped with the skills to apply these problem-solving abilities to find solutions, especially within unfamiliar contexts.
The third purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates who can demonstrate thorough familiarity with a specific discipline or interdisciplinary framework. They are expected to have the ability to work independently as intellectual leaders in their society, contributing positively to their respective fields and broader communities.
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