Diploma in Public Relations at UNISA

The purpose of this qualification is to give learners who will work as Public Relations practitioners to create and maintain beneficial relationships through a variety of organizational contexts in a socially and ethically responsible manner and using Public Relations tools and principles strategically.

Qualification code:90077
NQF level:6
Total credits:360
SAQA ID:97597
APS/AS:18
Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning or an equivalent of 50%,
or
a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least diploma endorsement, with at least 60% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC,
or
an appropriate Higher Certificate.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Once admitted into this programme, students are required to have access to a computer, the internet, and data which will be accessible for free at any telecentre across South Africa.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

R120 for online applications

Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)

Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2022.

Please take note of the following:

All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.

Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enroll for them.

Take note of the following:

Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 

Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

What are jobs in public relations?

Public relations intern.

Social media specialist.

Public affairs specialist.

Public relations assistant.

Community relations coordinator.

Public relations account executive.

Publicist.

Social media strategist.

planning campaigns and strategies.

monitoring the public and media’s perception of a client.

writing and editing.

arranging events.

developing good relationships with the media.

arranging for advertising or promotional films to be produced.

public speaking.

representing the client at events.