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What You’ll Learn
 
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The Five Divisions of SCI
Division of Journalism and Publishing
Get a real feel of the tight deadlines and adrenaline rushes journalists experience! This is the perfect specialisation for those who want to work as reporters.

The Division of Journalism and Publishing focuses on print journalism, photojournalism, online information services, and media management.

In this division, you will learn about writing stories that go into print media, such as magazines and newspapers. You will be trained in various reporting techniques and analyses, and also get an insight into the workings of media enterprises.

Division of Electronic and Broadcast Media
Fancy a career in radio, TV, or multimedia production? The Division of Electronic and Broadcast Media instills you with the know-how and technical expertise that is required for your future career.

Coursework provides you with a sound understanding of the context of production, information technology, and film studies. You will have a good feel of everything that exists within the electronic and broadcast media, such as scriptwriting and network systems.

Division of Public and Promotional Communication
Learn how to make yourself heard - whether you are selling a product, or selling a new idea to a client. The Division of Public and Promotional Communication exposes you to public relations, advertising, marketing, issues management and media planning.

You will hone your skills in writing and planning campaigns for the best results, and also how to carry out and apply research. You will also learn the best way to communicate your messages through various forms of media – for government, non-profit organisations, and private corporations.

Division of Communication Research
If you prefer something more investigative, this division is for you. The Division of Communication Research focuses on the analysis of issues such as media effects on audiences, cross-cultural communication, international communication policy and organisational communication.

You will also learn different forms of analyses, and how to best communicate your research findings to the intended recipients, through print and audiovisual media.

Division of Information Studies (Graduate Level)
Division of Information Studies (Graduate Level) The Division of Information Studies carries out research and teaching in the areas of information science, library and information services, knowledge management, information systems, archives and digital libraries.

It offers the following postgraduate programmes: MSc (Information Studies), MSc (Knowledge Management), MSc (Information Systems), M.Applied Science, and the PhD.

Research projects are carried out in four research groups: Digital Libraries and Information Retrieval, Knowledge Organization and Discovery, User and Usability Studies, and Information and Knowledge Management. Read more >