EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Science
Institution: University of South Africa (UNISA)
Country: South Africa
Year obtained: 2013
Description: This program was designed to familiarize learners with various disciplines in humanities and social sciences at basic and intermediate levels, aiming for a deeper grasp of selected disciplines at the exit level (level 7). It fostered contextual knowledge application, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving methods while equipping learners with scholarly competencies, clear communication skills, and a foundation for diverse professions, lifelong learning, and critical citizenship awareness.
Bachelor of Arts Honours: Media Studies
Institution: University of South Africa (UNISA)
Country: South Africa
Year obtained: 2020
Description: This course offered a comprehensive exploration of key subjects including Media Research, Advanced Research Reporting, Mass Communication Theory, International and Political Communication, Media Management, and Policy and Regulation. This program provided students with a deep understanding of media's societal impact, research techniques, global communication dynamics, and effective media management within regulatory frameworks. Through a balanced blend of theory and practical application, participants gained the expertise required to excel in the dynamic field of media.
Master of Arts: Media and Communication Science
Institutions: Technische Universität Ilmenau
Country: Germany
Year obtained: In-progress
Description: The Media and Communication Science master's program with a research focus is designed around the exploration of media communication from a social-scientific perspective. It integrates elements from communication sciences, media technology, economics, and law (following the Ilmenau model). This program is deeply rooted in research and closely aligned with ongoing short, medium, and long-term research initiatives at the Institut für Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (IfMK). The primary aim of this master's program is to enable students to gain expertise and skills in theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and discoveries related to media communication through a research-centered curriculum.