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title: "Advertising, Communication & Public Relations"
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excerpt: "Advertising, Communication and Public Relations Field of Study Study advertising, communication and public relations online with Boston City Campus. Our"
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Advertising, Communication  & Public Relations

# Advertising, Communication and Public Relations Field of Study

Study advertising, communication and public relations online with Boston City Campus. Our local and international accredited qualifications are designed to build practical skills in brand storytelling, media strategy and stakeholder communication. Prepare for roles in agencies, corporate communication teams and digital media teams while studying flexibly with dedicated online support.

If you are interested in shaping messages, understanding audiences, and helping organisations communicate clearly, this field gives you a practical way to develop those strengths. You will work with real communication tasks, from planning campaigns to managing brand voice, and build confidence handling the day-to-day work of modern media and public relations environments. It is a strong path if you want a career where creativity meets strategy and your ideas have a real impact.

## Degrees

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Degree

### Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Communication

| Duration: | 3 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 378 |
| NQF | 7 |
| SAQA ID: | 122863 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/higher-education/bcom-strategic-communication-degree/)

## Higher Certificates

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Higher Certificate

### Advertising & Integrated Communication Practice

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 136 |
| NQF | 5 |
| SAQA ID: | 90819 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/advertising-communication-public-relations/higher-certificate-in-advertising-integrated-communication-practice/)

[/accounting-financial-services-faculty/bachelor-of-accounting-degree/](/accounting-financial-services-faculty/bachelor-of-accounting-degree/)

Higher Certificate

### Public Relations Practice

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 124 |
| NQF | 5 |
| SAQA ID: | 122887 |

[VIEW DETAILS](/advertising-communication-public-relations/higher-certificate-in-public-relations-practice/)

## Short Learning Programmes

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Short Learning Programme

### Brand Ambassador

| Duration: | 6 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 5 |
|  | - |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/advertising-communication-public-relations/brand-ambassador/)

[/accounting-financial-services-faculty/assistant-bookkeeper/](/accounting-financial-services-faculty/assistant-bookkeeper/)

Short Learning Programme

### Media Consultant

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 11 |
|  | - |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/advertising-communication-public-relations/media-consultant/)

[/accounting-financial-services-faculty/assistant-bookkeeper/](/accounting-financial-services-faculty/assistant-bookkeeper/)

Short Learning Programme

### Public Relations Assistant

| Duration: | 6 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 15 |
|  | - |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/advertising-communication-public-relations/public-relations-assistant/)