Bachelor of Journalism Honours at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Journalism Honours is a professionally oriented, 120-credit HEQSF level 8 degree on the City Campus. It develops research methods through a research proposal and project, media management techniques for newsrooms and media ventures, an understanding of language issues in social and media contexts, and in-depth specialist journalism produced with ethical awareness.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design | Department: Department of Media, Language and Communication | Duration: 3 to 5 years (full-time qualification, 120 credits, NQF level 8) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Media and Society 401, Multi-media and Journalism 401, Research Project 401 (28 credits), Media Management 401, Specialist Journalism 401 and Research Methodology 401. The programme develops the ability to source, evaluate and use information and language resources to create publishable stories and academic writing.

Career pathways

Professional journalism in a specialist field, media management roles in newsrooms and media ventures, and further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent in Journalism or a related field. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of relevant work.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 - 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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