Master of Journalism at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Master of Journalism is a 120-credit, professionally oriented master's degree at HEQSF level 9 (NQF 9), offered through research at City Campus in Durban. It produces graduates who can carry out independent research that contributes to industry and social practice through critical engagement with media theory.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design | Department: Department of Media, Language and Communication | Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The degree is completed through an intensive research project and a dissertation (modules RPJN501, RPJN511, RPJN521). Outcomes cover research methodology, writing a research proposal and literature review, analysing results and producing a final dissertation of novel research.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Arts and Design Master of Journalism (MSJRN1): admission follows DUT General Rules G7(I) and G24(I). Applicants whose highest qualification is a B.Tech must obtain Advanced Standing via RPL into postgraduate studies, which requires a minimum of three years of practice in the related field and demonstrated competence in advanced research methodologies or successful completion of a research methods module offered within the Faculty of Arts and Design.

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: 2 - 3 years

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

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