Master of Arts in Journalism (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The MA in Journalism by full thesis is independent research under a supervisor in Journalism, Media and Communication Studies, in hybrid mode with most learning online and in one-on-one supervisor consultations. Students attend an in-person seminar week on campus each January in the first year.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Journalism | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single 180-credit Thesis (Journalism) 871 of 35 000 to 45 000 words; the January seminar week covers research methodology and theory and is used to finalise the proposal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours-level degree (NQF level 8) in Journalism, Media Studies or Communications, or a related programme as considered by the department. Applicants without an honours-level degree may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning based on professional learning or work experience, subject to limitations and additional requirements. A departmental committee reviews all applications. Supporting documents: sample of written academic work, one-page letter of motivation and 1-3 page statement of research interest.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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