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MA in Communication Studies (Research) at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

The MA in Communication Studies is a research master's in which students research a topic and write a dissertation under a senior researcher, within an interdisciplinary, Africa-rooted view of human communication.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Communication and Media  |  Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time  |  Intake: Applications 1 April to 31 October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A dissertation on a theme from communication showing critical sense and research capability, plus a research article suitable for publication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An average of 65% or higher at Honours level.

Intake: Applications close 31 October 2026

Duration: 1 Year Full-Time and 2 Years Part-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/

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