Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Journalism in South Africa

Institutions Offering Master of Journalism

Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-A Baccalaureus Technologiae in Journalism, or an Honours in Media Studies or Journalism, or an honours, or a postgraduate diploma in a related field of study, as well as proven media experience. In the case of a related qualification, candidates should possess adequate professional knowledge and skills for admission to the qualification and they should also apply for the granting of status
-Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae will be required to complete a bridging module: Generic Research Methods. Registration for the master’s degree and the bridging module may be undertaken concurrently. Candidates with other qualifications who have not previously completed a module on Research Methodology (at NQF Level 8), will also be required to register for the bridging module.
University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Communication is required, with a minimum average of 65%. The closing date for applications for this degree is 31 October of the preceding year for the first semester and 30 April of the same year for the second semester.

Duration of programme: 2 years