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26 Master's degrees in Journalism & Media in South Africa

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London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(82)
Cape Town, South Africa +1 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Media and Communications (LSE and UCT)

The Global Media and Communications (LSE and UCT) programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a prestigious two-year double degree. This full-time M.Sc. offers a global perspective on media systems, combining rigorous academic study in London and Cape Town for a unique public education experience.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$38,842/yr
Cape Peninsula University of Technology4,0(73)
Cape Town, South Africa

Communication and Media

Cape Peninsula University of Technology offers you the chance to study Communication and Media at the Faculty of Informatics and Design.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$206/module
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Media Studies

Develop your critical thinking ability and research skills with the Media Studies programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$1,834/yr
Central University of Technology, Free State4,5(15)
Bloemfontein, South Africa +1

Language Practice and Media Studies

The Language Practice and Media Studies programme from Central University of Technology, Free State is aimed at producing candidates who will have the competence to combine language theory and praxis effectively and independently to accommodate the pragmatic needs of language and communication clients in both African and international contexts. 

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus
3 years$712/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Wits Journalism

Wits Journalism from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers several study programmes for aspirant and working journalists. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$2,358/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Translation

Master of Arts in Translation or Master of Arts in Translation (Interpreting) programme is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$5,553/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Media Studies

This Media Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg develops your critical thinking ability and research skills. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,129/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(325)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Multimedia

Multimedia from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,777/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Culture, Media and Society

CCMS at University of Kwazulu Natal offers a range of postgraduate degrees (Honours, MA, PHD) in the Southern African region’s premier graduate research and educational unit in Culture, Media and Society.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 8% in Worldwide

Journalism

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also beconsidered for the Journalism programme at Tshwane University of Technology.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
Central University of Technology, Free State4,5(15)
Bloemfontein, South Africa +1

Media Studies

All the departments within the Faculty have extensive laboratory and computer facilities, and are well equipped to support a practical, project-oriented approach to learning. The Media Studies programme is offered at  Central University of Technology, Free State.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time On-campus
1 year$452/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(325)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Publishing

Publishing from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions. 

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,777/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(136)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Translation Studies

The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.” We offer a master degree in Translation Studies at University of Kwazulu Natal.

Master Full-time On-campus
1 year$18,300/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(158)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Media Studies

This Media Studies stream at University of Cape Town aims to equip students with the practicals skills required for multimedia journalism production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,983/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(158)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Global Media

Study the impact of globalisation on communication, society, culture, politics and media practices with a degree in Global Media at University of Cape Town

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$2,983/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(158)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Media Theory and Practice

This Media Theory and Practice stream at University of Cape Town aims to equip students with the practicals skills required for multimedia journalism production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$2,983/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(149)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism and Media Studies

The Master of Arts in the field of Journalism and Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered by coursework with a research report, or by dissertation. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$3,129/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(128)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Stellenbosch University's degree is a specialised LLM programme in Alternative Dispute Resolution

LL.M. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,917/yr
University of Johannesburg4,2(214)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism

The Journalism program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Communication and Media, part of Faculty of Humanitites.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 yearTuition not available
Stellenbosch University4,3(128)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism

The MA in Journalism at the Stellenbosch University is based on three possible structures as per the module description below. The programme is based on individual interaction between you and your lecturer, but attendance of two residential seminars in the first year of registration is compulsory. A thesis or research assignment must be done in one of the chosen elective modules.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$3,917/yr

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