Overview

The Journalism and Media Studies programme of Rhodes University avoids an approach that focuses on themes related to the media in favour of one that is conceptually based and that provides a sophisticated theoretical understanding of the interrelationships between media and society. The Masters in Journalism and Media Studies is a NQF 9 level qualification offered full-time over two calendar years. The MA programme is designed to provide a broad understanding of the field of Journalism and Media Studies and aims to ensure that you graduate with a broad view of the different components that constitute the field. It purposely avoids an approach that focuses on themes related to the media in favour of one that is conceptually based and that provides a critical theoretical understanding of the interrelationships between media and society. This requires that students understand how issues of media content, platforms and context are all intricately linked. Thorough research in any one of these areas depends on an understanding of their interrelationship. The School of Journalism and Media studies has a range of specialist knowledge in the broad fields and can supervise across a range of important areas. The MA is weighted at a minimum of 180 credits.

Students at Journalism and Media Studies programme of Rhodes University will:

gain a broad understanding of the field

graduate with a broad view of the different components that constitute the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical social theory

Critical media studies

Critical research methods

Digital inequalities in Africa

Economics journalism

Navigating the post-truth world, mapping propaganda, lies, and conspiracy theories and making sense of evidence in the digital era

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 8 other Masters in Journalism in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certified copy of both your degree certificate and full transcript from your previous or current university in your submission

Letter of motivation (600-800 words)

Up to date resume (or CV) with at least two referees and their current addresses;

Sample of writing (academic/essay type); and

Completed application form which can be found on the postgraduate gateway (Honours, PGDips, MA, PhD)

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27298 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27298 ZAR per year during 18 months.
National

14668 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14668 ZAR per year during 18 months.

Tuition for part-time study

Third year:

National: 10,144 ZAR
International: 22,774 ZAR

Living costs for Grahamstown

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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