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.