Overview
Key Features
Students at the Social and Behaviour Change Communication offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg are required to take a combination of MPH and field specific modules. The coursework in part 1 of the MPH/DPH include five core courses and Planning and Implementing Social and Behaviour Change Communication.
The core courses are aimed to reflect core competencies that are every MPH/DHP candidate should be equipped with; both as foundational content in preparation for their field of specialisation as well as for their general role as public health practitioners. Students in this field will also gain skills in designing and implementing social and behavioural change strategies, using a range of approaches, which aim to address key health and social issues such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and maternal health.
Students will also engage with the role of research in the design, monitoring and evaluation of social and behaviour change communication programmes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Measurement
- Health and Society
- Designing Effective Public Health Programs
- Planning and Implementing Social and Behaviour Change Communication
- Social and Behaviour Change Communication
- Communication, Media and Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Communication Studies Sociology Organisational Behaviour View 33 other Masters in Sociology in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelors degree of at least four years duration from Wits or another university or a bachelors degree followed by an honours degree with a minimum of a 65% average.
- Working experience or other valid experience may be required. Admission to clinical degrees not included.
- Written motivation by the applicant detailing reason for applying for the degree and how the program fits with their overall career goals
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae including a description of relevant research and work experience
- Two referee reports
- Certified copies of prior qualification(s).
- Original transcripts of qualifications
- Evaluation from SAQA for applicants who graduated from non- South African universities.
- English competency certificate or evidence of prior undergraduate training in English.
- A bachelor’s degree of at least four years duration in dental science, medicine, surgery, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science Honours.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents37080 ZAR / year≈ 37080 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents37080 ZAR / year≈ 37080 ZAR / year
Additional Details
R74,160 – R82,460
Living costs
Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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