Journalism

Preparing the next generation of industry experts

Merging tradition, innovation, and real-world application to craft tomorrow’s journalists and media experts

Welcome to the Department of Journalism – your gateway to a career in media practice and research. Our Department offers a range of programmes to prepare you for working in the broader media industry, understanding the role of media in democratic societies, and conducting research on the rapidly changing global media landscape. If you are interested in pursuing further study and research in journalism and media studies, we look forward to hearing from you! The Department of Journalism Department offers a range of postgraduate programmes that serve as a launchpad for individuals looking to advance their careers in the field of journalism and media practice and research. These programmes equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the dynamic world of journalism and media practice and research.

Contact us

Call us: +27 21 808 3488 -
Email us: [email protected]
Visit us: 26 Crozier Street, Stellenbosch

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Image by: Photo: Jaco Marais, Netwerk24

Photo: Jaco Marais, Netwerk24

Greetings and a warm welcome from our

Departmental Chair, Dr Marenet Jordaan

News and Media

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Arts, languages and social sciences

From podcast policy to African perspectives: honours students engage with media spaces

The 2026 BAHons Journalism students engaged with South Africa’s evolving media landscape by attending the Portfolio Committee Meeting on Communication and...

Arts, languages and social sciences

Dr Meli M Ncube Presents at Countering Foreign Interference (CFI) Africa Forum in Senegal

Dr Meli M Ncube of Stellenbosch University’s Department of Journalism was among the researchers, policymakers, journalists and civil society organisations from...

Arts, languages and social sciences

Collaboration with Stanford to digitise colonial newspaper

Prof Gawie Botma from the Journalism Department of Stellenbosch University (SU) is collaborating with two academics from Stanford University in the United...

Our Programmes

BAHons Journalism

The BAHons Journalism programme is a popular option for students interested in following a comprehensive, practice-oriented programme aimed at equipping graduates with skills needed to enter the workplace.

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Masters level study

Open configuration options The MA programme in the Department of Journalism provides students with the opportunity to deepen their research skills and gain advanced knowledge of journalism and the media. It is a hybrid course based on remote learning.

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Doctoral level study

Admission to the PhD programme in the department Journalism requires the candidate to be in possession of a recognised Master’s degree in Journalism …

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Events Calendar 2026

19 MAR - RESEARCH SEMINAR

Thursday 19 March | 13:00-14:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

On "media-walking": a method to bring together environmental and media studies

13 APR - MEDIA MONDAY

Monday 13 April | 15:30-17:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

Media history and archival research (Title and format TBC)

23 APR - RESEARCH SEMINAR

Thursday 23 April| 13:00-14:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

The News Landscape in a Global Perspective

4 MAY - WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Monday 4 May | Full day event | STIAS (TBC)

Presentations and workshop

21 MAY - RESEARCH SEMINAR

Thursday 21 May | 13:00-14:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

Youth and podcasting in Africa: Insights from the Radio Workshop

3 AUG - MEDIA MONDAY

Monday 3 August | 15:30-17:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

On Information Integrity (title and format TBC)

20 AUG - RESEARCH SEMINAR

Thursday 20 August | 13:00-14:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

Topic TBC

10 SEP - SU HOMECOMING EVENT

Thursday 10 September | 18:00 | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

8 OCT - RESEARCH SEMINAR

Thursday 8 October | 13:00-14:00 | Lecture hall | Department of Journalism | 26 Crozier Street

Speed-round/quickfire presentations by staff and students on their research projects in 2026

19 OCT - PUBLICATION LAUNCH

Monday 19 October | 17:30 for 18:00 | Venue TBC

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