Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism

Honours degree

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This Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism programme is offered full-time, takes one year to complete and leads to a professional qualification.

The programme includes classes from February to November, career-oriented assessment, theoretical and practical tests, an internship at an approved media institution, as well as an in-depth project. The practical component includes regular contributions to SMFNews, a digital community news publication.

The programme is presented as an intensive full-time 24/7 course consisting of practicals and theory.

Contact information

Ms A Groenewald

Programme Leader

[email protected]

+27 21 808 3488

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

A Bachelor’s degree and successful participation in the selection procedure.

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
10152 : Journalism Practice 772(30)
10156 : Media Studies 772(20)
13644 : Media Entrepreneurship 772(10)
13645 : Multiplatform Journalism 772(15)
10159 : Assignment (Journalism) 771(30)
10158 : Specialist Journalism 772(15)

Last updated 01 April 2026

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