Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University

The University of Stellenbosch’s Department of Journalism has a rich and colourful history that echoes back to the beginning of 1978.

Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University Courses

BAHons Journalism

Admission requirements 

Students who wish to apply for admission to Honours in Journalism must either have a bachelor degree or be in their final year of study for such a degree. Only 20 to 25 students are admitted to the course each year

MA Journalism

Admission requirements

Because of the multidisciplinary nature of a career in journalism, the requirement for entry is an honours degree in an appropriate area in the humanities, or any other honours degree plus five years practical experience in journalism.

PhD Journalism

Admission and selection requirements

Admission to the PhD programme in Journalism requires the candidate to be in possession of a recognised Master’s degree in Journalism or Communication or an appropriate qualification acceptable and within the guidelines of the University. Admissions to doctoral studies will be considered on the grounds of a research proposal.

Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University Contact Details

Physical Address 

26 Crozier Street, Stellenbosch

Postal Address

Department of Journalism
University of Stellenbosch
Private Bag X1
Matieland, 7602

 Tel +27 21 808 3488
 E-mail [email protected]