Welcome to the Department of Journalism
Preparing the next generation of industry 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, understand the role of media in democratic societies and conduct 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
Merging tradition, innovation, and real-world application to craft tomorrow’s journalists and media experts; welcome to our department! We look forward to connecting with you.
Greetings and a warm welcome from our Departmental Chair, Prof Herman Wasserman
Study with us
BAHons Journalism
The BAHons Journalism programme is a popular option for students interested in following a practice-oriented, comprehensive programme aimed at equipping graduates with skills needed to enter the workplace.
MA Journalism
The MA 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.
PhD Journalism
Admission to the PhD programme in Journalism requires the candidate to be in possession of a recognised Master’s degree in Journalism …
News and media
Read about the happenings in and around our Department.
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
📣 You're Invited!Join us on 5 May 2025 as we commemorate #WorldPressFreedomDay with a powerful…
Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press – A book written by Associate Professor Gawie Botma
Reconsidering Journalism’s Origins: A Critical Historical Intervention Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism challenges…
Annual graduation celebration all about “good news”
The Department of Journalism celebrated all its 2024 graduates in style after the official ceremony…
From viral TikTok sensation to a BAHons in Journalism
Ubaid Abrahams, the creative force behind the hit cooking duo Tietie and Nanna, celebrated his…
Stellenbosch University Open Day 2025: A Day of Discovery and Inspiration
Stellenbosch University was excited to host its highly anticipated annual Open Day on March 15,…
Prof Wasserman discuss information integrity at Thought Leader Event 2025
Prof Herman Wasserman, chair of the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University and director of…
Students are provided with an unparalleled working environment as far as scenic beauty and ambience are concerned, allowing them to pursue their studies with the zest it deserves.
Feedback from past students
“My goal was to attain research-based expertise in journalism and media and skills to be able to search for, and critically examine, knowledge, and this is why I enrolled for the PhD in Journalism at Stellenbosch.”
“Many Universities train PhDs, but it is the quality that matters; Stellenbosch Journalism provided me with a great research acumen that I will always cherish.”
“An Academic Researcher needs to be just as curious as a journalist. My PhD afforded me the opportunity to dig deeper into Journalism using academic tools.”
“I embarked on a PhD Journey at Stellenbosch to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection of journalism, culture and society.”
“Enrolling for my PhD with Stellenbosch’s Department of Journalism was the best career move I made because I had the opportunity to study under highly qualifies staff and, through my research, to contribute to the ongoing debates of how to transform Journalism curricula in South Africa to enable them to meet the needs of a democratic Nation.”
Dr. Bevelyn Dube
Stellenbosch PhD 2013
