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
SACOMM Conference Registration
The Departments of Journalism and Visual Arts at Stellenbosch University are co-hosting this year’s South African Communications Association (SACOMM) conference.
The conference is scheduled to take place from 10-12 September 2024. The conference’s theme “The Politics of the Present” focuses on the role of place, positionality, and the local in communications research in South Africa and globally.
Academics, emerging scholars, researchers, students, and media and communications professionals are invited to register and attend the conference. Registrations are currently open and will close on 23 August 2024. Please register here.
We look forward to seeing you in Stellenbosch!
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.
ICA conference comes to Cape Town in 2026
The Department of Journalism is pleased to be informed that the International Communication Association (ICA)…
Master's Seminar on Research Progress at Journalism Department
The second seminar for master's students at Stellenbosch University's Journalism Department is a key academic…
A Journey Through the Heart of Media Excellence
The Honours group embarked on an inspiring media tour, starting at the South African Broadcasting…
‘A’ rating for Prof Herman Wasserman confirms international standard of research at Stellenbosch University
The Department of Journalism Chair, Prof Herman Wasserman, established himself among the leaders in his…
Nadine Moodie adds youthful excellence to leadership of SU’s Council
For Nadine Moodie, returning to Stellenbosch University (SU) always feels like coming home. The newly…
Winners announced for the 18th Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism
Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn have taken top honours at the 18th Taco Kuiper Award…
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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
