PhD in Journalism
PhD level of study specialising in Journalism
PhD Journalism
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.
Programme Coordinator
Dr Gawie Botma
Email: gbotma@sun.ac.za
Tel: 021 808 3488
Programme Code: 38725 978 (360)
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.
The template for a PhD research proposal can be found by clicking here.
Students will be required to register for the following compulsory module:
- 38725 Journalism 978 (360) (A/E
Rolling applications are considered. Students are encouraged to register as early as possible.