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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Journalism

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Journalism in Communication and Media is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Journalism offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This BA Honours programme is offered full-time, takes one year to complete and leads to a professional qualification. Students applying for admission to this programme must have a bachelor's degree, or be in their final year for a bachelor's degree and obtain the qualification before the BA Honours starts the following year. Applications close at the end of August and selection takes place in September of the year before study.

Programme Structure

The programme includes classes from February to November, flexible career-oriented assessment, a theoretical and practical tests, an internship at an approved media institution, as well as an in-depth project. The practical component includes weekly responsibilities, including a weekly internship at the Eikestadnuus newspaper.

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

The degree is awarded at the March graduation.

Duration of Programme

The BAHons programme in journalism is a one-year programme.

Programme Content

The career requirements are set according to the standards of the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF). The programme consists of a package of modules that supplement each other.

Compulsory Modules

Journalism Practice (30)

Media Studies (20)

Media Entrepreneurship (10)

Multiplatform Journalism (15)

Assignment (Journalism) (30)

Specialist Journalism (15)

 

Assessment and Examination

Flexible assessment is being used in the form of daily assignments, as is the case in the milieu of professional journalism. Assignments are complemented by a theoretical component with tests in June and November as well as a career-orientated assessment and an internship-assessment.