PhD in Journalism
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Faculty Website:听听 Faculty of Humanities
Department:听Department of Communication and Media
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name:听PhD in Journalism
Programme Code: P7017Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level:听10
NQF Credits:听360
SAQA:听73880
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 October 2025
Campus:听Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:听2 Years Full-Time and 3 Years Part-Time
Curriculum
The doctoral study programme comprises a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field of Journalism on a topic selected in consultation with the departmental head. A maximum of four advanced seminars on relevant aspects of the topic of study and an oral examination (the equivalent of two papers each consisting of four modules) as prescribed in the General Regulation book are required. A research article that is suitable for publication in an academic journal is also required.
Admission Requirements
A Master鈥檚 Degree in Communication is required, with a minimum average of 65%. The general regulation with regard to the duration of the master鈥檚 programme is also applicable in this instance.
Selection Process
The extent to which applicants meet admission requirements is assessed by the relevant Head of Department, in consultation with the prospective supervisors, in accordance with the admission requirements for the particular doctoral programme determined by the Faculty Board, approved by Senate and contained in the relevant Faculty Rules and Regulations. The Head of Department, in consultation with the relevant Executive Dean, may set additional admission requirements, as approved by the relevant faculty higher degrees committee, for a particular student. Admission requirements are department specific and approved by the Executive Dean. Admission to a doctoral programme is not automatic even if the applicant is in possession of an appropriate preceding qualification.
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The 欧美福利100000 reserves the right not to admit an applicant to a particular doctoral programme, in accordance with the programme-specific selection criteria and other relevant criteria or if the department lacks adequate supervision capacity. Compliance with minimum admission requirements does not constitute automatic right of admission to the programme. Applicants, who have applied for admission and have been refused, may request written reasons for such refusal from the relevant Head of Department or Executive Dean.
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