Rhodes University School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS), which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022, is internationally renowned as Africa’s pre-eminent media education institution and one of the finest in the world. This success is due to our strong research record, our holistic approach to teaching, our involvement in the local Makhanda communities, and our associations and links with media organizations.

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Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Journalism and Media Studies Degree (BJourn)

Postgraduate

• Honours in Journalism and Media Studies
• Masters in Journalism and Media Studies
• PhD in Journalism and Media Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Journalism
• Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management

FAQs

• Read our frequently asked questions

Undergraduate

• Undergraduate gateway

Postgraduate

• Postgraduate Gateway

Research

• Research Gateway

Internship opportunity for 2026

SARB is offering an internship opportunity to
students registered in the Rhodes School of Journalism.
Click here to view the announcement
Click here to download application form

School Leadership

• Jeanne Du Toit (HOD): j.dutoit@ru.ac.za
• Chikezie Uzuegbunam (DHOD) (Academics): chikezie.uzuegbunam@ru.ac.za 
• Brian Garman (DHOD) (Projects): b.garman@ru.ac.za 

School Administration

• Email: jmsadmin@ru.ac.za
• Tel: 0466037100

Technical Assistance

• Email: jmstech@ru.ac.za
• Tel: 0466037129 /8898/ 7133

Stores

• Email: jmsstore@ru.ac.za
• Tel: 0466038803