Students have the option of applying for either:

• Bachelor of arts (BA) degree majoring in JMS (a three-year qualification); or

• Bachelor of journalism and media studies degree (BJourn) (four years).

 What is the difference between the fourth-year degrees we offer?

BJourn 4: This is the final year of the Bachelor of Journalism at Rhodes and it is the natural next step for many third year students. You need to have done your undergrad in JMS at Rhodes (with good marks!) in order to be accepted. BJourn 4 offers a nice mix of theory and practice, with the possibility of choosing between different specialisations.

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There are postgraduate degrees and diplomas offered to students who have completed a first degree. These include:

• 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

• Visit the Rhodes Postgraduate Gateway for application forms and more information.

What do I need to apply?

You need a:

• Certified copy of both your degree certificate and full transcript from your previous or current university in your submission
• Letter of motivation (600-800 words)
• Up to date resume (or CV) with at least two referees and their current addresses;
• Sample of writing (academic/essay type); and
• Completed application form which can be found on the undergraduate gateway (BJourn and BA) or postgraduate gateway (Honours, PGDips, MA, PhD) 

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Are you an exceptional student looking for a place to do your postgraduate degree? At the School of Journalism & Media Studies at Rhodes University we have a wide variety of options for you. Come and find your focus with us.

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies with a focus on digital media in Africa

Make your degree work for you! Explore multimedia storytelling and other forms of digital media production in an award-winning digital news organization. Develop new mindsets and skillsets by experimenting with revolutionary approaches to journalism, like Engaged/Relational Journalism and Solutions/Constructive Journalism. Build a substantial portfolio through your experiential learning journey at Grocott’s Mail and Rhodes Music Radio while engaging critically with debates in Media Studies and current ideas in digital media production and engagement. Access further details at: https://www.ru.ac.za/jms/curriculum2022/ postgraduatediplomainjournalism/#d. en.253665 Queries to Mr Rod Amner at: jmspginfo@ru.ac.za or r.amner@ru.ac.za

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