University Of Johannesburg Journalism

University Of Johannesburg Journalism, the aim of the qualification is to develop students‟ applied competence in Journalism. Applied competence implies the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of communication principles related to the context of Journalism within relevant sectors of the electronic and print media and the broadcasting industry.

Furthermore, students will develop the ability to internalise, reflect on and communicate strategic decisions and applications effectively through the correct and suitable use of scientific language and technical terminology associated with Journalism.

The qualification will facilitate effective learning through the exposure to and application of appropriate learning styles, thereby enabling them to navigate and holistically manage the dynamic context of Journalism.

Students are not allowed to register for the first time in the second semester for this degree.

The curriculum for the BA (Journalism) programme consists of 24 semester modules compiled as follows:

First Year

1. Communication 1A: Introduction to Communication2. Second major selected from: Any language 1A Anthropology 1A Linguistics & Literature Theory 1A Philosophy 1A Politics 1A Sociology 1A Historical Studies 1A Public Management & Governance 1A 3. Journalism 1A 4. English 1C or Afrikaans 1A 5. One of the following (may not be the same as major): Anthropology 1A Development Studies 1A Economics 1A Historical Studies 1A Information Management 1A Linguistics & Literature Theory 1A or Production and Reception of Texts A Philosophy 1A Politics 1A Sociology 1A

1. Communication 1B: Mass Communication.2. Second major selected from: Any language 1B Anthropology 1B Linguistics & Literature Theory 1B Philosophy 1B Politics 1B Sociology 1B Historical Studies 1B Public Management & Governance 1B 3. Journalism 1B 4. English 1D or Afrikaans 1B 5. One of the following (may not be the same as major): Anthropology 1B Development Studies 1B Economics 1B Historical Studies 1B Information Management 1B Linguistics & Literature Theory 1B or Cross-cultural communication B Philosophy 1B Politics 1B Sociology 1B

Second Year
1. Journalism 2A2. Second Major 3. Communication 2A: Introduction to Communication Theories 4. Minor Anthropology 2A Development Studies 2A Economics 2A Historical Studies 2A Information Management 2A Linguistics & Literature Theory 2A Philosophy 2A Politics 2A Sociology 2A	1. Journalism 2B2. Second Major 3. Communication 2B: Communication Research 4. Minor Anthropology 2B Development Studies 2B Economics 2B Historical Studies 2B Information Management 2B Linguistics & Literature Theory 2B Philosophy 2B Politics 2B Sociology 2B

Third Year
1. Journalism 3A2. Second major 3A 3. Communication 3A: Organisational Communication	1. Journalism 3B2. Second major 3B 3. Communication 3B: Global Communication

​​​The Journalism and Audiovisual Communication Degrees are housed within this department. There is a great deal of synergy between these two qualifications and though they will continue to function as distinct degrees, students will be given the opportunity at honours level to work on joint projects which cover both disciplines.

Since their inception, both degrees have striven to combine theoretical and vocational training in their course offerings and this will continue in the new department and grow even further.

Department of Journalism, Film & Television 

University of Johannesburg
PO Box 524
Auckland Park
2006
South Africa

​​Academic Co-ordinator:
Mrs Emmerentia Breytenbach
Tel: +27 11 559 4526
Email: [email protected]