UCT Honours in Political Communication

Associate Prof Musa Ndlovu

Professor Robert Mattes
A/Prof Wallace Chuma

(a) Faculty requirements are set out under rules FH3.
(b) Specialisation requirements:

Completion of a first degree with appropriate courses in Political Science, Media and Writing or closely related disciplines. Applicants will normally be expected to have an average of an upper second or better result for their first degree.
Students transferring from other universities and/or who do not have a background in Media and Writing or Political Science may apply to the Convener. The programme committee will consider such applicants on an individual basis for their suitability to the programme.

The curriculum comprises four taught courses and a research essay/project.

Compulsory courses		NQF credits	HEQSF level
FAM4008F	Media Theory and Media Research	24	8
FAM4013F	Political Communication	24	8
FAM4032F	Understanding Public Argumentation	24	8
AND either
POL4007H	Research Essay/Project (Political studies)	30	8
OR
FAM4009H	Media Research Project	30	8
Elective courses One approved elective. Recommended courses include:
FAM4014S	Political Journalism	24	8
FAM4018S	Crisis Communication in Africa	24	8
FAM4031S	South African Public Rhetoric	24	8
FAM5014S	Media and National Development Policy	24	9
POL5023S	Political Behaviour and Research (Political studies) (May not be offered in 2024)	24	9
POL4009F	Democratic Transition and Consolidation (Political Studies)	24	8