UCT MA in Media Theory & Practice

Convener

Professor Adam Haupt

Admission requirements

(a) Faculty requirements are set out under rule FM3
(b) Programme requirements:

• Completion of an Honours degree or a four year degree with a strong emphasis on journalism or media or closely related disciplines,

OR
Applications will be considered from students who have completed a degree and other postgraduate qualifications (such as a teaching diploma) and have relevant media experience.

• A portfolio of media work and details of relevant media experience

Acceptance will be on the recommendation of the Programme Convener, working in collaboration with the programme committee, who will consider applications and may interview candidates. Normally candidates will be expected to have an upper second or better result.

Prescribed curriculum:

Master students are required to complete a minor dissertation and four taught courses of which no more than two can be at HEQSF level 8 (4000 level). Please look at this page to identify potential supervisors whose research interests correspond with yours.