Honours
Honours in Political Communication
Convener
Associate Prof Musawenkosi Ndlovu
Admission requirements
(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.
Prescribed curriculum:
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 |
FAM4031S | South African Public Rhetoric |
24 |
8 |
OR | |||
Media, Development and Globalisation | 24 | 8 | |
OR a cognative elective in another department | 24 | 8 | |
OR | |||
FAM4009H | Media Research Project |
30 |
8 |