Master of Journalism

To enable the learner to contribute to the existing knowledge in a specialised field of journalism through independent research under supervision, as well as to demonstrate a mastery of competence in the form of a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may enter the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) policy.

Entry Requirements

• Honours Degree in Journalism, Level 8 or related discipline.

1. Apply research methodology, techniques and knowledge appropriately and correctly to identify, address and resolve a problem or issue related to the field of Journalism.
2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and mastery of the area of study related to the field of Journalism.

1. Literature and media surveys/experimentation/correlation/causal analysis and a range or other methodologies in the Human Sciences is used and justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and in a written record of research.
2. Research problem or issue is clearly identified, defined and detailed in a research proposal.

The stated hypothesis directs the research.

1. Data is logically and critically interpreted.
2. Information sources, including a range of media, are used correctly and critically.
3. Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data analysis, data presentation and the production of the dissertation.
4. Appropriate statistical methods are applied appropriately to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
5. The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
6. The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from causal analyses are justified and logical.

Language and numeric skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations clearly.

1. Listed and cited literature of the literary survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
2. Models, principles, theories, techniques and methods in the field are analysed, explained and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and in the written record of research.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Dissertation.
• Written, Oral tests and Examinations.
• Continuous evaluation.
• Multiple choice tests.
• Case studies.
• Open book examinations and tests.
• Theory exams and tests.
• Formal year-end examinations (open or closed book) projects.
• Interdisciplinary projects.
• Group projects.
• Individual projects.
• Presentations.
• Demonstrations.

Summative Assessment

• Portfolio presentations.
• Controlled projects.
• Research assignments.
• Panel assessment of year work.
• Peer assessment of year work.
• Panel assessment of assignments.
• Peer assessment of year assignments.
• Panel assessment of year work.
• Lecturer assessment of year work, tests, assignments and projects research.