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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
2019 Postgraduate Programmes
Degrees & DiplomasPostgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 2019
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
INDEX – POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.
HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MA)
Name of programme Name of programme
BAHons (African Languages) ____________________________ 60 MA (African Languages) Coursework ______________________ 68
BAHons (African Studies) _______________________________ 60 MA (African Languages) Research Master’s _________________ 68
BAHons (Afrikaans)____________________________________ 61 MA (Afrikaans) Gedoseer ________________________________ 68
BAHons (Anthropology)_________________________________ 61 MA (Afrikaans) Verhandeling _____________________________ 68
BAHons (Applied Linguistics) ____________________________ 61 MA (Anthropology) Research Master’s _____________________ 69
BAHons (Classical Culture)______________________________ 61 MA (Applied Linguistics) Coursework _______________________ 69
BAHons (Communication Theory) _________________________ 62 MA (Applied Linguistics) Research Master’s__________________ 69
BAHons (Development Studies) __________________________ 62 MA (Biblical Studies) Research Master’s ____________________ 69
BAHons (English) _____________________________________ 63 MA (Clinical Psychology) Coursework ______________________ 70
BAHons (Film and Television Studies) _____________________ 63 MA (Clinical Social Work) Coursework ______________________ 70
BAHons (French)______________________________________ 63 MA (Communication Studies) Research Master’s _____________ 70
BAHons (Greek) ______________________________________ 63 MA (Community Development) Coursework _________________ 71
BAHons (Historical Studies) _____________________________ 64 MA (Corporate Communication) Research Master’s___________ 71
BAHons (Industrial Sociology) ____________________________ 64 MA (Counselling Psychology) Coursework___________________ 71
BAHons (Journalism) ___________________________________ 64 MA (Development Studies) Coursework_____________________ 72
BAHons (Latin)________________________________________ 65 MA (Development Studies) Research Master’s _______________ 72
BAHons (Philosophy) __________________________________ 65 MA (English) Coursework ________________________________ 72
BAHons (Politics and International Relations) ________________ 65 MA (English) Research Master’s __________________________ 72
BAHons (Psychology) __________________________________ 65 MA (Film and Television Studies) Coursework ________________ 72
BAHons (Religion) _____________________________________ 66 MA (Film and Television Studies) Research Master’s __________ 72
BAHons (Sociology) ___________________________________ 66 MA (French) Research Master’s___________________________ 73
BAHons (Social Policy) (Community Development) ___________ 66 MA (Greek) Coursework_________________________________ 73
BAHons (Strategic Communication)_________________________ 67 MA (Greek) Research Master’s ___________________________ 73
BAHons (Urban Studies) ________________________________ 67 MA (Historical Studies) Research Master’s __________________ 73
BScHons (Psychology) _________________________________ 67 MA (Industrial Sociology) Coursework ______________________ 73
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MA (Industrial Sociology) Research Master’s ________________ 74 DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES (PhD)
MA (Journalism) Coursework _____________________________ 74 Name of programme
MA (Journalism) Research Master’s _______________________ 74 PhD (African Languages) ________________________________ 78
MA (Latin) Coursework __________________________________ 74 PhD (Afrikaans) _______________________________________ 78
MA (Latin) Research Master’s ____________________________ 74 PhD (Anthropology) ____________________________________ 78
MA (Marketing Communication) Research Master’s ___________ 75 PhD (Applied Linguistics) ________________________________ 78
MA (Philosophy) Research Master’s _______________________ 75 PhD (Biblical Studies) ___________________________________ 79
MA (Philosophy) Coursework _____________________________ 75 PhD (Communication Studies) ____________________________ 79
MA (Politics) Research Master’s __________________________ 75 PhD (Development Studies) ______________________________ 79
MA (Psychology) Research Master’s _______________________ 76 PhD (English) _________________________________________ 79
MA (Semitic Languages and Cultures) Coursework ___________ 76 PhD (Film and Television Studies) _________________________ 80
MA (Semitic Languages and Cultures) Research Master’s ______ 76 PhD (French) _________________________________________ 80
MA (Social Impact Assessment) Coursework ________________ 76 PhD (Greek) __________________________________________ 80
MA (Social Work) Research Master’s ______________________ 76 PhD (History) _________________________________________ 80
MA (Sociology) Coursework ______________________________ 76 PhD (Industrial Sociology) _______________________________ 80
MA (Sociology) Research Master’s ________________________ 77 PhD (Journalism) ______________________________________ 81
MA (Strategic Communication) Coursework _________________ 77 PhD (Latin) ___________________________________________ 81
MA (Urban Studies) Research Master’s _____________________ 77 PhD (Philosophy) ______________________________________ 81
MPhil (Social Policy and Development) Interdisciplinary ________ 77 PhD (Politics) _________________________________________ 81
PhD (Psychology) ______________________________________ 82
PhD (Semitic Languages and Cultures) _____________________ 82
PhD (Strategic Communication) ___________________________ 82
PhD (Social Work) _____________________________________ 82
PhD (Sociology) _______________________________________ 83
PhD (Urban Studies) ___________________________________ 83
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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
HONOURS DEGREES Contact details: Name: Prof N Erlank
Tel: 011 559 2001 / Email: nerlank@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: This is an interdisciplinary programme
BAHons (African Languages)
consisting of five modules of which two are compulsory. The three electives must
Admission requirements: Students who have obtained an undergraduate be chosen from three departments.
qualification with a final mark of at least 65% in Northern Sotho (Sesotho sa
Compulsory modules:
Lebowa/Sepedi) or Zulu (or isiZulu) as a major and who meet the general
Semester 1
University entrance requirements for the Honours programme may be
Paper 1: Methodology of African Studies
considered for the programme.
Paper 2: Research Essay (in the department in which the students holds a
Students who do not meet the requirement of one of the specified African Bachelors degree)
languages as a major may in meritorious cases apply to the RPL committee to In addition students choose one elective in the first semester and two in the
be admitted. second semester.
Duration of programme: Elective modules:
Full-time: 1 year • Capita Selecta from African Studies
Part-time: 1½ years • Capita Selecta from Recent Theoretical Debates in Development Studies
Contact details: Name: Prof Z Mtumane • Participation and Institutional Development
Tel: 011 559 2867 / Email: zmtumane@uj.ac.za • Capita Selecta from Recent Theoretical Debates in Anthropology
Brief description of programme: The course consists of five modules. • An Ethnographic Study of an Area or a Social Situation
Module 1 (Research Essay), is compulsory. The student chooses four other • Themes in the History of Africa
modules from the following possibilities: • International Political Economy
• Literature: Literature of the Main Language, Poetry, Prose, Drama, Oral Art • Area Studies (Politics)
• Linguistics: Grammer of the Main Language, Sociolinguistics, Phonology and • Theory and Practice of Diplomacy
Morphology, Syntax and Semantics, Translation Studies • Pan-African Thought and Leadership
• Contemporary Issues in Christianity
Name of programme: • Islam and Gender
BAHons (African Studies) • Sociology of Work
Admission requirements: A Bachelors degree with major in any one of • Political Sociology
Anthropology, Development Studies, History, Politics or Sociology and a final • Urban Sociology
mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. • Gender, Family and the Workplace
Duration of programme:
Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 1½ years
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Naam van die program: If students choose the former, they may choose from courses such as ‘Youth,
BAHons (Afrikaans) Identity and Language’, ‘Anthropology of the Body’, and ‘Nature and Society’.
Electives can be chosen from a wide variety of social science courses.
Toelatingsvereistes: Toelating tot die honneursprogram moet deur die
Departementshoof goedgekeur word. If Paleoanthropology is chosen, a structured programme of Paleoanthropology,
Anatomy, and Archaeology is on offer. A course in field research methods in
Tydsduur van die program: 1 jaar
Archaeology and Paleoanthropology is also compulsory in this stream.
Kontakbesonderhede:
In both streams, the research paper is based on independent fieldwork. Topics
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za
are formulated during the methodology courses.
Kort beskrywing van die program: In die nagraadse programme in Afrikaans
(Honneurs, Meestersgraad en Doktorsgraad) word menslike bestaan ondersoek Name of programme:
deur te kyk na die simbole, mites, metafore en tekste wat die menslike bestaan BAHons (Applied Linguistics)
medieer. Soos in al die ander geesteswetenskappe is begrip van die menslike
Admission requirements: A BA programme or equivalent qualification with
bestaan die doel. In die vak Afrikaans is taal en tekste die middel tot hierdie doel.
Linguistics, at least one language or a relevant specialisation in Communication
Om die mens en die manier waarop die mens die wêreld verstaan, te ondersoek, at third-year level. Students specialising in Translation and Editing must
word die taal wat die mens gebruik om uitdrukking te gee aan hierdie wêreld, om have passed (a) at least one further language at second-year level and (b) a
sin te gee aan sigself en aan die wêreld waarin hy/sy leef, bestudeer. departmental translation and editing test.
Die honneurskursus bied ‘n inleidende oorsig tot die Afrikaanse taal- Duration of programme: 1 year
en letterkunde en ‘n student behoort ‘n oorsig te hê oor Afrikaanse
Contact details:
literatuurgeskiedenis, maar ook ‘n agtergrond oor die deeglike ontleding van
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za
spesifieke tekste. Die vaardighede om verder onafhanklik te kan navorsing doen,
word aangeleer. Brief description of programme: The postgraduate programme in Applied
Linguistics and Literary Theory, in drawing on the knowledge fields of both its
Name of programme: disciplines, is aimed at the specialised education and training and research
BAHons (Anthropology) needs of language practitioners such as translators, interpreters, text editors,
language planners, copywriters and language teachers. Translation and
Admission requirements: A Degree with a major in Anthropology and a final
interpreting are complex linguistic, cognitive and textual processes that, among
course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline.
other things, also entail socio-cultural mediation. Given the complexity of these
Duration of programme: 1 year activities and hence the interdisciplinary nature of language practice, these
Contact details: programmes offer a balance of theoretical, practical and experiential knowledge
Name: Prof David Moore / Tel: 011 559 2979/2859 / Email: dbmoore@uj.ac.za and skills.
Brief description of programme: Students must complete five courses in
Name of programme:
the Anthropology Studies Honours programme. One of these courses is an
independent research paper carried out under the supervision of an academic in BAHons (Classical Culture)
the Department. Admission requirements: Classical Culture 3A and 3B are strongly
The compulsory methodology course, of which a component is an introduction to recommended. In consultation with the Head of the Department, a BA Degree in
statistics, is offered in the first semester. With this course as a base, students may a related discipline may also grant access to the Honours course.
choose to specialise in Social and/or Cultural Anthropology, or Paleoanthropology.
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Duration of programme: evolved, the workings of new media and its impact on society. Communication
Full-time: 1 year for Social Change investigates the developed-developing nature of South African
Part-time: 2 years society as it is applied to various communication contexts. Communication,
Contact details: Media and Society provides a theoretical backdrop against which these are
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za studied, and Research Methodology prepares the student for their research
Brief description of programme: The course aims to supply a fairly detailed component (research essay).
study of the contribution of our classical heritage to Western civilisation. Areas Name of programme:
like Classical Art and Architecture, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Religion,
Rhetoric or Technology are covered. In studying these subjects, fascinating BAHons (Development Studies)
themes like archetypes (e.g. the hero), master narratives, gendered language, Admission requirements: A Degree with a major in Development Studies
strategies of communication, world view, and the history of ordinary people and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. Due to the
are covered. In this way students develop a critical understanding of their own interdisciplinary nature of Development Studies applicants (for the honours
culture, as well as an appreciation of the wealth of knowledge we inherited from Degree) from other social science degrees with Development studies content
the Greeks and Romans. All ancient texts are read in translation. are encouraged, and will be processed through the University’s Recognition of
Prior Learning committee.
Name of programme:
Duration of programme: 1 year
BAHons (Communication Theory)
Contact details:
Admission requirements: The admission requirements are specified by the Name: Prof David Moore / Tel: 011 559 2979/2859 / Email: dbmoore@uj.ac.za
general University entrance requirements, not excluding the discretion of the
Brief description of programme: Students must complete five courses in the
Postgraduate Admission Committee or the Head of the Department.
Development Studies Honours programme: three are compulsory and two are
Duration of programme: 1 year electives. One of these courses is an independent research paper carried out
Contact details: Name: Dr Shanade Barnabas under the supervision of an academic in the Department.
Tel: 011 559 4327 / Email: sbbarnabas@uj.ac.za There are five courses in the Honours programme:
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this programme is to explore The first course, offered in the first semester, is a compulsory theory course that
a wide range of forms of human communication from a variety of perspectives delves into the under girding of Development Studies by adopting an approach
that connect the local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and based on what we call ‘historical political economy’. It combines classical social
experiences. Our curriculum develops an innovative participation studies theory and political economy with history and policy analysis, tackling the
approach that addresses the specific communicative, cultural and social academic and policy discourses that have evolved in this discipline in the last
contexts in which we operate. As an inherently interdisciplinary and flexible fifty years within their global political and economic context.
programme, the BA Hons in Communication Studies intersects a multiplicity of
The second course is also compulsory and offered in the first semester. It
fields and areas in the humanities and social sciences and offers an opportunity
consists of two papers, namely Methodology and Statistics.
to explore their complementarity and interconnectedness. This qualification
comprises five modules: Communication, Media and Society; Research The third compulsory course is an independent research paper completed in the
Methodology; Contemporary Issues in Communication; Communication for 2nd semester, based on fieldwork confronting a problem or issue in Development
Social Change; and the Research Essay. Each module is designed to introduce Studies. The topics for this course are developed in the methodology course.
the student to a range of pertinent concerns in contemporary society. The The other two courses can be taken from a wide variety of other Development
Contemporary Issues module studies the context within which new media has Studies courses – for example ‘Nature and Society’, offered jointly with
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Anthropology – and can include another social science offering related to Compulsory modules:
Development Studies at the Honours level. Semester 1 / Semester 2
Communication Theory
Name of programme: Research Essay
BAHons (English) Film and Television Studies
Admission requirements: Admission to the Honours programme must Applied Film and Television Studies
be approved by the Chairperson of the Department. (See also the General Elective modules:
Regulations of the University.) Communication Management and Persuasion
Duration of programme: 1 year Development Communication and Identity
New Media and Culture
Contact details: Name: Dr Sikhumbuzo Mngadi
Tel: 011 559 4631 / Email: smngadi@uj.ac.za Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: This course comprises the study of literary BAHons (French)
theory and the literature in English from Britain, America, the Indian subcontinent
Admission requirements: Students who wish to enrol for the Honours
and Africa. Periods covered range from the Middle Ages until the present day.
programme in French must have completed at least three years of French, one
Students may pursue individual interests in the course of writing a research
of which must be the equivalent of a third-year university Degree according to
essay. Optional modules in specialist topics such as life-writing, science fiction
the criteria applied by the Senate. The Chairperson of the Department of French
and text editing may also be available.
must be satisfied that the prospective student’s knowledge of French is sufficient
Name of programme: to permit the successful completion of the Honours programme. Knowledge of
Latin is a recommendation.
BAHons (Film and Television Studies)
Duration of programme: 1 year
Admission requirements: If a student intends specialising in a specialist field
in which an undergraduate module was not offered, extended reading and/or an Contact details:
oral examination will be required. Permission may be granted by the Head of the Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za
Department to take an Honours module from another subject. Brief description of programme: Our BA Honours in French promotes the
Duration of programme: 1 year in-depth study of Francophone and French Literature. We specialise in the study
of specific genres like autobiography and the experimental novel, and of specific
Contact details: Name: Dr Phyllis Dannhauser
periods, like the twentieth century French theatre. Students can also focus
Tel: 011 559 4112 / Email: phyllisd@uj.ac.za
on Translation studies or combine literature interests with translation (French/
Brief description of programme: Full-time students register for five modules. English; English/French) interests.
Part-time students register for the specialisation modules and the research
essay in the first year. In the second year part-time students register for Name of programme:
Communication Theory and an elective module.
BAHons (Greek)
All elective modules are not necessarily offered every year.
Admission requirements: Greek 3A and 3B or Modern Greek 3A and 3B are
The Honours programme consists of five modules, of which four are compulsory required for admission to this programme. A reading knowledge of German and/
and one is an elective module: or French is recommended.
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Duration of programme: Themes in the History of Asia: This paper offers a selection of themes in the
Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years history of the great divergence between the Asian civilisations and the Western
Contact details: civilisation, since the fifteenth century, and may cover all or any of the following
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za regions: India, South East Asia, Japan and China.
Brief description of programme: In this course we work with the Greek Name of programme:
language, literature, artefacts, philosophy, history and religion. Not only do
BAHons (Industrial Sociology)
students develop their own analytical skills by participating in this course; they also
understand the ways in which we as human beings give meaning to our existence Admission requirements: Admission will be considered for a student who
through the use of symbols and complexes of symbols which come to us from completed Sociology or Industrial Sociology as a major (up to third year level), with
ancient times. All documents are read in the original language, supplying students a minimum mark of 65% in the preceding BA Degree. If a student does not comply
with the ability to interpret inscriptions, texts and artefacts in a reasoned manner. with the requirements mentioned above, admission may be granted by the Dean
Students may focus their programme either on Classical Greek, or Modern Greek. of the Faculty, at the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department.
Duration of programme: 1 year
Name of programme:
Contact details: Name: Prof Pragna Rugunanan
BAHons (Historical Studies) Tel: 011 559 4020 / Email: prugunanan@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: To gain entrance into this programme a student Brief description of programme: The modules in the BA Honours (Industrial
needs to have Historical Studies 3A and 3B, with an average mark of 65%. Sociology) programme offer students understanding of the changing nature of
Duration of programme: 1 year global workplaces, industries, worker struggles and work dynamics. Considerable
emphasis is placed on guiding students to conduct independent quantitative
Contact details: Name: Prof Gerald Groenewald
research. The programme offers skills in theory, report writing and problem-
Tel: 011 559 2001 / Email: ggroenewald@uj.ac.za
solving. Students also acquire SPSS skills and competencies and have to
Brief description of programme: complete a 120-hour internship.
Research Essay: The research essay covers methodology, theory and the
application thereof in an actual research essay. Name of programme:
Theory and Historiography: The examination paper covers theory and BAHons (Journalism)
philosophy of History as well as general and South African historiography Admission requirements: Students should have a 65% average for all
African History: Themes covering the historical development of Africa are presented. undergraduate Communication subjects and/or the discretion of the Chairperson
of the Department is sought (see General Regulations).
Themes in the History of Asia: This paper offers a selection of themes in the
history of the great divergence between the Asian civilisations and the western Duration of programme: 1 year
civilization, since the fifteenth century; India, South East Asia, Japan and China. Contact details:
Name: Ms Elna Rossouw / Tel: 011 559 3434 / Email: erossouw@uj.ac.za
South African History: Themes in nineteenth century history before 1865:
British rule, debates on urban middle-class formation, Mfecane, Great Trek, Brief description of programme: Full-time students register for five modules.
Cape Lieralism, leaders in the interior, economic relations. Part-time students register for the specialisation modules and the research
essay in the first year. In the second year part-time students register for
Specialisation course: Independent study of a specialised theme under
Communication Theory and an elective module.
academic supervision.
Any two of the elective modules are not necessarily offered every year.
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The Honours programme consists of five modules, of which four are compulsory Name of programme:
and one is an elective module: BAHons (Philosophy)
Compulsory modules: Admission requirements: To be admitted to this programme, students must fulfil
Semester 1 / Semester 2 the Department’s admission requirements. These are as follows. You must have
Research Essay done Philosophy as a major subject for your first Degree. You must also have an
Journalism average mark of 65% for all the modules you have done in Philosophy 3.
Applied Journalism
Duration of programme: 1 year
Elective modules:
Contact details:
Communication, Media and Society
Name: Prof Catherine Botha / Tel: 011 559 3403 / Email: cbotha@uj.ac.za
Communication and Social Change
Contemporary Issues in Communication Brief description of programme: The honours curriculum consists of five
Film and Television Theory compulsory modules. The first is the research module, a long essay of about
10,000 words, the topic of which is negotiated with a supervisor. The other
If a student intends specialising in a specialist field in which an undergraduate module
four modules are courses. Which courses are offered in a specific year
was not offered, extended reading and/or an oral examination will be required.
will be determined by the department and will be based on, amongst other
Permission may be granted by the Head of the Department to take an honours considerations, the availability of academic staff with the requisite expertise in a
module from another major. field, and the interests of students.
Name of programme: Name of programme:
BAHons (Latin) BAHons (Politics and International Relations)
Admission requirements: Latin 3A and 3B are required for admission to this
Admission requirements: Students need a 65% pass rate at third-year level.
programme. A reading knowledge of German and/or French is recommended.
Duration of programme: 1 year
Duration of programme:
Full-time: 1 year Contact details:
Part-time: 2 years Name: Dr Costa Georghiou / Tel: 011 559 4552 / Email: costag@uj.ac.za
Contact details: Brief description of programme: BA Honours Politics, with a compulsory
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za module in Research Methodology and mini research report, with choices ranging
from South African Politics; Gender; Area Studies; Contemporary Issues in
Brief description of programme: In this course we work with the Latin language,
International Relations; International Organisations; Political Risk Analysis;
literature, artefacts, philosophy, history and religion. Not only do students develop
Theories and Concepts in Politics and International Relations; Peace and
their own analytical skills by participating in this course; they also understand the
Security; South African Politics and African Political Economy.
ways in which we as human beings give meaning to our existence through the use
of symbols and complexes of symbols which come to us from ancient times. All Name of programme:
documents are read in the original language, supplying students with the ability to
BAHons (Psychology)
interpret inscriptions, texts and artefacts in a reasoned manner. An appreciation of
the influence of Latin on modern English is also developed. Admission requirements: The Department each year determines the closing
dates for application to be selected for enrollment into the programme and the
date on which the final list of selected Honours candidates is to be announced.
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Application forms and other relevant information are obtainable from the Shari’ah and Constitutional Democracies; Critical Issues in Contemporary Islam
University’s website. Only online applications for selection into the Honours African Indigenous Religions: African Spirituality; Indigenous Religions and
degree will be considered. Ecology; The Influence of Modernization on African Indigenous Religion; African
Duration of programme: 1 year Indigenous Religion and other Indigenous Religions of the World.
Contact details: Hebrew – Aramaic and Judaica Related Themes: Biblical Texts; Mishnah and
Name: Dr P Basson / Tel: 011 559 3675 / Email: pbasson@uj.ac.za Talmud; Targums and Interpretative Texts; Judaism and Contemporary Issues.
Brief description of programme: The Honours in Psychology programme
Name of programme:
is offered on a full-time basis only. The students are required to complete
six modules within a one year period. The research component is the only BAHons (Sociology)
compulsory module and runs for the full year, as such this module counts as Admission requirements: Admission will be considered for a student who
two modules. The students are required to select four other modules out of the completed Sociology or Industrial Sociology as a major (up to third-year level) with
following list: Neuropsychology; Personality Psychology; Social Psychology; a minimum of 65% in the preceding BA Degree. If a student does not comply with
Abnormal Psychology; Therapeutic Psychology; Psychological Assessment; the requirements mentioned above, admission may be granted by the Dean of the
Critical Developmental Psychology and Health Psychology. Each of these Faculty, at the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department.
modules is presented by an expert in the field and classes are interactional and Duration of programme: 1 year
dynamic. The students are also given the opportunity to complete a research Contact details: Name: Prof Pragna Rugunanan
project with the aim being to prepare them for further studies. The students are Tel: 011 559 4020 / Email: prugunanan@uj.ac.za
assessed via tests, assignments and exams. Brief description of programme:The modules in the BA Honours (Sociology)
programme offer students understanding of contemporary societal debates and
Name of programme:
concerns. Students explore social identities and societal structures, global and
BAHons (Religion) local linkages, as well as social change and strategies for social intervention.
Admission requirements: Religion 3 or an equivalent qualification in any of the Considerable emphasis is placed on guiding students to conduct independent
areas of specialisation listed below is a prerequisite. quantitative research. The programme offers skills in theory, report writing and
problem-solving. Students also acquire SPSS skills and competencies and have to
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
complete a 120-hour internship.
Contact details:
Name: Ms Charlene Louw / Tel: 011 559 3259 / Email: clouw@uj.ac.za Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: BAHons (Social Policy) (Community Development)
The Honours programme may be taken with a specific focus in the following Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree in community development
areas of specialisation or in combination: or a related major (e.g. development studies, education, public health, public
Critical Issues in the Study of Religion: The Divine in Religions; Religions and Science; management, sociology, psychology) and an average third-year mark of at
Method and Theory in the Study of Religion; Liberation Theologies in Religions. least 65%.
Christianity: The Context of Early Christianity; The Bible as Literature; The Duration of programme: 1 year full time
Christian Tradition; Christianity and Contemporary Issues. Contact details: Ms Kefilwe Ditlhake /
Islam and Arabic: Studies in Hadith; Islam and Gender; Islamic Spiritual Tel: 011 559 5225 / Email: kditlhake@uj.ac.za
Traditions; Selected Arabic Texts (Tafsir); The Qur’an and its Major Themes; The
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Brief description of programme: This degree is focused on the theory and Name of programme:
practice of community development. The degree is called ‘social policy’ (for an BAHons (Urban Studies)
administrative reason) but the content is entirely on community development. It
Admission requirements: Admission will be considered for a student who
involves five theory modules on community development (including models of
completed one of the following major subjects with a minimum of 65%: Sociology,
and approaches to community development, ethics and project management),
Industrial Sociology, Geography, Philosophy, Historical Studies, Development
three modules on research (with a focus on community-based action research)
Studies, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Politics, Public Governance and Social
and a whole-year module of internship (requiring you to work in a supervised,
Work as a major (up to third-year level) in the preceeding BA Degree. If a student
approved placement for three days a week). This degree articulates closely
does not comply with the requirements mentioned above, admission may be
with the BA Community Development and Leadership, and together they will
granted by the Dean of the Faculty, at the recommendation of the Chairperson of
lead towards registration as a community development practitioner, when
the Department.
community development is professionalised with the SA Council for Social
Service Practitioners. Duration of programme: 1 year
Contact details: Name: Prof Pragna Rugunanan
Name of programme: Tel: 011 559 4020 / Email: prugunanan@uj.ac.za
BAHons (Strategic Communication) Brief description of programme: The BA Honours (Urban Studies) programme
Admission requirements: If a student intends specialising in a specialist field in introduces students to critical perspectives on urbanisation and city development.
which an undergraduate programme was not offered, extended reading and/or Students become familiar with debates on the politics of cities and institutions,
an oral examination will be required. informality, consumption, and ways in which people participate in and reshape city
Permission may be granted by the Head of the Department to take an Honours life. Considerable emphasis is placed on guiding students to conduct independent
module from another subject. quantitative research. The programme offers skills in theory, report writing and
problem-solving. Students also acquire SPSS skills and competencies and have to
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
complete a 120-hour internship.
Contact details: Name: Strategic Communication Admin
Tel: 011 559 3613 / Email: stratcommadmin@uj.ac.za Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: Strategic Communication Honours BScHons (Psychology)
facilitates both theoretical and applied competence in strategic communication. Admission requirements: The Department each year determines the closing
Specialised knowledge of strategic communication theory facilitates the ability dates for application to be selected for enrollment into the programme and the
to critically review, consolidate and extend strategic communication theory date on which the final list of selected Honours candidates is to be announced.
to create appropriate responses and to resolve abstract contextual strategic Application forms and other relevant information are obtainable from the
communication problems. The development of practical skill sets through University’s website. Only online applications for selection into the Honours
experiential learning in the form of internships and portfolio based training degree will be considered.
facilitate the acquisition of applied and reflexive competence which promote
Duration of programme: 1 year
the ability to transfer and apply strategic communication skills sets in a range of
Contact details:
communication contexts. This programme is also instils the moral and ethical
Name: Dr P Basson / Tel: 011 559 3675 / Email: pbasson@uj.ac.za
sensitivity required for responsible practice of strategic communications.
Brief description. of programme: The Honours in Psychology programme
is offered on a full-time basis only. The students are required to complete
six modules within a one year period. The research component is the only
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compulsory module and runs for the full year, as such this module counts as Naam van die program:
two modules. The students are required to select four other modules out of the MA (Afrikaans) Gedoseer
following list: Neuropsychology; Personality Psychology; Social Psychology;
Toelatingsvereistes: Toelating tot die Magistergraad moet deur die
Abnormal Psychology; Therapeutic Psychology; Psychological Assessment;
Departementshoof goedgekeur word.
Critical Developmental Psychology and Health Psychology. Each of these
modules is presented by an expert in the field and classes are interactional and Tydsduur van die program: 2 jaar
dynamic. The students are also given the opportunity to complete a research Kontakbesonderhede:
project with the aim of preparing them for further studies. The students are Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za
assessed via tests, assignments and exams. Kort beskrywing van die program: In die nagraadse programme in Afrikaans
MASTER’S DEGREES (MA) (Honneurs, Meestersgraad en Doktorsgraad) word menslike bestaan ondersoek
deur te kyk na die simbole, mites, metafore en tekste wat die menslike bestaan
Name of programme:
medieer. Soos in al die ander geesteswetenskappe is begrip van die menslike
MA (African Languages) Coursework Master’s bestaan die doel. In die vak Afrikaans is taal en tekste die middel tot hierdie doel.
Admission requirements: Students who have obtained a BA Honours with Om die mens en die manier waarop die mens die wêreld verstaan, te ondersoek,
a mark of at least 65% (but preferably higher) in Northern Sotho (Sesotho sa word die taal wat die mens gebruik om uitdrukking te gee aan hierdie wêreld, om
Lebowa/Sepedi) or isiZulu may register. sin te gee aan sigself en aan die wêreld waarin hy/sy leef, bestudeer.
Duration of programme: 2 years Die meestersgraad behels ‘n skripsie, onder leiding van een van die dosente
Contact details: Name: Prof Z Mtumane in die Departement, oor ‘n tema waarop ooreengekom word. Temas kan uit die
Tel: 011 559 2867 / Email: zmtumane@uj.ac.za taal- of letterkunde gekies word.
Brief description of programme: A Coursework MA typically comprises two Naam van die program:
course work modules (one offered in the first semester and one in the second
semester) and a minor dissertation.
MA (Afrikaans) Verhandeling
Toelatingsvereistes: Toelating tot die Magistergraad moet deur die
Name of programme: Departementshoof goedgekeur word.
MA (African Languages) Research Master’s Tydsduur van die program: 2 jaar
Admission requirements: Students who have obtained a BA Honours with Kontakbesonderhede:
a mark of at least 65% (but preferably higher) in Northern Sotho (Sesotho sa Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za
Lebowa/ Sepedi) or isiZulu may register. Kort beskrywing van die program: In die nagraadse programme in Afrikaans
Duration of programme: 2 years (Honneurs, Meestersgraad en Doktorsgraad) word menslike bestaan ondersoek
Contact details: Name: Prof Z Mtumane deur te kyk na die simbole, mites, metafore en tekste wat die menslike bestaan
Tel: 011 559 2867 / Email: zmtumane@uj.ac.za medieer. Soos in al die ander geesteswetenskappe is begrip van die menslike
bestaan die doel. In die vak Afrikaans is taal en tekste die middel tot hierdie doel.
Brief description of programme: A student writes a dissertation on a topic in
linguistics or literature giving evidence of the ability to conduct research. Om die mens en die manier waarop die mens die wêreld verstaan, te ondersoek,
word die taal wat die mens gebruik om uitdrukking te gee aan hierdie wêreld, om
sin te gee aan sigself en aan die wêreld waarin hy/sy leef, bestudeer.
Die meestersgraad behels ‘n skripsie, onder leiding van een van die dosente
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in die Departement, oor ‘n tema waarop ooreengekom word. Temas kan uit die Name of programme:
taal- of letterkunde gekies word. MA (Applied Linguistics) Research Master’s
Name of programme: Admission requirements: A BA Honours Degree in Applied Linguistics and/or
Literary Theory or an equivalent qualification.
MA (Anthropology) Research Master’s
Duration of programme: 2 years
Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Anthropology and a final
course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. Contact details:
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za
Duration of programme: 2 years
Brief description of programme: The postgraduate programme in Applied
Contact details:
Linguistics and Literary Theory, in drawing on the knowledge fields of both its
Name: Prof David Moore / Tel: 011 559 2979/2859 / Email: dbmoore@uj.ac.za
disciplines, is aimed at the specialised education and training and research
Brief description of programme: The programme offers an MA via research needs of language practitioners such as translators, interpreters, text editors,
leading to a dissertation of around 120 pages. The dissertation is prepared language planners, copywriters, literary reviewers and language teachers.
for examining under the guidance of a supervisor with expertise in your Translation and interpreting are complex linguistic, cognitive and textual
choice of topic. processes that, among other things, also entail socio-cultural mediation. Given
the complexity of these activities and hence the interdisciplinary nature of
Name of programme:
language practice, these programmes offer a balance of theoretical, practical
MA (Applied Linguistics) Coursework and experiential knowledge and skills.
Admission requirements: A BA Honours Degree in Applied Linguistics and/or
Literary Theory or an equivalent qualification. Name of programme:
Duration of programme: 2 years MA (Biblical Studies) Research Master’s
Contact details: Admission requirements: Biblical Studies Honours or an equivalent
Naam: Prof M Pienaar / Tel: 011 559 2694 / Epos: mpienaar@uj.ac.za qualification is a prerequisite as well as the general university entrance
requirements for the Master’s programme. Greek or Hebrew up to second-year
Brief description of programme: The postgraduate programme in Applied
level may be required depending on the field of study and research.
Linguistics and Literary Theory, in drawing on the knowledge fields of both its
disciplines, is aimed at the specialised education and training and research Duration of programme: 2 years part-time / 1 year full-time
needs of language practitioners such as translators, interpreters, text editors, Contact details:
language planners, copywriters, literary reviewers and language teachers. Name: Prof L Nortjé-Meyer / Tel: 011 559 2733 / Email: lillynm@uj.ac.za
Translation and interpreting are complex linguistic, cognitive and textual Brief description of programme: This area encompasses a research
processes that, among other things, also entail socio-cultural mediation. Given dissertation on a theme from the Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT)
the complexity of these activities and hence the interdisciplinary nature of or a combination of themes from the OT and NT. The master’s programme is
language practice, these programmes offer a balance of theoretical, practical by nature an advanced study in either the OT or NT building on the knowledge
and experiential knowledge and skills. within the fields already obtained on Honours level. The programme is a
dissertation written on a theme from the Old or New Testament.
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Name of programme: Contact details: Name: Prof A van Breda
MA (Clinical Psychology) Coursework Tel: 011 559 2804 / Email: socialwork@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: Students should be in possession of an Honours Brief description of programme: This coursework Master’s Degree assists
Degree or an equivalent degree in Psychology. A minimum mark of 65% qualified social workers in advancing their counselling abilities in the field of
is required. Students are admitted to the programme after they have been clinical social work practice. You will acquire these through seven modules,
evaluated as suitable candidates by the Department through a selection e.g.: Contemporary Theories; Complex Behaviour and Environmental Change;
process, which takes place in August. The number of students allowed into Assessment, Intervention and Evaluation; Mental Health; and the Development
the programme is determined by the availability of staff, the availability of of the Therapeutic Self. In addition you will apply this knowledge during a one-
internships and market demands. The closing date for applications and the year internship programme, focused on micro and messo interventions. In your
dates for selection are determined annually by the Department. Application second year, you undertake a research project to demonstrate your research
forms and information are competence. This qualification empowers students to work as private or
obtainable online. specialist practitioners in their particular work contexts.
Duration of programme: 1 year Name of programme:
Contact details: MA (Communication Studies) Research Master’s
Name: Dr Wilmien Human / Tel: 011 559 3863 / Email: wilmienh@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: The admission requirements are specified by the
Brief description of programme: The MA (Clinical Psychology) programme general university entrance requirements, not excluding the discretion of the
leads to registration as Clinical Psychologist with the Professional Board of Postgraduate Admission Committee or the Head of the Department.
Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This full-
The closing date for registration for this degree is 31 October of the preceding year
time programme encompasses the broad spectrum of Clinical Psychology. The
for the first semester and 30 April of the same year for the second semester.
programme consists of a research component (completion of a minor dissertation)
as well as attending workshops, contact sessions and practical work. Duration of programme: 2 years
After successful completion of the Degree, students apply for an internship Contact details: Name: Prof Nyasha Mboti
in Clinical Psychology. In accordance with regulations by the Department of Tel: 011 559 4327 / Email: nmboti@uj.ac.za
Health, students also have to complete one year of Community Service after Brief description of programme: The purpose of this programme is to explore
completion of the internship. Closing date for applications for MA Clinical a wide range of forms of human communication from a variety of perspectives
students is 13 July 2018 that connect the local and the global and are rooted in African contexts and
experiences. As an inherently interdisciplinary and flexible programme, the
Name of programme: MA in Communication Studies intersects a multiplicity of fields and areas in
MA (Clinical Social Work) Coursework the humanities and social sciences and offers an opportunity to explore their
Admission requirements: Also see the relevant General Regulations. An complementarity and interconnectedness. This qualification allows students to
entrance examination is required. A student is admitted to the Master’s studies identify, explore and research a relevant and pertinent topic, and produce a written
after completion of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a three-year research dissertation, under the constructive supervision of a senior researcher in
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and an Honours Degree in Social Work. A the department. The focus of the dissertation is based on the proposal submitted
fourth year (honours) average mark of at least 65% is required. by the student and decided upon jointly with the supervisor(s).
Duration of programme: 2 years
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Name of programme: Name of programme:
MA (Community Development) Coursework MA (Counselling Psychology) Coursework
Admission requirements: An entrance examination might be required. A Admission requirements: Students should be in possession of an Honours
four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or a three-year Degree in Social Degree or an equivalent Degree in Psychology. A minimum mark of 65%
Work together with an Honours Degree in Social Work, or another honours is required. Students are admitted to the programme after they have been
degree relevant to community development considered by the chairperson of the evaluated as suitable candidates by the department through a selection process.
department to be appropriate is required. A fourth year (honours) average mark The number of students allowed into the programme is determined by the
of at least 65% is required. availability of staff, the availability of internships and market demands. The
Duration of the programme: The duration of the part-time programme is at closing date for applications and the dates for selection are determined annually
least four semesters (two academic years). by the department. Application forms and information are obtainable online.
Contact details: Name: Prof A van Breda Duration of programme: 1 year
Tel: 011 559 2804 / Email: socialwork@uj.ac.za Contact details:
Brief description of programme: The aim of this qualification is to develop Name: Dr Wilmien Human / Tel: 011 559 3863 / Email: wilmienh@uj.ac.za
advanced competencies in the facilitation of processes, techniques and Brief description of programme: The MA (Counselling Psychology)
principles of sustainable community programmes and projects based of people- programme leads to registration as Counselling Psychologist with the
centred, participatory theoretical approaches, to address inequality, poverty Professional Board of Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South
and injustices in a global and African context. Further students will be able to Africa (HPCSA). This full-time programme encompasses the broad spectrum
facilitate the establishment and management of community based organisations of Counselling Psychology. The programme consists of a research component
within the context of community economic development integrating social and (completion of a minor dissertation) as well as attending workshops, contact
community development. sessions and practical work.
After successful completion of the Degree, students apply for an internship in
Name of programme:
Counselling Psychology. Closing date for applications is 13 July 2018.
MA (Corporate Communication) Research Master’s
Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Communication is required, Name of programme:
with a minimum average of 65%. The closing date for applications for this MA (Development Studies) Coursework
Degree is 31 October of the preceding year. Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Development Studies
Duration of programme: Full-time / Part-time and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. Due to
(1 year minimum / 3 years maximum. the interdisciplinary nature of Development Studies, applicants (for the MA)
Contact details: Name: Strategic Communication Admin from other Social Science Degrees with Development Studies content are
Tel: 011 559 3631 / Email: stratcommadmin@uj.ac.za encouraged, and will be processed through the University’s Recognition of Prior
Learning committee.
Brief description of programme: A dissertation on a theme from the field of
corporate communication providing evidence of the critical sense and research Duration of programme: 2 years
capability of the candidate is required. A research article that is suitable for Contact details:
publication is also required Name: Prof David Moore / Tel: 011 559 2979/2859 / Email: dbmoore@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: An advanced study programme by
coursework, plus a minor dissertation are required.
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Semester 1 literary Studies and Post Colonialism; Renaissance and Romantic Studies; and
Module 1: Critical Development Theories Contemporary Fiction.
Module 2: Social Policy
Module 3: Advanced Research Methodology Name of programme:
Semester 2 MA (Film and Television Studies) Coursework
Module 4: Development Management Admission requirements: An Honours in Film and Television or a related field
Module 5: Minor Dissertation is required, with a minimum average of 65%. The general regulation with regard
Modules 1 to 4 contribute 50% to the final mark and Module 5 contributes 50%. to the duration of the Master’s programme is also applicable in this instance. The
closing date for applications for this Degree is 31 October of the preceding year
Name of programme: for the first semester and 30 April of the same year for the second semester.
MA (Development Studies) Research Master’s Duration of programme: 2 years
Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Development Studies Contact details: Name: Ms Phyllis Dannhauser
and a final course mark of at least 65% in the particular discipline. Due to Tel: 011 559 2963 / Email: phyllisd@uj.ac.za
the interdisciplinary nature of Development Studies, applicants (for the MA) Brief description of programme: A dissertation on a theme from Film and
from other Social Science Degrees with Development Studies content are Television Studies that gives evidence of the candidate’s critical sense and
encouraged, and will be processed through the University’s Recognition of Prior research capability is required. A research article that is suitable for publication is
Learning Committee. also required.
Duration of programme: 2 years
Name of programme:
Contact details:
Name: Prof David Moore / Tel: 011 559 2979/2859 / Email: dbmoore@uj.ac.za MA (Film and Television Studies) Research Master’s
Brief description of programme: The programme offers an MA via research Admission requirements: An Honours in Communication is required, with a
leading to a dissertation of around 120 pages. The dissertation is prepared for minimum average of 65%. The general regulation with regard to the duration
examining under the guidance of a supervisor with expertise in your choice of topic. of the Master’s programme is also applicable in this instance. The closing date
for applications for this Degree is 31 October of the preceding year for the first
Name of programme: semester and 30 April of the same year for the second semester.
MA (English) Research Master’s Duration of programme: 2 years
Admission requirements: Admission to the Master’s Degree must be approved Contact details: Name: Ms Phyllis Dannhauser
by the Chairperson of the Department. Tel: 011 559 2963 / Email: phyllisd@uj.ac.za
Duration of programme: 2 years Brief description of programme: A dissertation on a theme from Film and
Contact details: Name: Dr Sikhumbuzo Mngadi Television Studies that gives evidence of the candidate’s critical sense and
Tel: 011 559 4631 / Email: smngadi@uj.ac.za research capability is required. A research article that is suitable for publication is
also required.
Brief description of programme: Students accepted for this course are
required to research, write and present a full dissertation (approx 120 pages),
under the guidance of a supervisor. The Department is able to supervise topics
in most areas under the general ambit of English studies, including South African
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