Overview

Culture, Media and Society staff from University of Kwazulu Natal are internationally recognised scholars, and our postgraduate programmes reflect our interdisciplinary and international research culture which draws on media studies, television studies, film studies, cultural studies, history, and health communication.

Key Features

Modules offered reflect the research culture of CCMS and include: media theory; cultural studies in practice; media in the global world; South African mediascapes, social change & health communication; and research methodology for media and cultural studies.

A wide variety of teaching styles are used to support your learning such as lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision. CCMS offers highly structured degrees with weekly seminars, and close supervision. Students typically work in small groups, with intensive expert support. Each student is allocated an academic advisor, thereby ensuring their success.

Programme Structure

All of our graduate programmes prepare you for a wide range of future careers. The independent thinking, creative approach to problem solving, and analytical and presentation skills you will develop are valuable in many job roles.

Graduates typically find employment in a wide range of professions, including Non-Government or Community-Based Organisations, Film Industry, TV and Radio broadcasting, Marketing & Market Research, Journalism, and Community Development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 15 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

For Honours: a ‘good’ undergraduate degree in either an Arts or Social Science discipline, with some background in the area of media, culture or communication.

For MA: at least a 60% pass rate at the Honours level in a cognate area of study.

For PHD: a ‘good’ pass at the MA level in a cognate area of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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