Study Media & Communication in South Africa
5 programmes in media & communication at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Media & Communication programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Media Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Bachelor's | 4,403 USD |
| Master in Interactive Media | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,165 USD |
| Freedom of expression in the African media and digital policy landscape Online | Stellenbosch University | — | — |
| Master in Media Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Master's | 3,157 USD |
| PhD in Media Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | PhD | 2,053 USD |
Media & Communication in South Africa by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within media & communication
Media Studies 4 Digital Media 1
Universities for media & communication in South Africa
Study Media & Communication in South Africa: common questions
- How many media & communication programmes are there in South Africa?
- 5 media & communication programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study media & communication in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the media & communication programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
- Are any of these media & communication programmes available online?
- 1 of the 5 programmes in South Africa are delivered online or by distance learning.
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