Wits Journalism has proudly produced leading journalists and media practitioners in the country and abroad

Since Wits launched a journalism programme around two decades ago, it has built up a reputation as a leading provider of quality post-graduate teaching, thought leadership and practical engagement.

The journalism courses are tailor-made for career-entry journalists as well as working journalists who seek to improve their professional skills and knowledge of the media industry. Courses are offered at an Honours, Master’s and PhD level.

The school has proudly produced leading journalists and media practitioners in the country and abroad.

Besides teaching and research, it is involved in key journalistic events such as the Taco Kuiper Awards for Investigative Journalism, the African Investigative Journalism Conference, Jamlab, Africa Check, the Africa-China Reporting Project and several other projects. 

The Wits Centre for Journalism will continue these activities, expand its focus on the African continent and on digital media while growing its research output.