The University of Botswana Media Department, housed within the Faculty of Humanities, is a leading academic unit dedicated to teaching, research, and professional training in media, communication, and journalism. The Department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to equip students with strong theoretical foundations, critical thinking skills, and practical competencies relevant to contemporary media environments at national, regional, and global levels.
Through a blend of academic scholarship and hands-on practice, the Media Department contributes to the development of skilled media professionals, researchers, and communicators who support democratic governance, development communication, and ethical media practice. It also engages with the media industry, public institutions, and civil society through research, consultancy, internships, and public dialogue, thereby strengthening the link between academia and the media sector in Botswana and the wider region.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:00AM – 17:00PM
Weekend: Closed
Physical Address:
Plot 4775, Notwane Road
Gaborone, Botswana
Postal Address:
Private Bag 0022
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 355 4045
Fax: +267 318 5098
Email: William.lesitaoka@mopipi.ub.bw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UbMmadikolo/
Website: https://www.ub.bw
