Short Learning Programme in Diplomacy for the 4IR in Africa
Home » University Courses »General
Faculty Website: Faculty of Humanities
Department: Department of Politics and International Relations
Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
Programme Name: SLP in Diplomacy for the 4IR in Africa
Programme Code: S7019Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Online
NQF Level:
NQF Credits:
SAQA:
Senate Approval: S245/2020(2)
Application Start Date: 1 April 2024
Application End Date: 12 December 2025
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: Prof Lisa Otto
Email: lisao@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study: 1 Month
Purpose
The learning programme equips African policymakers, legislators, and researchers with the skills to develop and implement effective 4IR strategies. It combines theoretical foundations with practical case studies from national and supranational experiences.
Career Opportunities
This learning programme attracts leading and emerging diplomats, policymakers, and NGO practitioners involved in 4IR-related fields. Addressing 4IR is crucial for African governments and organizations like the AU, SADC, and ECOWAS to achieve development, stability, and peace.
Admission Requirements
Interested students need to have a NQF level 4 or matric certificate or equivalent.
Selection Process
Selection will be made based on the academic merit.
Latest News
| View All News
UJ’s Doornfontein Campus Clinic achieves top compliance rating in Gauteng
The University of Johannesburg’s Occupational Health Practice (UJ OHP) at the Doornfontein
Prof Lionel Posthumus’s legacy of excellence in African Languages honoured…
The legacy of Lionel Posthumus, Professor and Senior Research Associate
Transforming lives: Boitumelo Kuzwayo’s vision for UJ’s Commercial Accounting Department
Boitumelo Kuzwayo serves as the Head of the Department of Commercial
UJ launches the Venture Mentoring Services (VMS) Programme to support…
The University of Johannesburg has introduced an innovative mentorship programme designed
UJ Faculties
| All Faculties
College of Business and Economics (CBE)
Created from the former Faculties of Management, and Economic and Financial Sciences
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
First in South Africa offering a full range of professional engineering qualifications
