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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)
Major Subject
Journalism and Media Studies
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D+ in KCSE

Course duration
-FT 9 months
-PT 1 year

Exam body: ICM

Tuition fees: Ksh.73,500

Course content
-Broadcast Journalism
-Newspaper Reporting
-Sub-editing
-Freelance and Feature Writing
-Media Law and Ethics

Additional Courses
-Certificate in customer service
1. Level 4
Duration: 12 months

Modules Overview:
-Constructing a Story in Journalism,
-Interviewing and Research in Journalism,
-Broadcasting,
-Internet Broadcasting,
-Public Relations for Journalists,
-Broadcast Journalism.

2. Level 5
Duration: 12 months

Modules Overview:
-Print and Online Journalism,
-Journalism and the Law,
-Convergent Journalism,
-Notation and Transcription for Journalists,
-Editing Roles in Journalism.

3. Level 6
Duration: 12 months

Modules Overview:
-Principles and the Role of Journalism,
-Specialized Reporting in the Media,
-Investigative Journalism,
-Freedom of Information and Media Law,
-Standards and Ethics in Journalism
Course Duration: 18 Months
Exam Body: ICM
Grade: C- and Above

Part One
Introduction to journalism
English for journalist and writers
Media and society
Media ethics and regulations
Introduction to photography
Video editing
Camera operation
Radio production
Introduction to computer basics
Communication skills
Entrepreneurship
Advertising
Life skills
Public relation

Part Two
Sub editing
Digital TV and radio journalism/ TV production
Sports for journalism
Magazine journalism
Freelance and feature writing
Media law
Newspaper reporting
Research methodology
Advanced photo editing
Script writing
Online journalism
Marketing
Logic and critical thinking
Level IV-VI
Entry requirement:KCSE D plain
Exam body :ABMA
Fee per term:Ksh 13500
Duration : 6 month

Exam body:ICM
Entry requirements :KCSE D Plain
Fee per term :Ksh 13500
Duration: 18 month

Course duration: 18 months.
Minimum admission requirements: KCSE C- and above D+ in English or documented 2 yrs working experience in related field.
Intakes: January , March, June and September Each year.

Exam Body: ICM

Duration: 1 and Half Years (6 Terms)

Fees per term: 16,500

Minimum Entry qualification: KCSE D Plain

Universities Offering Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies(Journalism and Media Studies)

After studying this course,graduates are equipped
with skills and knowledge to address journalism matters
in more professional way. They are trained on how to
practise high levels of ethics in their work.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored a C in
KCSE with a C English or IU certificate in Online Journalism.

Applicants are required to bring the following items:
(i)Non refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000/=
(ii)Complete and signed application
(iii)Originals and a copy of certificate
(iv)Three recent passport size photographs
(v)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate

Course duration
- The program takes two years

Mode of study
- Part time and full time

Part time mode
(i)Saturday : 8.00am – 1.00pm
(ii)Three days a week: 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Admission fees
-Kshs.1,000

Admission requirements
- One must have scored
a minimum of C in KCSE
with C in English.

Course duration
- Two years

In addition,applicants
must bring the following
items:
(i)Originals and a copy of certificate
(ii)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate
(iii)Complete and signed application
(iv)Three recent passport size photographs
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C and above at KCSE

Mode of study
Part time, full time and distance learning

Intakes
January, May and September

Course duration
3 years

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