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Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies-To provide students with: an understanding of the role of the different media in modern society ,a thorough grounding in the role of the journalist knowledge of specific media roles and the skills to research, write and present effective copy
Key Interest Skills required to pursue a career in this field
- Planning skills
- Communication skills
- Numerical abilities
- Organisational skills
- Analytical skills
- Team spirit
- Negotiation skills
- Digital literacy
- Problem-solving skills
- Time Management Skills
- Integrity as a quality
Why study this program
This program prepares one to job market at lower level.It also a bridge to the advance level in the field.
Careers Opportunities
- Possible career opportunity: The graduates from the course can be employed as: News reporters, Sub-Editors, Editors, News casters, Producers, Photographers, Script writers, Freelancers, Correspondents, PROs, Marketers and Film directors.
Career Progression
After successful completion of Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies-,a student can proceed for bachelor’s degree,master’s degree and Phd in related field.
Course Duration
This course takes an average of 6 terms (2 years ).
Mode of Study
- Regular/full time
- School based programme
- Distance Learning
- Weekend Classes
- Part-time/Evening classes
Qualifications/Admission Requirements
- KCSE aggregate Grade of C Plain & Above,or any equivalent qualifications by KNEC/ICM
Examining Body
KNEC
ICM
Course Requirements
The following requirements must be met for a student to qualify for KNEC exams in this course:
- Must sit for at least 2 cats marked out of 30% ,and an end term exams marked out of 70% each term.
- The candidate will be expected to proceed for industrial attachment as a requirement by KNEC for successful completion of the course.
- A student must attend at least 80% of all the tutorial lectures.
KNEC Units
2929 DIPLOMA IN BROADCASTING JOURNALISM (MODULE-I)
101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
102 LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING
103 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
104 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
105 NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING
106 MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS
107 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2929 DIPLOMA IN BROADCASTING JOURNALISM(MODULE-II)
201 INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
202-RESEARCH METHODS
203-MEDIA CONVERGENCE AND JOURNALISM
204-ADVANCE NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING
205-NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
206-EDITING FOR MEDIA
207-MEDIA AND SOCIETY
208-FEATURING WRITING
2929 DIPLOMA IN BROADCASTING JOURNALISM (MODULE-III)
301 FREELANCE JOURNALISM
302 RESEARCH PROJECT
303 FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL JOURNALISM
304 PHOTOGRAPHY FOR JOURNALISM
305 DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCTION
306 MOBILE JOURNALISM
307 COMPUTER ASSISTED REPORTING
308 EDITING FOR ONLINE JOURNALISM
309 RESEARCH PROJECT
APPLICATION
September 2020 intake is in progress in all our campuses
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