Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies

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

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